Modern Rolls-Royce Ghost in White parked in front of a small wedding venue in Coventry. Bride and Groom can be seen in the very far background walking holding hands.
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Published 2024-10-04 by Premier Carriage

Small Wedding Venues in Coventry

Planning a wedding is an exciting yet potentially challenging experience for any couple, especially when it comes to finding the perfect venue. For those looking to host a more intimate celebration, we’ve put together a list of the best small wedding venues Coventry has to offer to make your planning a little easier! 

Small weddings usually have 15-60 guests and are often more relaxed and intimate events compared to larger weddings. As a couple, you can enjoy more time with your closest family and friends. Discover a range of charming small wedding venues in Coventry that provide the ideal balance of elegance, cosiness, and personal touches.

Once you’ve sorted your venue, it’ll be time to book your hire car. View our Coventry wedding car hire options for vintage, classic and modern models. 

Best Coventry small wedding venues

Discover 5 of Coventry’s best small wedding venues that are ideal for weddings with up to 70 guests.

Cheylesmore Manor House, Coventry Centre

Capacity: Up to 50

Cheylesmore Manor House is in the centre of Coventry, close to the Cathedral. It is licensed for ceremonies for up to 50 people, or up to 20 in The Queen Isabella Room. It’s the home of Coventry's Register Office, so is ideal for civil ceremonies, but isn’t set up for receptions.

It’s a stunning Medieval building thought to have been built in 1237 AD. It retains so many of its original features including stunning wooden beams, fireplaces and beautiful stone walls and floors.

Ceremony room with wooden chaires decorated with green foliage and a LOVE sign by the registrar table.

Image from Ceremonies Inside Coventry

It’s one of the most beautiful and historic small venues in Coventry and perfect for any couple looking for a venue with character and charm.

The best way to find out more information about this venue is to contact the Coventry Registry Office: [email protected] 

Wedding car pairing: For such a historic small venue, a vintage car would be perfect to take you to the venue and onto your reception. This 1928 Citroen Deluxe Saloon, affectionately known as ‘Alice’, will see you arriving in style.

St. Mary’s Guildhall

Capacity: 50 for the ceremony, but a minimum of 60 for the reception

If you’re looking for a traditional small wedding venue, St Mary’s Guildhall is another great choice. Located in Coventry’s Cathedral Quarter, its history dates back to the 14th century.

Ceremony room with high ceiling, vaulted windows with stained glass window. Lit up Christmas tree by the registrar's table

Image of a Christmas wedding from St. Mary’s Guildhall

They can host larger weddings, but the Draper Room is suitable for ceremonies of 40-50 guests. Their reception packages have a minimum of 60 guests but they have a wide range of options including sit down meals and buffets. Their packages can also include decorating the venue and organisation - so you can sit back and relax!

Find out more at St. Mary’s Guildhall

Wedding car pairing: This beautiful vintage Rolls-Royce available to hire in Coventry will see you to the venue in style and comfort. Made in th3 1930s, it’s not quite as historic as your venue, but it certainly doesn’t lack character and charm.

Tin Music and Arts

Capacity: As few as 30

Tin Music and Arts is an events venue and community centre located in Coventry city centre. It’s a popular small wedding venue because, while it can host much larger gatherings, it’s well reviewed for being fantastic for smaller parties - as few as 30.

Smaller weddings don’t feel empty and can make the most of the bar fully stocked with locally sourced ales, wines and spirits. It has a comfortable, retro feel. It’s perfect for small weddings looking for a more relaxed atmosphere for their celebrations.

You can get married in the nearby Coventry Register Office, followed by a reception at Tin Music and Arts.

Find out more at The Tin Music and Arts

Wedding car pairing: Travel to the venue in true comfort in a Rolls-Royce Ghost available to hire in Coventry. The epitome of luxury, you can arrive cool and collected at your ceremony venue, then ride on to Tin Music and Arts in style.

The Heart of England

Capacity: Up to 70

The Heart of England is an event centre on the outskirts of Coventry, towards Birmingham. It can accommodate very large weddings, but also have spaces suitable for small weddings. For example, their Pine Suite is licensed to hold up to 70 people for the ceremony.

Outdoor Ceremony with white arch by the Registrar's table and chairs covered with White chair cover and ivory sashes

Image from The Heart of England website.

They can also host outdoor ceremonies, which can be perfect for small weddings as it’s extremely flexible. You can enjoy a stunning green space set in 150 acres of the Warwickshire countryside. There’s a 17th century woodland and a beautiful lake that makes for beautiful photos or a stunning setting for a small outdoor wedding.

Find out more and download their brochure at: Weddings at The Heart.

Wedding car pairing: This VW Campervan would add character and charm to a wedding at the Heart of England, especially if you have an outdoor ceremony!

The Cocked Hat

Capacity: up to 50

The Cocked Hat is an inn in Binley Woods, Coventry, and a beautiful grade II listed building. It’s the perfect small wedding venue in Coventry for a more relaxed reception. The hotel’s main function room can accommodate up to 50 guests, plus another 20 if you use their additional space.

Bride walking down a large stair case with a long white wedding dress. Stained Glass Windows in the background and a lit up chandelier.

Photo from The Greene King website

As an inn, they also have 25 rooms available for accommodation - ideal if you have guests coming from further afield. Their packages are flexible so you can shape your day around your requirements.

They also have a list of local, recommended suppliers that are familiar with the venue, and they can provide a full 3 course menu - including a kids menu if it’s needed.

Find our more: Cocked Hat weddings

Wedding car pairing: Arrive at the Cocked Hat in this sleek and gorgeous Maserati Quattroporte available to hire in West Midlands. It looks stunning decorated in wedding ribbons.

If you’re looking for a small wedding venue in Coventry, then one of these five will likely fit the bill. Whether you want just a ceremony venue, or somewhere to have a sit-down wedding breakfast and a dancefloor, across these venues there are a range of choices to suit any couple.

Don’t forget to view our huge range of wedding hire cars available in Coventry. Every car includes the chauffeur, so you can sit back and relax as you ride to your venue.