How much does a register office wedding cost in Harrogate?

North Yorkshire Council ceremony fees

• Register office ceremony at Bilton House: £310 Monday to Wednesday, £350 Thursday or Friday, £390 at weekends and on bank holidays
• Standard ceremony (limited dates, two guests, no readings or music): £62
• Registrar at an approved venue: £545, £595 or £645 on the same days, with the venue charging separately
• Giving notice: £46.50 per person

These fees run to 31 March 2027. Check the current fee when you book.

The fees for 2026 to 2027

North Yorkshire Council sets its fees by the day of the ceremony. They run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. The £310, £350 and £390 charges cover the registration staff and two certificates.

A standard ceremony with just two guests and no readings or music costs £62, on limited dates. A registrar at an approved venue costs £545, £595 or £645 on the same three kinds of day, and the venue charges you separately.

Giving notice

You each give notice at the register office for the area where you live, by appointment. It costs £46.50 per person. Notice must be given at least 29 days before the wedding.

The council asks for a £50 deposit to hold a date, and it comes off the ceremony fee.

Room size and the rest of the day

The Almsford Suite holds up to 55 people, counting the two of you, witnesses, children and any photographer. Plenty of couples marry there on a weekday and then hold a meal at an inn or hall.

Fees change each April. Check the current figure when you book.