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Weddings

It’s hard to imagine a better backdrop for your wedding photos than our beautiful gardens and historic buildings.

We offer civil ceremonies, wedding drinks receptions, wedding breakfasts and evening parties as part of a package for up to 180 seated guests. With a choice of accommodation on site and the city on your doorstep, we suggest that you and your guests make a weekend of it. Both en-suites and shared bathroom accommodation is available, and our apartments are perfect for Wedding Party preparations.

Outside venues

You’ll be spoiled for choice finding a pretty spot for your wedding drinks reception at Jesus College. There’s the spacious lawn of Chapel Court, overlooked by the Grade 1 listed Chapel, dating from 1245. There’s the paved terrace of Pump Court, an intimate and all-weather location surrounded by the ancient Hall with direct access to the dining, or the rolling grounds of the Orchard. Or you could celebrate under the thatched roof of our Cricket Pavilion Veranda, looking onto the cricket pitch and landscaped gardens. Relax, take photos and enjoy the scenery while our friendly staff serve the drinks and canapés.

Inside venues

Located on the site of a Benedictine Nunnery, Jesus College boasts some of the oldest buildings in Cambridge, dating from the 12th century. We also have contemporary spaces to dine, drink and dance. The Brewery Room can host up to 160 guests and has an acoustically treated celling and a built-in sound system, not to mention the fully stocked bar! So, whether it’s old-fashioned charm or a modern party vibe you’re after, we’ll find the perfect room combination for you. 

How to book?

To find out more about weddings at Jesus College and arrange a visit, please contact us:

Rooms

Bawden Room weddings

Bawden Room

An elegant space for a drinks reception or seated dinner for up to 36 people. Conveniently located in West Court overlooking the courtyard garden, the Bawden Room offers the perfect...

Bawden Room
Chapel Court outside

Chapel Court

A versatile space for your drinks reception or outdoor ceremony, Chapel Court lies to the east of Cloister Court and Second Court and can be reached through passageways from either...

Chapel Court
Cricket Pavilion

Cricket Pavilion and Veranda

Up to 40 reception guests can enjoy the unique character and beautiful views of the Cricket Pavilion Veranda. The Pavilion Veranda is licensed for civil ceremonies too, with room for...

Cricket Pavilion and Veranda
Elena Hall formal

Elena Hall

This large, modern hall has huge picture windows which flood the room with light and offer views over the College orchard. Perfect for a wedding ceremony, wedding breakfast or drinks...

Elena Hall
Hall from above

Hall

Our Hall is a magnificent room at the heart of our historic buildings, dating from our foundation in 1496. Impress your guests with a wedding feast they’ll remember forever. Licensed...

Hall
Prioress's Room

Prioress's Room

The Prioress's Room can host up to 40 guests for your wedding reception or civil ceremony, in an attractive space with a real sense of history. View a virtual 360-degree...

Prioress's Room
Pump Court

Pump Court

The perfect place to gather with your wedding guests for drinks and canapés. This courtyard leads directly to several of our historic and characterful dining rooms. View a virtual 360-degree...

Pump Court
Radegund Hall

Radegund Hall

Welcome your guests in style in this elegant and traditional Hall, which is suitable for wedding ceremonies, formal and informal dining for up to 54 and drinks receptions for up...

Radegund Hall
Sibilla Room wedding

Sibilla Room

This modern dining room is suitable for wedding receptions, wedding breakfasts and drinks receptions. It boasts elegant wooden panelling and floorboards and is often paired with the adjacent Elena Hall...

Sibilla Room
Upper Hall wedding

Upper Hall

Charm your guests in this elegant dining room dating back to the foundation of the College in the 15th century. Suitable for formal dinners, buffets and drinks receptions. Licensed for...

Upper Hall
West Court courtyard event

West Court courtyard

This beautiful landscaped courtyard is a wonderful venue for a summer wedding ceremony or an outdoor drinks reception. Chairs can be arranged to create an aisle, or around tables for...

West Court courtyard

Testimonials

  • Lisa and Mark 1

    The wedding of Lisa and Mark

    "We wanted to say a massive and heartfelt thank you for all your help pre-wedding and wedding day. We all had a marvellous time. Everyone commented on how lovely the day had been and the whole experience - so thank you. Please also thank the staff on the day for us, as they did a fabulous job too." Lisa and Mark Visit our weddings page to find out more about holding a wedding ceremony or reception at Jesus College.

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    The wedding of Lisa and Mark
  • Upper Hall

    The wedding of Lu and Bruno

    "It was a very correct choice that we held our wedding ceremony and reception at Jesus College. We had our cosy wedding ceremony and dinner at Upper Hall. The drink reception was held in the garden. And we had the evening party and first dance at the Jesus Brewery room just one floor below Jesus Bar. Later, our guests sat down in Jesus Bar, chatted and enjoyed their drinks and cake. Moreover, I had a bridal room for preparation, and another room serving as a functional room and cloak room...

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    The wedding of Lu and Bruno
  • Hall

    The wedding of Natalie and Bart

    "Our wedding day was exceptionally well organised and ran so smoothly. All the Jesus College staff were extremely helpful, professional and hardworking. The venue was perfect for the wedding. What is particularly unique about this venue is being able to make use of both the old historical parts of the college and the modernly beautiful west court pavilion and bar. The old parts provided a very romantic setting for the ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast. Whilst the bright, spacious pavilion and bar provided the perfect evening reception venue for...

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    The wedding of Natalie and Bart
  • Wedding

    The wedding of Amy and Simon

    "We can't thank you enough for such an amazing and fantastic day. So friendly, professional and accommodating, especially the last minute seating change (eek!). That was above and beyond! We were so impressed with how beautiful the College looked and how brilliant the staff were," said Amy and Simon. "Everyone has been talking about what a perfect venue it was, how incredible the food was, and how relaxed and friendly the day was despite the grand setting. I just felt pure joy all day." Visit our weddings page to find...

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    The wedding of Amy and Simon
  • Wedding group

    The wedding of Amelia and Hywel

    "Thank you so much for all of your help in organising our wedding day. We had an amazing day and you and the team did such a great job of making sure the day ran smoothly and all of our requests were seen too," said Amelia and Hywel. "We were very impressed at how flexible you were able to be in terms of our requests such as decorations and access to the venue, this helped a great deal in trying to pull together the perfect day for us. Our guests...

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    The wedding of Amelia and Hywel