Some friends are due to wed. In the UK, can their parents also be official witnesses to the marriage?

Question

I know you need two witnesses to a marriage. I also know they need to be legally 'of age'. But are there any relations that are excluded from being witnesses at a wedding?

Answer 1

NO, you can choose any two people over the age of 16

Answer 2

Yes and No, our daughter (10 at the time) and my mother were our witnesses.

Answer 3

Anyone may be a witness, and even a minor may do this - I was best man for my mother and step father, and was under 18.

Answer 4

my hubby and i had my dad and his mum as witnesses, we wanted all our parents involved and my mum gave me away and my father-in-law done a reading.

Answer 5

You can have whoever you like as long as they're over the age of 16.

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