It is possible to be married in any approved premises in England or Wales, regardless of where you reside. Go to GOV.UK: Civil marriages and partnerships – approved premises list .
The following approved premises are all located within the Thurrock Registration Area.
Thurrock Register Office rooms
Currently we are only able to carry out marriage ceremonies that use traditional ceremony wording. You don't need to have a ceremony if you are forming a civil partnership.
Our Hawthorn Suite can currently accommodate a maximum of 15 people in the wedding party, including:
- the couple
- 2 witnesses
- guests, including any children or babies, if you wish
In addition, 2 registrars will be present, and you may invite a photographer and videographer.
Our Lacey Room can currently accommodate a maximum of 12 people in total, including:
- the couple
- 2 witnesses
- 2 registrars
- guests, including any children or babies, if you wish
- a photographer, if you wish
- a videographer, if you wish
Our Register Office can accommodate only:
- the couple
- 2 witnesses
- the registrar
Thameside Theatre
The Thameside Theatre is licensed for ceremonies, but is currently closed.
When open with coronavirus safety restrictions in place, the theatre can accommodate a maximum of 15 people in the wedding party, including:
- the couple
- 2 witnesses
- guests, including any children or babies, if you wish
In addition, 2 registrars will be present, and you may invite a photographer and videographer.
When fully re-opened without government restrictions for coronavirus, the theatre's facilities include:
- luxurious seating for up to 300 guests
- foyer and bar area
- bespoke catering available
- amazing lighting and backdrop possibilities with technical staff expertise
- front of house staff
Other approved premises
There are several other approved premises in Thurrock, including:
