Our listed Georgian Townhouse, gothic folly and gardens are an intimate & unique venue for your wedding.
Get married at The Minories
There’s something irresistibly romantic about the Minories thanks to its listed Georgian building and intimate garden surrounds.
All of our packages have exclusive use of our historic building and gardens and our capacity for both wedding and reception is 45 people.
Couples who choose to get married here will say their vows either in the walled garden, or in our beautiful ballroom. Having an inside and outside space for weddings means you can have your special day with us in all weathers, and all year round.
To enquire about getting married at the Minories, please email our dedicated Wedding Coordinator Sally Murray at sally.murray@theminories.org
"Our special day was absolutely perfect and everything we had hoped for. We wanted a less conventional wedding and The Minories turned out to be a great venue to make that happen. The staff and volunteers were very helpful in helping us plan and execute all our ideas for what we wanted. It was fabulous to have exclusive access to the entire building and the gallery and artwork made an amazing backdrop to our special day. Our guests commented on how wonderful an idea it was to get married in an art gallery too as they perused the artwork on display during the drinks section of the night. On the day, both of us didn't have a moment of stress as the staff had everything in hand and everything ran incredibly smoothly."
- Sophia and Konrad, Married at the Minories in November 2024
Our listed Georgian Townhouse, gothic folly and gardens are an intimate & unique venue for your wedding.
Ceremony
Exchange vows in a choice of rooms within our historic building, or in the beautiful Gothic folly in the garden, with up to 45 of your guests.
Venue
The Minories building was built during the Tudor period and remodelled in the 1730s to fit Georgian tastes. It now houses Colchester's Oldest Art Gallery, which was established in 1956.
Reception
Book your wedding reception in our beautiful first-floor Ballroom. Use our on-site catering for a buffet or sit down meal, or alternatively bring in your own eco-conscious caterer.
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the centre of everything we do. Our wedding packages and recommended suppliers list champion sustainable suppliers and products, allowing us to make the smallest possible impact on our environment. We are also a member of the Sustainable Wedding Alliance.