Oxford - The Dexter ceremony room
Celebrate within the heart of the romantic city of dreaming spires, Oxford.
Dexter Room has it all in the heart of historic Oxford. Victorian oak panelling and stained-glass windows are just some of the features that combine to create the perfect backdrop for your special day.
You can have 25 guests (including two witnesses). Monday to Friday – 48 guests on a Saturday (including two witnesses).
With easy ground-floor access and plenty of parking nearby in public car parks.
Classic ceremony
The classic ceremony gives couples a choice of holding their ceremony on fixed days and times.
With this package, couples can arrive at the Registration Office together or separately, for a ceremony which can last approximately 20 minutes.
Couples choose their own declaratory and contracting vows, from a selection of three legal options.
Rings may be exchanged, along with your choice from our standard eight ring promises.
A Bluetooth speaker is available for you to play your own choice of non-religious recorded music
Family members or friends can escort you down the aisle.
There is an opportunity for photographs.
Book a classic ceremony online
Days and times
The classic ceremony is available on:
| Day | Times | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, and 3.30pm | £403 |
| Friday | 10am, 11am and 12 noon | £403 |
| Saturday | 10am, 11am and 12 noon | £494.50 |
| Day | Times | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 10.30am, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 2.30pm, and 3.30pm | £433 |
| Friday | 10am, 11am and 12 noon | £433 |
| Saturday | 10am, 11am and 12 noon | £548 |
For ceremonies from April 2027, go to our fees page
The fee includes the Ceremony Registrar's attendance and use of the ceremony room. Marriage or civil partnership certificates can be purchased separately for £12.50 per certificate.
Enhanced ceremony
The enhanced ceremony has all the classic ceremony elements above plus the following below which gives couples the choice to fully personalise their ceremony
- Flexibility relating to days of the week with choice of timings.
- Couples can choose up to three non-religious readings (to be approved prior to ceremony)
- Couples can write their own personal promises.
- There is an option of being formally presented (given away) by a family member or friend during the ceremony.
- A pre-ceremony discussion with your ceremony officer is available virtually. To ensure your ceremony is personalised.
- This ceremony can last up to 30 minutes.
Readings and personal promises must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the ceremony.
Book an ceremony online or contact our ceremonies team.
Days and times
| Day | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | £511 |
| Saturday | £602 |
| Sunday and Bank Holidays | £709.50 |
| Day | Fee |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | £545 |
| Saturday | £635 |
| Sunday and Bank Holidays | £750 |
For ceremonies from April 2027, go to our fees page
The fee includes the Ceremony Registrar's attendance and use of the ceremony room. Marriage or civil partnership certificates can be purchased separately for £12.50 per certificate.
Services and facilities
- Webcasting facility
Free Wi-Fi
We are pleased to be able to offer free Wi-Fi in the Dexter Room for use during ceremonies.
You can stream your ceremony live from your laptop. Involve distant family/friends in your ceremony via a webcam, and have easy access to the internet.
All equipment, including laptops, must be provided by the user.
Accessibility and access
- Disabled access is good
- Public car parks are close by