We don’t charge booking or cancellations fees, and there’s no up front deposit. The fees are all-inclusive, so what you see is what you pay with no hidden extras. The ceremony cost includes the attendance of two registrars, and one copy of your marriage certificate. Additional copies can be ordered before if you let us know before paying your fee so we can add it to your bill.

Costs for our statutory ceremonies, certificates and other services are set by the General Register Office. This includes certificates, giving notice, 2+2 marriage & civil partnership ceremonies, civil partnership conversions and processing foreign divorce paperwork at notice appointments. Our other fees are calculated on a cost recovery basis, meaning we aim to cover our costs and keep prices as affordable as possible for you.

Fees are due in full once you have given notice and at least 8 weeks before the big day. The easiest way to pay is now online. Click on the button below or follow the link on our Contact page. You’ll need your booking reference number, your ceremony date and the email address you used when you booked.

We regret that we can no longer take payment by phone. Please contact us if you have difficulties paying online. You can pay in person when you come in to give notice with us if you live in Somerset or North Somerset. All our offices can accept card payments. We advise bringing physical cards rather than relying on contactless phone apps as there can be occasional issues with that technology.

The simplest way to get married is a ceremony involving just the couple plus two witnesses. It currently costs just £68.50, including your certificate. This is a set fee that applies across England and Wales, ensuring marriages and partnerships are affordable for all. The ceremony takes place in a small private office and is available Monday to Friday at the following locations:

• Bridgwater Registration Office
• Shepton Mallet Registration Office
• Taunton Register Office
• Weston-super-Mare Registration Office
• Williton Registration Office
• Yeovil Registration Office

These fees include the ceremony costs, certificate and venue hire. This is an affordable option if you would like to invite guests to share your special day, and want to hold a reception at your own choice of venue. Ceremonies are held hourly through the day, allowing up to half an hour for the ceremony itself and plenty of time for getting guests seated and photos afterwards.

There is an annual price increase that takes effect on 1st April each year. You will be liable for the fee that applies on the date of your ceremony. Please ensure you budget for increases if you are booking ahead of our published prices.

FEES FOR CEREMONIES FROM 1 APRIL 2024 – 31 MARCH 2025

Classic Ceremonies

Vivary Room, Taunton; Abbey Manor, Yeovil; Hutton Suite, Weston; Emma Sheppard Meeting Room, Frome: – £250
Old Council Chamber, Weston  – £300
Tudor Hall, Taunton; Council Chamber, Frome – £450

ENHANCED CEREMONIES (including Renewal of Vows and Naming Ceremonies)

Vivary Room, Taunton; Abbey Manor, Yeovil; Hutton Suite, Weston; Emma Sheppard Meeting Room, Frome: – £325
Old Council Chamber, Weston – £375
Tudor Hall, Taunton; Council Chamber, Frome – £525

Having your ceremony at an Approved Premises gives you full flexibility over your day. You can get married or form a partnership at over 100 beautiful approved venues across Somerset and North Somerset. Browse our Venue Directory for full details. The charges listed here are for the 2 Registrars to attend. You will need to pay a separate fee to the venue for their services, while the ceremony fee itself is paid directly to us. Don’t forget to check availability with your chosen venue before booking the registrar and giving notice.

There is an annual price increase that takes effect on 1st April each year. You will be liable for the fee that applies on the date of your ceremony. Please ensure you budget for increases if you are booking ahead of our published prices.

FEES FOR CEREMONIES FROM 1 APRIL 2024 – 31 MARCH 2025

Classic Ceremonies

Approved Premises Classic Ceremony, Mon – Sat– £570
Approved Premises Classic Ceremony, Sundays – £630
Approved Premises Classic Ceremony, Bank Holidays – £750

Enhanced Ceremonies (including Renewal of Vows and Naming Ceremonies)

Approved Premises Enhanced Ceremony, Mon – Sat– £645
Approved Premises Enhanced Ceremony, Sundays – £705
Approved Premises Enhanced Ceremony, Bank Holidays – £825

• Giving Notice – £42
• Giving Notice where one or both partners are subject to immigration control – £57
• Additional Certificates – £12.50
• Express Certificate service (does not apply to first certificate issued after ceremony) – £38.50
• Registered Building Ceremony Attendance (i.e. religious venues without authority to record marriages) – £116.50 inc. certificate
• Civil Partnership conversion to marriage 1 step process at register office – £62.50 inc. certificate
• Civil Partnership conversion to marriage 2 step process option (Step 1: completing declaration) – £30
• Civil Partnership conversion to marriage 2 step process option (Step 2: signing declaration in religious building) – £101
• Consideration of foreign divorce or partnership dissolution paperwork by Superintendent Registrar – £55
• Consideration of foreign divorce or partnership dissolution paperwork that must be referred to the Registrar General – £83
• Waiver application to reduce notice waiting period due to exceptional circumstances – £66
• Application to correct details on schedule and certificate – £83 local or £99 if referred to General Register Office
• Vow Renewal or Naming ceremony: inclusion of additional child, partner or couple – £75

Additional copies of your certificate can be ordered before your ceremony if you let us know when paying your fees. They will all be posted to you within 5 working days of your ceremony. We apologise that you cannot use the Express service for these initial certificates. You can order additional or replacement copies after your ceremony by ordering online here: Certificate Ordering Online

Applications for corrections, waivers and consideration of foreign documents are payable at the time of the appointment and are non refundable. There is no guarantee that the applications will be successful.

You should be advised of current ceremony fees at the time of booking, but these are subject to annual reviews and may increase slightly before the due date if you are booking well in advance. Do budget a little extra for these increases. New prices are normally added to the website in late December or early January.

We do not charge amendment or cancellation fees or penalties. We just ask that you give us as much notice as possible if you need to cancel or postpone your day. You will have the option of a full refund of your ceremony fees, or carrying forward the payment to a new date. There may be a higher fee to pay, depending on the date chosen. If you have chosen a cheaper option we will refund you the difference. Fees for giving notice are non-refundable as they just cover the admin work that will have already been carried out following your appointment. If your 1 year notice period expires or you change your venue then you will need to pay for a new notice appointment.

Read our detailed terms & conditions here: Ceremony Terms & Conditions