Legal requirements for Quaker and Jewish wedding ceremonies =========================================================== The legal position of jewish & Quaker weddings in England & Wales ------------------------------------------------------------------------- [The Marriage Act of 1753](https://www.parliament.uk/about/living-heritage/transformingsociety/private-lives/relationships/overview/lawofmarriage-/) exempted Quakers and Jews from the legal requirement at the time to be married in an Anglican church. Since then, Quaker and Jewish wedding ceremonies can be conducted In England and Wales according to their own religious rules and the marriage will be legally recognised. In contrast, other religious marriage ceremonies, such as [Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu ceremonies](https://vardags.com/law-guide/legal-marriage-requirements/religious-ceremonies-sikh-muslim-hindu), must meet specific additional requirements to be recognised as creating a legal marriage. The legal requirements ---------------------- Like couples [marrying in a civil ceremony](https://vardags.com/law-guide/legal-marriage-requirements/civil-ceremonies), couples planning to marry in a Quaker or Jewish ceremony must also [provide 29 days' notice](https://vardags.com/law-guide/legal-marriage-requirements/notice-of-marriage) before the ceremony to their local Register Office. However, aside from giving notice, Quaker and Jewish weddings have a unique position under the law, compared to other religious wedding ceremonies. For example, there is no legal requirement for the ceremony to take place in a registered building or in public. The official performing the ceremony will register the marriage. Provided that the Jewish or Quaker ceremony meets the required religious rites, the marriage will be legally valid. Further resources ----------------- - [Marriages | London Beth Din](https://www.bethdin.org.uk/marriages) - [Quaker marriage procedure | Quaker faith & practice](https://qfp.quaker.org.uk/chapter/16/) **If you are considering or going through a divorce and are concerned that your Quaker or Jewish marriage is not legally recognised, contact Vardags today for a free initial consultation with one of our expert divorce solicitors.** [BOOK FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/contact "BOOK FREE CONSULTATION") About Us -------- Ayesha VardagFounder & President "A DIVORCE LAWYER WIDELY REGARDED AS ONE OF THE WORLD'S BEST" The Metro Vardags offer a unique approach to the law, specially tailored to the needs of HNW individuals. We offer City-quality representation for your divorce and family law needs. Our lawyers come from the very best universities and receive the very best training - they are determined, diligent, and dedicated to getting the best outcome... [read more](https://vardags.com/about-us) [BOOK FREE CONSULTATION](https://vardags.com/contact) Related Guides -------------- [Legal requirements for Anglican wedding ceremonies](https://vardags.com/law-guide/legal-marriage-requirements/anglican-weddings "Legal requirements for Anglican wedding ceremonies") [Legal requirements for civil ceremonies](https://vardags.com/law-guide/legal-marriage-requirements/civil-ceremonies "Legal requirements for civil ceremonies") [Legal requirements for other religious wedding ceremonies: Sikh, Muslim, Hindu etc](https://vardags.com/law-guide/legal-marriage-requirements/religious-ceremonies-sikh-muslim-hindu "Legal requirements for other religious wedding ceremonies: Sikh, Muslim, Hindu etc") [Legal requirements for religious ceremonies](https://vardags.com/law-guide/legal-marriage-requirements/religious-ceremonies "Legal requirements for religious ceremonies") [Proposed reform to marriage law](https://vardags.com/law-guide/legal-marriage-requirements/proposed-reform-to-marriage-law "Proposed reform to marriage law") The information on this website is intended as a guide and does not constitute legal advice. Vardags do not accept liability for any errors in the information on this website, nor any losses stemming from reliance upon the statements made herein. All articles and pages aim to reflect the legal position at time they were published, and may have been rendered obsolete by subsequent developments in the law. Should you require specialist advice, tailored to your situation, please see how Vardags can help you.