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LONDON WEDDING VENUES
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There is no better time to express your personality than on your wedding day, for those couples who appreciate the art and love you experience in life. The celebration of your partnership should be distinctly your own, regardless to whether you're organising a lavish soirée or a modest gathering.
It is crucial that the wedding venue you choose matches your personality and sense of style. For this reason, we have put together our top unique wedding venues in London that will appeal to couples searching for a purposeful and unique setting for their big day in the city.
The Ned
The Landmark
The Savoy
Kew Gardens
Old Billingsgate
Rosewood
The Dorchester
Natural History Museum
One Marylebone
Syon Park
Top 10 Unique Wedding Venues in London
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The Ned, which is located in the famous old Midland Bank building, was created in 1924 by Sir Edwin "Ned" Lutyens. The historic structure opened in May 2017 and quickly established itself as the go-to wedding venue in London.
The six private hire rooms and terraces of The Ned are some of the most opulent areas of the structure. The rooms can accommodate between 10 and 200 guests, making them perfect for wedding celebrations.
Only members have access to Ned's Club. Ned's Club Spa & Gym is open to hotel guests and features a variety of amenities including a yoga studio, hammam, sauna, pool and steam room for those who want to relax. Perfect to ease your mind and calm your nerves before your big day.
The 250 guestrooms of The Ned are decorated with brass and mahogany furniture, chandeliers, and ornately patterned furnishings. Each room features vintage furnishings, hand-knotted Afghan rugs, and rainforest showers that evoke 1920s style.
Eight public restaurants and bars in the former Grand Banking Hall provide cuisine from all over the world, including Northern Italy, Asia, and Britain.
The Ned
The Landmark
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This magnificent hotel is located in the fashionable Marylebone neighbourhood of London and features an 8-story atrium with towering palm trees, an award-winning restaurant, luxurious rooms, an indoor pool, and a spa.
Guests can enjoy complimentary access to The Landmark London's Spa and can unwind on the garden patio and in the Mirror Bar.
Indulge in soothing and therapeutic services like massages, reflexology, and hot stone therapies at the Spa & Health Club. In addition, it has a fully equipped gym, a steam room, a sauna, and a relaxation area.
The Winter Garden, which is located in the centre of the atrium, serves exquisite modern cuisine, and Great Central Bar & Restaurant which serves European cuisine in chic surroundings. What more could you want?
An instant statement is made by the iconic Savoy sign and the black-and-gold Art Deco entrance, which conjures up the magic of bygone eras of glitz, refinement, and elegance and gives visitors a taste of what's to come.
The Savoy is theatrical and lavish, seamlessly fusing Art Deco and Edwardian styles that have since been lovingly restored. Think decorative moulding, gilding, and a large, grand marble hallway that welcomes guests upon entry. The Savoy was originally designed to look like a hotel from continental Europe.
The Savoy Hotel London is the ideal venue when you want to go above and beyond and create something that will be talked about for years to come. It is a favourite of generations of the royal family, jet setters, and stars all over the world. This wedding venue in London is truly something remarkable.
The Savoy
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Kew Gardens
In Richmond Upon Thames, South West London, Kew Gardens is a charming setting for a historic wedding. From the green Royal Botanic Gardens to the historic buildings, there's no shortage of magnificent venues for your unique wedding.
Cambridge Cottage and the Nash Conservatory have civil ceremony licences. The cottage is great for intimate get-togethers, with space for up to 80 guests for your ceremony and wedding breakfast and an additional 40 for your reception.
The Nash Conservatory is available for individual or multi-venue bookings. This mesmerising 19th-century glasshouse can seat 200 guests for your ceremony.
For an unforgettable celebration, choose from a stunning selection of Grade I and II listed venues, former royal residences, outdoor spaces, and glass houses at Kew Gardens. A dance floor, seated meals, buffets, and live entertainment can all be accommodated in each area.
This unique wedding venue in London is a gorgeous place to capture you and your guests on camera having a great time because there is so much natural light and beautiful garden views.
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Old Billingsgate
If you are looking for a unique wedding venue in London with a rich history and stunning design then look no further than Old Billingsgate. The beautiful Victorian-style venue comprises a multitude of unique spaces which give unlimited alternatives for your wedding day.
Couples can choose to celebrate underground in The Vault, underneath the arched ceiling of The Gallery, or in The Grand Hall with its beautiful triple-height ceiling and feature mezzanine.
The Grand Hall is the venue’s largest space and has a capacity for up to 2,500 guests. Featuring an elegant sky-lit ceiling and a prominent mezzanine, it is th perfect place for guests to raise a glass to the married couple.
