Will a New York marriage license be valid in England?

Question

My fiancee and I plan on getting married in New York. She's from England and I'm American. Will a New York marriage license be valid in England or will we have to apply again in the UK?

Answer 1

You will not have to apply again in the UK. Your marriage will be valid (I've divorced plenty of people from England once they got here to the states - works both ways). However, you may want to get an Apostile all the same. It doesn't hurt to have the license, certificate and Apostile all at once.  

Answer 2

You need a marriage license issued from the place you are being married in order to get married.  Once you are married you get a marriage certificate which will be recognized everywhere as proof of your marriage.