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Weddings in Gloucestershire - be it in Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucester or any other location, there is a huge choice of fantastic venues. There are historic locations, great scenery and beautiful hotels throughout the Cotswolds, the Forest of Dean and the Severn Vale. Whatever your fancy, Gloucestershire will have the wedding venue for you. If horses are your thing, marry at Cheltenham Racecourse!

If you want to get married in a castle then Thornbury Castle is for you. The unique character of this remarkable hotel makes it the ideal setting for a wide variety of spectacular social occasions, especially weddings.

Step behind the heavy oak doors and you'll find a magnificent hotel with roaring fires, delicious modern cuisine and sumptuous bedchambers – a truly special setting for an overnight stay, a weekend away or for more formal occasions.

The king of England once walked these rooms and grounds. Today, the 500 year-old castle-palace with its beautiful oriel windows, Tudor hall and historic parkland is yours for a time – a memorable setting for formal functions such as weddings, celebrations and conferences.

Weddings in Gloucestershire are easy to arrange. Once you've decided where you want to get married, you'll need to agree a time and date with the venue and all the relevant services.

There are some restrictions on exactly where a marriage ceremony can take place, even at approved and licensed venues. The law states that a civil ceremony must be held inside a permanent building, which means that you can't get married outdoors, in a marquee for example. In addition, a civil ceremony cannot contain any elements of a religious nature, or take place in a building with any religious connection.

Apart from that, you are only held back by your imagination!