Register office weddings
The register office remains the most popular place for couples to be married and Darlington register office has three types of ceremonies for you to choose from:
The Statutory Marriage Room
By law, each Registration District has to designate a 'register office' and provide a Civil Marriage or Civil Partnership Ceremony at a statutory rate.
| Availability | Wednesdays only - at either 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 or 12:30. |
|---|---|
| Price | Please see our fees page for current charges. |
| Number of people who can attend. | The couple being married and two witnesses only. |
| Booking Restrictions |
Can be booked a maximum of a year ahead. |
The Council Chamber Foyer
| Availability |
Monday to Saturdays only at either 11:00; 12:00; 13:00; 14:00; 15:00 and 16:00 (16:00 available Saturdays but not Fridays) |
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| Price | Please see our fees page for current charges. |
| Number of people who can attend. | The couple being married, 12 guests (two of whom are the witnesses) and one photographer. |
| Booking Restrictions | Can be booked up to 2 years ahead. |
The Oak Room
| Availability |
Sundays and Mondays - not available. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays - 3pm only Fridays - 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Saturdays - 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm |
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| Price | Please see our fees page for current charges. |
| Number of people who can attend. | The couple being married, 50 guests (two of whom are the witnesses) and one photographer. |
| Booking Restrictions | Can be booked up to 2 years ahead. |
Information to help you plan and understand the marriage ceremony
- Getting married at the register office [pdf document]
- Ceremony questionnaire [pdf document]
- Readings [pdf document]