Castle
Weddings - If you’ve ever dreamed of tying the knot at a castle, you must
consider Ripley Castle. Located just 30 minutes from the Leeds/Bradford Airport,
this family-owned castle is the perfect place to begin your new family. This magnificent
castle’s sprawling landscape and gorgeous views of the countryside provide the
perfect setting for a wedding. In fact, the castle was one of the first locations
to be granted a Civil Wedding Ceremony License. (A Civil Wedding Ceremony License
allows a couple to get married outside of the church, by a judge. Often, couples
with religious differences obtain these licenses so that they can be united despite
the lack of opportunity to get married in a church). The elegant decorations that
tastefully adorn the rooms at Ripley combine with 690-years of family history
to create a comfortable, yet romantic atmosphere Getting
Married England For couples planning a wedding abroad, getting married in England
can be appealing for many reasons, but planning a ceremony in the British Isles
can be more challenging than first assumed. London is a popular wedding destination. Why
England? England is a stately country with a rich, elegant history and sophisticated
culture perfect for romantic, memorable nuptials. Furthermore, American citizens
may prefer getting married in England over more exotic destinations because it
is an English-speaking nation, which makes many arrangements easier, particularly
for communicating legalities and other precise details. The country’s mild climate
is suitable for celebrations all year round, and the wide range of venue options
allows couples to choose just the setting they desire to begin their happily ever
after. Getting
Married in England: Legal Requirements The legal requirements for a wedding in
England are far more stringent than in many other nations. A couple must be wed
at an approved location for the ceremony to be legally valid, and other steps
must be appropriately followed, including: Contacting the superintendent registrar
of the district where the wedding will take place or making arrangements with
the venue. If a couple does not plan to marry in a church or other religious venue,
they must register in person at the appropriate office. Submitting proper documentation,
including birth certificates, passports and, if necessary, divorce papers or death
certificates for previous spouses. If either the bride or groom is under the age
of 18, parental consent must be obtained. All documents must be originals – photocopies
are not acceptable. Abiding by residency requirements. A certificate wedding requires
the couple to be residents of the district for seven days prior to registering
their wedding, and the ceremony cannot take place for an additional 21 days after
that registration. A more expensive yet faster option is a special license wedding,
and the couple must be residents for 15 days prior to the registration but the
wedding can then take place one fully clear day after the registration (typically
two days later). Two witnesses are necessary at the ceremony. All legal weddings
must take place in approved, registered venues. These legal requirements can be
daunting, but couples can easily accommodate the legalities of their nuptials
and plan stunning celebrations to honor their commitment. | 
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