Where can I find information on getting married on a boat; UK or abroad?

Answer 1

Local authorities in England and Wales may approve premises other than Register Offices where civil marriages may take place. Applications for approval must be made by the owner or trustee of the building, not the couple.

The premises must be regularly open to members of the public, so private homes are unlikely to be approved, since they are not normally open to the public. Stately homes, hotels and civic buildings are likely to be thought suitable. Approval will not be given for open air venues, such as moonlit beaches or golf courses. Generally, the premises will need to be permanent built structures, although it may be possible for approval to be given to a permanently moored, publicly open boat. Hot air balloons or aeroplanes will not be approved.

If you want to get married in local authority approved premises you should obtain a list of premises from the local town hall.

If you want to get married outside England and Wales you will need to follow the procedure of the law in that country. Advice will be needed from a lawyer.

A Citizens Advice Bureau, can give brief information about marrying in other parts of the United Kingdom.

http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/index/family_parent/family/getting_married.htm#Where_can_a_marriage_take_place

Both religious, civil and humanist marriages must take place at the time and place specified on the Marriage Schedule for example, if on a boat, the boat must remain within the boundary of the registration district during the ceremony. If the place of marriage is changed, the district registrar must be informed and may make changes to the Marriage Schedule
http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/scotland/family_parent/family_family_scotland/getting_married_scotland.htm

Answer 2

UK's laws are different than American laws. They have "SPECIFIC places where a marriage can take place, and only in those places for the marriage to be legal. Also it is performed by an Official of sorts. If you are wanting a religious ceremony BOTH the minister/priest & official will be present.

You will need to check with the authorities in the area of where the boat will be to get all the legal info.

And remember Ship Captains can NOT marry you legally.

Answer 3

By abroad, would you mind getting married in Jamaica. I'm a travel agent from Jamaica, I can give you a couple of ideas, if you don't mind.

Let me know what you think.

Answer 4

The SS Great Britain in Bristol does Wedding Receptions, not sure about the actual wedding though.

Good luck!

Answer 5

How about the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California?

Answer 6

you can ask in your local travel agent as they have info on all sorts of weddings available and what requirements are needed or try typing the location you have in mine and weddings into the search engine but be careful some of the destinations have extra charges again your travel agent should be able to give you all the info

Answer 7

everywhere in Hawaii is stunning. most of the great sea coast lodges have wedding ceremony planners on web site who can plan each and every thing for you on line - in case you prefer to get married on the sea coast, in a church, etc.

Answer 8

try www.confetti.co.uk there are a couple of boats listed in their venue search in London.

Answer 9

any sea captain can do it as long as you are in international waters ... your marriage license will be from the country of registry of the ship you are married on

Answer 10

try travel companies that do cruses

IE Thompson's