Wedding day
Built in the early 1720s, the Guildhall boasts impressive historical décor and has hosted royalty on a number of occasions.
Today this beautiful Grade 1 listed building offers a range of rooms and packages to suit all wedding requirements, from small intimate ceremonies to huge celebrations. This stunning building is the perfect location for wedding ceremonies, wedding breakfasts and drinks receptions.
BEST PLANS FOR YOUR WEDDING
Our Packages
The Gheluvelt Package
- The Gheluvelt Package gives exclusive use of the Guildhall Centre from 8:30am – midnight for the ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening reception. Rooms included are the Lower Hall, Court Room, Green Room, Randall Room, Council Chamber and Assembly Room.
The Severn Package
- The Severn Package includes exclusive use of the upper rooms of the Guildhall Centre from 8:30am – midnight for the wedding breakfast. Rooms included are the Randall Room, Council Chamber and Assembly Room. This includes the exclusive use of the lower rooms of the Guildhall from 6.00pm – midnight for the evening reception. Rooms included are the Green Room, Court Room and Lower Hall.
The Cromwell Package
- The Cromwell Package gives exclusive use of the upper rooms of the Guildhall Centre from 8:30am – 6.00pm for the ceremony and wedding breakfast. Rooms included are the Randall Room, Council Chamber and Assembly Room.
The Fort Royal Package
- The Fort Royal package includes either: Exclusive use of the upper rooms of the Guildhall Centre from either 12:00 noon until 6.00pm, or from 6.00pm – midnight for either the wedding breakfast or evening meal. Rooms included are Randall Room, Council Chamber and Assembly Room.
The Elgar Package
- The Elgar Package gives exclusive use of the Assembly Room, Council Chamber or Court Room from 8:30am – 6.00pm for the ceremony.
- £490 (Assembly Room), £440 (Court Room and Council Chamber), £202 (The Green Room, Kings Room or Cells)
BEST PLANS FOR YOUR WEDDING
Rooms & Layouts
Theatre
Banquet
Board Room
Cabaret
Please note, you are required to have your own £5m Public Liability Insurance (PLI) cover. Alternatively, we can provide you with PLI cover for an additional cost of £90.
GUILDHALL ROOM
Assembly Room
Theatre Style : 200 Guests
Banquet : 160 Guests
Cabaret : 130 Guests
Maximum Capacity : 200 Guests
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Lower Hall
Theatre Style : 200 Guests
Board Room : 180 Guests
Cabaret : 130 Guests
Maximum Capacity : 200 Guests
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Council Chamber
Theatre Style : 50 Guests
Board Room : 25 Guests
Cabaret : 35 Guests
Maximum Capacity : 50 Guests
GUILDHALL ROOM
Randal Room
Theatre Style : 25 Guests
Board Room : 10 Guests
Maximum Capacity : 25 Guests
GUILDHALL ROOM
Green Room
Theatre Style : 12 Guests
Board Room : 10 Guests
Maximum Capacity : 12 Guests
GUILDHALL FACILITY
Licensed Bar
We have a fully licensed mobile pop-up bar where you can choose where it’s situated in the Lower Hall. It is stocked with a good selection of wines, spirits, draft beers and non-alcoholic drinks where guests can enjoy their favourite beverage on your special day.
GUILDHALL LAYOUT
Ground Floor
Second Floor
BEST PLANS FOR YOUR WEDDING
Catering
We do not offer catering however we can fully support you to find your perfect caterer for your dream day.
We recommend using our approved caterers, however you can use your own provided that they meet our minimum requirements below:
- A minimum four-star or equivalent food hygiene rating with the Council or their own registration authority.
- A minimum £10m public indemnity insurance cover.
- £2m professional indemnity
- The caterer is prepared to sign a contract with the Council to cover the event they are working at.
Details of our pre-approved caterers are available on request.
BEST PLANS FOR YOUR WEDDING
The Commandery
If you are looking for a unique location with a beautiful outdoor space located in the city centre you may want to consider our sister venue at The Commandery. The charming, enclosed gardens behind the historic Commandery overlook the picturesque Georgian wing and can accommodate a marquee.
