Essex

Braintree

Braintree Town Hall

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Price: £250 – £630

Guests: 12

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Discover Braintree Town Hall: A Timeless Wedding Venue

If you’re dreaming of a wedding venue that blends rich history with elegant charm, Braintree Town Hall is a perfect choice. This stunning Georgian-style building, gifted to the town by William Julien Courtauld in 1928, showcases the pride and artistry of the 1920s. Its beautifully preserved interiors and impressive architecture create a truly memorable setting for your civil ceremony or partnership celebration.

Located in the heart of Braintree, the venue is full of character—from the grand sweeping staircase and striking stained-glass window, ideal for your wedding photos, to the warm wood panelling and intricate murals that decorate its main rooms. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony or a larger gathering, Braintree Town Hall offers elegant spaces tailored to your vision.

Ceremony Spaces to Suit Your Style

The Council Chamber: Perfect for a grand celebration, this room features soaring ceilings, exquisite oak panelling inlaid with holly, and beautiful murals. It comfortably seats up to 70 guests.
The Chairman's Room: For a more intimate and luxurious feel, this walnut-panelled room includes a stunning painted map of Essex on the ceiling. It’s ideal for smaller ceremonies with up to 24 guests.
The Lounge Room: Bright and airy, the Lounge is filled with natural light and offers a simple yet elegant space for ceremonies with up to 36 guests.

What Makes Braintree Town Hall Special

Braintree Town Hall is flexible enough to host weddings ranging from cosy, intimate affairs to celebrations with up to 70 guests. A dedicated wedding team is on hand to guide you through every step of planning, ensuring your day runs smoothly. On your wedding day, you’ll have access to a private Bridal Waiting Room to relax before your ceremony. After you say “I do,” you can choose to hire additional rooms for drinks and canapés, making it easy to continue the celebration in style.

Guest Capacity: Up to 70 guests for ceremonies.
Ceremony Spaces: Three unique, historic rooms to choose from.
Architectural Highlights: Original 1920s features including wood panelling, murals, a grand staircase, and a stunning stained-glass window.

Message from the team

Name of Wedding Contact: Claire

We at Braintree Town Hall are proud of our unique and special venue. We have been part of our town since 1928 with our building still having some original features and fittings. We are a venue that can provide something small and intimate to something on a bigger scale. We are relaxed and informal and look forward to helping couples plan their wedding day.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2016

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of Braintree Town Hall

Wedding Venue Type

Town Hall / Registry Office

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

Reception Capacity

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Sound system available

Wedding license

Wedding Venue Details

Bridal Changing Facilities

Disabled access

In-house wedding coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-house catering

Alcohol license

Pricing for Braintree Town Hall

Packages (total price)

£250.00 – £630.00

Number of guests included: 0

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What's Included?

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Community Wedding- From £250.00 - £440.00. Holds a maximum of 36 Guests. Chairman's Package- Same as above ( Registrar fee NOT included) Holds a maximum of 23 Guests Courtauld Package- From £500.00- £630.00 ( Registrar fee NOT included) Holds a maximum of 70 Guests.

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Reviews (10)

