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Plan your marriage or civil partnership
Start here to learn about the ceremony process, from preparation to the big day itself.
Find a licensed venue for marriages and civil partnerships
View our fabulous venues licensed for marriages and civil partnerships across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
BCP Civic Centre (Town Hall) and The Guildhall - guidelines
Things you need to know when planning a ceremony at these venues.
Book a ceremony
Find out how to book a ceremony.
Ceremony fees
Fees for marriages and civil partnerships.
Serve notice of a marriage or civil partnership
Information for serving notice of marriage or civil partnership.
Marriage or civil partnership abroad
Find out how to get a Certificate of No Impediment.
Renewal of vows and naming ceremonies
Find out about other ceremonies we offer.
Safety updates (COVID-19)
Government restrictions or safety guidance for ceremonies.
Contact us
Contact our services in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Marriage and civil partnership corrections
How to request corrections if there is a mistake on your marriage or civil partnership record.
Convert a civil partnership into a marriage
Government guidance on converting a civil partnership into a marriage.
License a venue
How to license your venue so that it can be used for weddings and civil partnerships.
Public notices for current licence applications
Current licence applications for wedding and civil partnership venues.