Marriage and civil partnership fees

Find out about fees for giving notice, hiring a venue and registrar's attendance.

Giving notice of marriage or civil partnership

Giving notice of marriage or civil partnership costs £35.

You must pay at the time of your appointment.

You can pay by:

• cash
• cheque
• credit or debit card

Ceremony fees

Ceremony fees include a non-refundable deposit, the registrar's attendance, and one certificate. Fees do not include venue hire for approved venues; please speak to the venue staff for costs.

The Guildhall

The cost of a ceremony in the Guildhall, for the couple and up to 120 other people.

1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020:

• Monday to Thursday: £302
• Friday: £417
• Saturday: £506

1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021:

• Monday to Thursday: £302
• Friday: £417
• Saturday: £506

The Robing Room

The cost of a ceremony in The Robing Room, for the couple and up to 12 other people.

1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020:

• Monday to Thursday: £120
• Friday and Saturday: £177

1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021:

• Monday to Thursday: £120
• Friday and Saturday: £177

Poole approved venues

The cost of a ceremony in an approved venue in Poole. These fees do not include venue hire, and the number of guests vary between venues. You should speak to them to find out more.

1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020:

• Monday to Saturday: £463
• Sundays and bank holidays: £547

1 April 2020 to 31 March 2021:

• Monday to Saturday: £537
• Sundays and bank holidays: £587

The Register Office

From 1 April 2019, the Register Office will be based at Bournemouth Register Office. Please contact registrars@bournemouth.gov.uk for more information.