Civil ceremonies

Civil marriage was introduced in 1837 to provide a marriage facility for couples that did not want a religious ceremony. However, since the introduction of civil marriage in approved premises in 1995, this has become an increasingly popular way to get married, and indeed the most recent statistics indicate that an amazing 63% of marriages are now non-religious!

Find out about the law and legal requirements, some ideas of permissible music for each part of the ceremony, and how to find the right performers for your particular wedding.