Getting married or forming a civil partnership

What you need to know about getting married or forming a civil partnership

In England you must be:

• 18 or over
• not already married or in a civil partnership
• not closely related.

For all marriages or civil partnerships, you will need to book a ceremony and are required to give notice.

The government website provides further information on marriages and civil partnerships.

Local ceremony options

View this online Isle of Wight Ceremonies Guide - flip book for local venues and helpful hints.

Please note this flipbook is not accessible on all devices and is not optimised for accessibility, we are working to deliver the information in a more accessible format. Please email registrars@iow.gov.uk or telephone 01983 823233 if you would like to receive this information in another format.

Converting a civil partnership

Same sex couples can convert a civil partnership into a marriage and get a marriage certificate dated when the civil partnership was formed. The government website provides further information on converting a civil partnership.

Getting married abroad

If you’re a British national getting a marriage or civil partnership abroad, you might need certain documents from the UK government. The government website can help you find out what you need to get married abroad.