Online wedding

Suggestion for the government to allow weddings to be legally conducted online (e.g. zoom).

This is currently being done in New York where couples can apply for marriage licences remotely and clerks can conduct the ceremonies virtually.

Why the contribution is important

This could perhaps be the way forward, especially for couples who are affected financially (having to maintain two separate residences etc) or legally (visa etc).

by sabrina on May 05, 2020 at 05:18PM

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Average rating: 4.6
Based on: 19 votes

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  • Posted by Sarahj May 05, 2020 at 17:59

    This is a great idea! And very cost effective........ even when not in lockdown

  • Posted by rabmac May 05, 2020 at 17:59

    Totally agree.

  • Posted by Iccb90 May 05, 2020 at 21:59

    Great idea, UK is one of the only countries in Europe where marriage ceremonies no longer take place. I

  • Posted by Chrismollitt May 06, 2020 at 01:41

    Unfortunately I have asked this question for over 5 weeks now local MP drew hendry wrote to Nicola Sturgeon email local MSP tried to ask press and journal to ask the question in news briefing we got no answers aback apart from press and journal who where told no way it is a disgrace in this day and age when we are asked to use digital media platforms to contact love ones that we can’t use the same form to get married. The government allow you to sign for mortgage online so why not a wedding.

    You can go shopping pay at checkout with a piece of plastic screen between you and operator why can’t they use the same principles for a wedding 2 meter part screen for vicar priest registrars etc also the rule of 29 days for a marriage certificate to be issued means if lock down go on for 3 more week then no marriages will take place in June as registry offices are not taking paperwork for checks these checks are legal requirement and take 29 days unless you get special permission from head of registry of Scotland another shameful act from this government to brides and groom who have lost deposit honeymoons and venues

  • Posted by timk May 06, 2020 at 22:53

    This needs to be allowed. Plenty of friends have postponed the wedding, but there is no reason they cant marry online and have the party later

  • Posted by lihan May 09, 2020 at 21:50

    Government should do something to solve this problem
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