The day we got hitched!

Merchant Taylor’s Hall is stunning and we knew the minute we walked in and saw it and met Michael that we felt comfortable and special at the same time and we knew we would have the perfect day. The hall is medieval and has so much character and it has everything we were looking for. We loved the grandeur of the main hall and the elegance of the Blue hall where we had an intimate family afternoon tea with time to relax and chat with close family and friends. Michael was great and nothing was too much trouble and he even gave us a little history lesson about the Hall. Everyone loved the relaxed atmosphere and helped themselves to drinks and then as the temperature cooled it was so beautiful to light the fire in the large fireplace and fill the Hall with warmth and love. It wasn’t conventional but it all worked and the stained glass windows and wood panelling just made it feel very special. Absolutely loved it and would totally recommend it. Thank you so much Michael. I just wish we could do it all over again.

From start to finish, our experience with Michael at the Merchant Taylor’s Hall was calm, reassuring and well thought through. The venue itself is the perfect space - we had a summer wedding and I couldn’t have imagined a better spot. Drinks and canapés outside in the beautiful garden with the bar walls in the background and the beautiful and historic hall setting the perfect backdrop. You can’t quite believe this is in the heart of York. The space inside works perfectly for weddings - the blue room for our ceremony was incredible with the light streaming in through the stained glass windows. Likewise the main hall was the perfect size for our long top table and 8 round tables (around 80 guests). The blue room can then be used for the evening dance floor which was also the ideal space, leaving the main hall for guests to relax in. A special shout out to Michael who worked to make our day better than we ever thought it could be. He was accommodating and full of ideas about how to work the venue to its maximum potential. Would also recommend Saunts Caterers who provided the perfect summer banquet, our DJ James Wright (Wright Technical Services), our photographer Alice Little (alittlepicture.com) and the Roaming Tones (a fab roaming acoustic band - Tailored Entertainment). All our guests were in awe of the building and couldn't believe it how perfect it was for a wedding day. Cannot recommend the MT Hall enough, thank you for the perfect day!

he perfect space forT an amazing day!

We were so happy when we found Merchant Taylor’s hall - it ticked every box we wanted! The location was amazing (central enough but also that little bit private), and the space inside was fantastic to host our wedding reception in. Michael was an amazing support in planning how we’d use the space, and as an overseer on the day to help things run smoothly & keep us feeling relaxed and able to enjoy our wonderful day!

The cosy wedding of our dreams

We came across the Merchant Taylors Hall in a bit of a fluster, our previously booked venue had gone into liquidation suddenly, leaving us with only 8 months to replan our entire wedding. We phoned pretty much every venue that fit our requirements in York but they were all booked up, until we were recommended the Merchant Taylors Hall. We got a viewing in the next day and the minute we set foot through the little door we knew this was the right venue for us! It had both the gorgeous medieval hall, with its high vaulted ceiling and stained glass windows, and the smaller but no less beautiful blue hall that was the perfect size for our ceremony. Michael, the events manager, found us a list of new suppliers and we suddenly had more planned in 48 hours than we had managed in 2 years with our previous venue. He was always around to answer any questions and helped us fill in all the final details. All the staff were super attentive during the day and helped it run completely without a hitch. The venue is also wonderfully situated in the centre of York so we were able to walk to get all the photos we wanted near the minster and on the city walls. If we could give Merchant Taylors more than 5 stars we would! It was super high quality service, a truly unforgettable day and it didn't break the bank.

Gorgeous venue

We had a beautiful February wedding at Merchant Taylor's, and it was a perfect day. The venue itself is stunning, and the open fire added to the atmosphere. The manager Michael was friendly and helpful with all our requests, and a staff member was on hand on the day itself to help with any issues. Our guests complemented the venue, and we were able to use both the outside and inside for photos. It was very easy to get good photos, both at the venue and in town, due to the venue being so central. We were also able to park a few cars at the venue, which was very helpful. In addition, we were able to come collect our things the next morning, and the staff did all the cleanup. We were also able to use an upstairs room for getting ready in the morning - all of these details just made the day so much easier. We had brilliant caterers (Nomad) chosen from the venue's selected list, which worked really well. We also decided to use the main hall for dinner, and the smaller room for dancing - which is also where the bar is located. This worked really well, as we could keep the tables up for cake eating and chatting, while also having a dancing space. All in all, we couldn't have asked for a better venue. It was central, well-managed, and absolutely beautiful. In our opinion, this venue is just as pretty as other, more expensive and more well-known York wedding venues. It's a little hidden gem, and we couldn't be happier to have had our wedding here!

The best day of our lives

From start to finish Merchant Taylors’ Hall has been the perfect wedding venue. Michael, the events and hall director has been exceptional and helpful since the second we met him. No question was left unanswered and no request has been left unmet. We were even provided with a list of trusted musicians/DJ’s and caterers which made everything so much easier. It honestly felt like every effort was made to create the perfect day for us. The hall is beautiful and unique. All our guests were stunned by how grand and gorgeous it is. I couldn’t think of a better place to have memories of for the rest of our lives. Thank you Merchant Taylor’s’ Hall and thank you Michael!

Incredible day in medieval hall in brilliant York

After seeing many venues, my husband and I realised we wanted somewhere that captured the beautiful medieval spirit of York to hold our marriage reception. We had guests fly in from all over the world so we wanted something unique and typical of York, not just another generic hotel wedding. The Merchant Taylor's Hall provided just that. It's a very impressive old hall that had the magic we were looking for. The main room was just right for our guest numbers and was later turned into our dance floor. The smaller gorgeous blue room was our bar. We didn't need many decorations either as the hall was so beautiful to start with. Best day of our lives and the Merchant Taylor's Hall provided the perfect backdrop.

The most perfect day

We had a lovely wedding and didn’t have to worry about a thing, the hall’s team liaised with the band and the caterers and took all the stress out of the day. The venue was perfect with so much character and a great size and a great side room for dancing which meant those who would rather a quieter corner could. Great location for those travelling in and just well prefect! Wouldn’t change a thing!

Tim & Sueyou are planning a bespoke wedding rather than a standard hotel package! The building is romantic and atmospheric, and the garden in front of the hall was perfect for our drinks reception. Our caterers and florist were able to set up the day before and the staff at Merchant Taylor’s couldn’t have been more helpful. We highly recommend it!

Mike & Sam

The hall is placed fantastically well within the city of York. There are excellent facilities to allow for bride preparation and all of the rooms are fantastically appointed.