Types of ceremonies

Ceremony fees

The ceremony fee is based on the date your ceremony will take place, not the date of booking.

The revised fees will come into effect each year from 1 April.

Ceremonies in approved venues

Fees for registrars to attend an approved venue. Venues will have their own additional fees.

Fees 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Monday to Thursday £535 £550 £565 £580
Friday and Saturday £583 £600 £620 £640
Sunday or public holiday £647 £665 £685 £705

The Usher Art Gallery

All fees include room hire and the registrars conducting the ceremony.

Fees 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Monday to Thursday £960 £985 £1015 £1045
Friday and Saturday £1010 £1040 £1070 £1100

Ruby ceremonies

All fees include room hire and the registrars conducting the ceremony.

Fees 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Wednesday and Thursday £370 £380 £390 £400
Friday and Saturday £392 £403 £415 £430

Emerald ceremonies

All fees include room hire and the registrars conducting the ceremony.

Fees 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Thursday £238 £245 £252 £260
Friday and Saturday £291 £300 £309 £320

Saphire ceremonies

All fees include room hire and the registrars conducting the ceremony.

Fees 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28
Tuesday £150 £165 To be confirmed To be confirmed

You Plus Two Ceremony

This ceremony currently costs £46, which includes the registrars. Fees for statutory ceremonies are set by the government and changes can take place at any time.

If the fee changes between the time of booking and the date of your ceremony, we reserve the right to pass on any fee increases.

Marriage certificates

Marriage certificates cost £11 each.