Getting married

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Getting married
Congratulations if you're getting married! This information will help you plan your special day.

The Citizens Advice Bureau gives advice about:

• Who can get married (external link)
• Getting engaged (external link)
• Where can a marriage take place (external link)
• How to marry (external link)
• Marrying outside England, Wales and Northern Ireland (external link)
• Marrying in England or Wales if one partner lives elsewhere (external link)
• Making a marriage legally valid (external link)
• Remarriage/second marriage (external link)
• Blessing ceremonies (external link)

Arranging a marriage
Lancashire County Council gives advice about how to arrange a marriage (external link), types of ceremonies, documentation and fees

Where you can get married in West Lancashire

• Approved premises for marriage (external link)
• West Lancashire Register Office (external link)

Organising a wedding
These external websites should be able to give you tips about organising the perfect day, with info about bridal wear, invitations, rings and even speeches:

• Confetti (external link)
• Hitched (external link)
• Wedding Guide UK (external link)