Naming ceremony
A naming ceremony is a way of celebrating your child's birth.
You still must register your child's birth.
Ceremonies can be held at Bristol Register Office or most of the venues approved for marriage or civil partnership ceremonies.
At a naming ceremony you’ll get a souvenir record of the ceremony. This is signed by parents, supporting adults and the person performing the ceremony.
Book a naming ceremony
Book by contacting the Register Office on 0117 922 2800
You’ll need the birth certificates of any children being named.
Costs
At the Register Office
The Mayoral Room, Old Council House - 50 guests maximum
- Monday to Friday: £180
The Lantern Room, Old Council House - 60 guests maximum
- Monday to Friday: £575
- Saturday: £685
- Sunday: £820
- Bank Holiday: £825
The Grand Council Chamber, The Old Council House - 150 guests maximum
- Monday to Friday: £685
- Saturday: £795
- Sunday: £970
- Bank Holiday: £975
Other venues
- Monday to Saturday: £385
- Sunday: £400
- Bank Holiday: £480
Downloadable files
Contact information
The Bristol Register Office
The Old Council House
Corn Street
Bristol, BS1 1JG
Opening Hours
Opening Hours
Notices of Marriage and Civil Partnership are by appointment only.
Please call the appointment line on 0117 922 2800 and select option 3.
Lines are open between 9am to 4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 10am to 4pm on Wednesday.
Entrance on Broad Street. You can find an access guide on the DisabledGo website.
- 9am to 4pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. By appointment only
- 10am to 4pm on Wednesday, evening appointments from 5pm to 7pm.
- Saturday mornings by appointment only.
Email: register.office@bristol.gov.uk
Tel: General: 0117 922 2800. Naming Ceremonies and Renewal of Vows: 0117 922 2800.
Fax: 0117 903 8877