10/08/2026
This is something that’s been popping up quite a bit recently in celebrant enquiries...
Couples getting married in 2027 are asking if they’ll be able to legally marry in their back garden, at their favourite restaurant, somewhere outdoors with someone like me - an independent celebrant.
And I completely get why.
There’s been loads of chat about possible new wedding laws and the freedom they could eventually give couples.
But they’re not here yet.
The proposals are still being consulted on. Nothing has changed in law. And even if the reforms go ahead, there’ll still likely be loads to sort out before independent celebrants could legally conduct marriages.
Which is all a bit annoying if you’re planning a wedding for next year.
Wedding planning already takes up enough headspace without adding more uncertainty around... do we book now, do we wait, will we regret any decisions we make now?
If you’re getting married in 2027, my advice would be to crack on. Plan using the system we have now.
If you want a celebrant-led ceremony because you want the freedom and flexibility to fully reflect the two of you, book your celebrant and do the legal paperwork separately.
If having one legally binding ceremony on the day is the most important thing to you, book your registrar.
And if the law somehow changes sooner than expected? Brilliant.
But I wouldn’t let something that is still being worked out derail the plans you’re making now.
And please still have your say on what you’d like weddings to look like in the future. The consultation is open until 24th September, you’ll find the link in my bio.