What to do if you want to get married or register a civil partnership in Angus.
If you are thinking about a civil ceremony, we will help make your day special and guide you through the process.
Venues
Your ceremony can take place anywhere indoors or outdoors in Angus.
Angus boasts a wide choice of exceptional venues for marriage and civil partnership celebrations: from historic venues to local castles, country houses and hotels.
Or you might like to hold the ceremony at your own special venue or place, perhaps in your own home or garden.
Designated marriage rooms
You can also hold your Civil Marriage Ceremony in one of our designated marriage rooms.
| Town | Venue | Accommodation (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Arbroath | Brothock Gallery, Public Library, Hill Terrace (Please note that this building is about to close for renovation in early 2025 for approx. 6 months – 1 year.) | 60 |
| Forfar | Canmore Room, Municipal Buildings, Castle Street | 50 |
| Montrose | Rose Room, Public Library, High Street | 60 |
Dates
You can book your civil wedding as far ahead as you like.
It can be on any day of the week, including Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays (except Christmas Day and New Year's Day).
Once you have decided on a day, time, and venue, complete our online enquiry form:
Book a registrar to conduct your ceremony
We will then contact you to discuss availability and details for your requested date.
If you wish to go ahead with a booking, you will be asked to pay a £45.00 non-refundable deposit within seven days of the booking to confirm your booking.
If the wedding goes ahead, this deposit payment will be deducted from your overall fee.
The ceremony
Your ceremony is unique to you. We will be happy to personalise your ceremony to suit your requirements. You are welcome to include readings, your own personal vows, or other additions such as handfasting or quaich ceremonies.
Feel free to ask family and friends to contribute to your day. However, the ceremony itself must be conducted by one of our authorised registrars or assistant registrars.
Fees
All civil marriage/partnership fees are inclusive of statutory fees of £100.00.
The total fees for a civil wedding/civil partnership within the marriage rooms listed above are:
- Monday to Friday (9am to 4.30pm): (Couple, 2 witnesses and up to 6 guests - £155.00)
- Monday to Friday (9am to 4.30pm): (Couple, 2 witnesses and 10+ guest - £230.80)
- Monday to Friday (Outwith Normal Hours) : £416.30
- Saturdays: £416.30
- Sundays: (Only Forfar and Montrose): £510.70
- Public Holidays: (Only Forfar and Montrose): £605.20
The total fees for Civil Wedding / Civil Partnership at other venues within Angus are:
- Monday to Friday (9am to 4.30pm) - £416.30
- Monday to Friday (Outwith Normal Hours) - £416.30
- Saturdays - £416.30
- Sundays - £510.70
- Public Holidays - £605.20
The above prices are reviewed annually and are subject to increases.