Can You Get Married At Home, Or Anywhere, In The UK?

May 1, 2024

Your legal ceremony is not yet permitted to take place at home in the UK, but it seems as though things may be about to change in 2026! Check HERE for the latest news, and HERE for a recent article by the BBC dated 16 July 2026.

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Take a look at my photographs below.

Alison & Chris chose to have a ceremony at the family farm, after a smaller legal ceremony.

Weddings today take many forms, and there has been a Review to Reform UK Wedding Law. Increasingly, couples are looking to express themselves through their wedding and the choices they make. As a wedding photographer, I’ve noticed that post-pandemic, there’s a desire among more and more couples planning their wedding, to consider having an outdoor ceremony, and more eco-friendly festivities, and I’m hear for it! The law around licensed wedding venues, and more inclusive options is also currently under review in the UK which can only be a good thing.

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Alison & Chris had their wedding last summer and it was honestly one of my favourites of the year. Apart from being an absolutely awesome and creative couple, Chris is a keen photographer, you can see from some of the photos above that document the months of planning, what a lot of craft and hard work went into making their day a reality. I’d visited the family small holding a few weeks before the wedding to meet up with couple. We did some pre-wedding portraits and it was great to get a taste of what was being planned for the wedding day.

Fast forward to the day itself and the two barns on site had been totally transformed! There was even space for the caterers to set up, and a tipi had been set up as a drinks tent. Garden games had been arranged in the garden, including “Welly Wanging”, which, for those that don’t know, involves throwing a Wellington Boot as far as you can, with varying degrees of success! The ceremony was conducted by Chris’ uncle and highlights included their dog walking down the aisle and watering a “Tree of Life” that I think the couple planned to plant in their own garden eventually.

Marriage Law In The UK

For many years now there has been a movement to reform marriage law in the UK, as the strict laws around who can conduct a legal ceremony, and where they can take place, look increasingly outdated. Change was taking place slowly and becoming more inclusive, but as the Covid pandemic hit and venues were forced to think creatively about how to conduct ceremonies outdoors and even via Zoom, it seems to me that the process of change was accelerated.

The Law Commission of England and Wales published recommendations, which at the time of writing this, at the start of 2023, are currently being considered by the government. If you’re wondering, can you get married at home in the UK, you can see the very latest on UK Marriage Law HERE.

Choosing The Right Wedding Suppliers

Choosing the right wedding suppliers for your at home wedding is key, once you’ve decided, can you get married at home in the UK.

Many suppliers will be familiar with setting up and working at more established wedding venues, and it’s worth bearing in mind that providing an equally professional service at a client’s home, can prove challenging. You’ll want to consider whether you have space for a marque that incorporates a kitchen, or will the caterers need to make use of your own kitchen, and a band or DJ will almost certainly need an electrical supply to their equipment. Of course, as you’re planning an at home wedding in the UK, you’ll also want to consider a wet weather plan!

Make Your At Home Wedding Unique

I love photographing all kinds of weddings, but what I love most is when couples put their own stamp on their special day. Can you get married at home in the UK, and make your day your own? Well, I hope that Alison and Chris’ wedding here helps give you some food for thought, and shows you how it can be done. My hope is that the law could change very soon in England to allow legal wedding ceremonies to take place at home, or any other personal or unique location for that matter, and I can’t wait to capture more of these weddings in my unique documentary style.