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How much does a register office wedding cost in England and Wales?

For a ceremony in a register office’s statutory room, the national fees are:

Notice of marriage (each)£46.50 (£63 where an immigration referral applies)

Register office ceremony (statutory room)£62

Certificate on the day£12.50

Minimum statutory total£167.50 (2 × £46.50 + £62 + £12.50, our arithmetic)

Sources: Registration Fees Regulations 2016, Schedule 1 (legislation.gov.uk); Ceredigion County Council fees 2026-27, checked 20 Oct 2026. Approved premises ceremony fees are set by each council and are much higher. For example, Ceredigion charges £474–£747. Check your council’s current fees.

Many councils also offer larger ceremony rooms at their own (higher) prices.

The Ceremony Letter