Religious Ceremonies

The same regulations as for a civil ceremony apply to a religious ceremony and permission to marry must be obtained from the civil authorities. The appropriate religious celebrant must also be contacted and the religious regulations followed in accordance to the specific denomination or religion. The registrar will issue a marriage schedule; once satisfied there is no legal impediment to the marriage.

Where you can marry

Religious ceremonies in Northern Ireland can take place anywhere as long as it is agreed suitable by the licensed celebrant.

Who can solemnise the ceremony

The ceremony will be solemnised by an authorised religious celebrant representing the specific denomination.

Marriage Schedule

The marriage schedule will be issued to either party to the marriage no sooner than 14 days prior to the marriage. The marriage schedule must be collected and then be produced before the ceremony to the officiant conducting the marriage. The marriage schedule must be returned to the registrar within 3 days in order for the marriage to be registered.