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. You can rest assured that your guests will be amazed by our beautiful venue. It’s original gothic Victorian windows, soaring high beamed ceiling and four grand archways exude a romantic atmosphere that will put your guests in the perfect mood for watching your special moment. 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. This hidden gem can easily cater to a particular theme that has been envisaged for a wedding day. Our friendly and experienced team of wedding coordinators are always on hand to answer any questions you may have. You will be invited to at least three meetings in the run up to your big day, where you will be guided step-by-step through all the timings of the event and to chat through your catering, décor, and entertainment choices. We will be on hand right through from enquiry, to your wedding, and post-wedding.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Rebecca

Hi! Congratulations on your engagement! We can't wait to chat with you about your wedding plans and show you what The Old Library can offer, get in touch to start our relationship!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2017

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Old Library

Wedding Venue Type

Event Venue

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

130

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Wedding Licence

Confetti Permitted

Dancefloor Available

Church Within Walking Distance

Wedding Venue Details

Exclusive Use

Pet Friendly

Disabled Access

Grade I/II Listed Building

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Wedding Catering

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

External Catering Permitted

In-House Wine List

Halal Catering

Pricing for The Old Library

Wedding Venue Hire Only

£2,600 - £4,195

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Furniture included

Our prices vary depending on time of the year. We offer both ceremony and reception hire and reception only hire. Included in our venue hire is: Gold Cheltenham Chairs. 6ft Round Reception Tables. White Table Linen. Drinks Reception Location. Cake Table and Knife. Wedding Coordinator. Operations and Bar Staff. Security from 7pm. PA System and Microphone (suitable for background music and speeches).

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In-house Catering (price per head)

£18 - £45

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What's Included?

Minimum numbers apply

Cutlery included

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Table linen included

Our chefs have perfected menus that your guests will devour. From traditional 3-course meals to more casual street food options including melt burgers, tacos and tapas. There truly is something for everyone in our menus! If you are after a particular specialty, we do also offer the option of external catering for a fee of £500. All external caterers must be professional and hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate. T&Cs apply -please contact us for more details.

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Reviews for The Old Library
(27)

Ellie & Harry

Happy couple married in October

October 2024

Beautiful venue!

"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." (Photographer: Amelia Rose)

Kate & Perrie

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

10/10 would recommend!

"Cannot recommend the Old Library enough! After eloping in Vegas, we hosted our wedding party here and the whole experience was stress free from start to finish. We had meetings throughout to check timings and to source and finalise suppliers, to make sure it went to plan on the day. They liaised with all the suppliers so they knew the timings and when they could set up, which took all the stress out of the planning. Thank you so much!! 10/10 would recommend."

Jess & Chad

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

Awesome venue!

“Friendly and professional staff. A blank canvas to design. Central location. This is such an awesome venue! It was important for us to have our own catering and the cost and flexibility along with its simple indoor style made this the perfect venue for our celebrations. I cannot sing their praises enough!”

Leila & John

Happy couple married in July

August 2024

Very happy with everything!

"We held our wedding reception at The Old Library. They were very attentive and took all our questions and concerns seriously. The venue is beautiful and was perfect for the more relaxed celebration we wanted and it’s very easy to add personal touches if you wanted to. We opted for the hot fork buffet which was very well executed and our guests raved about the food – especially the pies! We were very happy with everything and would happily hold another event with them."

Serena & Darren

Happy couple married in June

August 2024

Amazing!

"We had our wedding and reception here and it was amazing. The guests loved the venue as did we and they made our day what we dreamed of." (Photographer: Gemma Rose)

Veronica & Daryl

Happy couple married in May

July 2024

Everything we wanted!

“The Old Library was everything we wanted for our wedding day and more!! We were in touch with the wonderful team for years on and off (thank you COVID) and they were so responsive and accommodating the entire time. The day went off without a hitch with the superstar Laura who couldn't have done enough. It is such a beautiful venue but the rockstar team just makes the whole experience even better. Best day ever - thanks so much ladies!!”

Lilys & Apurba

Happy couple married in February

July 2024

Best time!

“Thank you SO much for hosting our wedding - we had the absolute best time and just loved it all.” (Photographer: Jonny Mansfield)

Kirsty & Joe

Happy couple married in August

July 2024

Communication is just 10/10!

“We had a few meetings leading up to the day and they were so thorough I just knew there was no need to worry. Their communication is just 10/10. When it came to the day, we had the most friendly staff making sure everything went perfectly. The room in itself is perfect and comfortably held 100 seated guests and more in the evening. The day went perfectly thanks to Laura and the team.” (Photographer: Weddings by Adrianna)

Katherine & Ben

Happy couple married in October

February 2024

Amazing day!

"We had an amazing day and we were so happy with how it all went. The guests loved the venue so much!" (Photographer: Blue Jay)

Lauren & Dylan

Happy couple married in October

December 2023

Amazing team!

“In the 18 months prior to the wedding the team were so attentive and helpful with every process of the wedding organisation and coordination. They helped us get everyone in the right place at the right time and I couldn’t recommend this venue more! Whether for a wedding or a party, it was so flexible, we could have the day we dreamed of. Amazing team!” (Photographer: Stephanie Butt)

Location & Contact Details for The Old Library

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Gibb Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B9 4AT, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

Nearest Town

Birmingham

Nearest Motorway & Junction

Nearest Train Station

Birmingham Moor Street

Nearest Airport

Birmingham Airport

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Old Library?

We can't choose one particular wedding! We love how each wedding at our venue is so different, having a blank canvas means that The Old Library completely transforms for every wedding!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Set up your table decor before the big day, take a photo of it and give it to us so we know exactly what it should look like! Boxing up and labelling the decor for each individual table is also a massive help.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

We always love when our couples choose to support charities that are close to their hearts at their weddings. Charity pin badge favours and donation details on centrepieces are some of our personal favourites.

Describe The Old Library in 5 adjectives

Unique, historic, romantic, beautiful and breath-taking.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Old Library?

The back of the building where you will find the original Victorian brickwork dating back to 1866!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Old Library?

Not at a wedding but we did have Brummie comedian Joe Lycett in our venue for a party in 2023!

What’s your favourite canapé?

We love our mini cheeseburgers!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Savoury snacks are the best - crisps!

What is The Old Library most unique feature?

Our original Victorian grand windows, sitting at the top of your ceremony aisle and sitting as a beautiful focal point for the rest of your day.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The relationships that we build with our couples, we love getting to know each couple individually in the lead up to their wedding.

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