Ceremonies at Luton Register Office
You can get married or have a civil partnership ceremony at Luton Register Office. There are two types of cerermony to choose from.
Couple and two witnesses only
These are held in the statutory marriage room at Luton Register Office on Thursdays at 10am. Only the couple and the two legal witnesses may attend.
This is a working office and you can choose between:
- a simple, short legal marriage ceremony
- the signing of the schedule only for civil partnerships
No photography or video is permitted.
You will have the option of choosing your:
- declarations
- exchanging rings
- choice of ring words
Up to 20 guests
Ceremonies with up to 20 guests will be held in the Georgian Room at Luton Register Office. This is a bespoke ceremony room, offering a wider range of choices.
You do not need to exchange vows for a civil partnership, but you can if you would like to.
If you book a ceremony between Monday and Friday, the following applies:
- you have a choice of declarations and contracting words
- you have a of choice of ring words
- you can have background music (our choice)
- photography is permitted
If you book a ceremony on a Saturday, Sunday or bank holiday, the following applies:
- you have a choice of declarations and contracting words
- you have an extended choice of ring words or write your own ring words
- you can bring your own choice of music (including non-religious)
- you can have readings (including non-religious)
- photography is permitted
Additional venues
If you choose to hold your marriage or civil partnership ceremony at an approved venue in Luton, there are more options for the ceremony itself.
Choices you will need to make:
- declarations and contracting words
- extended choice of ring words or write your own ring words
- your own choice of music (non-religious)
- your own choice of readings (non-religious)
- couple can choose to be interviewed separately
- entourage can be walked in
If you have any other additional requirements, discuss these with the registration officer when giving notice.
The registration officer will discuss all of your requirements at the time of giving notice. Contact the office to discuss additional requirements before making an appointment.
At the ceremony
The registration officer will see you both in private to check the information is up to date for your certificate. You will be asked the following information:
- your full name
- age
- occupation
- marital/civil partnership status
- address
- full name and occupation of your natural, adoptive or step-father (also mother for a civil partnership)