Ceremonies and venues

The following fees and charges apply from 6 April 2026

Marriage, civil partnership, naming, renewal of vows and commitment ceremonies

The following non-refundable fees apply:

• £70  – deposit when booking a ceremony at Thurrock Register Office in the Lacey Room
• £110 – deposit when booking a ceremony at Thurrock Register Office in the Mulberry Suite
• £160 -  deposit when booking for a Registrar to attend an external approved premise
• £50 – admin fee to change the date or time of a ceremony. Please check the Thurrock Council - Thurrock Register Office ceremonies terms and conditions before requesting any changes

If you need to cancel your ceremony, you should give us notice in writing at least 56 days before the ceremony date.

We will charge half the fee if you cancel your ceremony with at least 56 days' written notice.

We will charge the full fee for either:

• failure to attend
• cancellation with less than 56 days' written notice

Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at Thurrock Register Office

For details of room capacities, go to approved premises in Thurrock.

An additional £130 charge to the above cost will be added for marriage and civil partnerships ceremonies taking place on Valentines Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve if they fall on a weekday, excluding those that take place in the Registrar’s Office.

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Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at other Town Hall rooms

An additional £130 charge to the above cost will be added for marriage and civil partnerships ceremonies taking place on Valentines Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve if they fall on a weekday.

Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at other approved premises 

Fees are payable to Thurrock Council via the Superintendent Registrar – for their attendance and that of the registrar of marriages – before whom a civil marriage or civil partnership is to be solemnised in any of other listed approved premises.

An additional £130 charge to the above cost will be added for marriage and civil partnerships ceremonies taking place on Valentines Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve if they fall on a weekday.

Naming, renewal of vows and commitment ceremonies at Town Hall rooms 

*These fees are subject to VAT. Fees shown include VAT at 20%

Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at other non-approved premises

Non-approved Venue plus Register Office Ceremony Fee (Strictly 2 witnesses only) 

For weekday ceremonies on Valentines Day, Christmas Eve and New Years Eve an additional £130.00 will be charged, excluding those in the Registrar’s Office.

Naming, renewal of vows and commitment ceremonies at other approved premises