Weddings at The Merchant Taylors

What are our clients saying about us

  • “the minute we set foot through the little door, we knew this was the right venue for us!..If we could give Merchant Taylors more than 5 stars, we would! It was super high quality service, a truly unforgettable day, and it didn't break the bank.”

    Carrie & Rosie – Wedding date 19/10/24

  • “All our guests were in awe of the Hall and couldn't believe it how perfect it was for a wedding day. We cannot recommend the MT Hall enough, thank you for the perfect day!”

    Tara & Jordan – Wedding date 3/8/24

  • It honestly felt like every effort was made to create the perfect day for us. The hall is beautiful and unique. All our guests were stunned by how grand and gorgeous it is. I couldn’t think of a better place to have memories of for the rest of our lives. Thank you Merchant Taylor’s’ Hall

    Aaron & Tanya – Wedding date 28/9/24

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One of the world’s finest Medieval Guild Halls

with a magical atmosphere in the centre of York with a team that are committed to making your wedding unforgettable.

A woman in a white wedding dress standing inside a large, elegant hall with a high, vaulted ceiling with exposed wooden beams, chandeliers, stained glass windows, and dark wood paneling.
Decorated banquet table set for a formal event in a room with stained glass windows featuring a crest and the years 1415-2015.
Elegant dining room with round and rectangular tables set with white tablecloths, glassware, napkins, and centerpieces, wooden chairs, stained glass windows, a large stone fireplace, and a wooden-paneled wall with a painted mural above the fireplace.

The Great Hall, built over 600 years ago, can seat up to 120 guests for a wedding breakfast.

The Hall is licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies.

Award-winning caterers, a comprehensive wedding package, multiple unique spaces, the grounds, and city centre car parking combine to create a unique backdrop for a wonderful and special day for you.

A bride and groom standing close together in a wedding ceremony setting, holding bouquets, in a small decorated room with candles and flower petals on the floor.
A dining room with a large wooden table surrounded by ornate wooden chairs, decorated with a floral centerpiece, with picture windows and exposed wooden beams on the ceiling.
Award certificate for Silver Award Winner in Best of Bridebook Award 2025, recognizing five-star reviews from happy couples in 2024, with a lavender background and decorative leaves.

With its two halls, the Masters Room and grounds, the historic Merchant Taylors provides the perfect setting for your wedding day. Host your ceremony, wedding breakfast, celebration, and everything in between—all within one convenient, unique, and iconic venue.

Here is a link to the Wedding Photo Gallery of happy times at the Merchant Taylors Hall

Here is a Link to the Registrars information and some other Wedding Suppliers you may find helpful.

Contact Michael Porter our Events Director

Email; events@merchant-taylors-york.org

Website: www.merchant-taylors-york.org

Tel: 07375 377383