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Civil Weddings

Built in the 19th Century, the Council Chamber situated within the Grade II listed Town Hall is licensed for Civil Wedding Ceremonies. The Council Chamber has been licensed since 1996 and has grown in popularity over the year to become one of the most popular venues in East Dorset.

The venue now features the 'Jubilee Garden' which has been planted as a 17th Century Physick Garden with a Gazebo dating from 1750. This provides a lovely location for photographs after the ceremony.

We provide a fully comprehensive package which includes the attendance of an experienced member of staff at the ceremony.

Town Hall Details
  • A maximum of 45 guests can be accommodated in the Council Chamber
  • One and a half hours is allowed between wedding ceremonies
  • There are facilities available to use the venue for a champagne reception or something similar after the ceremony
  • Your own music (in the form of a CD) can be used for the wedding ceremony, providing that it is secular
  • You can use your own flowers for decorating the tables etc.
  • There is no parking at the Town Hall
  • The Town Hall is a listed building and access to the Council Chamber is by stairs only without a stair lift
  • Wedding cars can be driven into the Town Hall courtyard, but not left without a chauffeur
  • Confetti can be used providing it is bio-degradable
Registrar Details
  • The registrar from Ferndown conducts the wedding ceremonies at Wimborne Minster Town Hall.
  • The booking of the Registrar is your responsibility. We would recommend that you contact the Registrar as soon as possible to ensure that all the formalities are completed correctly and in good time for the wedding to take place.
  • The registrar will charge a separate fee for their attendance at the wedding ceremony.
  • Contact the Dorset Registration Service on (01305) 225153
Current Prices (reviewed annually)
  • The cost is £110 including VAT for Wimborne Minster Parishioners and £135 including VAT for non-Parishioners.
  • The additional cost of hiring the Town Hall facilities for a champagne reception is £25 including VAT.
If you would like further information please contact us or alternatively fill in the following booking form and we will contant you directly.

If you would like to view the Chamber please telephone (01202) 881655 to arrange an appointment.