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The unusual places couples in England and Wales could marry under new rules
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRelated: Destination Weddings Are In AgainNew government proposals in England and Wales could allow couples to marry in unconventional locations such as forests, beaches, at sea, or in their own gardens. The reforms aim to significantly reduce wedding costs, which currently average over £20,000, and eliminate the need for multiple ceremonies for couples with differing faiths or beliefs. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) plans to simplify legally recognised religious ceremonies and, for the first time, permit humanists to conduct legally binding weddings. The proposed changes would shift licensing from venues to celebrants, enabling greater flexibility in wedding locations, with safeguards like in-person interviews to prevent forced or sham marriages. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy stated the reforms aim to give couples more freedom while strengthening marriage's meaning, with potential economic benefits estimated at £139 million annually. In fullThe surprising places where couples could legally marry under new rules – from beaches to cruise shipsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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independent.co.uk
The surprising places where couples could legally marry under new rules
The changes to rules in England and Wales could help cut the costs of weddings and mean two ceremonies are no longer required to cover different faiths, the government said
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dailymail.com
Get hitched at home or in the pub under major reforms of marriage laws
Labour is to update 'archaic' marriage laws to allow far wider range of venues which will no longer have to be pre-approved.
