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Ceremony
Fees
The fees for a ceremony in the current financial year are shown on our booking system when you check our availability. If you book your ceremony well in advance, the fee to pay will be based on the financial year in which your ceremony takes place in line with our terms and conditions, so the fee you see may be updated.
The below fees are subject to change at the end of the financial year.
If you have any questions please get in touch with ceremonies@eastriding.gov.uk.
General fees
These fees apply to all ceremony types, regardless of venue. They cover deposits, administrative changes, and supplementary services.
| Service | Fee from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Booking deposit - approved venue £50 refundable if cancelled | £250 |
| Booking deposit - local authority venue £25 refundable if cancelled | £100 |
| Ceremony amendment fee (charged per change) | £62 |
| Ceremony redraft fee | £26 |
| Passports for newlyweds/civil partners - PD2 form | £47 |
| Evening ceremony surcharge (after 7pm, in addition to ceremony fee) | £125 |
| Rearrangement to a later time on the day - register office | £135 |
| Rearrangement to a later time on the day - approved premises | £191 |
Legal ceremonies
Civil marriages and civil partnerships. Fees vary by venue type and day of the week.
Register office
| Venue | Fee from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| East Riding of Yorkshire Register Office, Beverley (One Wednesday morning per month) | £62 |
| Register Office Style Ceremony, Bridlington (One Monday morning per month) | £62 |
| Register Office Style Ceremony, Goole, (One Tuesday morning per month) | £62 |
Ceremony venues – fee by day of week
| Day | Local authority venue | The Old Library, Champney Treasure House | Approved venue (e.g. hotel) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | £238 | £300 | £512 |
| Friday | £311 | £367 | £564 |
| Saturday | £383 | £476 | £637 |
| Sunday/Bank holiday | £492 | £523 | £693 |
Local authority venues are our registration offices, located in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham and Goole. Approved venues are privately licensed premises (e.g. hotels) that have been approved for marriages and civil partnerships.
Concessional ceremony discount — A 20% discount is available on local authority venue fees for couples who can show an active benefit claim at the time of booking. This applies to ceremonies at our Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham and Goole offices.
Tailored ceremonies
A tailored ceremony allows you to personalise your ceremony with bespoke content. This fee is charged in addition to the standard ceremony attendance fee.
| Service | Fee from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Tailored ceremony fee (in addition to the venue attendance fee) | £155 |
Celebratory ceremonies
Non-legal ceremonies including renewal of vows, naming ceremonies and commitment ceremonies. Fees vary by venue type and day of the week.
Ceremony venues – fee by day of week
| Day | Local authority venue | Approved venue (e.g. hotel) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | £181 | £290 |
| Friday | £254 | £311 |
| Saturday | £316 | £409 |
| Sunday/Bank holiday | £435 | £435 |
Local authority venues are located in Beverley, Bridlington, Cottingham and Goole. Approved venues are privately licensed premises such as hotels.
Private venue ceremonies
| Service | Fee from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Private venue assessment fee (pre-visit and health/safety risk assessment; excludes ceremony fee) | £207 |
Naming ceremonies
| Service | Fee from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Additional children (per child) | £50 |
Private citizenship ceremonies
Fees for private citizenship ceremonies arranged directly with the Registration Service.
| Day | Fee from 1 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | £186 |
| Friday | £259 |
| Saturday | £311 |
