News · 25 July 2026
New wedding laws could allow ceremonies almost anywhere
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The government announced new proposals this month to relax wedding laws, described as the biggest shake-up in 200 years. Couples in England and Wales could soon hold legal marriage ceremonies in unconventional locations like forests or beaches. Many people feel current rigid rules make getting married more stressful and expensive, with some paying for two ceremonies.
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