About Our Own Venues
We are proud to be a part of over 3000 civil ceremonies in Somerset and North Somerset every year, joining together happy couples from the South West and beyond. Our own venues offer affordable ceremony options across the county.
Welcome to Somerset Weddings
Welcome to Somerset Weddings – the dedicated wedding home of Somerset Registration Service. We are a part of Somerset Council, and we also manage all the birth, marriage and death registrations for North Somerset Council. We officiate at civil ceremonies in our own offices and at approved venues across Somerset and North Somerset. Our team are here to guide you through the legal process of getting married or forming a civil partnership. We also provide a range of other services such as vow renewal ceremonies, naming ceremonies, citizenship ceremonies, replacement certificates and registration of births and deaths. Visit the main Somerset Council site for more details.
We offer simple ceremonies for couples with two witnesses at 6 district offices. Alternatively, you can hold larger weddings in our Taunton, Yeovil, Frome and Weston super Mare venues. As well as register office venues, you can marry at over 110 licensed premises across the county. View our ceremony charges and other fees on our Costs page.
The Old Municipal Buildings, Taunton
Our stunning wedding venue is right in the historic heart of Taunton. The Grade II listed building dates from 1522 and is bounded by Castle Green and Taunton Castle to the rear, making it a gorgeous location for wedding photographs. The Tudor Hall is a magnificent room holding up to 100 people. Alternatively, the Vivary Room is equally grand but can currently seat a more intimate 38 guests. It’s located on the first floor, and is accessible via our beautiful oak staircase or a lift near our reception entrance. We are surrounded by an array of restaurants and pubs that make perfect reception venues for your post-ceremony celebrations. The Tudor Hall is available from Monday to Saturday, while the Vivary is used for ceremonies on Fridays and Saturdays.
We also hold our statutory “2+2” ceremonies here in the Somerset Room, which is a simple office but still located within this amazing building. These ceremonies are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Abbey Manor, Yeovil
This Grade 1 listed 15th Century manor house is the ideal venue for South Somerset weddings. A hidden gem near central Yeovil, it is the perfect blend of historic elegance and urban location. Beautiful stone walls and period features add an element of medieval romance, making your day even more magical. The Mandeville Room is available on selected Saturdays through the year. It’s located downstairs, so it has good access for those with mobility issues. The room is dressed for ceremonies each week, therefore there’s no need to worry about decorations. Ceremonies are held in a Register Office-style format. Couples book an hour long slot that includes a half hour ceremony and time for photographs. Please be aware that confetti of any sort is not allowed at Abbey Manor – on the plus side, that’s one less thing to organise! Please speak to the team to discuss your needs.
The Town Hall, Weston-super-Mare
Weston-super-Mare Registration Office is housed at Weston Town Hall. With magnificent Victorian architecture and just a stone’s throw from the seafront, The Town Hall is a grand venue that’s perfect for smaller wedding parties. The Old Council Chamber has beautiful period features and can accommodate parties of up to 60. The Hutton Suite has a modern feel and holds up to 40 people. Couples have a 1 hour booking slot which includes a half hour ceremony and time for photographs too.
Frome Town Hall
The historic Town Hall in Frome is available on selected Saturdays through the year, currently once a month. It’s a fantastic venue for registration office style ceremonies in Mendip, and close to Bath and Wiltshire. Due to popular demand from local residents, we’re delighted to be able to host ceremonies in this beautiful building. The Council Chamber can hold parties of up to 100. The Emma Sheppard Meeting Room is more intimate and can host ceremonies for up to 20. Ceremony slots are 1 hour long allowing for a half hour ceremony and plenty of time for photographs. The final booking of the day can even opt to hire the venue for a celebrations in to the evening. If you’re interested, do check the Frome Town Hall website for available dates, or to discuss evening venue hire. Weddings – Frome Town Council
