Silly question re witnesses

I don't think they are big questions, I'm pretty sure on my parents marriage certificate it states my parents whitenessess full name, date of birth and job.

You could always call up wherever your getting married and ask them what happens just so you can practice the questions in English with your mum so she has more of an understanding.

Oh and best of luck with all the wedding planning

I was a witness for my friend recently.

I just had to sign the register and then confirm to the registrar my full name, how I had signed (i.e. as my full name or my initials etc), and date of birth.

My mum was one of my witnesses and she barely speaks any English so it's fine.

I did wonder about this myself pre-wedding, as neither of our witnesses were UK residents. Turns out they really don't care who the witnesses are, where they are from, whether they speak English etc. It's more a formality it seems.

Obviously we all wondered this because you have regulations for who can 'witness' certain other legal documents and contracts, but nope, weddings aren't one of those 'picky' scenarios.

The registrar should care whether the witnesses speak/understand English. How can someone be a 'witness' if they haven't understood anything that has been said?

It could be that the registrar will engage your witness in conversation just to assess their skills in English.

if their English is not good enough they may still sign the register but along with 2 others.

please don't bank on her not being questioned.