Banbury - Bodicote House ceremony room

Planning to get married, have your civil partnership or celebratory ceremony in Banbury?

A stone fireplace and oak panels in the historic former dining room at Bodicote House give you the perfect backdrop to exchange your vows with friends and family.

Warm, traditional and intimate, with a sense of occasion, you can bring your loved ones together for your ceremony, before stepping straight into the beautiful gardens for your photos. 

Celebrate with up to 48 guests including babies, children and the photographer (35 seated).  

With easy ground floor access and plenty of parking, it’s a practical option for all your family and friends.
Having a reception? We’re in the perfect location for Cherwell and north Oxfordshire.

Get in touch with our expert team 

Please be aware that the ceremony room will not be available for bookings on or after 1 December 2024.

Classic Ceremony 

The fee stated includes the Ceremony Registrar's attendance and use of the ceremony room and one marriage or civil partnership certificate.

The classic ceremony gives couples a choice of holding their ceremony on fixed days and at fixed times for a ceremony which can last up to 20 minutes. 

• Couples can arrive together or separately and can choose their own declaratory words and contracting vows from a selection of three different legal options. They may also exchange rings with ring promises selected from eight different choices.
   
• The package offers music if required but does not include readings or additional personal vows.

The Classic ceremony is available on:

Saturday (1st, 3rd ,5th of the month) 10am 11am and 12 noon       £430

Saturday (1st, 3rd ,5th of the month) 10am 11am and 12 noon       £460

Enhanced ceremony

The fee includes the Ceremony Registrar's attendance, use of the ceremony room and one marriage or civil partnership certificate.

The enhanced ceremony offers flexibility on any day of the week with choices of times, vows, music and readings.

• With this package, couples can arrive at the Registration Office together or separately, for a ceremony which can last up to 30 minutes depending on what they would like to include.
• Couples will have the opportunity to have a virtual/telephone meeting with the ceremony registrar who will be conducting their ceremony to discuss their ceremony requirements.
   
• Couples can choose their own declaratory words and contracting vows from a selection of legal options, and can also exchange additional (and, if desired, personally-written) vows and ring promises
   
• An enhanced ceremony allows couples to supply their own choice of non-religious music and the option of being formally presented (given away) should they wish.
   
• It includes up to three readings (which need to be approved in advance of the ceremony) and also provides the opportunity for photographs.

Please contact our ceremony advisors for availability.

Getting here

Parking and disabled access is very good.