Ceremony / formation fees must be paid in full at the time of booking. We only accept payment by debit / credit card.
Please read our Terms and conditions (PDF) which explain about refunds in the event of a cancellation.
Fees for marriages and civil partnerships
Approved venue
- Monday to Thursday: £565
- Friday and Saturday: £622
- Sunday: £740
- Bank Holiday: £775
Old Town Hall
- Saturday: £358
Other fees
- Statutory fee ceremony / formation (Bedford Register Office): £46
- Registrar to attend a religious building: £86
Marriage / civil partnership certificates may be ordered online at a cost of £11 each.
We do not perform ceremonies / formations on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day.
Fees to give notice of marriage / civil partnership
- To enter a notice of marriage: £35 for each person.
- To enter a notice of civil partnership: £35 for each person.
- Home Office referral: £12 plus £35 notice fee.
- To consider a foreign divorce: £50 to £75, depending on whether the divorce can be authorised locally or needs to be referred to the General Register Office.