Questions


Do both of the witnesses have to be 18 or over?

There is no legal requirement for witnesses at a wedding to be 18 or over, however, when it comes to younger witnesses, you would have to be satisfied that they fully understood what they were witnessing and what their signature on the marriage register meant. It is therefore advisable for marrying


Can a non-UK resident witness a CofE marriage?

Yes they can. However if their first language is not English then there is a need to ensure they understand enough of the service to know what being a witness means and understand what they are signing for in the register.

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