Approved premises
Under the Marriage Act of 1994 civil marriages may be solemnised in a variety of premises. These include hotels, stately homes, football grounds and historic buildings licensed by the Local Authority. These locations are known as Approved Venues.
How can I find out which premises are Approved Venues?
An up to date list of Liverpool's Approved Venues is kept at the Register Office. Currently it includes:
- Liverpool Town Hall
- Atlantic Tower Thistle Hotel
- Alicia Hotel
- Britannia Adelphi Hotel
- Croxteth Hall and Country Park
- Devonshire House Hotel
- Everton Football Club
- Liverpool Football Club
- Liverpool Marina and Harbourside Club
- Solna Hotel
- Marriott Hotel, 1 Queen Square, City Centre
- Crowne Plaza Liverpool John Lennon Airport
- Palm House, Sefton Park
- Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall
- Crowne Plaza Hotel
- Radisson Blu Hotel, City Centre
- The Athenaeum
- The Liner at Liverpool
- Holiday Inn Hotel, City Centre
- Empire Theatre
- Racquet Club
- St George's Hall
- Speke Hall
- The Feathers Hotel, City Centre
- 60 Hope Street
- Liverpool Blue Coat School Foundation
- 62 Castle St
- Hard Days Night Hotel
- The Isla Gladstone
- Novas Contemporary Urban Centre
- Hilton Liverpool
- Hope Street Hotel
- The Victoria Gallery & Museum
Is there a charge for marrying at an Approved Venue?
In addition to the costs of giving notice of the marriage, the following fees are payable to the Superintendent Registrar for marriage ceremonies at Approved Venues. The fees include a copy of the Marriage Certificate and are due at least one month prior to the date of the marriage.
Prices correct up to and including 31 March 2011
Monday to Thursday: £250.00
Friday: £280.00
Saturday: £320.00
Sundays and Bank Holidays: £400.00
These fees are separate from any other fees charged by the venue.