Weddings
Chichester City Council has been granted a Licence to hold Civil Wedding Ceremonies at the Council House. The Council Chamber, the Assembly Room and the Old Court Room are available and can be used either individually or as part of a package.
The Eighteenth Century Council Chamber is of neo-classical style with
a coved ceiling to give a heightened, domed effect and ornamented ceiling
with classic motifs. In the centre of the Chamber hangs a magnificent
Eighteenth Century chandelier. The room capacity is 40 people.
The photograph above is an example of the Assembly Room
set up for a Wedding ReceptionThe Council House is a Grade II* listed building situated in the centre of Chichester. There is plenty of local parking within a few minutes walk from the Council House.
The City Council provide a complimentary flower arrangement on the registrars table for a civil ceremony choosing colours match the principal parties' outfits. We will also provide staff to assist the bridal party throughout the ceremony.
The bridal car may use the City Council car park but there is strictly no parking for any guests.
An ideal place to take wedding photographs is nearby Priory Park, which is surrounded by the City Walls and will provide a lovely setting for those memorable pictures.
We can provide a CD player if a particular piece of music is to be played during the ceremony providing this is discussed and approved by the Registrar in advance.
No confetti is to be thrown in the Council House.
To arrange a visit and discuss wedding arrangements please contact Claire Adams on 01243 788502.
Rooms to Hire
There are two rooms to hire at the Council House :
the Assembly Room and the Old Court Room.Further details of each room is given below.
Positive steps have been taken to make services accessible to
disabled people.Both rooms include the use of a kitchen.
The rate starts from £75.65 for the Assembly Room
and £49.92 for the Old Court Room
based on a week day hiring of a minimum of 3 hours.All charges are subject to VAT.
Please contact Claire Adams for further details on
telephone 01243 788502.
Bookings can be made between Monday and Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.The Council refurbished the Assembly Room in 2001/2002 to create a wonderful venue for hirers with new facilities, such as a demountable stage, seating for 180 people,
loop system, bar and kitchen areas.The Assembly Room can be hired for :
Conferences
Exhibitions
Performances
Lectures
The Old Court Room is on the ground floor and is easily accessible. This room has been completely refurbished and is adjacent to the ground floor kitchen area.
It can seat 40 people and is an ideal venue for Meetings, Art Exhibitions, Coffee Mornings, etc.
The refurbishment of the Assembly Room created a new bar area which can be hired for small meetings, eg. 16 people. It is a compact and quiet area of the building. This area is hired at the discretion of the City Council and rates are available on application.
