Ceremonies in Swindon

Celebrate your marriage or civil partnership in a welcoming setting with beautiful ceremony rooms, a friendly and professional team and personal touches to make your day truly special

Plan a memorable marriage or civil partnership with our expert team

If you are planning your ceremony in Swindon, we offer personalised and relaxed ceremonies at our beautiful ceremony rooms or at any approved venue across the borough.

Our experienced team will support you every step of the way, making sure everything is personal, legal and stress free.

Ceremony rooms at Swindon Register Office

We offer four ceremony rooms to suit different styles and guest numbers. Each space is calm, welcoming and designed to help your day run smoothly, whether you want something intimate or a larger celebration.

The Garden Room

Our largest room with French windows opening to the Civic Rose Garden. Optional live streaming and a display screen are available, with a full sound system and hearing support.

Capacity: up to 65 guests (or 85 when opened to the Juno Room)

The Juno Room

Bright and welcoming with views of the Civic Rose Garden. Ideal for small and medium-sized ceremonies, with a full sound system and hearing support

Capacity: up to 20 guests

The Courtyard Room

A quiet, intimate space for small ceremonies. In warmer months you can marry outdoors in the enclosed Courtyard Garden, which is sunny and private.

Capacity: the couple plus a maximum of eight guests

Statutory Ceremony Room

A simple legal ceremony without personal vows, readings or music. Only the couple and two witnesses may attend. Bookings can be made up to four months in advance.

Capacity: the couple plus two witnesses

Your day, your way

How about considering a completely bespoke ceremony which offers you total creative choice and the flexibility to get married in any destination of your choice.

Step-by-step guide

Although your ceremony is formal, we make the process relaxed, clear and personal. Follow our step-by-step guide to plan with confidence.

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Choose a venue

Explore our ceremony rooms or venues across Swindon. We will help you choose the right setting for your day.

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Book your date

Set your date and book your Celebrant and Registrar. You can book up to three years in advance.

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Give notice

Give notice in the district where you live. Do this at least six months before. Some notices can take up to 70 days.

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Plan your ceremony 

Choose your words, vows, readings and music. Submit your ceremony choices after reading our guides.

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Pay your fees

Pay any remaining balance two months before your ceremony. We will confirm what is due and how to pay.

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On the day

Arrive in good time for your pre-ceremony interview. Relax and enjoy your ceremony with your guests.

Meet the registrars

We are proud of the ceremonies we deliver at Swindon Register Office and Ceremony Rooms. We are more than a venue. Our experienced celebrants and registrars take time to understand what matters to you, guide you through each step and keep your day running smoothly.

Testimonials

Stories from recent marriages

May 2025 We just want to say thank you again for everything you did for our wedding (both of them)! All our guests thought you were someone we had known us for a lifetime – and we loved it! Thank you for including Pepper too – she is still our world!

Katie and Tom

We got married on March 14th at 2:00 PM. The registrar was James, and the celebrant was Elaine. They were so friendly and professional right from the start. They made the whole ceremony fun with their kindness and humour. Everyone at the wedding said it was amazing. My wife and I are so grateful to them for making our wedding so special and memorable.

Steve Ireland

Thank you very much, Samantha! All the guests were extremely grateful for the support from both of you on our big day!  We sincerely appreciate you making our day so special"

Ram and Ushmita

We want to say how wonderful the registrars who attended our wedding were. I believe their names were Lynn and Wendy. They made me and my husband feel at ease and we received so much feedback from our guest, how lovely Lynn and Wendy were and how great they delivered the ceremony. Please send our thanks to them both."

James and Debbie

Lawrence (Burtenshaw) and I (Teresa Nidd) were married as above and would like to extend our thanks to the team for the service received. Alan and Rachel were great, helping us relax and enjoy the day. The kindness shown to us and our grandson Samuel, who was ring bearer, was wonderful. We did not feel hurried or pressured at any time. Thank you all.

Lawrence and Teresa

Marriage: all services

Find everything you need to plan, book and celebrate your ceremony in Swindon, from giving notice and fees to venues and certificates

Ceremony Rooms at a glance

Compare features and capacity of our four ceremony rooms

Contact the register office

Find contact details, opening hours, access and parking

Convert a civil partnership

How to convert a same-sex civil partnership to marriage and fees

Differences

Key differences, how each is formed, witnesses and legal points

Get a copy of a certificate

Order birth, death, marriage or civil partnership certificates.

Getting married abroad

Get a Certificate of No Impediment and book a notice appointment

Give your notice

How to give notice in Swindon, what to bring and who must attend

Licensed and approved venues

Apply to licence a venue, including requirements, access and fees

Licence your venue

Apply to licence a venue, including requirements, access and fees

Make choices for your ceremony

Submit ceremony words, vows, readings and music using our form

Fees

All ceremony, notice, extras, certificate and venue licence fees

Exceptional circumstances

Urgent ceremonies for serious illness, housebound and reduced notice

Order your marriage certificate

Order your legal marriage certificate after a religious wedding

Our ceremony rooms

Explore rooms, capacities, outdoor options, music and hearing support

Plan your special day

Step-by-step guide to plan your ceremony from venue choice to the day itself

Renew your wedding vow

Plan a celebrant-led vow renewal and what is included