Get Ready to Say "We Do!" in London!
Some milestone moments in life stand out. Like saying "I do!" alongside the love of your life in an intimate or grand civil ceremony.
Here on Hitched, you can shop around venues in and near London that offer civil ceremony licences to couples seeking a non-religious celebration of their love.
Do Wedding Venues in London Allow Civil Ceremonies?
Civil ceremonies have become increasingly popular for to-be-wed couples. Venues must have a civil ceremony licence to permit civil ceremonies on-site, but don't fret, as many London wedding venues now offer complete ceremony services. From stately homes and manor hotels to urban museum venues in the heart of London, you will have your pick of places in which to mark your nuptials.
Can We Write Our Own Vows for a Civil Ceremony?
Usually, wedding celebrants and officiants presiding over civil ceremonies will curate bespoke ceremonies to reflect each couple's wishes and personalities. This includes the composition of customised vows, allowing nearlyweds to express themselves freely and speak from the heart. If you are suffering writer's block or panic at the thought of writing your own vows, then do not stress! Your celebrant will be able to help, as will a close friend, and if all else fails, there's always that old chestnut: the internet!
What Can I Include in My Civil Ceremony?
Civil ceremonies follow a general structure that loosely mirrors traditional wedding ceremonies: you have the processional, the introduction, readings, vows, and of course the official marriage, followed by a recessional. What happens in between is up to you and your partner, and the officiant who is overseeing events. From your favourite love poems and quotes to excerpts from wise children's books or famous song lyrics, you can personalise your civil ceremony in London to mirror your true self. Some couples choose to include traditions and rituals such as hand-fasting, sand-pouring, and lighting of unity candles.
