Rebecca Probert, FBA, FAcSS, is Professor of Law at the University of Exeter. Rajnaara Akhtar is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Warwick. Sharon Blake is Honorary Research Associate at the University of Exeter Medical School.

• 1. Introduction2. Anglican, Quaker, and Jewish Weddings3. Christian Weddings in Registered Places of Worship4. Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist Weddings in Registered Places of Worship5. Choices and Constraints Where Couples Do Not Share Religious Beliefs6. Paganism and the Desire To Be Married Outdoors7. Belief in Humanist Ceremonies8. Personalisation and Belief: The Role of the Independent Celebrant9. Ceremonies Led by Friends and Family10. Conclusion

“An illuminating account of the difficulties that the present law can create for people seeking a marriage ceremony that reflects their beliefs and practices.” Anthony Bradney, Keele University

Rebecca Probert, FBA, FAcSS, is Professor of Law at the University of Exeter. Rajnaara Akhtar is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Warwick. Sharon Blake is Honorary Research Associate at the University of Exeter Medical School.

• 1. Introduction2. Anglican, Quaker, and Jewish Weddings3. Christian Weddings in Registered Places of Worship4. Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist Weddings in Registered Places of Worship5. Choices and Constraints Where Couples Do Not Share Religious Beliefs6. Paganism and the Desire To Be Married Outdoors7. Belief in Humanist Ceremonies8. Personalisation and Belief: The Role of the Independent Celebrant9. Ceremonies Led by Friends and Family10. Conclusion

“An illuminating account of the difficulties that the present law can create for people seeking a marriage ceremony that reflects their beliefs and practices.” Anthony Bradney, Keele University

Rebecca Probert, FBA, FAcSS, is Professor of Law at the University of Exeter. Rajnaara Akhtar is Assistant Professor of Law at the University of Warwick. Sharon Blake is Honorary Research Associate at the University of Exeter Medical School.

• 1. Introduction2. Anglican, Quaker, and Jewish Weddings3. Christian Weddings in Registered Places of Worship4. Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, and Buddhist Weddings in Registered Places of Worship5. Choices and Constraints Where Couples Do Not Share Religious Beliefs6. Paganism and the Desire To Be Married Outdoors7. Belief in Humanist Ceremonies8. Personalisation and Belief: The Role of the Independent Celebrant9. Ceremonies Led by Friends and Family10. Conclusion

“An illuminating account of the difficulties that the present law can create for people seeking a marriage ceremony that reflects their beliefs and practices.” Anthony Bradney, Keele University