A civil ceremony is a non-religious ceremony performed by one of our experienced Registrars. If you are planning a religious ceremony, your chosen venue may also request you book a Registrar to attend the service. More information is available on the
Get married or form a civil partnership page.
Enquire about a ceremony date
Please complete this form to:
Check the Registrar's availability to perform at your ceremony before confirming the booking with your chosen venue.
Book one of the ceremony rooms at City Hall.
We recommend you book early to ensure that a Registrar is available on your chosen date.
Please be sure to read our ceremony booking
terms and conditions for rescheduling and cancellations.
If you need to make a change or cancel your booking please email ceremonies@sunderland.gov.uk or contact
Life, family and learning.
Fees
All ceremonies excluding those in the statutory Register Office, will require you to pay a non-refundable booking fee.
See details of all marriage and civil partnership fees
here.
