Weddings

Weddings at the Bodleian Libraries

Begin the next part of your love story in one of our historic venues.

Your special day in a unique wedding venue

Set in the heart of the city of dreaming spires, the Bodleian Libraries are available for exclusive hire, perfect for intimate gatherings and joyous celebrations.

Some of our grandest, most iconic rooms are licensed for civil weddings and civil partnerships. Whether you want a small, intimate ceremony, or a large festivity with all your family and friends, the Bodleian Libraries will be a magnificent backdrop for your wedding.

Our friendly and professional Weddings team recognise that no two weddings are the same, and will work to provide a tailored event that suits your budget and tastes.

A bride and groom walk through a shower of confetti

Two long tables laid for a wedding: with a white table cloth and red flowers in vases

A bride and groom walk away from the camera

A couple kiss under the Bridge of Sighs as a cyclist rides passed

A couple stand in front of a wooden door with flower arrangements either side

The team at the Bodleian have been absolutely amazing. They made our dreams come true, holding our wedding ceremony in the beautiful Convocation House. Ever since our initial meeting they’ve been fantastic. Anytime we’d email with a question, they’d respond within the day, no question was too much for them. It really was the most beautiful place to hold our ceremony and we’re so thankful to the amazing team!

– Katie H.

We had our wedding ceremony in The Divinity School, a breath-taking historic space in which beautiful memories are created and treasured for a lifetime. The Bodleian Libraries weddings team are meticulous in helping to coordinate the logistics of your ceremony and ensure everything is clearly communicated; not a stone left unturned! Together with the setting and perfect level of friendliness and professionalism, both bride and groom and all the guests had an unforgettable day. Thank you from the bottom of our heart!

– Eleanor V.

Our wedding ceremony in Convocation House was just perfect. The venue is obviously beautiful, we just fell in love with the space as soon as we saw it! We only had around 35 guests, but the room felt intimate and welcoming.
The events team went above and beyond – they were considerate, kind and helpful – making the whole process easy, straight forward and smooth running on the day. We honestly couldn’t recommend the Bodleian enough – book a show round and go see the space for yourselves - you will love it too, I’m sure!

– Rah

Divinity School

The Divinity School is the oldest and largest room in the Old Bodleian Library, and a masterpiece of late Gothic architecture.

Explore Divinity School

Convocation House and Chancellor's Court

Convocation House is an impressive 17th century building which sits next to Chancellor's Court, the University’s former courtroom.

Explore Convocation House

A three-piece band stand next to a large window with projected circles of light around them

Suggested wedding packages

Unsure where to start? Our experienced team have suggested itineraries for your day to help ensure your Bodleian ceremony runs as smoothly as possible.