Weddings

Your wedding day guide to Maison Dieu House

A Brief History

This building was constructed in 1665 and was used as the residence of the Agent Victualler until 1815. The building was then used by the Chief of Ordnance Department until 1834. Later the building was disposed of as a residence, and in 1904 became the property of Dover Corporation and was used as offices. It was evacuated in 1949 in order that structural repairs could be carried out. It was eventually decided to render it structurally sound and convert it to a public library. It remained as a library for over 50 years.

When the library relocated to the Dover Discovery Centre, the building was extensively renovated and restored. It is now the offices of Dover’s Mayor and Town Council. This historic 17th century Jacobean mansion with its beautiful, beamed rooms has now been opened up by Dover Town Council for the first time for public functions and civil ceremonies.

Now a fully icensed wedding venue, the Town Council have put together a fantastic wedding package for you the bride and groom to be, to celebrate your special day.

A Tour of the Building

The Council Chamber

The ceremony will take place inside the beautiful, beamed Council Chamber. This is a wonderful, light room with years of Dover’s history on the walls. The windows look out over the town's War Memorial Statue and gardens. The Chamber will be dressed with flowers and have seating arranged with space for an aisle for the bride to process.

The Mayor’s Parlour

This richly furnished and beautifully decorated room will be available for photographs, you may wish to use the Mayor’s Parlour to sign the wedding register.

The Charter Room

The Charter Room is available for your Champagne reception after the ceremony has taken place. It adjoins the Council Chamber via double doors providing you and your guests with a spacious location to celebrate your marriage.

The Wedding Package and Hire Charges

Dover Town Council is pleased to present Maison Dieu House as a wedding venue for your civil ceremony.

Our package includes:

The beautiful, beamed Council Chamber for your ceremony
Charter Room for your Champagne reception
The Mayor’s Parlour
The Town Clerk’s Office
Courtyard garden
Use of a kitchen

The opportunity for a weekday rehearsal. A doorman/usher will be provided for you. Exclusive access to our wedding co-ordinator. No corkage charges on your wine. There is disabled access and guide dogs are welcome.

This exclusive package is charged at £400.00 weekdays £450.00 weekends

For further information please contact the events co-ordinating team on 01304 242625

or e-mail to Julia Bensted (Administrator)

If you would like to download a booking form please click the link :

Downloadable application for Civil Ceremonies.pdf