Marriage in other Faiths

The primary model for marriage in the UK, and the basis of most of our laws, is the Judeo-Christian model of marriage. Today however, the UK is home to people with many different faiths, and here we have tried to assemble some useful information to assist such couples understand your own model of marriage better.

Bhuddist marriage Bhuddists view marriage as a strictly personal, rather than a religious, issue.

Hindu Marriage A guide to marriage, its meaning and practices in the Hindu Faith

Interfaith Marriage Network Aims to bring together in a single site the latest information, resources and a wide range of insight from people with personal experience of interfaith marriage in Britain

Interfaith marriage Resource Pack Information and support for people in interfaith marriages - packed with practical advice.

Jewish Marriage A Jewish perspective on marriage and what it means to be married from the Union of Liberal and Progressive Synagogues

Jewish Marriage Council Provides advice, support, counselling and workshops to all members of the Jewish community.

Muslim Marriage Muslims have a fundamentally different model of marriage from the Christian based model familiar to most people in the UK.

Muslim Marriage Guidance Council Aims to assist Muslims understand Islamic law related to marriage and divorce and to help married couples to resolve their marital problems Islamically

Muslim Women's Helpline Listening, Islamic spiritual counselling, information, referrals. Practical help where possible.

Muslim/Christian Marriage Support Group Information and advice for those with a Muslim - Christian marriage.

Mixed Blessings: Overcoming The Stumbling Blocks Of An Interfaith Marriage A look at the challenges a couple face when they marry across faith boundaries.

Thinking of marrying someone from another culture? Marrying across cultures brings special challenges - examine how this might affect your marriage.

Till Faith Do Us Part For those planning or counselling mixed faith marriages in the UK.