Carrickfergus Borough Council - Civil Marriage In An Approved Venue

Civil Marriage In An Approved Venue

Civil marriages can also take place in an approved venue which has been licensed to hold marriage and civil partnership ceremonies, subject to the availability of a Registrar.

APPROVED VENUES
  • Carrickfergus Castle
  • Clarion Hotel
  • Knockagh Lodge

If wishing to hold your marriage at an approved venue please check that the Registrar is available for the date and time required.  Please note that Friday and Saturday are popular days.  On a Saturday only one marriage can take place at an outside venue last time slot 1.00pm.

FEES PAYABLE
  • Outside venue Monday - Friday - £134.00
  • Outside venue Saturday - £252.00
CANCELLATION

If you change your plans or decide to postpone your ceremony, you must notify the Registrar as soon as possible. Both parties must complete a Marriage Notice form (link) and return to the Registrar with the required documents.  Also an AP1 form must be completed this is obtained from the venue of your choice.

For further information please contact:

The Registrar
Telephone: 028 9335 8000
E-Mail: registrar@carrickfergus.org