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The Irish Cultural Center & McClelland Library is a banquet hall wedding venue located in Phoenix, Arizona. If you are seeking a charming wedding venue with all the trappings of an authentic Irish wedding, then you are in luck here.

Facilities and Capacity

From the outside, the happy couple and their guests are greeted by a majestic stone-wall structure that features architectural throwbacks to another time and place. Its windows, arched and glinting in the sunlight, provide a romantic touch.

All around, a paved patio area known as the Heritage Courtyard is cobbled together with faintly-colored mauve and green bricks. Here, the wedding party are afforded a beautiful setting for enjoying cocktails or perhaps some al fresco hors d’oeuvres. When this space is set up with chairs and tables, it also provides ample room for an outdoor ceremony. Fairy lights are strewn across the Courtyard to add a touch of light to the scene. In the Heritage Courtyard, a maximum of 220 people can relax and mingle in comfort, meaning you can tailor the space to suit your needs.Of course, it is most ideal for an outdoor ceremony - you and your significant other can make your union official as throngs of loved ones watch on.

Inside the Great Hall, as many as 120 people can be accommodated. The exposed wooden beams, basin-shaped hanging lights, and natural light through the colorful stained-glass windows all combine to create a light and refreshing environment. Tables and chairs can be easily arranged here for the wedding party to mix and mingle. Large enough to accommodate different events with multiple layout options available.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,950

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$500

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

Reviews of Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library

Stacey
Stacey Sent on 03/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Everything was perfect

Our wedding coordinator Kat at the Irish cultural center was so organized, informative, helpful and fun! We had our reception here, and they made sure everything looked beautiful, coordinated with our wedding planner, catering and ice cream truck seamlessly. Our photos here turned out beautifully! I am also a librarian and asked if we could take photos in the library and they helped us make that happen. I loved this venue and the staff there was an added benefit. Lastly, it’s dog friendly! So my dog got to be for portraits and for the reception! My husband is Irish so it was a great nod to his family.
Kristi & Arthur
Kristi Sent on 11/03/2013
5 out of 5 rating
Mary was so amazing! She helped make this a flawless event. She and her crew did a wonderful job of setting up all the decorations, coordinating the evening and running the ceremony like clockwork. This was an enchanting setting and the price was fantastic!
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Kaitlyn Sent on 04/05/2008
5 out of 5 rating
Do you Know of Celtic Lore? There were some fine things in this little center and I didn't have the time I would like to linger over them as I attended with b/f and family. I would like to return. Some fanastic stuff! It is like two heart intertwined in inthe middle never endin, I cant be broken!!!
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Timothy Sent on 05/03/2021
4.8 out of 5 rating

Amazing location and venue for your wedding! Just like a castle!

This Venue is awesome! It was amazing for our wedding and we truly enjoyed the experience. You will work with Mary, the events coordinator at the center, and she'll be you POC every step of the way, including your event day! Mary cares about making your day special and will offer up her knowledge and experience with weddings at the center. You'll get great prices, and she'll even work with you on the bar menu! The best thing is there are no extra fees here and it's straightforward since it's a non-profit building and organization! The space does become your playground being able to bring in vendors you want for your day. You feel like you're getting married in a castle here and the courtyard provides the best outdoor wedding vibe! Our guests loved the look and were astounded that place like this exists right in the heart of Phoenix.
Maggie
Maggie Sent on 08/02/2019
4.8 out of 5 rating

Beautiful space and reasonably priced

You hire all your own vendors which makes it more flexible. Venue includes tables, chairs, bartender, open or cash bar options, security, set up and take down, and wooden hand made arch (brother in law make it for my wedding and donated it to the venue).
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Allyson Sent on 06/27/2015
4.5 out of 5 rating
We just booked this venue for our fall 2016 wedding. We are so excited because we will have the freedom to bring in our own vendors (DJ, photographer and caterer) the price is very affordable and includes so much and we have the permission to decorate however we like. I highly recommend this venue for couples on a smaller budget. The venue is gorgeous and located in downtown Phoenix.
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User2021269 Sent on 11/26/2014
4.2 out of 5 rating
My fiance picked out this venue before we were even engaged, I felt the price was a little high for just the use of the space, but the City of Phoenix determines the prices, outside of that the staff was friendly and knowldgeable
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Christine Sent on 05/31/2010
2.4 out of 5 rating
The cultural center had told us that we could set up the night before and the during the day. When we got there to set up the day of, there was another meeting happening. We could not set up and were 2 hours behind. The decorations and food were rushed because of this and I was very upset.
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Christine Sent on 05/31/2010
2.4 out of 5 rating
The cultural center had told us that we could set up the night before and the during the day. When we got there to set up the day of, there was another meeting happening. We could not set up and were 2 hours behind. The decorations and food were rushed because of this and I was very upset.
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Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library frequently asked questions

Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Event Planning
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The bar service starting price at Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • Champagne Toast
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
  • Signature Drink
  • Specialty Beer
  • Specialty Wine
Irish Cultural Center and McClelland Library is recommended by 85% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.2 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.5 in average response time, 4.3 in quality of service, 4.2 in flexibility, 4.1 in professionalism and 4.1 in value.

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