Fees for marriage ceremonies
All fees should be paid at least one month in advance unless specified.
Couple and car by PPL Wedding Services.
Small register office weddings
These weddings are held on Monday to Fridays only. They take place in the Registrars Office at Lewes, Hastings, Eastbourne or Crowborough. Maximum size is six people.
Fees should be paid to the Registrar on the day of your marriage.
Weddings held in register office marriage rooms
For weddings taking place before 1 October 2008
- Monday to Thursday – £45
- Friday – £90
- Saturday – £140
- Sunday or public holiday – £270
For weddings taking place after 1 October 2008
- Monday to Thursday – £48
- Friday – £95
- Saturday – £150
- Sunday or public holiday – £285
Our marriage rooms
Weddings held at the Court Room, Eastbourne
For weddings taking place before 1 October 2008
- Friday – £140
- Saturday – £190
- Sunday or public holiday – £320
For weddings taking place after 1 October 2008
- Friday – £145
- Saturday – £200
- Sunday or public holiday – £335
The Court Room within East Sussex Register Office holds up to 60 guests and can accommodate up to 100.
Marriages held at other licensed marriage venues in East Sussex
For weddings taking place before 1 October 2008
- Monday to Friday – £355
- Saturday – £375
- Sundays and public holidays – £430
For weddings taking place after 1 October 2008
- Monday to Friday – £375
- Saturday – £395
- Sundays and public holidays – £450
The fees for the use of authorised premises are set by the proprietors of those premises. All enquiries regarding such fees should be made directly to them. A full list of venues can be found on our pages 'Where are marriages and ceremonies held?'
Other fees
- To give your notices of marriage each – £30
- For a copy of the marriage certificate – £3.50
- Booklet of verse and music for weddings – £4
