What is a marriage?Marriage is a union between two people. A marriage ceremony can be civil (non-religious) or religious.A marriage is contracted by the exchange of spoken legal vows, said in the presence of authorised registrars and two witnesses, in a venue or location that has been licensed for civil marriages.There are two sets of legal vows; the first (declaratory vows) when you declare that you are free to marry and the second (contracting vows) when you take each other as partners in marriage. Planning a weddingEast Sussex provides everything you need for the perfect marriage celebration. You are welcome to celebrate in any way that you choose, whether a small intimate gathering, or a grand and lavish event. Take a look at our 'Plan your ceremony' page for further details about planning your wedding in East Sussex. |
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