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You can arrange a commitment ceremony if you want to formally celebrate your relationship and commitment to each other but don't want to enter into a marriage contract.

Ceremonies can be held at the The Council House or an approved venue and can be formal or informal and include readings, poetry, music and people that are special to you.

Typical order of service:

  • Introduction and welcome
  • Readings or a speech by a special guest
  • Vows or promises
  • Exchange of rings
  • Signing of the certificate
  • Closing words

How to book

To book a commitment ceremony, that can be booked up to two years in advance, email regoff@plymouth.gov.uk.

Plymouth Registration Service can only take payments by card.

Commitment Ceremony Fees

Approved venue

Attendance at approved venue From 1 December 2022
Booking fee (non-refundable) £45
Booking amendment fee (non-refundable) £55
Monday - Thursday (office hours) £500
Monday - Thursday (5pm to midnight) £650
Friday and Saturday (office hours) £600
Friday and Saturday (5pm to midnight) £750
Sunday (office hours) £627
Bank Holiday (office hours) £924

Council House

Reception room From 1 December 2022
Booking fee (non-refundable) £45
Booking amendment fee (non-refundable) £55
30 minutes Friday or Saturday  £460