Guidance for couples who wish to marry at Kirkley Hall

We would be delighted to welcome couples who would like to be married here at Kirkley Hall. The licence we have currently extends to all of our function rooms, however the law does not allow ceremonies in marquees or outdoors.

Having confirmed the date and time of your marriage at Kirkley Hall, you must contact the Ceremonies Co-ordination Team immediately to secure a provisional booking:

Ceremonies Co-ordination Team
27 Fenkle Street
Alnwick
NE66 1HW

Telephone: 01665 602870
Email: alnwickreg@northumberland.gov.uk

The Superintendent Registrar will then confirm whether they can attend and conduct the ceremony. You will then receive, within 7 days of your request, confirmation from the Registrar along with details of legal requirements and the fee to be paid.

The fees for solemnisation of a marriage are as follows and should be paid direct to the Registrar (they do not include any Kirkley Hall charges)

Booking Fee £25

Notice of marriage £30 each

Monday to Friday £285.00*
Saturdays £345.00*
Sundays £400.00*
Bank Holidays £450.00*

* The above fees are effective from 1st April 2009 to 31st March 2011

A notice of intention to marry can be given a maximum of twelve months in advance of the date of the marriage. This must be done before the Superintendent Registrar of the Office in the District in which you reside. You cannot get married without giving notice in the district(s) where you live.

A ceremony that takes place at the approved premises must have no religious connotations. The Superintendent Registrar who performs the ceremony will outline the manner in which it is to be conducted. You must discuss in advance any way in which you wish to personalise the ceremony.

You can find out more about the legal requirements for civil ceremonies by downloading the Perfect Day brochure from Northumberland County Council’s website or by contacting the Ceremonies Co-ordination Team at Alnwick.

A full set of restrictions and requirements are available on request from the Registrar.