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Ceremony fees


The fees on this page are for all ceremonies taking place from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026.

For a ceremony in County Durham you will need to pay:

  • a booking fee of £50 (non-refundable, non-transferable and not deducted from the ceremony fee)
  • a ceremony fee (see below)
  • a fee to give legal notice for marriage or civil partnership of £42 or £57 per person depending on the type of notice required

Ceremonies at a register office

Ceremony at The register office at The Story (Durham) or Galgate (Barnard Castle) (price includes one marriage certificate):

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RoomSize of roomCeremony fee
Register Office (The Story)Couple and two witnesses only£68.50 Tuesday and Wednesday (mornings only)
Manor Room (The Story)Room holds 12 guests£180 Tuesday and Wednesday (mornings only)
Grand Staircase (The Story)Room holds 16 guests£330 Monday to Thursday
£375 Friday
£410 Saturday
£460 Sunday and bank holidays
Durham Room (The Story)Room holds 80 guests£330 Monday to Thursday
£375 Friday
£410 Saturday
£460 Sunday and bank holidays
Oswald Room (The Story)Room holds 60 guests£330 Monday to Thursday
£375 Friday
£410 Saturday
£460 Sunday and bank holidays
Galgate (Barnard Castle) Room holds 20 guests£255 Monday to Thursday
£375 Friday
£410 Saturday
£460 Sunday and bank holidays

Ceremonies at a licensed venue

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TimeCost
Monday to Thursday£560
Friday to Sunday£610
Bank holiday weekend (including Saturday and Sunday)£650

Ceremonies at a church

In some cases a local registrar may need to attend the service. Price includes one marriage certificate.

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TimeCost
Monday to Friday£116.50
Saturday and Sunday£610
Bank holiday weekend£650


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