Becoming an approved venue
How to become an approved venue
To become an approved venue, you need to identify a specific room or rooms where weddings or civil partnerships will take place. This must be part of the building, not in the open air or under a marquee.
We must be happy that the premises are ‘seemly and dignified’ and that they will be regularly available for marriages or civil partnerships.
The premises must have all the necessary fire and safety provisions required by us.
More information can be found on the government web pages about approval of premises for civil marriage or civil partnership.
To apply email registrars@iow.gov.uk
Notice of application
A new application or renewal request is displayed on this page for three weeks.
Any person having an objection should register such objection with the Proper Officer, Lee Matthews, Isle of Wight Council, within 21 days from the date of the application. Any objection to an application can be made by email to registrars@iow.gov.uk
Alternatively by post to
Lee Matthews, Isle of Wight Council, County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight PO30 1UD.
| Venue application or renewal request | Name | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Wellington Hotel, Belgrave Road, Ventnor,
Isle of Wight, Po38 1JH | Andrew Kinnaird | 18 February 2025 | 11 March 2025 |
| The Birdham, 1 Steyne Road, Bembridge, Isle of Wight, PO35
5UH | Mark Holmes | 06 February 2025 | 27 February 2025 |
| Barton Estate, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LB | Dawn Haig-Thomas | 04 February 2025 | 25 February 2025 |
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm
- Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
- Appointments 9am to 4.30pm
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