The Grand Council Chamber
Mayoral Room
Lantern Room
Choosing your Venue Civil marriages take place in register offices or approved premises and are arranged through the register office that covers the area where you intend to marry. Religious marriages are booked through your priest, minister or other religious representative If you want to marry in a place of worship which is in a different district from where you both live, it is usually only possible if either of you worships there. Our staff will be glad to advise you on this matter. Ceremonies at The Old Council House
The Grand Council Chamber Opened by Queen Victoria and housing large paintings depicting various events in Bristol’s history, this is the ideal venue for larger ceremonies.
who will advise you whether you need to contact a register office as part of the procedure. Ceremonies in Places of Religious Worship If you are planning a Church of England wedding the vicar will advise you on the legal requirements. If you have arranged to marry in a place of worship which does not belong to the Church of England you must give notice at the register office. If you or the person you wish to marry is subject to immigration control please see ‘Giving notice if you are subject to immigration control’. You may need to book a registrar to be present at your ceremony. If so, you will need to contact the register office as soon as possible.
The register office is a Grade II* listed building which has many wonderful, interesting features including a grand staircase, ideal for those special pictures. The building is situated at the corner of Corn Street and Broad Street. Ceremonies are held between 9.30am and 3.30pm Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 3.30pm Saturday. In addition to the Statutory Room and the Mayoral Room, Bristol Register Office also has two very special rooms available for ceremonies. The Lantern Room With its beautifully crafted interior and elegant lighting, the Lantern Room’s regency-style setting provides the ideal atmosphere for that special event.
Ceremonies at Approved Premises
Alternatively, you may want to choose from one of the many approved premises that are listed in the back pocket of this guide. It is essential that you visit your chosen venue as they will require a deposit to secure your booking. After that, contact the register office to confirm the date and agree a time.
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