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 from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024
At the Register Office
The Mayoral Room, Old Council House - 50 guests maximum
- Monday to Friday: £266
The Lantern Room, The Old Council House - 60 guests maximum
- Monday to Friday: £729
- Saturday: £858
- Sunday: £1058
- Bank Holiday: £1052
The Grand Council Chamber, The Old Council House - 150 guests maximum
- Monday to Friday: £892
- Saturday: £1037
- Sunday: £1270
- Bank Holiday: £1263
Other venues
- Monday to Saturday: £434
- Sunday: £451
- Bank Holiday: £542
Costs from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025
At the Register Office
The Mayoral Room, Old Council House - 50 guests maximum
- Monday to Friday: £335
The Lantern Room, The Old Council House - 60 guests maximum
- Monday to Friday: £900
- Saturday: £990
- Sunday: £1,140
- Bank Holiday: £1,152
The Grand Council Chamber, The Old Council House - 150 guests maximum
- Monday to Friday: £1,075
- Saturday: £1,165
- Sunday: £1,346
- Bank Holiday: £1,358
Approved premises
- Monday to Saturday: £668
- Sunday: £689
- Bank Holiday: £775