Ceremonies at licensed venues
We have many venues in Redbridge that are licensed for marriages, civil partnerships and other ceremonies. These are known as approved venues.
What you need to know
Two registrars from our register office will need to attend your ceremony.
You must book the registrars before booking the venue. Redbridge registrars can only hold ceremonies in Redbridge.
You must give notice of a marriage or civil partnership at least 29 days before your ceremony.
Approved ceremony venues
The venues listed are approved for marriages and civil partnership ceremonies.
- Foxburrows Barn
- Kenneth More Theatre
- London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel
- London Darbar
- Mayfair Venue
- The Boathouse, Fairlop Waters
- The Willows
- The Redbridge Town Hall, Ilford
- Valentines Mansion
Ceremonies at Redbridge Town Hall
You can have your ceremony at Redbridge Town Hall.
You do not need to book a registrar if your ceremony takes place here.
Outdoor ceremonies
You can have your ceremony outdoors at:
- London Chigwell Prince Regent Hotel
- The Willows
You cannot have your ceremony in a religious venue or non-approved venue.
See GOV.UK guidance for outdoor ceremonies
Religious ceremonies
You can have a ceremony in a religious venue which is registered for worship and marriages and civil partnerships.
You should contact the religious venue to discuss the arrangements.
You’ll need to give your notice at your local register office.
Church of England ceremonies
If you want to marry in the Church of England, the vicar or minister of the church will take care of the arrangements.
If you or your partner are subject to immigration control, you must give notice at your local register office. The vicar or minister will be able to provide you with guidance.
Same sex couples
You can marry or form a civil partnership in a religious venue if:
- the religious group allows same-sex marriages and civil partnerships
- the building is registered for same-sex marriages and civil partnerships
