The Usher Gallery

The Usher Gallery acts as a premium register office with up to 80 of your nearest and dearest guests for a wedding ceremony like no other.

Ceremonies take place in Gallery One, this stunning space located on the ground floor will be transformed into a home for you and your loved ones to unite in honour of this milestone event.

You are allocated a two hour slot as part of your booking, which includes thirty minutes before the start to allow your guests to arrive, take their seats and enjoy the surroundings. Your ceremony will typically last thirty minutes and is accompanied by music and readings of your choice. Following the main event, you will be entitled to an hour of photo time in the picturesque Temple Gardens.

Your ceremony at the Usher Gallery

The Usher Gallery is a working art gallery and, therefore, cannot be tailored to you. However, once you set eyes on these exquisite pieces of work, you will not want it any other way.

Please also be aware that only artificial silk flowers may be used in the venue due to the very precious art works on display.

We understand the importance of personalising your occasion and offer plenty of ways you can customise your ceremony with us. We also give you full access to the sound system in order to create an ambience that is true to you. The ceremony room will be closed to the public throughout the duration of your service.

You can visit to view the space at any time and do not need an appointment, viewings are available Thursdays through to Monday from 10am to 4pm.

We also offer wedding open days for couples are encouraged to come and view the room throughout the year.

Book a viewing

Our ceremony fees

The Usher Gallery offers a premium venue at an affordable price. As a register office venue, the ceremony fee covers the hire of the venue and the registrars to conduct your ceremony.

• The venue can accomodate up to 80 guests

• The venue operates as a Register Office venue and takes up to two bookings a day

Available dates

The Usher Gallery is available for ceremonies on select days throughout the year.

We offer up to two ceremonies on each of the following dates:

Interested in attending an open event?

We hold regular open mornings throughout the year. You can book on to available dates here -

Book a viewing

The Usher Gallery is open every Thursday to Monday 10am to 4pm for anyone who would like to visit, entry to the venue is free of charge. 

Booking your ceremony

We welcome all enquires from couples looking to book a ceremony at the Usher Gallery.

Book you ceremony

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Making your day extra special

Make the most of your time at the Usher Gallery by treating your guests after your ceremony. Whether you would like to raise a toast to your new life together or offer an ice cream treat, there are plenty of options available to enhance your celebration.

We have an agreement in place with City of Lincoln Council to allow private suppliers to use the Temple Gardens to provide your guests with time limited food and drink directly after your ceremony. 

Important Information:

• Sourcing a supplier and all additional costs are the responsibility of the couple and not included as part of booking the venue
• Caterers can set up one hour before your ceremony begins
• There is no access to services provided, so your supplier must ensure they have their own generator and water supply if required
• A Food/Health Safety Risk Assessment questionnaire must be completed at least two months before your ceremony
• Final approval is given by City of Lincoln Council
• Your supplier must ensure that any rubbish is disposed of appropriately and the site left in a clean and tidy condition

If you are interested, please contact the Ceremonies Team who will assist you.

Options for making your day special

Music choices

You are free to include non-religious music whilst your guests wait for proceedings to begin, when you sign the marriage schedule and at the start and close of your ceremony. Depending on the venue of your ceremony you may also wish to include live music.

• Music must be supplied by you
• The Usher Gallery has Bluetooth which is the preferred method and can be connected to a compatible phone or tablet. This will need to be operated by a nominated guest who will need to have access to your playlist. Please make sure they are comfortable to play your music
• We are not able to accept music on CD

What format shall I submit my ceremony music in?

If your ceremony is taking place at The Usher Gallery, music must be supplied by you. This will need to be operated by a nominated guest who will need to have access to your playlist. Please make sure they are comfortable to play your music.

The day of your ceremony

Our staff will ensure that you know what will happen on your ceremony day. We will make sure you are aware of how your ceremony will run on the day. If you would like to discuss your ceremony with us before the day, please contact the ceremonies team who will be happy to discuss your ceremony with you at any time. 

Find out more about the day of your ceremony

What time can we arrive on the day of the ceremony?

• Guests can start to arrive from around 45 minutes before the ceremony is due to start. There will be plenty of time for them to enjoy the surroundings before the ceremony starts.
• We recommend that the guest responsible for your music is one of the first to arrive. 
• The couple usually arrive from around 30 minutes before the ceremony start time. We recommend partner one arrives 30 minutes before the ceremony, and partner two arrives 15 minutes before. 
• The ceremony will begin at the time booked once all pre ceremony steps have taken place. 

Car parking for guests

Located next to the Lincoln Museum in the city's Cultural Quarter, The Usher Gallery is in the very heart of Lincoln. 

Parking is restricted in the surrounding area, however Pay and Display parking is available nearby

• Flaxengate Car Park, Lincoln
• Lincoln Grantham Street
• Motherby Lane Car Park

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Terms and conditions

The following terms and conditions will apply to ceremonies at the Usher Gallery.

• there are no customisation options for the room itself, and the ceremony offer is as pictured, providing a contemporary style
• only artificial silk flowers may be used in the venue. Displays must not include real flowers, dried flowers, berries, grapes or soft fruit. These may stain the surfaces in the venue and attract pests, which cause damage to collections
• confetti of any kind is not permitted indoors. Bio-degradable confetti is allowed outside the venue
• bookings include access for the bridal car to the grounds; no other parking is available, but there are public car parks close by
• please be aware that animals are not permitted (assistance animals are excluded)
• food and drink are not permitted at The Usher Gallery
• photography is allowed in Gallery 1, Entrance Hall, Stairwell and Upper Landing, but flash photography is not permitted. Close-up shots of the collections are not allowed. There may be restrictions on photographing some artworks due to copyright restrictions, which will be explained in advance. There should be no trailing leads
• helium balloons and bubbles are not permitted in the venue; they can cause damage to our collections
• candles with naked flames are not permitted within the venue. Battery powered candles (LED) are used, and we provide these for the lanterns pictured
• smoking is not permitted indoors
• smoke machines are not permitted in the venue; this may cause damage and increase risks to collections
• dancing is not permitted in the Usher Gallery; this may cause vibrations and undue risks to the collections

Guests must use the cloakroom or coat racks provided. Wet coats and umbrellas are not permitted in the ceremony rooms or galleries.

Disabled access

• The Usher Gallery is fully wheelchair accessible with lifts and ramps for easy access.
• All galleries and public spaces within the gallery are accessible. Public lifts are available for access to the upper floor of the Usher Gallery.
• For any specific requirements - please contact us and we will be happy to help.

How to contact us

You can contact us using our contact form below or via email. 

Contact us

Email: ceremonies@lincolnshire.gov.uk

The Usher Gallery
Lindum Road
Lincoln
LN2 1NN

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