Classic wedding
The Classic Ceremony offers a refined and elegant experience. It’s ideal for couples who want a traditional wedding that’s still easy to arrange. Held in any of our nine ceremony rooms across Cornwall, you can invite guests up to the full capacity of your chosen room.
This ceremony includes a little more time than the Simple Ceremony, allowing for a more personal experience to share with your loved ones. You’ll choose your legal vows and declarations, and we’ll take care of everything else.
Your celebrant registrar will guide you through a beautifully structured ceremony. You’ll be escorted into the room and introduced to the wedding party. Then come the legal vows and declarations, followed by the exchange of rings and ring vows. Additional ring vows can be selected for you if you wish, alongside a special reading. After that, you’ll sign the legal schedule and there will be time for photos. The ceremony ends with a traditional Cornish reading.
Music is thoughtfully provided by your celebrant registrar for your entrance and your departure, plus the signing of the schedule. This adds a graceful and memorable touch to your day.
We know pets are part of the family. If you’d like to include your dog in your special day, just let us know when you book so we can ensure your ceremony is held at one of our four pet-friendly locations. Please note, all of our registration offices welcome assistance dogs.
You’ll choose at least two guests to act as your legal witnesses, with the option to include up to six. The Classic Ceremony is perfect for those who want a meaningful and timeless wedding experience.
Fees for a classic ceremony
Held in a Registration Office ceremony room *
| Day of the week | 2025/26 | 2026/27 | 2027/28 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | £518.00 | £549.00 | £566.00 |
| Saturday | £597.00 | £633.00 | £652.00 |
| Sunday | £620.00 | £657.00 | £677.00 |
| Bank Holiday | £791.00 | £838.00 | £863.00 |
*plus an additional fee of £30.00 for ceremonies held in the Launceston Registration Office Ceremony Room.
Marriage or civil partnership certificate (legal status)
| Time scale | Fee |
|---|---|
| Marriage or Civil Partnership Certificate - Issued within 15 working days of the marriage or civil partnership | £12.50 |
| Express priority service - Issued on or before the next working day (Monday to Friday) | £38.50 |
If you would like to view the ceremony room, book your classic ceremony, 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 £75 will be taken to secure your chosen date, time and venue.
Alternatively
If you are looking for a bespoke, legal, celebrant registrar-led ceremony that can be fully personalised, then our distinctive ceremony held in a Registration Office or our distinctive ceremony held at a licenced venue is the choice for you.