Can I get married without a witness?
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Can I get married without a witness?
You are legally required to have two witnesses at your wedding ceremony to witness and sign the marriage certificate. The Registry does not supply witnesses.
Who is usually the witness at a wedding?
Traditionally, the Maid of Honour and the Best Man are also the witnesses for your wedding.
Can your wedding witnesses be family?
Anyone can be a witness provided they are over 18 years of age and they were actually present at the ceremony and witnessed the bride and groom sign the document. Oftentimes there are siblings or close friends who for one reason or another, are unable to be part of the bridal party. Consider using them as a witness.
What does being a witness at a wedding mean?
The role: wedding witness To witness, or to approve the marriage. Technically the most important task of the witness is to sign the wedding certificate. With that the witness gives his or her approval of the marriage. In a religious wedding the witness does not have an active role to play.
