Team Hour Weddings have put together answers to the most askedvquestions for clients who want to get married in Gibraltar.

Where can I get married in Gibraltar? Interesting question, in Gibraltar by law only weddings in certain places are legal. These are divided into civil weddings & religious weddings. Let us start with religious weddings.

Religious weddings are carried out in a place of worship. In Gibraltar, we have the following places of worship (all of which we have liaised with on a regular basis:

• Holy Trinity Cathedral - Church of England

• Cathedral of Saint Mary the Crowned - Catholic

• Shrine of Our Lady of Europe - Catholic

• St Theresa's Church- Catholic

• The Church of our lady of Sorrows - Catholic

• Shaar Hashamayim Synagogue - Orthodox Jewish

• Flemish & Great Synagogue - Orthodox Jewish

• Sacred Heart Church, Gibraltar - Catholic

• Mosque of King Fahd Bin Abdulaziz

• St Andrew's Church - Church of Scotland

• Mandir Temple - Hindu

A long extensive list as you can see. Gibraltar, although small, is proud of so many religions & cultures living together in harmony. These weddings via Hour Weddings are spectacular and so special.

Then there are civil marriages, these are organised via the registry office & can only be carried out in specific venues in Gibraltar.

Registry Office

Many celebrities (John Lennon, Yoko Ono, Lawrence Harvey, Margaret Leighton, Frederick Forsythe, Sean Connery & Roger Moore to name but a few) have visited Gibraltar specifically to get married. The room in which John & Yoko got married is now, in fact, a storage cupboard in the registry office but there are plans to get this room renovated and made available again for registry office weddings for the complete 'John & Yoko' wedding experience. Should the sun gods be smiling down at you on the big day and, if you ask nicely, the registrar may just agree to conduct your ceremony outdoors in the little garden adjoining the registry office.

The Dell (Alameda Gardens)

Designed by a Genoese horticulturist, the Dell is an intimate venue perfect for intimate, outdoor, civil ceremonies.The pretty venue can hold up to 15 guests in the sunken area beneath the wooden bridge. For weddings with more than 15 guests, they may stand on the bridge itself looking down at the ceremony taking place in the garden below. The bridge is quite low so views are clear and uninterrupted and guests will still feel involved in the proceedings.

The Open Air Theatre (Alameda Gardens)

For larger wedding parties, the Open Air Theatre is a more apt choice as it can hold up to 450 guests.Here, you can get married whilst standing in the middle of a large, fish filled pond with your guests sitting on the grassy verge. Perfect for both ceremonies and receptions.

Wisteria Room (Rock Hotel)

Located at the Rock Hotel, the venue can hold up to 40 persons for a civil ceremony followed by meal. Glass patio doors lead out from the room onto a terrace overlooking the sea.

The Khaima (Rock Hotel)

A new & unique concept in Gibraltar, the Khaima is a large marquee with capacity for up to 200 guests located in the grounds of the Rock Hotel licensed for civil ceremonies. Its red, green & gold decor and flame torches give the impression of being in exotic Morocco hence its name which means marquee in Moroccan.

Mons Calpe Suite

Completely unique and completely epitomizing all that is Gibraltar! This venue offers you a vantage point at the top of the Rock as you take your vows. The views are incredible with the glittering blue ocean spread out beneath you; Spain ahead of you and Morocco to your right.

Bay & Rock View Suites (Elliotts Hotel)

You'll find these two suites on the 8th floor of the Eliott Hotel which is the pool level. The suites can be used as one large venue or may be divided to make 2 smaller rooms. The Rock View suite has a nice terrace suitable for outdoor drinks receptions. The venues are licensed for civil ceremonies.

Mayors Parlour (New Venue)

Set in the heart of town, a beautiful historical building with gorgeous backdrop of the Rock of Gibraltar. This venue is new & has a long waiting list.

The Marina (Restaurants)

Last but not least, we work with two restaurants which do weddings overlooking a pretty Marina. Yachts, champagne & wedding vows - I Do!