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Weddings

Weddings

Weddings at the Library

 

The Library's historic Mitchell building is a spectacular setting for wedding receptions of grand or intimate design. Our magnificent venues can be transformed to create just the right ambience for your special day.

The Mitchell building overlooks the Royal Botanical Garden and is home to the prestigious Friends Room, Gallery Room, Shakespeare Room and the Mitchell Vestibule. Our caterers, Laissez Faire Catering will design the menu of your dreams to suit the size and style of your special day.

For more information about wedding options, contact our venue hire team directly via venue.hire@sl.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9273 1744.

Please see our Venue Information Kit for information on our venues including pricing, capacity, AV and our caterers.

 

Friends Room

The perfect venue for evening cocktail events, and the original Mitchell Library Reading Room.

Gallery Room

A spacious heritage-listed room ieal for conferences, luncheons, dinners, weddings and cocktail parties.
Shakespeare Room

Shakespeare Room

An impressive and intimate room ideal for small dinners or meetings.

Galleries and Public Spaces

The Library’s exhibition galleries and public spaces are available for hire outside of Library opening hours.

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Catering

Our venues are complemented by fresh, local, seasonal produce and innovative menus provided by Laissez Faire Catering.

Our Venues

The Library has venues to accommodate a diverse range of events, from small meetings to large workshops; presentations, cocktail events, weddings and more.

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