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 [email protected].
Plymouth Registration Service can only take payments by card.
Commitment Ceremony Fees
Approved venue
| Attendance at approved venue | Fee |
|---|---|
| Booking fee (non-refundable) | £48 |
| Booking amendment fee (non-refundable) | £48 |
| 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 | Fee |
|---|---|
| Booking fee (non-refundable) | £48 |
| Booking amendment fee (non-refundable) | £48 |
| 30 minutes Friday or Saturday | £460 |