Wedding Receptions
Main Hall room prepared for a woodland-themed wedding receptionAt the John Godber Centre we understand that your wedding day will be a day that you will remember for a lifetime and one that will remain in the memory of your guests for a long time to come.

You will benefit from our in-house dedicated wedding planning team. We take the utmost care in the preparation and execution of each of our events.

Whatever the size of your wedding we have a range of rooms and facilities to suit all your needs including two bars, a large reception hall, two ground floor suites and a grand staircase, offering ideal photo opportunities.

You can be as creative as you want to with our blank canvas rooms. We can offer suggestions on how to decorate your room and add those individual touches to make your reception unique.

The spacious Portland is perfect for Wedding celebrations, with its own private entrance from the car park and St Mary Magdalene Church's churchyard. The hall benefits from a large stage to add a unique touch to your wedding reception and is ideal for bands and DJs, with a private adjoining bar area.

The Portland can hold up to 120 guests for a seated meal with dance floor or 200 guests for an evening reception.

We can create a package to suit everyone’s style but we have also tailored a number of packages to suit all tastes and budgets, and ensure your guests’ expectations are always exceeded. We can also help you source musicians, children’s entertainment, florists, hotels and transport; helping you to create your most special day.

Basic Room hire package for weddings £400.00

  • All day access to the Portland from 9.30am
  • Bar open during the reception until 11pm
  • Use of the kitchen for caterers


A late bar is possible for all packages until 12am for an additional charge.

Bronze Wedding Reception Package £700.00
  • All day access to the Portland from 9.30am
  • Bar open during the reception until 11pm
  • Use of the kitchen for caterers
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications for you dress and style yourself
  • DJ to play at your reception 16.00 – 23.00
  • Coloured mood lighting to tie into your chosen colour scheme
Bride and groom photographed on the grand staircase at the John Godber Centre
Silver Wedding Reception Package £1,250.00
  • All day access to the Main Hall from 9.30am
  • Bar open during the reception until 11pm
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications dressed with table linen
  • Use of the kitchen for caterers
  • Cake stand and cake knife
  • DJ to play at your reception 16.00 – 23.00
  • Chair Covers with organza sashes in your chosen colour scheme*
  • Coloured mood lighting to tie into your chosen colour scheme
*Up to 100 people. Additional chair covers are available for an additional charge.
Gold Wedding Reception Package £2,000
  • All day access to the Main Hall from 9.30am
  • Bar open during the reception until 11pm
  • Decorated chairs with covers and sashes
  • Tables and chairs laid out to your specifications dressed with table linen
  • Use of the kitchen for caterers
  • Cake stand and cake knife
  • DJ to play at your reception 16.00 – 23.00
  • Chair Covers with organza sashes in your chosen colour scheme*
  • Postbox for guests cards for the happy couple
  • Two rose trees with fairy lights and co-ordinating decorations
  • Centrepieces for guest tables^
  • Sparkle backdrop for top table
  • Coloured mood lighting to tie into your chosen colour scheme
*Up to 100 people. Additional guests are possible for an additional charge. ^Centre pieces for ten tables.
All of our packages can be tailored to your requirements. Contact the team who will be happy to arrange a personally designed wedding reception package for you.
Catering In addition to the above room hire packages why not add the following catering and drinks packages:
Crystal Buffet £10.00 per person, including:
  • Selection of sandwiches
  • Mini sausage rolls
  • Savoury eggs
  • Homemade quiches
  • Cheese and onion rolls
  • Cocktail sausages
  • Variety of crisps
  • Selection of mini cakes
Diamond Buffet £14 per person, including:
  • Glass of sparkling wine or orange juice on arrival
  • Selection of sandwiches
  • Mini sausage rolls
  • Savoury eggs
  • Homemade quiches
  • Cheese and onion rolls
  • Cocktail sausages
  • Variety of crisps
  • Selection of mini cakes and biscuits
Special menus can be created to suit your tastes and all dietary requirements can be catered for. Please ask for details. The Centre's Terms and Conditions apply to all packages booked, including a refundable security bond of £150.00, for all bookings where the bar is used.

The John Godber Centre is a licensed venue and therefore all drinks must be purchased from the Centres bars and as such the venue does not offer dry hire or corkage options



The John Godber Centre Wedding Brochure Download the John Godber Centre Wedding Receptions brochure.

Download our frequently asked questions document to help with planning your special day with us

Testimonials from our users, past and present:

  • “Thank you for making our wedding reception such a success! Everything was lovely and went smoothly. The ladies worked so hard, were really helpful and friendly, the refreshments were great too! and plenty of them! A brilliant day, thank you all!”Pam and Kurt
  • “Me and my husband would like to thank you for everything you did for our wedding.”Mr and Mrs Lee
  • “A little note to say a Huge Thank you, for helping making Kirsty and Martins wedding day so special. Everyone we came into contact with was helpful and courteous. The day was made special for them with all your help, so a big Thank you again.”Andrea and Andrew Holmes