Lincoln Register Office - Orchard House - Ceremony venues

Lincoln Register Office is located at Orchard House on Orchard Street.

Lincoln Register Office
Orchard House
Orchard Street 
Lincoln
LN1 1BA

Orchard House is a modern and accessible with purpose-built facilities and a garden area for after the ceremony.

Ceremonies at Lincoln Register Office

This location offers three ceremony options:

• The Witham Suite - Monday to Saturday with up to 60 guests

• The Newport Room - Monday to Friday with up to 10 guests

• You Plus Two Ceremony - Monday morning or Wednesday afternoon - just you, your partner and two witnesses only

All Ceremonies at Lincoln Orchard House include the hire of the room and the registrars to conduct the ceremony.

The Witham Suite 

A premium ceremony location, ceremonies in the Witham Suite can be booked to take place Monday to Saturday and can accommodate up to 60 guests. The venue offers a modern and contemporary style with a small garden area for you to enjoy after the ceremony.  

• Available to book Monday to Saturday
• Can accommodate up to 60 guests
  this does not include the couple or photographer
• Ceremonies in the Witham Suite benefit from a bright and spacious room, with a warm feel and surroundings

The Witham Suite at Lincoln Register Office

The Witham Suite at Lincoln Register Office

The Newport Room  

Ceremonies in the Newport Room offer a lower cost, smaller and more intimate ceremony for you and up to 10 guests. The room is modern and contemporary and include use of a small garden area for you to enjoy after the ceremony.

• A smaller more intimate and lower cost ceremony option for those looking to have fewer guests
• These ceremonies take place Monday to Friday
• Can accommodate up to 10 guests
  this does not include the couple or photographer

The Newport Room at Lincoln Register Office

The Newport Room at Lincoln Register Office

You Plus Two Ceremonies 

Perfect for those couples looking for something simple with just two witnesses. A ‘you plus two’ ceremony is our most simple legal ceremony and takes place on a Monday or Wednesday.

• Ceremonies take place on a Monday and Wednesday only
• This ceremony take place in an office rather than a ceremony room and lasts around 15 minutes
• The ceremony is limited to just the couple and two witnesses only. There is no option to invite more than the two witnesses into the ceremony, this includes children and babies.
• This ceremony offers no personalisation options, however you can choose to include the exchange of rings. 
• Perfect for couples looking for something simple
• Total fee of £68.50 includes the ceremony fee (£56) + 1 certificate (£12.50)

The You Plus Two room at Lincoln Register Office

Our garden space

Following your ceremony you will be able to make use of a small garden area for photos.

Arranging a viewing

Interested in attending an open event?

We do hold regular open mornings throughout the year. You can book on to available dates here -

Book a viewing

How to book your ceremony

You can book your ceremony using our online booking system.

Please be aware that you will need a valid credit or debit card to be able to complete your booking.

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Making your day special

Learn more on how you can personalise your civil marriage or civil partnership ceremony. It is important that your big day is one you will remember and treasure which is why we invite you to include your additions.

You can invite up to 60 guests if you have booked the Witham Suite and up to 10 guests if you have booked the Newport Room. This does not include the couple or photographer.

We are flexible when it comes to personal additions, however, there are some legal restrictions you need to be aware of. Civil ceremonies are non-religious ceremonies which include both marriages and civil partnerships. The law does not allow religious content to be included in a civil ceremony.

Options for making your day special

Are animals allowed?

If your ceremony is taking place at one of our Registration Office ceremony suites, we have health and safety rules that mean only assistance animals or service dogs are allowed inside our buildings.

Music choices

You are free to include non-religious music whilst your guests wait for proceedings to begin, when you sign the marriage schedule and at the start and close of your ceremony. Depending on the venue of your ceremony you may also wish to include live music.

• Music must be supplied by you
• Our office in Lincoln has Bluetooth which is the preferred method and can be connected to a compatible phone or tablet. This will need to be operated by a nominated guest who will need to have access to your playlist. Please make sure they are comfortable to play your music
• We can also accept music on CD
• You can also ask that we choose the music for you and we will play a selection of songs during your ceremony

What format shall I submit my ceremony music in?

If your ceremony is taking place at one of our Register Offices, music must be supplied by you. All our offices have Bluetooth which is the preferred method and can be connected to a compatible phone or tablet. This will need to be operated by a nominated guest who will need to have access to your playlist. Please make sure they are comfortable to play your music.

You can also provide your music on a CD which must be dropped off at the office in advance of the day. Please note, music cannot include religious content or be from a religious source and so any hymns or carols are not allowed.

The day of your ceremony

Our staff will ensure that you know what will happen on your ceremony day. We will make sure you are aware of how your ceremony will run on the day. If you would like to discuss your ceremony with us before the day, please contact the ceremonies team who will be happy to discuss your ceremony with you at any time. 

Find out more about the day of your ceremony

What time shall I arrive on the day of the ceremony?

If your ceremony is due to take place at one of our registration offices, you and your guests can arrive up to  15 minutes before the time shown on your booking confirmation. Your appointment will start at the time shown. The formal ceremony will begin shortly after the time shown, once the pre ceremony interviews have taken place and your guests are seated.

We recommend partner one arrives 5 minutes before the time shown on your booking confirmation, and partner two arrives 5 minutes after the time show. The ceremony will begin shortly thereafter once all pre ceremony steps have taken place.

Parking for your wedding car

We make a reserved space available for a wedding car which is just off Orchard Street near the exit to our ceremony garden. 

Car parking for guests

Parking is restricted in the surrounding streets, however Pay and Display parking is available nearby

• Opposite the office on Orchard Street (City Hall Car Park)
• nearby at Beaumont Fee (next to City Hall)
• and Lucy Tower Street

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Disabled access

• Fully accessible ramped entrance can be found off Orchard Street to the main reception area. 
• Disabled toilets are available at the venue. 
• There are disabled parking bays at City Hall very near to the venue. 

For any specific requirements - please contact us and we will be happy to help.

How to contact us

You can contact us using our contact form below or via email. 

Contact us

Email: ceremonies@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Lincoln Register Office
Orchard House
Orchard Street 
Lincoln
LN1 1BA

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