Get Married in Bedfordshire at the Bedford Swan Hotel - licensed to hold Civil Ceremonies

The Bedford Swan Hotel is a licensed venue for Civil Ceremonies - overlooking the River Ouse this hotel fine and historic hotel is the the prefect venue in Bedfordshire for you to get married.

You can get married at the hotel and then enjoy a fabulous reception in one of the two function suites. Being a hotel we can also accommodate your guests which means that travelling on the day is kept to a minimum. 

We have a choice of rooms which are licensed for conducting the civil ceremony.

	LIBRARY	DUKE OF BEDFORD ROOM	STATE ROOM	COACH ROOM
Maximum Numbers	35	50	100	250
With Reception	£125	£125	£300	£300
Without Reception	£200	£200	£375	£375
Saturday Supplement	£75	£75	£175	£175

The Room Hire charge (payable to the hotel) is dependent on the room booked, the day of the week and whether you are having the reception at the hotel.  The State Room and Coach Room are only available on Saturdays for weddings also booking a reception in the hotel.

Civil Ceremony Guidelines

• Once you have made your provisional booking with the hotel you will need to contact the Superintendent Registrar at Bedford on telephone: 01234 290450 to confirm the ceremony.
• All the arrangements for the Civil Ceremony are confirmed by the Registrars Office.
• All Civil Wedding Ceremonies must be carried out between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm
• No food or drink may be consumed in the designated room for 2 hours prior to or during the ceremony.
• No photographs may be taken during the ceremony
• Use of video during the ceremony is permitted provided the prior arrangements have been made with the Superintendent Registrar.
• Any readings, music words, etc. must be agreed by the Superintendent Registrar prior to the ceremony.
• All fees relating to the Civil Ceremony are directly payable to the Registrar

The Bedford Swan Hotel can provide a complete package for your special civil wedding.  We will be happy to provide you with an individual quote tailored to your needs.