How to arrange a civil partnership
Civil Partnership Ceremonies and Fees
Choosing your ceremony
Before the ceremony a Registrar will check the details given at the time of notice are still correct, as this information will be recorded in the schedule and on your civil partnership certificate. You have the option of doing this together or separately.
The Celebrant will begin by welcoming you and your guests followed by the traditional partnership ceremony introduction.
From then on, using the checklist and guide that will be provided to you after you have given notice, you can design the ceremony as you please.
During the ceremony you may have someone recite a reading or a poem. Look out in the guide for the 'A reading can be included here......' note as an indicator for when a reading or poem would best fit into your ceremony. Any readings or poems need to be submitted to the Ceremonies Section at least one month before the ceremony so that we can check its suitability (e.g. no religious content).
If your ceremony is in the Pankhurst Suite you are welcome to have music played whilst making an entrance and during the signing of the schedule. We have a selection of music but may not have your choice, so feel free to bring your own CD, MP3 player with docking station or arrange 'live' music. Please note that the music cannot be religious in nature.
At approved premises you will need to liaise with the management about the availability and facilities for music.
Fees
At the Register Office
Standard Ceremony
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday £43.50
(Limited availability)
Bride and Groom + 2 witnesses only. This is a basic ceremony.
Pankhurst Suite
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday £100
Friday and Saturday £130
The Pankhurst Suite holds up to 70 guests, and the ceremony can be enhanced by readings or music (optional)
- Monday - Thursday: £271.50
- Friday - Saturday: £319.50
- Sunday and Bank Holidays: £377.50
All fees will be reviewed every April
Payment can be made by cash, credit or debit card or by cheque - accompanied by a cheque guarantee card.
Contents of How to arrange a civil partnership
- About Civil Partnerships
- When is a Civil Partnership formed?
- Can we sign the Partnership Schedule without having a ceremony?
- Civil Partnership Ceremonies and Fees (this page)
Further information
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Women & Equality Unit
For more information on the implications of entering into a civil partnership, please write to: Civil Partnership WEU 1 Victoria Street London SW1H 0ET
