What will our ceremony cost?
Information about the cost of marriage and civil partnership ceremonies, registrars, certificates, and making alterations to your arrangements.
Where and when you choose to have your wedding or civil partnership will impact on the price you pay for the ceremony.
Ceremony payments can be taken by credit or debit card ONLY. Please note we do not take American Express.
Please note: Fees are subject to increase every April.The current charges are as follows:
Town Hall
| Room | Enhanced ceremony (60 minutes) | Standard ceremony (30 minutes) |
|---|---|---|
| Oak room | Thursday- £320 Friday – £400 Saturday - £480 |
Thursday: £160 |
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Fountain room |
Thursday- £240 Friday – £300 Saturday - £340 |
Thursday: £120 |
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Register office - (Laurel room) |
Wednesday and Thursday only |
Wednesday and Thursday only: £46 |
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Approved premises |
Wednesday 3pm - £350 Thursday 11am or 3pm - £350 Friday 11am or 3pm - £490 Saturday 11am, 1pm or 3pm - £490 Sunday/Bank Holidays 1pm or 3pm - £510 |
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*Plus £11 per required marriage certificate.
| Attendance of registrar(s) at approved premises away from Town Hall | Prices from 1 April 2022 |
|---|---|
| Attendance of a registrar at a religious building to register a religious marriage | £97 |
| Attendance of two registration officers at a wedding or civil partnership at an approved venue (Wednesday and Thursday) | £350 |
| Attendance of two registration officers at a wedding or civil partnership at an approved venue (Friday and Saturday) | £490 |
| Attendance of two registration officers at a wedding or civil partnership at an approved venue on a Sunday/bank holiday | £510 |
Each local authority sets the fees for approved venues. If you have chosen to be married outside of the city of Leicester, you should contact the register office where you have made your arrangements.
Fees for certificates
All marriage and civil partnership certificates cost £11 each.
Changes and re-issues
| Change or reissue type | Price |
|---|---|
| To change the date and time of a ceremony taking place in the city of Leicester | £20 |