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Ede’s House is a very popular wedding venue right in the middle of Chichester. It is ideal for smaller weddings of up to 80 people. Many of Chichester’s hotels and local attractions are just a short walk away. Great if you have family and friends coming who need accommodation. They can turn your wedding in a fab mini-break!

The History of Ede’s House

Ede’s House was built in 1696 and has served many purposes thought its long history. Starting life as a residential property, this stunning Georgian Mansion was bought by the County Council in 1916. It served as offices until the construction of County Hall in 1936. Ede’s house then became the County Library from 1938 until 1967 when the Library moved to its present location in Tower St. In 1967 it became the Records Office until 1989 when a new purpose built records office opened in Orchard St. It was at this point the council fully restored the house and it became the beautiful venue it is today. As well as weddings, the venue is available for private hire and there are historical tours of the building around once a month.

The Wedding

This is one of the wedding venues closest to me – it’s less than five minutes walk from my house. So I often find myself here, and it’s always a pleasure. The ceremony rooms are lovely, and the rear staircase is a godsend for large group photos. Best of all I don’t have to worry about parking for once! Ede’s House can cater for anything up to 80 guests for a wedding ceremony, and a booking is normally two hours. Most couples I have worked with have gone on to have their wedding breakfast somewhere else. Many couples opt for one of the reception venues that Chichester Cathedral runs in its properties like the Vicar’s Hall or 4 Canon Lane.

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