Plan your al fresco nuptials with help from the experts Outdoor weddings have been trending for some time now, having been helped along by pandemic restrictions and now the new law surrounding exactly where you can legally say “I do.” While tying the knot al fresco is an undoubtedly worthwhile experience in the end, it doesn’t come without its pitfalls and planning difficulties, so we turned to luxury marquee hire experts The Arabian Tent Company (https://arabiantents.com) and local wedding planner Luna and The Lane (www.lunaandthelane.co.uk) for the answers. DID YOU KNOW? From 1st July you can say “I do” anywhere within the grounds of your approved wedding venue. Whereas under previous laws, the legal ceremony was required to take place in a licensed room or permanent structure such as a gazebo, bandstand or pavilion if outside. “Now, as long as the person conducting the ceremony has the authority to make the wedding official, you have a lot more flexibility with regards to where you tie the knot,” Katherine from The Arabian Tent Company explains. Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland QC MP says, “A couple’s wedding day is one of the most special times in their lives and this change will allow them to celebrate it the way they want. At the same time, this step will support the marriage sector by providing greater choice and helping venues to meet demand for larger ceremonies.” What’s more, a Law Commission report later this year will present further reforms for the Government to consider, including offering couples the option to host their ceremonies in a much broader range of locations. Sally at Luna and The Lane tells us, “The significance of this new legislation is that you have far more choice and don’t need to compromise on your dream. Now, marriages can be performed in orchards, next to lakes, amongst your venue’s glorious gardens – almost anywhere you can think of! Just remember though, it must be accessible for your guests and registrar.” pen-air “I dos” www.parrotandpineapple.com for Luna and The Lane 59 OUTDOOR WEDDINGS
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