Devizes – history
From the Latin ‘ad devizas’ meaning ‘at the boundaries’ – this historic market town was founded in 1080 at the point where three Saxon parishes meet – the Norman castle commemorates this moment in its history. In the 16th century Devizes became famous for textile and by 1857 had become the centre for corn trade with the biggest corn market in the West country. All these historic elements go to make Devizes a wonderful place to get married. Not only that, but as it just a few miles from Stonehenge and Avebury, Devizes is steeped in amazing location from which to explore some of the most ancient and iconic landmarks in our history
Devizes wedding venues
Choosing to celebrate your wedding in Devizes, Wiltshire means you have the option of several remarkable wedding venues, such as Devizes Town Hall and the Corn Exchange.
Getting married at Devizes Town Hall
This elegant building combines Georgian elegance and Regency style. Finished in 1808, it has been carefully maintained to offer couples the perfect blend of historical splendour and modern attention to detail. The Assembly Room offers a stunning Adams style ceiling, magnificent chandeliers and infinity intimate mirrors and a gleaming wood floor, while the Council Chamber provides a room with a stately ambience and another outstanding chandelier that scintillates throughout civil ceremonies. The Cheese Hall is a room suitable for the smaller wedding, drinks receptions, and ceremonies, lined with historic photographs on the walls, adding to its unique character, with a beautiful parquet floor, marble busts and great natural light … perfect for celebrating in
Licensed for civil weddings and partnership celebrations, the Town Hall allows couples to celebrate their wedding and enjoy their reception, all in one place, with exclusive use
Celebrating your wedding at Devizes Corn Exchange
The magnificent three-doored entrance to Devizes Corn Exchange is a great harbinger of what awaits you inside. The Wessex and Yeoman rooms are ideal for weddings of up to 80 guests, and offer beautifully engineered Victorian vaulted ceilings, pretty semi-circular windows that provide excellent natural light and rich carpeting to furnish a sense of luxury. These two rooms can be hired together to double their capacity.
The Ceres Hall is a wonderful, versatile space, which seats up to 400 theatre style or 200 for an opulent sit-down banquet. Named for the Roman harvest god, this room really lives up to its name, offering a full stage for entertainment and a servery to facilitate the provision of delicious food from one of a range of carefully selected catering partners.
The Merchants Suite really changes the mood, a completely refurbished basement night club, it’s available on weeknights for private parties and with its own staffed bar, lighting and sound rig and separate entrance, it makes the perfect after-party venue for your wedding.
With a variety of local wedding suppliers on our doorstep, a range of wedding packages and personal tailoring of your day available, with your own wedding coordinator to meet all requirements, we’re confident we can make your wedding day perfect.
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