The Vault is a special area that is hidden beneath the Thames's banks and is totally exceptional. With its high ceilings, exposed masonry, vaulted ceilings, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment, it's the ideal setting for sizable celebrations day and night.
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The Rosewood combines a timeless heritage structure with modern interiors. Your guests will be mesmerised by the impeccable service and spaces as soon as they enter its gates.
If any venue in London is suited to host the wedding of a lifetime, the romance and splendour of The Rosewood is second to none. This well-known luxury hotel is located in the bustling Holborn area of central London.
The allure of this Grade II listed Edwardian structure has endured the test of time, hosting everything from intimate gatherings to extravagant affairs. It provides the desired mix of spaces, outstanding catering, and flawless service to create a customised experience.
Up to 350 guests can attend a ceremony in the Grand Ballroom, and 280 guests can attend a wedding breakfast. Its chocolate and champagne tones give the space a rich impression, although you may add your own finishing touches to fit it to your unique personality.
Then, up to 280 people can hold ceremonies in the Foyer, and it can also be used for pre-dinner drinks while the Grand Ballroom is being quickly transformed.
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Rosewood
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Are you picturing a traditional ballroom wedding with exquisite decor, exceptional floral arrangements, and outstanding parkland views? The Dorchester in Mayfair is a truly unique wedding venue in London.
It has a lengthy history of royal connections and is a timeless symbol of luxurious hospitality. In fact, HRH Prince Philip held his Stag Do in the iconic Park Suite!
This five-star hotel has everything you need to host the ideal wedding day, including Michelin stars restaurants, grand ballrooms, and luxurious honeymoon suites. It is a regal retreat with British residential decor that couples fall head over heels for.
The Dorchester, which dominates the affluent Park Lane, features a variety of exquisite event rooms suitable for wedding ceremonies and receptions. The Ballroom is the most gorgeous of all. The setting for fairytales, complete with white gold leaf ceilings, Art Deco wall mirrors, and a magnificent crystal chandelier.
The Dorchester
Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum has hosted some of London's most lavish weddings for more than 25 years and is a world authority in the study of the natural world. This renowned museum allows you to reserve all of its spectacular spaces exclusively for your wedding and is now fully licenced for civil ceremonies, so you may get married in front of stunning dinosaur skeletons, priceless artefacts, and elaborate architecture.
Imagine yourself dancing the night away with your loved ones beneath a massive suspended whale skeleton or dining at long banquet tables next to the most complete Stegosaurus fossil in the world. You could definitely say you had a unique wedding day!
Although this unique wedding venue in London offers many different spaces, the museum’s largest and most spectacular wedding space is the Hintze Hall, home to soaring Romanesque arches and a great stone stairway. Hintze Hall's centrepiece is Hope, a magnificent blue whale skeleton dangling from the roof.
The Natural History Museum London offers a really one-of-a-kind atmosphere for wedding receptions thanks to Hope, which is complimented by an intriguing assortment of fresh specimens in the bays to the sides of the hall.
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One Marylebone
One Marylebone hosts creative, magical, and surprising weddings. Because you can invite your favourite suppliers and customise the venue anyway you desire, no ceremony or reception held here is the same. The wedding team takes pride in designing a unique arrangement for every wedding to reflect the personality of the couple.
This unique wedding venue in London is a versatile space that can adapt to your preferences, whether you would want a quiet ceremony and reception in the East Gallery or a large celebration in Soane Hall.
The on-site event planners have excellent connections with suppliers in London and beyond, so they can offer ideas that have been proven effective in the past. They will make planning less stressful and encourage creativity and fun.
As your guests come, you can set up lounge chairs or poseur tables for an exquisite drinks reception. Soane Hall's interior makes a stunning banqueting space, complete with coloured uplighters and a dance floor built into the ancient altar.
Exclusive weddings can be held in an idyllic setting at Syon House, which is justifiably proud of its reputation for hosting outstanding weddings.
Syon House provides the elegant and formal Great Hall which holds 20 guests or State Dining Room holding 50 guests. Drinks after the ceremony can be enjoyed in the Inner Courtyard, a private space with parterres of white and cream-scented flowers, on the Colonnade, or in the State Apartments.
The newlyweds can be escorted followed by the guests as the sun begins to set over the horizon along the wooded, exclusive Queen's Walk to the spectacular Great Conservatory. This spectacular precursor of the original Crystal Palace can accommodate 150 to 160 seated guests for dinner or up to 200 for a standing buffet in the evening.
It is decorated with palm, exotic flowers, and trees. The most beautiful backdrop is created by candles on tables and in the walkways; it truly is a scene from a fairy tale. Guests can dance the night away following dinner.
The Walled Garden Marquee is a discrete, custom-built party structure set in a private walled Garden to one side of Syon House.
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Syon Park
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