How much will it cost?
A booking fee of £60.00 is payable to book any ceremony or civil partnership signing. The fee confirms the date, time and place of your ceremony or civil partnership signing and does not come off the final balance. It is a good idea to be really sure about your choice, as moving your booking will mean an amendment fee of £35.00 will be charged.
Please remember that your legal notices of marriage or civil partnership will cost £35.00 each, which you will need to factor into your budget as well as the ceremony/signing fee.
The fee for a marriage or civil partnership ceremony is due at least three months prior to the ceremony. If the ceremony is booked less than three months ahead, the ceremony fee will be due at the time of giving notice. The fee includes two marriage or civil partnership certificates.
The fee for a Naming or Renewal of Vows ceremony is due at least three months before the ceremony date or at the time of booking if the ceremony is in less than three months time. An additional fee of £40 per child is payable for naming ceremonies for more than one child. VAT is included for celebratory ceremonies.
Provisional booking fee
| Provisional booking fee |
From April 2021 |
Non-refundable and in addition to ceremony fee
|
£60
|
Westgate Hall ceremonies
Seating for up to 74 guests
Marriage and civil partnership, naming and renewal of vows ceremonies.
| Day |
Fees for bookings April 2021 - March 2022 |
Fees for bookings April 2022 - March 2023 |
| Monday to Thursday (by special arrangement only) |
£399 |
£410 |
| Friday |
£499 |
£510 |
| Saturday |
£599 |
£610 |
| Sundays and Bank Holidays |
£699 |
£710 |
| Evening extra fee (ceremonies after 5.00pm) |
£150 |
£150 |
Golden Jubilee Room ceremonies
Seating for up to 55 guests
Marriage and civil partnership, naming and renewal of vows ceremonies
| Day |
Fees for bookings April 2021 - March 2022 |
Fees for bookings April 2022 - March 2023 |
| Monday to Wednesday (by special arrangement only) |
£255 |
£259 |
| Thursday |
£255 |
£259 |
| Friday |
£345 |
£350 |
| Saturday |
£395 |
£399 |
| Sundays and Bank Holidays (by special arrangement) |
£515 |
£524 |
Approved venue ceremonies
See individual venues for guest numbers
Marriage and civil partnership, naming and renewal of vows ceremonies
| Day |
Fees for bookings April 2021 - March 2022 |
Fees for bookings April 2022 - March 2023 |
| Monday to Thursday |
£390 |
£400 |
| Friday |
£480 |
£490 |
| Saturday |
£540 |
£550 |
| Sunday and Bank Holidays |
£590 |
£600 |
Evening extra fee - ceremonies after 5pm
(These fees do not include hire feeds charged by the venues) |
£150 |
£150 |
Mayor's Parlour/Mayor's Balcony/Council Chamber/Committee Room 3 & 4 (Civic Centre)
Marriage and civil partnership, naming and renewal of vows ceremonies
| Day |
Fees for bookings April 2021 - March 2022 |
Fees for bookings April 2022 - March 2023 |
| Monday to Thursday (by special arrangement) |
£421 |
£429 |
| Friday |
£549 |
£559 |
| Saturday |
£649 |
£659 |
| Sunday and Bank Holidays |
£749 |
£759 |
| Evening extra fee - ceremonies after 5pm |
£150 |
£150 |
Magnolia Room ceremonies
Seating for up to 8 guests
Marriage and Civil Partnerships
| Day |
Fees for bookings April 2021 - March 2022 |
Fees for bookings April 2022 - March 2023 |
| Tuesday - Thursday (limited availability) |
£195 |
£198 |
| Friday |
£220 |
£224 |
| Saturday (November - March only) |
£245 |
£249 |
Statutory Office
This room is limited to the couple and 2 witnesses only. This is a small working office and is designed for couples who wish to complete the legal paperwork only
| Day |
Fees for bookings April 2021 - March 2022 |
Fees for bookings April 2022 - March 2023 |
Very limited availability
(no facilities for music or photographs) |
£68** |
£68** |
Registrar to attend a religious building
| Registrar to attend |
Subject to Registrar availability |
Fees for bookings April 2021 - March 2022 |
Fees for bookings April 2022 - March 2023 |
| Church/religious premises |
Please book well in advance for summer months |
£108** |
£108** |
Pre-ceremony consultation
| Pre-ceremony |
Appointment |
Fees for bookings April 2021 - March 2022 |
Fees for bookings April 2022 - March 2023 |
| Pre-ceremony consultation |
30 minute appointment with an experienced registrar. To discuss ceremony detail only. No access to the venue for photographs |
£40 |
£40 |
| Advanced pre-ceremony consultation |
60 minute appointment with an experienced registrar. A chance to see the venue again and take photographs |
£70 |
£70 |
Commemorative marriage/civil partnership certificate
| Commemorative marriage/civil partnership certificate |
From April 2021 |
| Beautiful certificate to keep (not a legal document) |
£5 |
* Naming ceremony fees are for the first child only. Additional children being "named" in the same ceremony are an extra fee of £40.00
**This is a statutory fee set by the Registrar General and is subject to change without notice and beyond the control of the Local Authority
Booking terms and conditions
Download the Terms and Conditions of Acceptance for ceremonies and other services offered by Southampton Registration Services.
