A civil naming ceremony is a beautiful and symbolic way to celebrate the naming of your child and provides the opportunity for everyone involved to express their commitment to your child in the presence of family and friends.
This is a bespoke ceremony and you can make it unique in many ways by including personal promises, music, readings, and thoughtful words from friends and family. We aim to make your naming ceremony truly exceptional. Your celebrant will create the ceremony with you, transforming your aspirations into reality.
A naming ceremony has no legal status and can be held in a registration office ceremony room or at a licensed venue.
Fees for a naming ceremony (including VAT)
Held in a licensed venue - for example a hotel, stately home, castle
|
Day |
2025/26 |
2026/27 |
2027/28 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weekday |
£890.00 |
£943.00 |
£972.00 |
|
Saturday |
£890.00 |
£943.00 |
£972.00 |
|
Sunday |
£1005.00 |
£1065.00 |
£1097.00 |
|
Bank Holiday |
£1350.00 |
£1431.00 |
£1474.00 |
Held in a Registration Office Ceremony Room
|
Day |
2025/26 |
2026/27 |
2027/28 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weekday |
£756.00 |
£801.00 |
£825.00 |
|
Saturday |
£756.00 |
£801.00 |
£825.00 |
|
Sunday |
£845.00 |
£896.00 |
£923.00 |
|
Bank Holiday |
£1110.00 |
£1177.00 |
£1212.00 |
If you would like to book a naming 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.
Commemorative Certificates
You can purchase a commemorative certificate to celebrate your naming ceremony.
Order one for yourself or as a unique and memorable gift for a relative or friend. The cost of a certificate is £19.
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.