The Old Library

Wedding Venue in Birmingham, West Midlands
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About The Old Library
With its soaring vaulted ceilings, breath-taking original windows and its blend of functional, open plan space and Victorian Gothic elegance, it is easy to see why The Old Library is a much-loved venue for weddings.
Since being faithfully restored from The Old Library’s origins as one of Birmingham’s first free libraries in 1866, this historic setting has played host to many happy and unique wedding days. Wedding guests will be left mesmerised by the architecturally stunning building, which is flooded with natural daylight and exudes a romantic atmosphere.
Our unique and historic venue can easily accommodate up to 130 guests for a ceremony and sit-down reception, and there is further space for creating a dancefloor whilst accommodating up to 250 guests for an evening reception.
The Old Library is nestled amongst the bustling and diverse community of Digbeth, providing a variety of unique backdrops for those all-important wedding photos.
Our dedicated chefs have created a series of delicious menus your guests will devour, and the bar team have created a drinks menu to match. The Library Bar is a large area separated from the main space by three grand arch ways.
This hidden gem can easily cater to a particular theme that has been envisaged for a wedding day and our experienced events team are on hand to ensure your wedding day reflects your vision.
Testimonials

Amy & Joe

"From the moment we first saw this venue, long before we were even engaged, my partner and I absolutely fell in love with it. So when we found out they hosted weddings, we were beyond excited and knew it was the place for us. The team were nothing short of fantastic throughout the entire process. In the lead-up to the big day, they were organised, thoughtful, and always available to answer questions or offer support. On the day itself, they went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly. We didn’t have to worry about a thing, they had it all in hand, allowing us to truly enjoy every moment. We can’t thank them enough for helping us create the most perfect day."

Celeste & Mark

"My wife and I chose The Old Library as the setting for our wedding because we wanted something different, and definitely not formulaic - and it fitted the bill perfectly, especially with the street art outside for the photos. The Zellig Building is where the wedding party went to whilst the room was turned around after we got married, this was a really great environment for people to meet and talk before going back for the reception. On the day the inside of The Old Library looked almost chapel like with its high ceilings, and the light coming in through the windows was superb - we got married in May. We had wondered if only having the one area for the wedding would be an issue with people wanting to perhaps have a respite from the music and for those who wanted a dance, but it was not an issue at all. The room was certainly big enough for people to sit away from the main sound of the music. We were delighted with what Rebecca and her team delivered on the day, they were efficient and very organised and we would highly recommend the setting and staff for your wedding/event."

Becky & James

"From the initial viewing to the day of our wedding, the communication from the old library was perfect! It’s such a beautiful venue and was just what we wanted for our twilight wedding. On the actual day they couldn’t have done any more for us. It truly was the best day for us and we wouldn’t have changed a thing. We went for minimal decor and yet it still looked and felt amazing. We had food from the old crown next door and this was honestly the best decision, it was 10/10. Thank you to everybody at the old library for making sure our wedding was everything we wanted and more!"

Ashleigh & Brad

“Amazing!! We recently held our wedding at The Old Library and it as perfect. From our initial viewing of the venue to the actual day, the team were wonderful and incredibly helpful. The team kept in contact over email, answering any questions we had. We then had three meetings leading up to the wedding, Rebecca and Laura were incredibly thorough, and ensured our day ran smoothly. The room itself is gorgeous, with high ceilings and natural light. It is a blank canvas that you can do so much with. Honestly could not recommend enough!”

Ellie & Harry

“The team at the Old Library were so amazing at helping us to enjoy our special day! They made us feel at ease and took all the stress away through keeping us informed and being very attentive if there was anything we needed! With such a beautiful venue it was so lovely to have the addition of staff that matched this quality and made our day so special! We cannot thank you enough.”

Address
The Old Library
Zellig, Gibb St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4AT, UK