Places to say 'I do'

Where can marriage ceremonies take place?

If you wish to marry in England or Wales you may do so by either civil or religious ceremony.

Civil ceremony

A civil ceremony can take place at one of our registration offices or other premises approved by Herefordshire Council (e.g. a hotel). You should first contact our ceremony co-ordinator to check availability. For a marriage in approved premises, you will also need to make arrangements with the venue in question. 

Religious ceremony

Marriage in the Church of England or Church of Wales

If you wish to be married in the Church of England or Church of Wales you should first speak to the vicar to arrange your ceremony. You are not usually required to give notice of marriage to a superintendent registrar at the register office unless the vicar specifically requests you to do so in writing.

Other places of religious worship

If you wish to marry by religious ceremony other than in the Church of England or Church of Wales you should first arrange to see the Minister or other person in charge of marriages at the building to arrange your ceremony. The church or religious building in question must normally be in the registration district where you or your partner live or should be your usual place of worship. Once you have booked your ceremony, it will be necessary to give notice of your marriage to the Superintendent Registrar of the district(s) where you live. A fee is payable for giving each notice of marriage. You may also need to book a Registrar if the church does not have an authorised person to register the marriage or that person is unavailable.