Licensing your venue for civil marriages and civil partnerships
1. Overview
If you manage or own a venue, you can apply for a licence to hold marriage and civil partnership ceremonies.
Civil marriages and civil partnerships must take place in a permanent structure or linked outdoor area that is open to the public and non-religious in nature. This can include the building and the grounds of:
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Restaurants and public houses
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Hotels
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Museums and galleries
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Theatres and cinemas
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Stately homes and castles
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Tourist attractions
Many couples are looking for a wedding venue with a difference. Your venue could be the thing they are after. If you're not sure, email VenueLicensing@eastsussex.gov.uk.
