Make it official in a way that suits you
Our celebratory ceremony bundle is the perfect way to combine a bespoke celebrant-led ceremony at a location of your choice with the legal elements completed in a Registration Office to make it official.
You can choose where to recite your personal vows: by the sea or under a Cornish starry sky, at a favourite campsite or a treasured holiday home. Your wedding can take place anywhere, including non-licensed venues, meaning the world – or rather Cornwall, is your oyster.
This option provides the greatest freedom for you as there are no restrictions on your ceremony. Your celebratory wedding can include personalised and symbolic elements such as readings and tying the knot. Find out more by visiting our personalisation page. You can also include any religious or spiritual elements should you wish to.
We will connect you with your Celebrant Registrar who will work with you to create the wedding of your dreams and conduct your legal ceremony at the Registration Office.
The two elements can be held on the same day or on different days, depending on your preference. You can be safe in the knowledge that your ceremony will be everything your heart desires with all of the legalities being taken care of.
Fees for a Celebratory Ceremony Bundle
(inclusive of legal wedding and celebratory ceremony)
| Day | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | 2026/27 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | £753.00 | £798.00 | £829.00 |
| Saturday | £753.00 | £798.00 | £829.00 |
| Sunday | £843.00 | £894.00 | £929.00 |
| Bank Holiday | £1112.00 | £1181.00 | £1228.00 |
There may be a fee of £55-£165 required for a risk assessment.
Certificate (legal status)
| Issued within 15 working days of the marriage or civil partnership | Fee |
|---|---|
| Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate | £12.50 |
| Express Priority Service | |
| Issued on or before the next working day (Monday to Friday) | £26.00 |
If you would like to book your Celebratory Ceremony Bundle, or have any questions, please contact our dedicated booking team on 0300 1234 181 (option 3). At the time of booking, a non-refundable deposit of £67 will be taken to secure your chosen date, time and venue.
Alternatively
If you are looking for a legal wedding in a registration office you may prefer to choose our Simple Ceremony, Classic Ceremony or Distinctive Ceremony.
If you are looking for a bespoke, legal, celebrant-led wedding at a licensed venue, then our Distinctive Ceremony held at a Licenced Venue may be more suitable.
Commemorative certificates
You can purchase a commemorative certificate to celebrate your wedding.
Order one for yourself or as a unique and memorable gift for a relative or friend. The cost of a certificate is £17.60.
For further details please contact us on 0300 1234 181, or mycornwallwedding@cornwall.gov.uk.
Payment for a commemorative certificate can currently only be made over the phone.
A commemorative certificate is a keepsake, not a legal document.
Holding weddings on Council land
Did you know Cornwall Council owns a number of parks and open spaces, beaches and harbours across Cornwall where you can request to hold events? To find out more about holding your dream wedding in a publicly owned location in Cornwall, visit Holding events on Council land.