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a heritage room with paintings on the walls and rows of chairs

The Grand Council Chamber is an impressive room with plenty of natural light, the perfect venue for your special event.

Inaugurated by Queen Victoria, it displays large paintings depicting various events in Bristol's history. 

This room has a CD player compatible with i-pods and MP3 players and can also accommodate live music for your ceremony.

Photographs will be permitted after the ceremony inside the ceremony room and outside the Register Office.

Prices for ceremony

From 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025:

  • Monday to Friday: £1,082.50
  • Saturday: £1,172.50
  • Sunday: £1,353.50
  • Bank holiday: £1,365.50

Prices for civil partnership conversion or renewal of vows

From 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025:

  • Monday to Friday: £1,070
  • Saturday: £1,160
  • Sunday: £1,341
  • Bank holiday: £1,353

Price includes

  • Use of the room 
  • Choice of music and personal vows
  • Two Registrars to conduct and register the ceremony
  • A marriage certificate

Call 0117 922 2800 to check availability or make a booking.