Who pays for the wedding?

Traditionally, the bride's family would cover all or the majority of the wedding costs. However, it's now common for the costs to be shared among the couple and both sets of parents or for the couple themselves to pay.

Which affordable venues in Oxford can I book for my wedding reception and ceremony?

For your wedding ceremony, we recommend the Oxford Town Hall , which features several rooms where you can officiate your marriage. The most budget-friendly room would be St. Aldate’s Room which costs only £330 for a civil ceremony. After your beautiful wedding, it’s time to celebrate with your guests and significant other with a lovely reception. The Blue Room at St Aldates Tavern is perfect for this type of event. Room hire is a very affordable £300-£500 minimum spend depending on the day of the party. Both event spaces are located in the centre of Oxford , at Saint Adelaide Street , making it a perfect combined spot for your wedding ceremony and reception. (All data from Tagvenue.)

What is usually included in the wedding package?

Wedding packages typically include venue hire, catering, decor, sound and lighting, and sometimes even event coordination . However, packages can vary significantly from venue to venue, so make sure to check with the venue manager and tailor your package to all your requirements.

The 16 Best Cheap Wedding Venues for Hire in Oxford

The Main Hall

Event Space in a Hall

Private space

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Emma D.
“The court room was amazing All our guests commented on what a beautiful venue”

from £780
per event

Divinity School

Hall in a Library

Private space

Say your vows in one of the oldest libraries in Europe! The Bodleian Library and its secluded outdoor spaces offer a spectacular historic backdrop for romantic weddings.

from £2000
hire fee / per session

The Court Room

Hall

Private space

Surprise your guests and make your wedding day one to remember by hosting it in Oxford Town Halls most unique and quirky space! The historic Court Room held many live court sessions back in its day and has served as a backdrop

from £700
hire fee / per session

St. Aldate’s Room

Hall

Private space

If you're looking for a space to hold a small and intimate wedding, the cosy St Aldates Room might be your perfect choice! It is the smallest room offered by Oxford Town Hall with the capacity for up to 40 guests.

from £75
hire fee / per hour

The Folly - Exclusive Use

Restaurant

Whole venue

We host parties, wedding receptions, company events and drinks receptions all year round in one of Oxfords most stunning, yet affordable, venues. Private use of our restaurant offers you a beautiful, unique setting perfect

from £1000
hire fee / per session

The Assembly Room

Hall

Private space

The marvellous Assembly Room, originally called the Banqueting Hall, is bound to wow your guests with its character and original features. With its carved timber ceiling, gorgeous wood panelling, impressive fireplace and

from £220
hire fee / per hour

Oxford Suite

Hotel

Private space

The Oxford Suite is our main conference and event room with large glass floor to ceiling doors that act as both the gateway to the hotels 30 acre manicured garden for team building activities, and a source of natural daylight

from £108
per person

Convocation House

Library

Private space

The Bodleian Library and its secluded outdoor spaces offer a spectacular historic backdrop for romantic weddings. Three glorious rooms from Oxfords Bodleian are licensed for civil ceremonies: Divinity School, Convocation

from £2900
hire fee / per session

The White Dome

Terrace at a Restaurant

Private space

Our large outdoor dome is available for private hire for up to 35 guests. An ideal year-round venue right beside the river. The dome can be open-sided to enjoy good summer weather or enclosed, heated, and cozy in the winter.

from £800
minimum spend / per session

Cardinal

90 guests

Voco Oxford Spires

Oxford

Event Space in a Hotel

Private space

The Cardinal room offers plenty of natural daylight from our patio doors, which allows access to our semi-private terrace area ideal breakout space during the spring and summer months.

from £2500
per event

The Old Library

Hall

Private space

The flow of natural light guarantees that your wedding photographs will turn out absolutely dreamy. This romantic space is perfect for both ceremonies and receptions and provides enough room to welcome up to 100 of your friends

from £630
per event

The Conservatory

Event Space in a Hotel

Private space

Youll find voco Oxford Thames on the banks of the River Thames. Here, with us, you can enjoy a slice of the Oxfordshire countryside with fresh air and plenty of space.

from £45
per person / per day