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Leah and Michael
10/10/2025
I would do it all again!I would do it all again!
Braintree town hall as a wedding venue was ideal for me and my husband, the staff were incredible, accommodating, on hand constantly, reliable, friendly, made me feel as ease throughout my whole experience. The community room we used was set up beautifully, the whole day was such a breeze. If I could do it all over again I would. Braintree town hall as a wedding venue was ideal for me and my husband, the staff were incredible, accommodating, on hand constantly, reliable, friendly, made me feel as ease throughout my whole experience. The community room we used was set up beautifully, the whole day was such a breeze. If I could do it all over again I would.
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Lilly and John
10/10/2025
A heartfelt thanksA heartfelt thanks
Thank you for arranging our lovely wedding at the Town Hall last month. You were very helpful and friendly when we requested our marriage at Braintree. From your guided tour of the facilities available we fully understood the arrangements to be made and our required choices and commitments. Your appointed registrars were very friendly and professional and led us through our ceremony wonderfully. The catering choices that we made for our 'wedding was just what we ordered! A heartfelt thanks Thank you for arranging our lovely wedding at the Town Hall last month. You were very helpful and friendly when we requested our marriage at Braintree. From your guided tour of the facilities available we fully understood the arrangements to be made and our required choices and commitments. Your appointed registrars were very friendly and professional and led us through our ceremony wonderfully. The catering choices that we made for our 'wedding was just what we ordered! A heartfelt thanks
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Louise and Terry
10/10/2025
Perfect DayPerfect Day
We had an absolutely perfect day at Braintree Town Hall. From the first enquiry, the team were warm, welcoming and helpful, accommodating all our requests and making the booking process straightforward. On the day, everything felt very organised and calm, definitely helped those last minute nerves to know the team were on hand. We had so many compliments on our stunning choice of venue, it really is a gem of a building and we feel very lucky to have found it. Our only wish is that we could do itWe had an absolutely perfect day at Braintree Town Hall. From the first enquiry, the team were warm, welcoming and helpful, accommodating all our requests and making the booking process straightforward. On the day, everything felt very organised and calm, definitely helped those last minute nerves to know the team were on hand. We had so many compliments on our stunning choice of venue, it really is a gem of a building and we feel very lucky to have found it. Our only wish is that we could do it
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Kelly and Mark
04/07/2025
Small and lovelySmall and lovely
We had our ceremony at Braintree Town Hall after hearing lovely feedback from people who had previously been to weddings here. it really didn't disappoint! especially the stunning staircase. we had 6 people attend . the staff and registrars explained everything beforehand and made it a great day. we would highly recommend this venue and we are lucky that it was so close to us.We had our ceremony at Braintree Town Hall after hearing lovely feedback from people who had previously been to weddings here. it really didn't disappoint! especially the stunning staircase. we had 6 people attend . the staff and registrars explained everything beforehand and made it a great day. we would highly recommend this venue and we are lucky that it was so close to us.
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Kitty and James
04/07/2025
Intimate Family WeddingIntimate Family Wedding
We had a small intimate family wedding in November at Braintree Town Hall. it was a beautiful, cold crisp winter's day with blue skies! The team at Braintree were great throughout the planning of the day, we changed our minds several times on our date but they were very accommodating. We had our ceremony in the Chairman room which was stunning and perfect for our small wedding. we finished by having stunning photos on the steps which we will treasure forever!We had a small intimate family wedding in November at Braintree Town Hall. it was a beautiful, cold crisp winter's day with blue skies! The team at Braintree were great throughout the planning of the day, we changed our minds several times on our date but they were very accommodating. We had our ceremony in the Chairman room which was stunning and perfect for our small wedding. we finished by having stunning photos on the steps which we will treasure forever!
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Michaela and Mark
06/06/2025
Perfect Perfect
Thank you to your team for all your help on our day...it was perfect!Thank you to your team for all your help on our day...it was perfect!
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Sarah and Richard
18/12/2024
Absolute GemAbsolute Gem
"The Braintree town hall Chairmans suite is an absolute gem in an incredibly beautiful classic style grade listed building. We were looking for a small wedding but with a touch of class, and this is exactly what we got from the property, with an elegant fireplace, beautiful panelled walls and a real sense of tradition in a modern registry styled wedding. The team at the town hall are incredible, they have worked hard to make our day flawless, and honestly we could not have done it without them. "The Braintree town hall Chairmans suite is an absolute gem in an incredibly beautiful classic style grade listed building. We were looking for a small wedding but with a touch of class, and this is exactly what we got from the property, with an elegant fireplace, beautiful panelled walls and a real sense of tradition in a modern registry styled wedding. The team at the town hall are incredible, they have worked hard to make our day flawless, and honestly we could not have done it without them.
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Lee and Vanessa
18/12/2024
Chairman's CeremonyChairman's Ceremony
Lee and I had our wedding on 28th June 2024, and we were in the Chairman's room. The day itself ran smoothly, and the staff made it feel super special and personalised! Our guests and I were impressed at just how beautiful the room and buildings are. All the artwork and the amazing spiral staircase looked simply gorgeous in our wedding day photographs too. I would recommend Braintree Town hall to anyone looking to get married! Thank you to all the team who made it possible. Lee and I had our wedding on 28th June 2024, and we were in the Chairman's room. The day itself ran smoothly, and the staff made it feel super special and personalised! Our guests and I were impressed at just how beautiful the room and buildings are. All the artwork and the amazing spiral staircase looked simply gorgeous in our wedding day photographs too. I would recommend Braintree Town hall to anyone looking to get married! Thank you to all the team who made it possible.
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Lynsey and Vikki
18/12/2024
Lovely Wedding at Braintree Town HallLovely Wedding at Braintree Town Hall
Me and Vicki were wed at the town hall on the 2nd of September we were in the larger room of the two with art work across all the walls the team were amazing and quick to respond with any questions we had or wants we needed we had the lovely Claire helping us along the way amazing venue amazing staff Made our day run smoothly thanks again Me and Vicki were wed at the town hall on the 2nd of September we were in the larger room of the two with art work across all the walls the team were amazing and quick to respond with any questions we had or wants we needed we had the lovely Claire helping us along the way amazing venue amazing staff Made our day run smoothly thanks again
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Jo and Sam
18/12/2024
Intimate and CosyIntimate and Cosy
Braintree Town Hall was the ideal wedding venue for us in every way. We had our wish of a small, intimate gathering yet we were treated to such beautiful surroundings including the grand architecture and the stunning staircase which provided the perfect setting for photograph opportunities. The Officials put us at ease and ensured we were happy and comfortable prior to and throughout the ceremony. We were made to feel so special. It was everything we’d hoped for and more. Braintree Town Hall was the ideal wedding venue for us in every way. We had our wish of a small, intimate gathering yet we were treated to such beautiful surroundings including the grand architecture and the stunning staircase which provided the perfect setting for photograph opportunities. The Officials put us at ease and ensured we were happy and comfortable prior to and throughout the ceremony. We were made to feel so special. It was everything we’d hoped for and more.

