Weddings and Civil Partnerships
Our office continues to be extremely busy with high levels of demand and we are also working through a backlog of enquiries. You may find it difficult to get through on our phone number 01253 477177. We encourage you to make initial contact via email on ceremonies@blackpool.gov.uk
General information on booking a civil ceremony
Once you have decided to marry or form a civil partnership, you need to decide if you want a civil (non-religious) or religious ceremony. If you require a religious ceremony, see the link on the left.
Civil ceremonies at district register offices or approved premises
You may marry or enter into a partnership by civil ceremony at any register office or other building (an approved premise) in England and Wales which is licensed to do so. A civil marriage or partnership ceremony cannot contain any religious content.
- Couples do not have to live in the district where the marriage or partnership is to take place but the legal preliminaries (formal notice of marriage or civil partnership) must be given to the superintendent registrar for each party in their district of residence
- Enquiries should be made to the chosen venue for availability before the formal notices of marriage or civil partnership can be taken
- Once formal notice has taken place you must wait at least 28 clear days before your ceremony can take place, some Non-British nationals may have to wait up to 70 clear days before the ceremony can take place.
- Please note that a notice of marriage or civil partnership is only valid for 12 months from the date notice is given
If you want to arrange a civil ceremony in Blackpool, look at our wedding venues
If you want to arrange a ceremony in a venue outside of Blackpool, look at the civil marriages and partnerships: approved premises list which covers the whole of England and Wales.
The Wedding Chapel (Festival House)
The Wedding Chapel (or Festival House) on Blackpool's promenade is run by Blackpool Registration Service and is able to offer small ceremonies (the couple and two witnesses) and has two approved premises (the Tower View Room and the Sea View Room) which are located on the second floor and afford stunning views of the iconic Blackpool Tower and the sea.
For more information and to enquire about marrying or forming a civil partnership there, click on The Wedding Chapel page.
Coming to The Wedding Chapel for pre-booked appointments
- The Wedding Chapel is open for pre-booked appointments only such as giving notice
- We suggest Notice appointments aren't made until 4 to 6 months prior to the date of your ceremony
- We cannot currently accommodate casual “walk-ins”. If you wish to speak to our staff, you can call us on 01253 477177 or email ceremonies@blackpool.gov.uk. We should be able to deal with your enquiry in this way, but in certain circumstances, we can book an appointment for you to come in to the office
- If you have a pre-booked appointment please arrive no more than 5 minutes before your appointment time
The Wedding Chapel (Festival House)
The Wedding Chapel (or Festival House) on Blackpool's promenade is run by Blackpool Registration Service and is able to offer small ceremonies (the couple and two witnesses) and has two approved premises (the Tower View Room and the Sea View Room) which are located on the second floor and afford stunning views of the iconic Blackpool Tower and the sea.
For more information and to enquire about marrying or forming a civil partnership there, click on The Wedding Chapel page.