Ceremony fees
The fees on this page are for all ceremonies taking place from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
For a ceremony in County Durham you will need to pay:
- a booking fee of £50 (non-refundable, non-transferable and not deducted from the ceremony fee)
- a ceremony fee (see below)
- a fee to give legal notice for marriage or civil partnership of £42 or £57 per person depending on the type of notice required
Ceremonies at a register office
Ceremony with the couple and guests at The register office at The Story (Durham) (price includes one marriage certificate):
| Room | Size of room | Ceremony fee |
|---|---|---|
| Register Office | Couple and two witnesses only | £68.50 Tuesday and Wednesday (mornings only) |
| Manor Room | Room holds 12 guests | £170 Tuesday and Wednesday (mornings only) |
| Grand Staircase | Room holds 16 guests | £310 Monday to Thursday £350 Friday £380 Saturday £435 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Durham Room | Room holds 80 guests | £310 Monday to Thursday £350 Friday £380 Saturday £435 Sunday and bank holidays |
| Oswald Room | Room holds 60 guests | £310 Monday to Thursday £350 Friday £380 Saturday £435 Sunday and bank holidays |
Ceremonies at a licensed venue
| Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | £530 |
| Friday to Sunday | £580 |
| Bank holiday weekend (including Saturday and Sunday) | £620 |
Ceremonies at a church
In some cases a local registrar may need to attend the service. Price includes one marriage certificate.
| Time | Cost |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | £116.50 |
| Saturday and Sunday | £580 |
| Bank holiday weekend | £620 |
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