Location & Contact Details for Braintree Town Hall

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Market Place, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3YG, England, United Kingdom

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What types of wedding ceremonies can be held at Braintree Town Hall?

Braintree Town Hall is ideal for civil marriages and partnerships, offering elegant & historic spaces perfect for both intimate and larger celebrations, accommodating up to 80 guests.

How many guests can Braintree Town Hall accommodate for a wedding ceremony?

The venue comfortably seats up to 70 guests for ceremonies, with flexible spaces suitable for smaller or larger groups depending on the chosen room.

What are the different ceremony rooms available at Braintree Town Hall?

You can choose from three distinct rooms:

The Council Chamber: Seats up to 70 guests, featuring soaring ceilings and oak paneling.
The Chairman's Room: An intimate walnut-paneled space with seating for up to 24 guests.
The Lounge Room: Bright and airy, suitable for ceremonies with up to 36 guests.

Does Braintree Town Hall offer any special features for wedding photography?

Yes, the venue features a grand sweeping staircase and a striking stained-glass window which provide a beautiful and timeless backdrop for your wedding photos.

Is there support available to help plan my wedding at Braintree Town Hall?

A dedicated wedding team is available to guide you through the planning process, ensuring your special day runs smoothly from start to finish.

Can I have a private space to prepare before my ceremony at Braintree Town Hall?

Yes, on the wedding day you will have access to a private Bridal Waiting Room to relax and get ready before your ceremony begins.

Are there options for post-ceremony celebrations at the venue?

After your ceremony, you can hire additional rooms to host drinks and canapés, allowing you to continue celebrating in style within the elegant historic setting.

What architectural features make Braintree Town Hall a unique wedding venue?

The venue boasts original 1920s elements including intricate wood panelling, detailed murals, a grand staircase, and a stunning stained-glass window, offering a timeless and charming atmosphere.

Where is Braintree Town Hall located?

Braintree Town Hall is located in the heart of Braintree, Essex, England, with the postal code CM7 3YG, making it easily accessible for guests.

Is Braintree Town Hall suitable for both grand and intimate weddings?

Absolutely, the venue's three distinctive ceremony rooms cater to a range of wedding sizes—from intimate gatherings in the Chairman's Room to larger celebrations in the Council Chamber.

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