How to arrange a marriage

If you are marrying in any religious building other than the Church of England or Church of Wales, you are still both required to give a notice of marriage.

The church or religious building must normally be situated in the district where you or your partner live unless either of you usually go to worship in that building.

You may also get married in another district if there is no building of your religion in the district where you or your partner lives.

Please note that the marriage can only take place at the venue you name on the notice of marriage. If you were to change the venue it would be necessary to give, and pay for, fresh notices of marriage.

If the church or religious building you are getting married in does not have its own authorised person to register the marriage, you will need to arrange for a registrar to attend. This will cost £83.50, including the cost of a marriage certificate.

If you need a registrar to attend, you should check that a registrar is available, for your chosen date and time, before you give your notices of marriage.