Booking a ceremony

Booking your ceremony could not be easier - decide upon the date and time, and where you want to marry.

• If you decide to marry at one of the venues provided by the county council (a Register Office) then telephone 08458 247400. All bookings are subject to availability and it is always advisable to have a number of options particularly for dates and times during busy summer months.
• If you wish to marry at a marriage venue licensed by the county council (hotels, castles, stately homes, gazebos etc.) then you will need to book this directly with the owner or manager of the venue. Once they have accepted your booking they will pass this through to the local register office. Your date and time of marriage are guaranteed so don't worry that you need to confirm the availability of a Celebrant and Registrar before you book the venue.

Once the register office has received your booking you will be sent a confirmation. An appointment will then be made for you to meet and discuss your arrangements with a member of our Ceremony Team, who will guide you through all the legal preliminaries to the wedding and make sure that these are successfully completed. This will ensure that your day will be a very special occasion. Appointments can be made Monday to Friday, 9-5.

To view a county council ceremony suite (a Register Office) please make an appointment by telephoning 08458 247400.

To view a ceremony room at a licensed venue please contact the owner or manager direct.

For more information, Q&As, and photos, visit our dedicated ceremonies website (link opens in a new window).