If you wish to marry in England or Wales you may do so either by civil or religious ceremony.
Civil ceremony
A civil ceremony can take place at any register office or other approved premises in England or Wales.
For a marriage in an approved premises, you will need to contact the venue to ensure availability as well as contacting the register office to confirm if a registrar is available to attend your venue. There is a fee payable for a registrar to attend your marriage or civil partnership at an approved premises.
In addition you will need to give a formal notice of marriage to the superintendent registrar of the districts where you live.
Religious ceremony
If you wish to be married in the Church of England or Wales you should first speak to the vicar.
Other places of religious worship
If you wish to marry by a religious ceremony other than the Church of England or Wales you should arrange to see the minister or person in charge of marriage ceremonies in that building.
You will also have to give a a formal Notice of Marriage to the superintendent registrar of the districts where you live.
The General Register Office hold a full list of all licensed marriage and civil partnership venues across England and Wales. To view details by postcode or area- log on to the General Register Office website.