Fees increase on the 1st April each year. To avoid this increase you may pay your fees before the 1st April.
Marriage and Civil Partnership certificates are not included in your ceremony fees, you will need to order your certificates.
Registrar fees
| Registrar fee type | Fee |
|---|
| Notice of marriage / Civil Partnership |
£42 per person increasing to £46.50 from 6th April 2026 |
| Wedding ceremony booking fee |
£50 booking fee (non-refundable) to secure your date and time, plus the cost of the registrar - see below |
| Registered building |
£104 increasing to £114.50 from 6th April 2026 |
| Booking amendment fee |
£35 per change |
| Late payment fee |
£35 (automatically applied to your outstanding balance 3 calendar months before your ceremony date. For example, if your ceremony is on 1st July then you must pay by 31st March to prevent a late payment fee being added). |
| Additional charge for ceremonies after 5pm |
£50 (plus the below ceremony fee) |
Council venue and registrar fees
The fees below is for the use of the Council venue room and registrars to attend your ceremony.
The Cotton Room, Tyldesley Library (max 25 guests)
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday |
£260 |
| Friday |
£280 |
| Saturday |
£280 |
| Bank Holiday Weekends including the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Bank Holiday Weekend |
£315 |
| Premium Days – Valentines Day, St Patrick's Day, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve |
£315 |
The Colliery Suite, Tyldesley Library (max 60 guests)
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Friday |
£395 |
| Saturday |
£395 |
| Bank Holiday Weekends including the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Bank Holiday Weekend |
£420 |
| Premium Days – Valentines Day, St Patrick's Day, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve |
£420 |
The Lodge, Mesnes Park (max 50 guests)
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Monday, Wednesday, Thursday |
£420 |
| Friday |
£475 |
| Saturday |
£475 |
| Sunday |
£520 |
| Bank Holiday Weekends including the Saturday, Sunday and Monday of the Bank Holiday Weekend |
£550 |
| Premium Days – Valentines Day, St Patrick's Day, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas Eve, New Years Eve |
£550 |
The Atrium, Wigan Town Hall (max 60 guests)
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Friday |
£395 |
| Saturday |
£395 |
| Bank Holiday Weekends including the Saturday of the Bank Holiday Weekend |
£415 |
| Premium Days - Valentines Day, St Patrick's Day, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas Eve |
£415 |
Wigan Life Centre (max 8 guests)
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Wednesday (morning only) |
£56 increasing to £62 from 6th April 2026 |
| Monday all day, Wednesday (afternoon) |
£145 |
| Friday |
£170 |
| Premium Days - Valentines Day, St Patrick's Day, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas Eve |
£210 |
Leigh Town Hall - The Mayors Parlour
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Monday to Thursday |
£315 |
| Friday |
£330 |
| Saturday |
£330 |
| Bank Holiday Weekends including the Saturday of the Bank Holiday Weekend |
£365 |
| Premium Days - Valentines Day, St Patrick's Day, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas Eve |
£365 |
Leigh Town Hall - The Council Chamber
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Friday |
£395 |
| Saturday |
£395 |
| Bank Holiday Weekends including the Saturday of the Bank Holiday Weekend |
£415 |
| Premium Days - Valentines Day, St Patrick's Day, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas Eve |
£415 |
Approved venues
You must speak to the approved venue of your choice before booking your registrars. The following fees are for the Registrars to attend your ceremony.
Approved venues - fees
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Monday to Thursday |
£520 |
| Friday |
£585 |
| Saturday |
£585 |
| Sunday |
£625 |
| Bank Holiday Weekends including the Saturday of the Bank Holiday Weekend |
£650 |
| Premium Days - Valentines Day, St Patrick's Day, Halloween, Bonfire Night, Christmas Eve |
£650 |
Ceremonies with a difference
The following fees are for a marriage registration at Wigan Life Centre and for a ceremony at a unlicensed venue of your choice within Wigan Borough.
Ceremonies with a difference - Venue of your choice
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Monday to Sunday and Bank Holidays |
£800 |
Civil Partnership Formation without a Ceremony
Civil Partnership Formation without a Ceremony
| Days | Fee |
|---|
| Wednesday Morning Wigan Life Centre |
£56 increasing too £62 from 6th April 2026 |