Ceremony fees

Booking Administration Fee (non-refundable): A non-refundable booking administration fee must be paid to secure a booking (please note this booking fee cannot be paid by cheque). 

Payment of balance of fees: The balance must be paid 2 months before the date of your ceremony. In the case of bookings made within 2 months of the proposed date full payment will be required at the time of booking.

Amendment fee: Please note that a non-refundable amendment fee will be charged for any changes to the date, time or venue of your ceremony. Please note that if you change your venue you will also need to give notice again. We are unable to postpone a ceremony and you will either need to cancel or make an amendment to the booking.   

Cancellation: All cancellations must be confirmed in writing. Please read our terms and conditions.

Changes to your passport: You are able to obtain a post-dated passport in your married name up to three months before your ceremony. All forms and guidance notes can be downloaded from gov.uk, the form should be sent to Cheltenham Registration Office for completion. The completed form will be returned to you before your ceremony. There is a charge for this service.

You may wish to consider taking out an appropriate insurance policy in case your ceremony has to be cancelled or postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

Next step

For more information or to arrange a ceremony please contact our team at ceremony@gloucestershire.gov.uk or 01452 425060 (option 3).

Related information

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