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Civil Marriage - England & Wales
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Jenny M Benson
2020-08-11 19:02:27 UTC
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When did it become legal to have a civil marriage take place in England
or Wales at an "approved place" rather than a Register Office?
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Jenny M Benson
Wrexham, UK
Ian Goddard
2020-08-12 10:16:54 UTC
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Post by Jenny M Benson
When did it become legal to have a civil marriage take place in England
or Wales at an "approved place" rather than a Register Office?
The current guidance
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/848875/registering_a_venue.pdf
refers to the 2005 regulations but I know from family experience that it
was possible in 2001.
MB
2020-09-09 08:48:45 UTC
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Post by Ian Goddard
Post by Jenny M Benson
When did it become legal to have a civil marriage take place in
England or Wales at an "approved place" rather than a Register Office?
The current guidance
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/848875/registering_a_venue.pdf
refers to the 2005 regulations but I know from family experience that it
was possible in 2001.
Changing again.

Weddings: Call to allow ceremonies outdoors and at home

Proposals to allow couples in England and Wales to marry outdoors or
inside family homes have been put forward.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54004302

john
2020-08-12 10:50:29 UTC
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Post by Jenny M Benson
When did it become legal to have a civil marriage take place in England
or Wales at an "approved place" rather than a Register Office?
1 April 1995
The Marriages (Approved Premises) Regulations 1995
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1995/510/contents/made
1 April 1995
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