Wedding Applications Update
Thank you for considering Gift of a Wedding.
Due to the number of weddings currently being supported by our team and volunteers, we have now reached capacity for the remainder of 2026 and are unfortunately unable to accept any further wedding applications this year.
We have now opened our books for 2027 and welcome applications from couples who are hoping to have their wedding on or after Monday 18 January 2027.
If this applies to you, please complete our nomination form. All applications are assessed individually and are subject to our normal eligibility and application process.
If your circumstances mean that you need to be married before 18 January 2027, we are very sorry that we are unable to assist. However, we would encourage you to contact your local Register Office as soon as possible. In cases where one partner is living with a terminal illness, it may be possible for arrangements to be made at short notice.
Please note that the charity will close on Friday 4 December 2026 and reopen on Monday 11 January 2027.
We wish you and your loved ones all the very best.
Applying for the Gift of a Wedding
We know that time is precious, and applying for a Gift of a Wedding should be simple and stress-free. That’s why we’ve created a quick, two-step process to help couples take the first step toward a beautiful celebration of love.
Before applying, please check the following:
- Are both partners over 18?
- Are they UK residents?
- Are they hoping to marry in the UK?
- Do they wish to have a wedding planned within the next 3 months?
- Has one partner been diagnosed with a terminal illness?
- Has the person who is ill been told by a medical professional that they have two
years or less to live?
If you answered yes to all of the criteria above, we warmly invite you to complete our nomination form below. We would be truly honoured to consider gifting a wedding or vow renewal to you or your loved one.
If your circumstances don’t currently meet our criteria, we’re genuinely sorry. We understand how difficult this time may be.
Should the health of your loved one change and fall within our criteria in the future, please don’t hesitate to return and complete the form. We’ll be here, ready to help when the time is right.