Other ceremonies

Here's a list of other types of ceremonies. Find out about how to book and how much it will cost at the bottom of this page.

Renewal of vows

If you’re already married or in a civil partnership, but would like to reaffirm your commitment to one another you can have a renewal of vows ceremony. It cannot contain any religious content.

You can hold this at any suitable venue, subject to a health and safety check.

Commitment ceremony

This is for couples who want to make a public commitment to one another for the first time. This ceremony does not change your legal status. It cannot contain any religious content.

Your ceremony can take place in any suitable venue, subject to a health and safety check.

Naming ceremony

A naming ceremony can celebrate the birth of your child or welcome an adopted or stepchild to your family. They’re available for children of any age, and we can help you plan your ceremony.

Your ceremony can take place in any suitable venue, subject to our health and safety check.

A registrar will conduct the ceremony, but it does not have any legal status and must not contain any religious content.

Ceremony fees

If you book more than 6 months before your ceremony date, a non-refundable deposit will be required. The deposit will be equal to half of the full ceremony fee.

If your ceremony is less than 56 days away there will be an additional £100 administration charge. 

If your ceremony time is after 5pm, there will be an additional £100 charge Monday to Saturday, and £160 charge for Sundays and Bank Holidays. 

Fees for naming ceremonies are for one child. A fee of £50 will be added for each additional child.

Approved Venue

This is a venue that is already licensed by the Essex Registration Service.

Other venues

This is a venue that is not currently licensed with the Essex Registration Service. 

Prices include a health and safety check.

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