How much does a wedding cost in York?
York's register office fees are published by City of York Council and are usually revised each April. Pair them with the Yorkshire averages below to get a first budget. Keep in mind that venue prices in a popular historic city can sit above the regional average.
Register office and venue fees
The Bootham Suite holds up to 50 guests and costs £345 Monday to Wednesday and £468.50 Thursday to Saturday. Having a registrar at an approved venue costs £807.50 Thursday to Saturday. A £50 non-refundable deposit secures the slot and comes off your final balance.
Notice fees
Weekday notice appointments start at £46.50 each. A Saturday appointment costs £64.50 each.
Cost figures
| Statutory ceremony, 2 witnesses only | £62 [City of York Council] |
| Bootham Suite, Mon–Wed | £345 [City of York Council] |
| Bootham Suite, Thu–Sat | £468.50 [City of York Council] |
| Bootham Suite, Sun/bank holiday | £515 [City of York Council] |
| Approved venue, Thu–Sat | £807.50 [City of York Council] |
| Approved venue, Sun/bank holiday | £868 [City of York Council] |
| Notice, weekday (per person) | From £46.50 [City of York Council] |
| Booking deposit | £50 [City of York Council] |
| North Yorkshire estimated range, 80–120 guests (estimate) | £17,000–£27,000 [ForeverAfter] |
| Average wedding spend, Yorkshire and the Humber | £18,769 [Bridebook] |
Figures marked (estimate) are published estimates, not survey averages. Council fees were checked on each council’s own page on 16 Oct 2026. Fees change, so always check the council’s page before you book.
FAQs
- What's the cheapest wedding in York?
- The statutory ceremony at York Register Office, with two witnesses only: £62 plus notice fees. Dates are limited (City of York Council).
- How many guests fit in the Bootham Suite?
- Up to 50 (City of York Council).
- When do York's fees change?
- Usually on 1 April each year. You pay the fee in force when you make your payment (City of York Council).
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Sources
- Bridebook: Average Wedding Cost UK 2026 (2026 UK Wedding Report, ~7,000 couples) (updated 8 Sep 2026; accessed 14 Oct 2026)
- ForeverAfter: Average Wedding Cost by County UK 2026 (estimated ranges, 80–120 guests) (Jul 2026; accessed 14 Oct 2026)
- City of York Council: Ceremony fees (fees from 1 Apr 2026; accessed 16 Oct 2026)
Figures are survey averages and estimates from the sources above, not quotes. We have not adjusted them.