Marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
Civil marriage and civil partnership ceremonies must:
- take place in a register office or approved premise which is licensed for civil ceremonies
- be conducted by registrars
- be strictly non-religious
There are 3 options for civil ceremonies in the borough:
- The Brentham Club
- a licenced venue
- the register office (also known as a statutory ceremony)
The Brentham Club
Our main venue is The Small Hall, The Brentham Club, 38A Meadvale Road, London W5
Size of room
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The room can hold up to 30 guests
Fees and times
- Wednesday - £250
- Friday - £285
- Saturday - £385
- a £12.50 fee for 1 certificate will be added to the booking
The fee includes the cost of the room hire and the 2 registrars required for the ceremony.
A non-refundable deposit of £250 is payable to make the booking.
How to book
Book a marriage or civil partnership ceremony
This will show current availability.
A non-refundable deposit of £250 is payable to make the booking.
Licenced venues
Licenced venues:
- are privately owned buildings which have been approved for non-religious marriage and civil partnership ceremonies
- must have a valid licence at the time of your ceremony
- require payment of a venue hire fee to the venue plus a separate registrar fee to us
Further information can be found on the venue's website:
Registrar fees to attend a licenced venue
If you are getting married or forming a civil partnership at a licensed venue, you will need to pay the cost for registrars to attend.
The fees:
- start from £545
- are for 2 registrars to attend - one will conduct the ceremony and the second will complete the registration
A £12.50 fee for 1 certificate will be added to the booking.
How to book
You will need to:
- contact the venue first to check hire costs and availability
- make a provisional booking with the venue
Book a registrar to attend a licenced venue
A non-refundable deposit of £250 will be payable to secure the booking
Statutory ceremonies
Statutory ceremonies are basic legal ceremonies held in the register office, room N5A in Perceval House.
For a marriage, you must say the required legal vows. For a civil partnership, you do not need vows. You only need to sign the paperwork with your witnesses present.
During the ceremony, we do not allow:
- music
- readings
- photography
Fees and times
- Every Monday at 9.30am and 10am
- Fee £62
- A £12.50 fee for 1 certificate will be added to the booking
Size of the room
- Only 2 guests are permitted. These guests will be your witnesses and must speak and understand English
How to book
These ceremonies are usually fully booked for 6 to 9 months in advance. Spaces are limited, so we give priority to residents living in the borough.
To find out about a statutory register officer ceremony contact the Ealing register office and include:
- your full name and address
- your partner’s full name and address
- contact details for both parties
- a list of your preferred dates
Updating your ceremony options
Once you have a ceremony booking in place you can view and update your ceremony options.
You can let us know:
- how many guests will be attending
- if you will be exchanging rings
- if you wish to include any readings
- if you wish to include any personal vows
- the music for your ceremony
- if there will be an entrance (licenced venues only)
- if you require separate questioning (licenced venues only)
To update your options you will need:
- your ceremony booking reference
- access to your emails
Paying for your ceremony
If you are getting married or having a civil partnership ceremony, you need to pay the rest of your fee 6 weeks before your ceremony.
To pay online, you will need your:
- email address
- ceremony booking reference
Wedding at a religious venue in the borough
Check with the venue to confirm they have a licence for marriage, and an authorised person will be there on the day.
If you are marrying in a religious venue that does not have an authorised person and need a registrar to attend, send an enquiry to Ealing register office
Include the venue, date and time of your ceremony.
Certificates
Each certificates costs £12.50 plus postage. This is extra and not part of the ceremony fee.
During your ceremony, you and your witnesses will sign a schedule instead of a register.
This schedule is turned into a digital record to create an online register entry.
Because of this, you will not get your certificate on the day. Any certificates you order will be issued within 5 working days and sent to your home address.
Notice of intention
If you live within the borough and have secured your venue you will need to give notice of intention.
Book your notice of intention appointment