Civil marriage ceremonies
A civil marriage is a non-religious ceremony carried out by a registrar.
You can book a ceremony with us and we will confirm availability. Ceremonies can be simple, personal or traditional — it is your choice.
Before the ceremony
You are encouraged to meet with the registrar to discuss your ceremony. You can include:
- music (live or recorded)
- personal vows
- readings
- symbolic gestures such as handfasting or lighting a unity candle
Read more about ways to personalise your ceremony.
Where you can have your ceremony
You can get married anywhere in Highland, including:
- hotels, castles, halls or other venues
- ceremony rooms in our registration offices
When you can have your ceremony
Ceremony times are agreed between you and the registrar. We do not offer ceremonies on 25 or 26 December, or 1 or 2 January.
Costs
The cost will depend on the location, the day and the number of guests attending.