The Roman Baths, photo by Amy Sanders Photography
MARRIAGE You must first decide where and when you wish to marry. If you wish to marry within England or Wales there are several options. If you wish to have a civil ceremony you may marry in any Register Office within England or Wales or at an approved venue – a building which has been granted a licence for civil marriages. This might be a hotel, civic building, stately home, or any of the varied and unique licensed venues. You can also choose to get married in the outside areas at any of the approved venues. If you wish to have a religious ceremony, you must marry in either an Anglican church (Church of England) or in a place of worship which has been registered by the Registrar General for marriage ceremonies. The law makes a clear distinction between a religious and a civil ceremony. This means that you may not hold a religious ceremony on venues authorised for civil ceremonies, and you may not hold a civil ceremony in a place of worship.
4 BATH AND NORTH EAST SOMERSET REGISTER OFFICE
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