by gccmovement | Aug 8, 2026 | Celebrants
In July 2026, the Government opened a consultation entitled Tying the Knot: Reforming weddings law in England and Wales, containing a set of proposals that seek to make weddings “simpler, clearer and more accessible to all”. For independent celebrants and for couples...
by admin | Jul 15, 2026 | Celebrants
The Government has officially opened its long-awaited public consultation on wedding law reform in England and Wales and will collect responses from the public over the next 10 weeks. This is a rare and significant opportunity to modernise a system that has remained...
by admin | Jul 13, 2026 | Celebrants
© Georgi Mabee At the GCCM we hear so many wonderful stories that showcase just how unique and meaningful celebrant weddings can be. So, with kind permission from some of the couples who have been in touch to support our campaign, we wanted to share a handful of these...
by admin | Jun 3, 2026 | Celebrants
The Give Couples Choice Movement has submitted a response to the Northern Ireland Marriage Law Consultation, following a call for views issued by the Assembly Committee for Finance. Our response focuses on the need to include independent celebrants as part of the...
by admin | May 14, 2026 | Celebrants
The results are in! We put a call out for any couples who had chosen an independent celebrant for their wedding to come forward and give us their feedback. We asked them why they made this choice, why they opted for an independent celebrant (rather than a humanist...
by admin | Apr 7, 2026 | Celebrants
The consultation on wedding law reform in England and Wales is just around the corner, with the question of whether or not to include independent celebrants being a key point up for debate. Having had support from many MPs and having recently met with representatives...
