Couples could legally marry almost anywhere, from canal boats to cruise ships at sea, under proposals launched last week
Former justice secretary David Lammy said: ‘Too often, the cost of weddings puts this commitment out of reach. That’s why I’m reforming archaic rules, so couples have more freedom to say “I do” on their own terms.’
Officiants will have to determine if a location is suitable, and risk being deauthorised if they fail to uphold standards. In-person interviews to verify identity and eligibility would continue under the proposals.
The consultation, ‘Tying the knot: reforming weddings law in England and Wales’, closes on 24 September.
