Fees increase on the 1st April each year. To avoid this increase you may pay your fees before the 1st April.
Marriage and Civil Partnership certificates are not included in your ceremony fees, you will need to order your certificates.
Registrar fees
| Registrar fee type | Fee |
|---|
| Notice of marriage / Civil Partnership |
£42 per person |
| Wedding ceremony booking fee |
£50 booking fee (non-refundable) to secure your date and time, plus the cost of the registrar - see below |
| Registered building |
£104 |
| Booking amendment fee |
£30 per change |
| Late payment fee |
£30 (automatically applied if not paid 3 months before ceremony date) |
| Additional charge for ceremonies after 5pm |
£40 (plus the below ceremony fee)
|
Council venue and registrar fees
The fees below is for the use of the Council venue room and registrars to attend your ceremony.
The Lodge, Mesnes Park (max 50 guests)
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Thursday |
£340 |
| Friday |
£380 |
| Saturday |
£445 |
| Sunday |
£490 |
| Bank Holidays |
£550 |
The Atrium, Wigan Town Hall (max 60 guests)
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Friday |
£320 |
| Saturday |
£395 |
Wigan Life Centre (max 8 guests)
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Wednesday (morning only) |
£56 |
| Monday, Wednesday (afternoon) |
£105 |
| Friday |
£145 |
Leigh Town Hall - The Mayors Parlour
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Monday to Thursday |
£220 |
| Friday |
£250 |
| Saturday |
£300 |
Leigh Town Hall - The Council Chamber
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Friday |
£320 |
| Saturday |
£395 |
Approved venues
You must speak to the approved venue of your choice before booking your registrars. The following fees are for the Registrars to attend your ceremony.
Approved venues - fees
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Monday to Thursday |
£485 |
| Friday |
£520 |
| Saturday |
£545 |
| Sunday |
£585 |
| Bank Holidays |
£630 |
Ceremonies with a difference
The following fees are for a marriage registration at Wigan Life Centre and for a ceremony at a unlicensed venue of your choice within Wigan Borough.
Ceremonies with a difference - Venue of your choice
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Monday to Sunday and Bank Holidays |
£765 |
Civil Partnership Formation without a Ceremony
Civil Partnership Formation without a Ceremony
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Wednesday Morning Wigan Life Centre |
£56 |