Your ultimate guide to Wedding Photography at Alton Registry Office!

I was so honoured to be chosen as Claire and Dan's wedding photographer at Alton Registry Office this summer 2025. They had an intimate, simple ceremony with a handful of their closest family and friends, followed by a reception at The Ely.

Confetti shot at Alton Registry Office

Claire, a talented nail artist, and Dan, a firefighter, tied the knot at Alton Registry Office after a three-year engagement. Claire wore a timeless long white gown with a plunging neckline, carrying a bouquet of faux flowers she’d sourced from Etsy — a perfect keepsake. Her bridesmaids were dressed in soft sage green, a colour echoed in one of my favourite moments of the day: the confetti toss. Guests showered the couple in light green biodegradable paper discs, catching the sunlight beautifully and matching the bridal party perfectly. Their two young sons stood proudly by their side throughout, making the ceremony feel even more personal.

After the vows, everyone gathered for a few photos outside the Old School Room before heading off to celebrate. Claire and Dan left for The Ely in a friend’s car, complete with a chilled bottle of champagne in the back — a thoughtful surprise. Even the cake carried their personal touch: a semi-naked design adorned with faux florals to match Claire’s bouquet, tying the whole day together in a way that felt simple, cohesive, and authentically them.

Alton Regitry Office Venue Basics & Location

The Alton Registry Office is located at 4 Queens Road, Alton, GU34 1HU, where notices of marriage can be given and civil ceremonies held. Hampshire County CouncilRegistry Office

• Note that from my perspective, the parking on location was sparse and some guests had to find space on the road.

  
  

• The Ceremony Room (“The Old School Room”) offers a modest yet elegantly functional space for legal marriages. Hampshire County Council

  
  

Legal & Administrative Essentials

• Giving Notice: Each person must give notice at least 29 days before and no more than 1 year before the ceremony. Fees are currently £41 per person to give notice at Alton Registry Office.

• If you're not a UK resident or subject to Home Office referral, the fee may be higher (£47 each). Registry Office

  
  

Cost & Booking Snapshot

• Ceremony Fees (2021–2023 data):

  • Mon–Thu: ~£272

  • Friday: ~£308

  • Saturday afternoons or Sunday mornings: ~£391 Registry Office

  • Prices include a £71 non-refundable booking fee. Registry Office

    
    

• Additional copies of certificates: ~£12.50 each. Sefton Home

• Booking structure:

  • A non-refundable reservation fee (~£54) to secure the booking when you submit your ceremony date. Sefton Home

  • Records show you can make a provisional booking first, and then give notice. Reddit

    
    

Ceremonial Rules & Personalisation

• Civil ceremony restrictions:

  • Must remain strictly non-religious—no hymns, religious readings, or religious vows. WikipediaReddit

  • You’re allowed personal touches like secular readings, music, or vows—but nothing religious. WikipediaReddit

    
    

Accessibility & Practical Details

• Accessibility features at the venue include:

  • Level access, a hearing loop, accessible toilets, and assistance dogs allowed. Hampshire County Council

    
    

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