VENUE
OUTDOOR CEREMONIES
MORE FLEXIBILITY , MORE CHOICE
Photography by : Camilla Harney Photography
You can now have a legal wedding or civil partnership outdoors at a licensed venue ( Approved Premises ), providing greater flexibility and choice to couples on their special day . Previously ceremonies had to take place in a room within a licensed venue or in a permanent structure outside , couples can now have the whole ceremony outside in the venue ’ s grounds .
Here are some common questions , answered by the Kent Registration Service .
Q . CAN I NOW GET MARRIED ANYWHERE OUTSIDE ? LIKE A BEACH ? No . The law has only changed to allow legal outdoor ceremonies to be able to take place within the grounds of an Approved Premises .
Q . I HAVE AN EXISTING CEREMONY BOOKED AT AN APPROVED PREMISES . CAN I NOW HAVE THAT CEREMONY OUTDOORS ? A . You should discuss this with the venue as soon as possible . The law allows ceremonies to take place outdoors in the grounds of the venue . However , whether you can change your ceremony from an approved room at the Approved Premises to a location in the grounds depends on whether the venue is offering outdoor ceremonies . The venue must also first obtain prior confirmation from the local authority that the proposed location for your outdoor ceremony is seemly and dignified . It is important that you discuss your wishes with the venue before making any firm plans .
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