How much does a wedding ceremony cost in the UK?

Short answer

A ceremony fee depends on the type of venue and your location, and there is no fixed national price. Register offices and approved venues set their own charges, so ask each one directly.

The cost of the ceremony itself is separate from the rest of your wedding day. A register office ceremony is usually charged at a set rate, while an approved venue may include the ceremony in a package or charge for it separately. Prices differ by region and by how busy the venue is, so two ceremonies in similar settings can cost quite different amounts.

Your ceremony choice also affects the price. A basic civil ceremony at a register office tends to cost less than a longer ceremony at an approved venue, where you may have more freedom over wording, music and readings. Religious ceremonies may include their own fees, as noted above.

Some venues offer discounts for weekday or off-peak dates, and some register offices charge more for evening or weekend bookings. Because fees change, always ask for a full breakdown in writing. This should show what is included, what is optional and whether there are any extra charges for witnesses, a marriage schedule or a certified copy of the marriage document.