Your perfect wedding

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Find your perfect wedding venue

The Swindon Registration Service is delighted to work closely with you to ensure you achieve the marriage ceremony of your dreams.

At Swindon Register Office we have three wonderful wedding venues accommodating up to 65 guests, all designed to provide you with a truly fantastic place to say 'I do'.

Garden Room

The Garden Room

The Garden Room, overlooking the beautiful Civic Rose Garden, accommodates up to 65 guests

Find out more about the Garden Room

Juno Room

Juno Room

Up to 20 guests can attend your ceremony in the Juno Room, also with lovely garden views

Find out more about the Juno Room

Courtyard Room

Flowers outside the Courtyard Room

For more intimate ceremonies where the happy couple are accompanied by a maximum of six guests

Find out more about the Courtyard Room

Bride and groom in green space outside Swindon Register Office

Getting married outdoors

Many couples want to wed in a garden or another outdoor venue; however the law dictates that the legal act of getting married must take place under a fixed roof.

We can offer couples a two-part marriage ceremony, with the legal act of getting married at Swindon Register Office in front of two or more witnesses, which can simply just comprise the legal words of marriage.

This can then be followed a few days later by a celebratory ceremony with your friends and family outdoors at a place of your choosing, subject to approval by the Superintendent Registrar.

The outdoor celebration can involve the bride being given away by her father or another person; vows being spoken and rings exchanged.

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The ceremony

Most couples want a ceremony that is meaningful and personal and we will do all we can to assist you with this

Some people want as short a ceremony as possible while others wish to write their own words and include readings and music to make the occasion memorable.

Our experienced celebrants can be on hand help and guide you to write a tailored ceremony which is perfect for you.

All ceremonies must contain certain legal words but you can include the words you want about things that are important to you if wish.

Our standard ceremonies can be added to with up to three readings from family members; friends or our celebrant or registrar.

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Bespoke ceremonies

A template for bespoke ceremonies must be submitted by email at least four weeks before a wedding date. They are always subject to confirmation by the Superintendent Registrar. You can use wording suggestions or you can write your own.

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Married couple in the Register office courtyard
A married couple A married couple

Fees

Most marriage bookings begin with you paying a £55 deposit, which is deductible from other fees which are required.

Wherever you wish to marry you need to give a legal notice, which costs £35 each.

If you want to get married at an approved premise elsewhere you will need to pay for the celebrant and registrar to attend to conduct and register the marriage. See Marriage fees for more information.

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Making a booking

Booking a ceremony at Swindon Register Office is simple and can be done up to two years before your chosen date online anytime or in person during normal office hours.

All you need to do is supply full contact details including an email address along with a £50 deposit.

Once a booking has been confirmed by email you can get on with putting together the wedding of your dreams.

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Contact us

Telephone 01793 522738

superintendentregistrar@swindon.gov.uk

Swindon Register Office
Civic Offices
Euclid Street
Swindon
SN1 2JH

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