What age can you get engaged UK?
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What age can you get engaged UK?
The legal minimum age to enter into a marriage in England and Wales is sixteen years, although this requires consent of parents and guardians if a participant is under eighteen. Certain relatives are not allowed to marry.
Can you get engaged at 14 in the UK?
There is no minimum age for getting engaged because it's only saying that you plan to get married and you're not actually going through with it yet. If you live in England, Wales or Northern Ireland then you need to be at least 16 before you can get married, but you need the consent of a parent or carer to do so.
Can you get married at 16 in UK?
In England and Wales, if you are under 18 you must have parental consent to get married. However, if you are 16 or 17 years old and you are from England and Wales, you can come to Scotland to get married (see Residence requirements) without the consent of your parents.
Can you be engaged at 15?
There is no minimum age to get engaged, so this is legal. I'm wondering if anyone else, like your family and friends know about your engagement. It's important to have support around you. You said that your boyfriend has said that once you turn 16 you're going to get married and start your own family.
