In this section you will find all the information you need about marriage arrangement and ceremony.

In North Yorkshire we have many and varied venues available, we recognise that there is far more than just one marriage ceremony - each is individual and special in its own way. But all of our ceremonies in North Yorkshire end with the happy couple being given their marriage certificate there and then.

Whether it is a simple wedding or an elaborate celebration, we can help you choose everything you need for your day from the registration office to music and words. For more information please contact any of the venues listed in these pages or call us at our local offices.

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Registration offices - interactive images Harrogate registration office - Almsford suite [567kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Harrogate registration office - Almsford suite Harrogate registration office - Byron room [412kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Harrogate registration office - Byron room Leyburn registration office - Wensleydale room [595kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Leyburn registration office - Wensleydale room Malton registration office [790kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Malton registration office Richmond registration office - Swaledale room [745kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Richmond registration office - Swaledale room Scarborough registration office [695kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Scarborough registration office Scarborough registration office - conservatory [721kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Scarborough registration office - conservatory Scarborough registration office - Derwent room [683kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Scarborough registration office - Derwent room Selby registration office - Carentan room [706kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Selby registration office - Carentan room Settle registration office - Ribblesdale room [693kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Settle registration office - Ribblesdale room Skipton registration office - Airedale room [602kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Skipton registration office - Airedale room Whitby registration office [642kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Whitby registration office Whitby registration office - Conservatory [652kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Whitby registration office - Conservatory Whitby registration office - Eskdale room [615kb] Interactive 360 degree image of Whitby registration office - Eskdale room Useful downloads Your Wedding Ceremony (Adobe PDF version) [46kb] A choice of civil marriage ceremonies including optional wordings and an example of a typical ceremony. Your Wedding Ceremony (Microsoft Word version) [339kb] A choice of civil marriage ceremonies including optional wordings and an example of a typical ceremony. How do I get married? [61kb] Some notes about getting married, including getting married abroad. Wedding Checklist [65kb] Wedding Checklist Getting married - What you need to know [61kb] Getting married - What you need to know, including; location, ceremony, eligibility, notice and witnesses. A checklist for your big day [55kb] This is a checklist for some of the arrangements that need to be made. This will help you plan the big day. Some suggested readings [294kb] Some suggested readings for your ceremony, from an Apache marriage blessing to William Shakespeare.     Marriage - arrangement and ceremony - frequently asked questions Can I have a look round the registration office? When should I give my notice? What if I am a foreign national? What are the fees involved? How do I renew my marriage vows? What should I know about getting married abroad? Who books the Registrar? Can I have music at my ceremony? Contacts Harrogate register office registrars.harrogate@northyork... Tel: 0845 034 9480 (for appointments), 0845 034 9482 (for copy certificates) Fax: 01423 502105 Full details for Harrogate register office Leyburn registration office registrars.northallerton@north... Tel: 0845 034 9550 Ext: 2601/2602 Fax: 01609 532096 Full details for Leyburn registration office Malton registration office registrars.malton@northyorks.g... Tel: 0845 034 9483 Fax: 01653 696135 Full details for Malton registration office Northallerton registration office registrars.northallerton@north... Tel: 01609 532601 or 2602 Fax: 01609 532096 Full details for Northallerton registration office Pickering registration office registrars.malton@northyorks.g... Tel: 0845 034 9483 Fax: 01653 696135 Full details for Pickering registration office Richmond registration office registrars.richmond@northyorks... Tel: 0845 034 9485 Fax: 01748 824522 Full details for Richmond registration office Scarborough registration office registrars.scarborough@northyo... Tel: 0845 034 9486 Fax: 01723 350436 Full details for Scarborough registration office Selby registration office registrars.selby@northyorks.go... Tel: 0845 034 9487 Fax: 01757 705133 Full details for Selby registration office Settle registration office registrars.settle@northyorks.g... Tel: 0845 034 9473 Fax: 01729 823624 Full details for Settle registration office Skipton registration office registrars.skipton@northyorks.... Tel: 0845 034 9488 Fax: 01756 709034 Full details for Skipton registration office Whitby registration office registrars.whitby@northyorks.g... Tel: 0845 034 9489 Fax: 01947 602731 Full details for Whitby registration office