Planning your ceremony

In Gloucestershire, we do our utmost to make your ceremony a day to remember. We offer small, intimate ceremonies, large celebrations and everything in-between! The choice is yours.

Planning a marriage, civil partnership, naming or citizenship ceremony is an exciting time. Our dedicated ceremony team can assist with your questions and explain the different elements of each ceremony. We can help you with each celebration, ensuring you have a truly special day. Please contact us on 01452 425060 (option 3) or email ceremony@gloucestershire.gov.uk

Our Registration Officers can assist with the legal requirements of your ceremony as well as provide advice and information that will help you to plan a memorable ceremony in Gloucestershire.

Gloucestershire is a beautiful county offering a range of different ceremony venues to meet all tastes – view our range of approved venues to find your ideal location.

Please note: Only local authority registrars can legally register a marriage or civil partnership. A ceremony conducted by an independent celebrant is not a legally recognised marriage or civil partnership in England and Wales. More information about the legalities for a marriage or civil partnership can be found on www.gov.uk

We have compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the ceremonies you can enjoy in Gloucestershire.