Weddings

Weddings

Why you should hold your wedding at the State Library of NSW?

Your wedding deserves the perfect venue.

The State Library of NSW’s heritage Mitchell building is a spectacular setting for wedding receptions of grand or intimate design. Its magnificent rooms can be transformed to create just the right ambience for your special day.

The heritage Mitchell building overlooks the Royal Botanical Garden and is home to the prestigious Friends Room, Gallery Room, Dixson Room, Shakespeare Room and Mitchell Vestibule.

Our caterers, Laissez Faire Catering will design the menu of your dreams to suit the size and style of your special day.

Click here to explore our wedding venue options.

Room with chairs in rows facing a presentation stage with lecturn

Dixson Room

Ideal for conference, luncheons,dinners and cocktail parties for up to 120 people 
Room with large arched windows with long formal dining table with glasses, utensils and flowers

Friends Room

Beautiful space often used for cocktail parties up to 130 people.
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Vestibule

Mitchell vestibule is a unique venue for cocktail parties and ceremonies for up to 150 people.

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The Library has venues to accommodate 10 to 500 people, available for seminars and conferences,  corporate and government events,  product and book launches.

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