Marriages
Where can I marry?
Civil marriages
A civil marriage ceremony can take place in any register office in England or Wales, or at any venue that has been approved to hold a civil marriage. Approved venues include stately homes and other prestigious buildings, hotels and restaurants.
Before you go to give notice at a register office please follow the guidance below:
Are you subject to immigration control?
If you or the person you wish to marry are subject to immigration control, you can only give notice of marriage at designated register offices (pdf, 26k) which you must attend together. There are 76 designated register offices in England and Wales.
To find out if you are subject to immigration control please see the Immigration and Nationality Directorate website or telephone 0870 606 7766.
Alternatively you can email indpublicenquiries@ind.homeoffice.gsi.gov.uk
