Weddings

Weddings and receptions at the Town Hall

Saffron Walden Town Hall is a beautiful building which was built in 1761 and is in a central location in the town.  It is licensed for weddings and civil partnerships.  There are three rooms available for wedding ceremonies;  the grand Assembly Hall, majestic Court Room or intimate Council Chamber.  Prices start from £350 with rooms available for 2 – 120 guests; we have spaces suitable for ceremonies of all sizes.

If you wish to hold your wedding ceremony and reception at the Town Hall we can help you arrange your big day with prices around £2,000 for exclusive hire.

Wedding Receptions at Bridge End Garden

The Victorian Kitchen Garden at Bridge End Garden makes an exquisite reception venue.  Photographs can be taken in both the Rose Garden and Dutch Garden with fountain and clipped hedges as a backdrop.  Guests can have fun in the hedge maze or just enjoy the unique surroundings of Bridge End Garden which boasts 6.6 acres of delightful carefully maintained grounds.

Whether in a marquee, a quirky Tipi, or even in the open air, in Spring or Summer this breath-taking Victorian setting offers a backdrop of blossom and roses in bloom to guarantee an unforgettable, magical experience.  Prices start from £2,800 for venue hire and we are happy to assist with arranging suppliers for your big day if you so wish.

For more information about both these venues please email Claire on bookings@saffronwalden.gov.uk

Testimonials

Dear Claire,

I just wanted to thank you so much for everything you’ve done to make our day so special on Friday. We had a fantastic day, the ceremony was so lovely and the Courtroom was simply perfect for our gathering. Your help and support was amazing – we can’t thank you enough.

Please pass on our gratitude and compliments to anyone appropriate in the Council as we were so happy with the arrangements you made for us.

It was the perfect venue for our special day-Claire is amazing, From the first booking enquiry to showing us round, choosing a date (then having to postpone & rearrange everything ) Claire has been a friendly, kind, knowledgeable voice on the end of the phone for every question, query or worry. The venue is gorgeous and they really want to make sure your day is as special as it can be. Very very happy and I would recommend it to everyone. We had the best day EVER & it was absolutely perfect. Thank you

We held our wedding reception at Saffron Walden Town Hall and would highly recommend it! We were able to use the Assembly Hall, Court room and Scrivener room which worked perfectly, allowing plenty of space for mingling and spreading out. The staff were incredibly helpful throughout the whole process, including coordinating with our caterers and giving us access the day ahead and after to set up and collect decorations. Having our reception at the Town Hall allowed us the flexibility to create an event that was unique to us and that we could fill with our own personal touches. It was a fantastic day that we will treasure the memories of!

Nicky and I held our wedding at the Town Hall and reception at Bridge End Gardens on the 18th June. We wanted thank all at SWTC for the amazing day we had. The gardens are stunning and a credit to the team behind it.

But, more importantly we wanted to extend a personal thank you to Claire, Nathan and Steven for their support, professionalism, care and attention. We could not have made the day that special without them. Collectively they could not do enough to help us before, during and after the event. They are a credit to SWTC, you should be proud of them.

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