Luxury Wedding Venues in London
There are a multitude of choices for luxury wedding venues in London, England’s capital city. London, UK has unusual theatres, contemporary arts spaces and stunning buildings, but the range of choice can be daunting. Here, we have compiled some of the capital's best luxury wedding venues. As a subjective choice, these luxury venues are listed in random order.
Dartmouth House
16th-century Dartmouth House boasts an enclosed courtyard for open-air receptions, a rare central London feature. The Courtyard provides the perfect setting for an elegant London wedding with its fountains, wrought iron tables, and majestic marble staircase. This is one of the venues listed that offers facilities for both the wedding ceremony and reception, seven days a week.
One Canada Square
At the heart of Canary Wharf, one of London’s Art Deco-inspired venues contains two sweeping staircases, floor-to-ceiling windows, luxury leather furnishings and a baby grand piano. Begin your celebrations with expertly crafted cocktails, followed by delicious dining by expert chefs. The venue also has a licence until 2am, so guests can dance the night away. The venue is available on Saturdays and Sundays and can seat up to 72 guests in the main dining room, or up to 104 over two floors, including a Mezzanine floor.
Fortnum & Mason
In one of the UK’s most iconic luxury stores, there are nine rooms available for hire in London’s Fortnum & Mason. All nine rooms are stunningly decorated with Georgian detail. With Fortnum & Mason willing to cater for your reception too, the store is an ideal central London location for a small and intimate wedding.
Drapers’ Hall
The Drapers’ Company was one of the UK’s oldest mutual protection society providing a fraternity for their members, professional drapers. The hall has an unrivalled grandeur and luxury that provides a magnificent setting for a wedding. Located in the heart of the financial district of the City of London, the hall offers an excellent, bespoke service from their wedding team.
30 St Mary Axe (the Gherkin)
One of the UK’s most famous skyscraper has a breathtaking 360 degree view of London. The ceremony takes place on level 39 and your party can then head up to the glass dome, 180 metres above ground level, to dine. It can hold up to 140 people, or 260 standing guests. As the sun goes down there's no better backdrop for wedding toasts and when you dance the night away.
The Garden Room in Syon Park
One of London’s most breathtaking venues, Syon Park offers acres of sweeping land providing a stunning backdrop for weddings and civil ceremonies. Perfect for a summer wedding, Syon House caters for a morning or afternoon ceremony in the Great Hall and private Dining Room while the Great Conservatory is perfect for a twilight evening ceremony. The venue can cater for up to 600 seated guests.
Kensington Palace
Located within Kensington Gardens’ tranquil grounds, Princess Diana’s former home will make you feel like royalty. The romantic nature of the gardens promises an elegant, luxury wedding. The Palace is licensed for civil weddings, and can hold up to 150 guests (300 for reception). The Orangery has floor to ceiling windows on one side of the room for views over the terrace to the gardens.
Kensington Roof Gardens
Perched above Kensington High Street, this luxury London venue offers one and a half acres of themed gardens to include Tudor walled gardens, a Spanish garden with formal cloister, English woodland and exotic wildlife (including live Flamingos). Between 50 and 500 guests can enjoy this garden haven in a convenient city centre location. The clubhouse on the sixth floor is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 150 people while the gardens are available for wedding photographs.
Kew Gardens
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew Gardens, one of the UK’s World Heritage sites in Richmond, London offers a range of historic and modern venues for receptions and ceremonies. From the Princess of Wales Conservatory, a complex glasshouse, to Cambridge Cottage, the former residence of the Duke of Cambridge, the venues offer unrivalled elegance. The wedding reception is usually celebrated at the nearby Temperate House.
Brown’s Hotel
Brown’s Hotel in the heart of Mayfair, is a distinctive London wedding venue with a team that takes the utmost care to make your day special. Each of the six private dining rooms reflect the history of the hotel and all offer ornate high ceilings and beautiful large windows.
Dorchester Hotel
The Dorchester prides itself on being London’s most elegant address for weddings, with ten stunning event spaces, including the beautiful ball or elegant Crystal Room. An experienced team of event designers, florists and our Executive Chef and Sommelier ensure your wedding is just as you imagined, and their attentive yet unobtrusive staff provide flawless service.