Description
Planning your wedding in the heart of the city? Sunderland’s award-winning City Hall offers a stunning, modern venue perfect for your special day. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate ceremony or a lively celebration, City Hall has a variety of beautiful spaces designed to fit your style and guest list. Plus, its central location means easy access to transport, nearby hotels, and great restaurants for your guests.
Ceremony Spaces Tailored to Your Wedding
Choose from four unique ceremony rooms, each designed to suit different sizes and vibes. Whether you want a quiet, private moment or a larger gathering, there’s a perfect space waiting for you.
- The Register Office: Perfect for the most intimate weddings, this room is ideal if you’re planning a simple ceremony with just your two witnesses.
- The Keel Room: An elegant and budget-friendly option for small ceremonies with up to 10 guests—great for sharing your day with close family and friends.
- The Riverside Room: Bright and contemporary, this room accommodates up to 40 guests. It offers plenty of space for photos and lets you personalise your ceremony with your own vows, readings, and music played through a built-in sound system.
- The Mayor’s Parlour: For larger weddings, this impressive modern space on the 6th floor holds up to 80 guests and features an outdoor terrace with breathtaking coastal views.
Make Your Ceremony Truly Yours
Sunderland’s experienced Registrars lead civil marriage ceremonies that are non-religious and fully customizable to reflect your unique story as a couple. Before your big day, you’ll need to give legal notice of your intention to marry. The ceremony fees at City Hall cover the Registrar’s services, crafting your personalised ceremony script, and registering your marriage.
Key Features at a Glance
- Accommodates weddings from 2 to 80 guests
- Located in the modern, award-winning City Hall
- Four distinct ceremony rooms to choose from
- Options to personalise vows and music in select rooms
- Central city location with excellent transport links
Overview of Sunderland Registry Office
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Reviews (1)
- JJulia & Tom29/10/2025Beautiful ceremony Beautiful ceremonySo glad we chose to have our wedding at the City Hall Sunderland. The room was beautifully decorated (without needing external suppliers). It was perfect. Room holds 40 people and safe to say we delivered!! Room was spacious and bright. I was taken i to a room out the way so no one could see me before the big reveal and I was looked after by all. We had a harpist playing for those waiting (personally I cant remember hearing her as adrenaline was rushing) everything was a blur walking in, my nephew walked me to my dad and my dad to my now husband, I'll be honest I was staring at him all the time amd didnt notice people. We were made welcome and it was so calm. Ceremony taking place (had a little something up my sleeve, so to speak) had the registrar in on it and it went great. Photographer caught us all off guard which is how I wanted it as its all natural. All in all fabulous day, fabulous Ceremony and complements all round of how relaxed and laid back our day was!! No stress no regrets. Thank You Sunderland City Hall ❤️ So glad we chose to have our wedding at the City Hall Sunderland. The room was beautifully decorated (without needing external suppliers). It was perfect. Room holds 40 people and safe to say we delivered!! Room was spacious and bright. I was taken i to a room out the way so no one could see me before the big reveal and I was looked after by all. We had a harpist playing for those waiting (personally I cant remember hearing her as adrenaline was rushing) everything was a blur walking in, my nephew walked me to my dad and my dad to my now husband, I'll be honest I was staring at him all the time amd didnt notice people. We were made welcome and it was so calm. Ceremony taking place (had a little something up my sleeve, so to speak) had the registrar in on it and it went great. Photographer caught us all off guard which is how I wanted it as its all natural. All in all fabulous day, fabulous Ceremony and complements all round of how relaxed and laid back our day was!! No stress no regrets. Thank You Sunderland City Hall ❤️
Location & Contact Details for Sunderland Registry Office
What types of wedding ceremonies can I have at Sunderland Registry Office?
Sunderland Registry Office offers civil marriage ceremonies that are non-religious and fully customizable. You can personalise your ceremony with your own vows, readings, and music (available in select rooms).
How many guests can each ceremony room accommodate at Sunderland Registry Office?
The venue offers four ceremony rooms with varying capacities:
- The Register Office: Intimate weddings with just 2 witnesses.
- The Keel Room: Up to 10 guests.
- The Riverside Room: Up to 40 guests.
- The Mayor’s Parlour: Up to 80 guests with an outdoor terrace.
Where is Sunderland Registry Office located?
Sunderland Registry Office is located in the award-winning Sunderland City Hall at SR2 7DN, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England. Its central city location provides easy access to transport, nearby hotels, and restaurants.
Can I personalise my wedding ceremony at Sunderland Registry Office?
Yes, the ceremonies are led by experienced Registrars and can be tailored to reflect your unique story, including writing your own vows, choosing readings, and selecting music in rooms equipped with a sound system.
What is the process to get married at Sunderland Registry Office?
Before your wedding day, you need to give legal notice of your intention to marry. The ceremony fees include the Registrar’s services, creating a personalised ceremony script, and registering your marriage officially.
What are the venue’s key features for weddings?
Key features include:
- Four distinct ceremony spaces accommodating 2 to 80 guests.
- Located in the modern City Hall building.
- Options to personalise vows and music.
- Central location with excellent transport links.
Is there an option for outdoor space during the wedding at Sunderland Registry Office?
Yes, The Mayor’s Parlour on the 6th floor features an outdoor terrace with breathtaking coastal views, perfect for larger wedding celebrations.
Are there catering or reception facilities at Sunderland Registry Office?
While Sunderland Registry Office offers beautiful ceremony spaces, nearby hotels and restaurants within the city center provide excellent options for catering and receptions, thanks to the venue’s central location.
Can I have a small, intimate wedding ceremony at Sunderland Registry Office?
Absolutely. The Register Office room is perfect for very intimate ceremonies with just the couple and two witnesses, while The Keel Room accommodates small groups up to 10 guests.
Does Sunderland Registry Office offer parking or transport options for wedding guests?
Being centrally located in Sunderland City Hall, the venue has excellent transport links with easy access to public transport and nearby parking facilities, making it convenient for your guests to attend your special day.
