Bodleian Library Weddings

No matter what colour of the rainbow, the Bodleian is the place to see! 🌈

Happy pride to everyone! Check out our journal for some inspiration for different colour palettes in the venue. The Bodleian is a versatile venue, suited for a range of different styles and colour combinations, no matter what you have in mind.

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A very happy (early) anniversary to E&M who were married in the Divinity School last year!

This was a beautiful ceremony, and the couple were an endless delight to host. We wish them many happy returns, and a joyful life together! 🥂

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Wedding season, hello! 👋

We’re getting ready for the wedding season at the Bodleian, and looking forward to so many amazing weddings over the summer. We’ll be joined by couples having their ceremonies and receptions with us. The Divinity School is a dream reception venue, with tall windows to let in the light and a dazzling ceiling, it’s the setting for an evening you won’t forget.

If you’re interested in our wedding reception options, email us today to get the ball rolling!

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Congratulations to all of the newlyweds in May and those getting married over the bank holiday weekend, we hope you all had very beautiful wedding days! 🤍

This couple elevated their day with a champagne tower during their drinks reception. 🥂

Contact us today if you’re ready to start planning your Spring 2027 wedding.

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Bright colours, great food and unforgettable moments in the Divinity School!

With special thanks to Oxford Fine Dining for the delicious food and wonderful service at this and many more weddings.

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The place for the little moments and big memories! 📚

Duke Humfrey’s Library isn’t a legally registered wedding g venue, but it’s still a beautiful one for elopements and engagements. There’s romantic history around every corner, and the library has carved its name in British cinematic history. Start planning your elopement with us today!

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If you’ve been thinking about your wedding dress, we’ve got the perfect history lesson for you!

Join us for a stroll through the history of bridalwear, from Ancient Greece to the 21st Century. Wedding dresses have a long and complicated journey that started before Queen Victoria’s white wedding gown in 1840. What’s your favourite wedding dress fact?

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Beautiful pink florals in the Divinity School for our Wedding Open Day in March. 🌸

With special thanks to our wonderful suppliers, the Bodleian welcomed in potential couples and showcased amazing wedding features such as serpentine tables and the wonderful mini paintings by !

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Say cheese! 🧀

We love a cheesy photo, and the charcuterie board after this small wedding is just perfect! If you’re not looking for a full reception with us, why not join us for your ceremony and the cocktails hour afterwards.

Email us today to start planning your wedding.

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Happy May Day everybody! 🔔

There’s celebrations happening all around Oxford today as part of a centuries old tradition, and right at the centre is the Bodleian. If you’re looking for a wedding venue where history meets celebration, we might be your dream venue.

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