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Price: £1,200.00 – £5,250.00
Guests: 150
Description
Description
Blackfriars Priory is truly one of a kind. Following renovations, the beautiful historic fabric has been retained and complimented with contemporary design with features such as a full glass wall overlooking the ancient ruin. You can now experience the beauty of this scheduled monument, including the private courtyard garden, the magnificent scale of the 65ft original scissor-braced roof and the Scriptorium, the oldest and most well preserved, medieval library in Britain.
Whether you are looking at a small and intimate wedding with your closest friends and family or a large scale celebration with a difference, we offer a selection of packages to suit every style and budget. Offering exclusive use, you will enjoy the whole site to yourselves for the duration of your wedding day.
Weddings at Blackfriars Priory are looked after by a small team of experienced individuals, whose friendly and welcoming approach put you at ease and allow you to relax and enjoy your special day. We pride ourselves on providing a personal and professional service and are passionate about helping you create your dream day.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Holly Gooch
Congratulations on your engagement!
Welcome to Blackfriars Priory, a stunning 13th Century monument in the heart of Gloucester City. We would love the opportunity to show you around this magnificent hidden gem, so that you can experience the space and possibilities of holding your wedding with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful venue.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2012
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
6
Overview of Blackfriars Priory
Wedding Venue Type
Museum / Attraction
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
230
Wedding Ceremony & Reception
Sound system available
Wedding license
Dancefloor available
Wedding Venue Details
Grade I/II Listed Building
Exclusive use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled access
In-house wedding coordinator
Wedding Catering
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Asian catering
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Halal catering
Alcohol license
Kosher catering
Pricing for Blackfriars Priory
Pricing for Blackfriars Priory
Exclusive use, tables and decorative chiavari limewash chairs, a dedicated wedding planner, a stocked and staffed bar, fairy lights, a dedicated team on your wedding day to ensure it runs smoothly allowing you to relax and enjoy your special day.
Hide detailsReviews (9)
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- MMr & Mrs Bubb25/06/2018Made us feel at ease.Made us feel at ease.We were lucky to have Kerry helping us organise our wedding at Blackfriars, shes very professional, trustworthy and happy to go above and beyond. Made us feel at ease on our big day knowing that Kerry was there to deal with any problems. Happy to help out of hours and made it feel easy to ask questions. Love Mr & Mrs BubbWe were lucky to have Kerry helping us organise our wedding at Blackfriars, shes very professional, trustworthy and happy to go above and beyond. Made us feel at ease on our big day knowing that Kerry was there to deal with any problems. Happy to help out of hours and made it feel easy to ask questions. Love Mr & Mrs Bubb
- LL Robinson25/06/2018PerfectPerfectThank you for making my ceremony perfect, I could not have wished for it to be anymore special, photographs are amazing you have the most beautiful venue. I will never forget my special day. Thank you Vicky for your patience xxxxThank you for making my ceremony perfect, I could not have wished for it to be anymore special, photographs are amazing you have the most beautiful venue. I will never forget my special day. Thank you Vicky for your patience xxxx
- LLaura & Brian25/06/2018We had a fantastic day!We had a fantastic day!We were so pleased to find such a beautiful venue with full disabled access! The staff were excellent and extremely efficient at making our day go to plan the way we wanted things. They also did all the extra things we hadn't even thought of like announcing us into the room for the reception. We had a fantastic wedding day & would highly recommend this venue!We were so pleased to find such a beautiful venue with full disabled access! The staff were excellent and extremely efficient at making our day go to plan the way we wanted things. They also did all the extra things we hadn't even thought of like announcing us into the room for the reception. We had a fantastic wedding day & would highly recommend this venue!
- JJames & Jo25/06/2018Thank you all so muchThank you all so muchDanielle, Holly and everyone at Blackfriars, thank you all so much for your hard work, dedication and creativity with all of our wedding planning and the day itself. Blackfriars was our perfect venue and we had a dream day. Please pass our thanks onto all staff that helped us, they are much appreciated. Thank you for all of your help Danielle <3 Danielle, Holly and everyone at Blackfriars, thank you all so much for your hard work, dedication and creativity with all of our wedding planning and the day itself. Blackfriars was our perfect venue and we had a dream day. Please pass our thanks onto all staff that helped us, they are much appreciated. Thank you for all of your help Danielle <3
- PP & C25/06/2018Can't thank you and your team enough.Can't thank you and your team enough."Can’t thank you and your team enough for organising the day. It was the perfect balance of ceremony and fun. Everyone was blown away by the beauty of the building and the way it lends itself perfectly to the occasion. Your attention to detail and relaxed approach helped the day go perfectly.""Can’t thank you and your team enough for organising the day. It was the perfect balance of ceremony and fun. Everyone was blown away by the beauty of the building and the way it lends itself perfectly to the occasion. Your attention to detail and relaxed approach helped the day go perfectly."
- JJane & Geoff25/06/2018DelightedDelightedWe were delighted with the reception at Blackfriars! Practically everyone commented on the wonderful surroundings and the service you offered for the whole afternoon and evening was superb! Thank you very much!We were delighted with the reception at Blackfriars! Practically everyone commented on the wonderful surroundings and the service you offered for the whole afternoon and evening was superb! Thank you very much!
- HH and S25/06/2018Thank you!Thank you!Thank you for an amazing job on our wedding day. You all made it extra special for us and we felt at ease with Holly in control. You are a great team and we cannot thank you enough.Thank you for an amazing job on our wedding day. You all made it extra special for us and we felt at ease with Holly in control. You are a great team and we cannot thank you enough.
- LLaura & Loretta25/06/2018Thank you so much!Thank you so much!Thank you so much for making our day so special. The venue looked amazing, and all of our guests loved it. We loved the drinks and felt as relaxed as we could have been on our wedding day. Thank you for all of your hard work.Thank you so much for making our day so special. The venue looked amazing, and all of our guests loved it. We loved the drinks and felt as relaxed as we could have been on our wedding day. Thank you for all of your hard work.
- AAnona25/06/2018Great staffGreat staffThank you for how absolutely outstanding all of the staff from Blackfriars were both beforehand and on the day itself. Both Ryan and Jason were so so helpful and nothing was too much trouble which just helped to make the day wonderful, and Sarah was just so helpful in putting our minds to rest before the day itself. We really couldn't recommend the venue highly enough, and that is really down to the team there. We'll be telling everyone we see how great it was.Thank you for how absolutely outstanding all of the staff from Blackfriars were both beforehand and on the day itself. Both Ryan and Jason were so so helpful and nothing was too much trouble which just helped to make the day wonderful, and Sarah was just so helpful in putting our minds to rest before the day itself. We really couldn't recommend the venue highly enough, and that is really down to the team there. We'll be telling everyone we see how great it was.
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
We couldn't just pick one. All of our weddings are unique and personalised to each couple, so it would be impossible to choose!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Don't be afraid to ask questions. This is your special day and it has to be perfect!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
We always love to see photos of the couple and their guests, it is a fantastic talking point.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
unusual, unique, stunning, wow factor, romantic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There are too many to choose from as there are lots of unique features, such as tiny doors, medieval archways and a ruin.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have had celebrities at the Priory but we won't name them!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Olive Bread Crostini, Red Pepper & Hummus Tapenade
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Cone of chips!
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The site houses one of the oldest purpose built libraries in Europe, which is of huge historic importance as there are so few remaining.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The service that we provide to our customers. Blackfriars is an incredible venue, run by a very friendly team that will work with you every step of the way to bring your dream day to life.
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