Celebratory ceremonies

A commitment ceremony is designed for couples who wish to celebrate their relationship and commitment to each other without entering into a legal marriage or civil partnership.

The ceremony gives you the opportunity to make promises to each other if front of your family and friends or it can just be the two of you to publicly declare your life long commitment, love and dedication to each other.

A commitment ceremony has you legal standing

Choosing a venue

If you decide to have your commitment ceremony in Shropshire, there are a number of venues for you to choose from, including;

The Paul Ainscough Room at the Shirehall
Castle View in Oswestry
or at one of our approved venues (link to approved venues)

What happens at a celebratory ceremony?

The ceremony is conducted by one of our Ceremonies Officers from the Shropshire Registration team. We will conduct a non-religious ceremony that can be personalised by you and can include promises, readings and music. Once you have booked we will send you scripts and ideas to help you put together a bespoke ceremony.

The ceremony can contain the following;

introduction and welcome
readings or poems
declaration to each other
exchange of rings
closing words
signing of the commemorative certificate

Book your ceremony

To check availability for Castle View or the Shirehall and arrange your ceremony please call 0345 6789016 or email registrars@shropshire.gov.uk.

For an approved venue you will need to book them and then call us to arrange for us to attend your venue

A non-refundable deposit is required at booking.

Fees

Take a look at our fees section for more information.