Weddings FAQs

Is it possible to have a civil ceremony? 

We are not licensed for civil ceremonies, but the local Registry Office is a 5-minute walk away.  

Who is the local registrar?  

The Gloucestershire Registration Service. They are contactable as follows: 

Tel: 01452 425060  www.gloucestershireregistrationservice.co.uk
ceremonies@gloucestershire.gov.uk 

We would love to have a church wedding, is there any nearby? 

There are many churches local to the Princess Hall, so if you choose to get married in a church, the Princess Hall is an ideal venue for your reception, wedding breakfast and evening party. 

Who provides the catering? 

Our in-house caterers provide for a wide range of events to an exceptionally high standard. Please get in touch for a menu pack, or to discuss any bespoke requirements. 

We would like to use our own caterers? 

Unfortunately, we don’t allow external caterers to use our kitchen facilities. 

Do you cater for special dietary requirements? 

Yes! Let us know up to two weeks before your event and we can provide alternatives for any guests with specific requirements or allergies. 

Are we able to organise a food tasting session? 

We can offer personal tastings of up to three options per course for £30.00 + VAT per person.

We would like to supply our own wine. 

You are welcome to supply your own wine for a corkage fee from £12.00 + VAT per bottle.

Are you able to cater for children? 

Yes!  Please let us know what you need.

We’ve got decorations for the room, can we put them up? 

The Princess Hall is yours for the day and you can decorate it as you wish.  

We would like to bring candles, is this ok? 

As our buildings are full of beautiful ornate wood we don’t allow naked flames. However LED tealights and battery candles are a good alternative. 

Our table plan requires an easel, do you have one? 

Yes, in fact we have two if you have any other large signage to display. 

We require accommodation nearby to Cheltenham Ladies’ College.

There is a wide array of gorgeous hotels in the area. The stylish Hotel Du Vin is a 2-minute walk up Parabola Road, alternatively The George, Malmaison, No. 131 and The Queens Hotel all offer superior stays just 5 minutes’ walk away. 

What time can our event go on until?  

We are licensed until midnight, however we can apply for a Temporary Event Notice licence on occasion. 

When do you need to know our final guest numbers and any dietary requirements? 

Two weeks before gives us plenty of time to make sure your guests are catered for, but we will make every effort to accommodate any last minute requests. 

What is the payment structure? 

We require a 25% deposit on booking, and the balance paid one month before your wedding day.