Couples could marry at home or in a pub under biggest weddings reform in nearly 200 years

The Ministry of Justice has launched a consultation on what the government calls the biggest shake-up to weddings law in England and Wales in almost 200 years. Couples could legally marry at home, in a pub, or on a cruise ship, provided a registered officiant approves the location. The consultation closes on 24 September; legislation would be needed before the changes take effect. Marriage law is devolved to Scotland and Northern Ireland.