A civil naming ceremony is a symbolic celebration to mark the naming of your child and provides the opportunity for everyone involved to express their commitment to your child in the presence of family and friends.
The ceremony can be bespoke. You can make it unique in many ways: personal promises, music, readings, and thoughtful words from friends and family. These are just a few ways to make your naming ceremony truly exceptional. Your celebrant will create the ceremony with you, transforming your aspirations into reality.
A naming ceremony has no legal status and can be held in a registration office ceremony room, at a licensed venue or at a location of your choice.
Fees for a naming ceremony (including VAT)
Held in a licensed venue - for example a hotel, stately home, castle
|
Day |
2023/24 |
2024/25 |
2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weekday |
£650.40 |
£702.00 |
£756.00 |
|
Saturday |
£650.40 |
£702.00 |
£756.00 |
|
Sunday |
£752.40 |
£808.80 |
£871.20 |
|
Bank Holiday |
£1056.00 |
£1132.80 |
£1215.60 |
Held in a Registration Office Ceremony Room
|
Day |
2023/24 |
2024/25 |
2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weekday |
£532.80 |
£576.00 |
£621.60 |
|
Saturday |
£532.80 |
£576.00 |
£621.60 |
|
Sunday |
£609.60 |
£658.80 |
£709.20 |
|
Bank Holiday |
£842.40 |
£907.20 |
£973.20 |
Any other location*
|
Day |
2023/24 |
2024/25 |
2025/26 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Weekday |
£650.40 |
£702.00 |
£756.00 |
|
Saturday |
£650.40 |
£702.00 |
£756.00 |
|
Sunday |
£752.40 |
£808.80 |
£871.20 |
|
Bank Holiday |
£1056.00 |
£1132.80 |
£1215.60 |
*Additional risk assessment fee may be required.
If you would like to book a naming ceremony, or have any questions, please contact our dedicated booking team on 0300 1234 181 (option 3). At the time of booking, a non-refundable deposit of £63 will be taken to secure your chosen date, time and venue.