Bath Assembly Rooms

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£825 for Venue Hire
Up to 500
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Description

Housing the finest set of 18th century chandeliers in the world and coupled with impressive architecture and portraits by Gainsborough and Ramsey, the Assembly Rooms makes a stylish and truly historical setting for a wedding. Featuring numerous times in Jane Austen's novels, particularly Northanger Abbey and Persuasion, and in some of Charles Dickens' works, this really is a special place to get married, and is a true testament to Bath as a wedding destination. With its elegance, historical importance and quality food and service, the Assembly Rooms has everything necessary for a stylish city wedding. There are four inter connecting rooms of varying sizes providing versatile space for weddings with 50-300 guests. The Great Octagon holds up to 120 guests for a ceremony and features four original marble fireplaces and the largest chandelier in the collection. The Tea Room with it's stunning double columned balcony, original fireplaces and three stunning chandeliers makes the perfect backdrop to ceremonies for up to 250 guests. For larger groups, the Ball Room, with its intricate plasterwork, five chandeliers and stunning balcony is the largest eighteenth century room in Bath and can accomodate up to 500 guests for a truly spectacular ceremony. In addition to these rooms, the Card Room can be used as a bar and, with access to a small formal garden, it is a lovely choice for summer drinks.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Debs
Thank you for getting in touch with the team at Bath's Historic Venues. The Assembly Rooms is such an elegant and welcoming venue, and we would love to show you around. If you would like to visit the venue, or if you have further questions, we would be delighted to help.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1996
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
8

Overview of Bath Assembly Rooms

Wedding Venue Type
Museum / Attraction
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
500
Reception Capacity
500

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available
Church within walking distance
Wedding license

Wedding Venue Details

City View
Grade I/II Listed Building
Exclusive use
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Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian catering
In-House Wine List
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Pricing for Bath Assembly Rooms

Wedding Venue Hire Only
Price from £825
In-house Catering (price per head)
£0 - £110
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Location & Contact Details for Bath Assembly Rooms

Wedding Venue Address
Bath, Somerset, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Bath Assembly Rooms?

We have hosted many beautiful weddings, but one of the most memorable was a 17 hour affair! It included a Sikh religious ceremony, a civil ceremony, a British modern wedding breakfast, and finally a curry buffet and bhangra disco. The colours, sounds and tastes were all amazing, and we were all pleasantly exhausted by the end of the day!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

It is really important to have a showround with the team before making your booking, and to ask as many questions as possible. Let the team know if there is something that you have always dreamed of, so they can suggest the most suitable venue for you.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

One couple hand made models of scenes from popular movies, which they used as their table decorations, from Star Wars to My Neighbour Totoro. They were amazing and so creative.

Describe Bath Assembly Rooms in 5 adjectives

Elegant, historic, romantic, beautiful, stunning

Where’s the best photo spot at Bath Assembly Rooms?

Under a chandelier

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Bath Assembly Rooms?

No celebrity weddings, but we have hosted lots of filming. Ralph Fiennes and Keira Knightley starred in The Duchess, with some of the filming taking place in the Tea Room.

What is Bath Assembly Rooms most unique feature?

The nine Whitefriars crystal chandeliers, original to the building, and reputed to be the finest in Europe.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are proud that the Assembly Rooms are still used for their original purpose, hospitality and entertainment.
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