Ceremonies and venues

The following fees and charges apply from 28 May 2024.

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

The following non-refundable fees apply:

• £134 – deposit when booking a ceremony except at Thurrock Register Office Registrar's office
• £56 – deposit when booking a ceremony at Thurrock Register Office Registrar's office
• £47 – admin fee to change the date or time of a ceremony with at least 24 hours' written notice

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.

Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies at other Town Hall rooms

Floral bouquet

You are welcome to borrow one of our artificial bouquets for use during your ceremony. This is included in the fee for your ceremony.

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

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.

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