UK Online Officiants - where can they marry?

Not possible in England/Wales - weddings have to be performed by a proper registrar or their deputy. I'm not totally sure of the rules in Scotland, I know that humanist weddings are legally binding and they don't have the restrictions on licensed venues that England/Wales do, but I'm pretty sure that they still don't allow online-based officiants. It's not like the USA, I'm afraid.

Alternatives would be to have a small registry office ceremony and then have your friend do some kind of blessing/affirmation/handfasting etc service afterwards, or something simpler like just have her do a reading or be a witness for you.

Legally not possible in England I'm afraid!

However we are doing similar. We've having a tiny legal bit the day before and then our friend will be marrying us at our wedding (not legal, but we don't care!)

You could ask her to be a witness so that she still has an important role, but without having to wear a dress.

I think too many American sitcoms have featured people getting ordained online and marrying their friends. That's the only explanation for people here thinking it's a real thing.

She might not be able to but I'm sure joey might be available

What IF said.

This is not possible...You can't get ordained online.

your friend could do a speech or be a witness or do a reading.

What's already been said, afraid amercian TV shows have duped you!.

Perhaps she could be a witness?

The girls have covered the fact that it's an American sitcom ism. Have you spoken to her? My best friend wouldn't wear a dress and have the attention on her for everyone, but she did for me. Also, you could have your legal bit and then get her to be a celebrant (a lot of people in here are opting to do this now) but I imagine she'd be way more uncomfortable doing that!!

Hi, the way it would work is the same as if you use an Independent celebrant like myself.

You would need to get the legal marriage registration done beforehand ( most of my clients do this a few days before) then your friend can perform the ceremony for you as the officiant.

i would be happy to go through this with you if you want it explained a bit more

my email address is ******@************.**.**

karina x