Basic marriage ceremony

This may take place in a ceremony room at the Register Office or a licensed room at an approved premises.

The Registrar will require to see both parties to the marriage together prior to the ceremony. This is to ensure that all details for the ceremony are correct and that all legal formalities have been completed.

Ceremony

The Superintendent Registrar will say the preliminary announcements.

You will be required to say one form of declaration and one form of marriage contract out loud in the presence of two witnesses plus the Superintendent Registrar and the Registrar.

You have the option to exchange one or two rings and the option to make a promise to one another.

The Superintendent Registrar will announce that you are husband and wife and ask you to sign the marriage register.

Cost

Before a marriage can take place both the bride and groom must first give notice of their intention to marry to the Superintendent Registrar in the district in which they live.

• Register Office ceremony room or office, 15 minute booking - £40
• Drake Ceremony Room and garden facilities, 30 minute booking, plus additional time - £101
• Drake Ceremony Room and garden facilities, 45 minute booking, plus additional time - £137
• Approved Premises - £293

Marriage certificates are £3.50 each.