Manchester City Council

Births, marriages, deaths and nationality Marriage and Civil Partnership ceremonies

Renewal of marriage and civil partnership vows 

If you want to renew your vows or commitment to each other as part of your celebrations for a special anniversary, a Renewal of Vows Ceremony can be held in the Pankhurst Suite at the Manchester Register Office or at another venue of your choice within the Manchester City Council boundary. 

Venues do not need a licence for this type of ceremony, but they must be approved by us before a Renewal of Vows Ceremony can take place there. 

All venues that have a licence for marriages and civil partnerships have also been approved for Renewal of Vows Ceremonies. 

Fees 

Ceremony in the Pankhurst Suite (at the Register Office): 

  • Monday to Friday: £200 incl VAT plus a £40 non-refundable booking fee 
  • Saturday: £300 incl VAT plus a £40 non-refundable booking fee 

The Register Office is not normally open for ceremonies on Wednesdays, Sundays or Bank Holidays

Ceremonies at an outside venue: 

  • Monday to Friday: £300 incl VAT plus a £40 non-refundable booking fee 
  • Saturday: £350 incl VAT plus a £40 non-refundable booking fee 
  • Sunday and Bank Holidays: £400 incl VAT plus a £40 non-refundable booking fee 

For further information, or to book a ceremony, please email us at registeroffice@manchester.gov.uk

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