Wedding celebrant vs registrar: What’s the difference, and should you choose a celebrant or registrar to officiate your wedding ceremony?
If you are planning a civil wedding, the chances are you’ve come across wedding celebrants as an alternative to registrars.
Independent celebrants can be a great option to conduct your ceremony. But it’s important to understand the key differences between a registrar and a wedding celebrant.
A registrar can legally officiate your wedding during the civil ceremony at an approved venue. They’ll oversee the approval of your marriage license and make your union legally binding. On the other hand, a celebrant can’t legally marry you (except in Scotland), but they can create a beautiful, personalised ceremony for you anywhere you’d like.