As a London wedding florist who has flowered up many beautiful wedding venues I know the best London wedding venues across the city. I believe you should walk into your venue and feel you have stepped into another world. A world where you are surrounded by love, your heart will sing beautiful songs, and you will make memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Selecting a great wedding venue is the first step to bring your vision to life, allowing you to step into another world. The world of your wedding dreams!

So without further ado, here’s our list of Swoon Worthy London wedding venues. We’ll add more as time permits. So keep popping back to see new venues as they’re added.

The Mandarin Oriental

Should you be planning a London wedding then, The Mandarin Oriental is a fabulous contender and a must see wedding venue.

66 Knightsbridge, SW1X 7LA London, United Kingdom.
Phone: +44 (0)20 7235 2000
Website:
Nearest Tube Station:
Nearest Parking:

Venue type: Landmark London hotel Vibe: Classic, Knightsbridge luxury with Hyde Park in touching distance.

London’s Wedding Venues – The Iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel

A brief history: the adjective iconic is one that’s over-used and often wrongly-used. But it’s fairly-used in respect of this magnificent building. In 1889 the Hyde Park Court and Club, as it was called then, opened its doors as an exclusive apartment block of 138 bachelor flats and its own Hyde Park gentleman’s club. Its story stretches back 117 exhilarating and exciting years. For more fascinating detail of this London institution’s history go here.

The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park lies on the edge of Hyde Park, in the heart of Knightsbridge. From the start this superlative hotel welcomed guests from around the world and counts royalty, dignitaries, celebrities and VIPs among that number. And, perhaps, you?

The Mandarin Oriental’s Capacity

This hotel offers three spaces for your wedding – or indeed other special occasion.

• The Ballroom: With a view of Hyde Park and an area of 243sqm this space can play host to up to 400 guests. All through its illustrious history, royalty and celebrities aplenty have passed through its doors. Recent years have seen it undergo extensive restoration. The ballroom boasts dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows, a terrace and a private garden.
  
• The Loggia: With a capacity of up to 70 guests this impressive space is perfect for a more intimate celebration. Boasting floor-to-ceiling views this room features direct access to the hotel’s gardens, through the famed Royal entrance.
  
• The Carlyle Suite: Bridging the gap between a large guest list and the small and intimate affair is this suite. Boasting natural daylight, the Carlyle suite is suitable for up to 250 guests and offers an intimate and elegant event space.

Mandarin Oriental’s Special Touches

Should you be holding your celebration in the ballroom, then the hotel can arrange for you to make a red-carpet entrance via the private royal entrance from Hyde Park. If, on the other hand, you’re entering from Knightsbridge the hotel can arrange for personalized flags bearing your name or initials to fly over your arrival.

An Expert Planning Service

The Mandarin Oriental boasts a talented team of events specialists. There’s nothing they haven’t done, having arranged the gamut from intimate cocktail parties to royal banquets. You can rest assured they’ll apply the attention to detail required for the latter to your celebration.

Personalized Menus

The culinary team at the Mandarin Oriental are specialists in the creation of exciting menus that are sure to delight your guests. They’ll meet any dietary or preferential requests you may have. And of course, the sommelier will give expert advice on the best wines to complement your bespoke menu.

Say it with flowers

The hotel is blessed with tall graceful ceilings, and a fairly neutral colour palette which creates a gorgeous setting for your celebrations and allows you to choose your favourite colours for your wedding florals and installations. Whatever you choose will be beautiful.

The Biltmore Hotel, Mayfair

44 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 2HP
Tel: 020 7629 9400
Website: The Biltmore Hotel Mayfair
Nearest Parking: Care Park, Grovesnor Hill Car Park,
Nearest Tube: Bond Street

Venue type: A prestigious Mayfair address, part of the Biltmore brand, in an area of London with a rich history. Vibe: Discreet excellence offering responsive, intuitive service.

In 1883 Grosvenor Square did brief service as home to the infamous wit, dramatist and poet, Oscar Wilde.  Such an impression on him did the area make, that he featured it in some later works – one of which was The Picture of Dorian Grey. 

Also known to have lived lives of luxury in Grosvenor Square were four of the Bentley Boys – they being a group of British motorists who made a huge contribution to the success of the Bentley company.

But there’s an earlier stage of British history that features Grosvenor Square. In 1815, the Battle of Waterloo marked Napoleon Bonaparte’s final defeat by the Prussian and British-led forces under the Duke of Wellington. Tasked with delivering the victory news was Major Henry Percy. He arrived on June 21^st and his first stop was 44 Grosvenor Square where members of the cabinet had gathered – and now the site of the hotel.

Weddings at The Biltmore Mayfair

The Biltmore Mayfair offers the ultimate canvas on which you can paint your dream celebration. Whether you seek a big splash or an intimate affair, the hotel’s dedicated wedding and event’s team can tailor each package to meet your needs and ensure a memorable day.

They offer three wedding packages with their in-house internal caterers. 

The Biltmore Hotel Capacity

The Biltmore Hotel features spaces capable of catering for large receptions or intimate parties. Boasting three sumptuous banqueting rooms and an elegant ballroom with its own private foyer, the Biltmore is a superlative venue in which to make your vows and celebrate your commitment with your beloved, your family and friends. 

• The Ballroom – the Biltmore’s stunning 484 square metre ballroom makes a wonderful setting for your special event. It accommodates up to 600 souls for a cocktail reception and 290 for dinner and can be divided into three separate areas.
  
  The ballroom also boasts, and this is perfect for pre-main event refreshments, a dedicated foyer able to accommodate 250 people.
  
• The Manhattan Suite – 99.7 sq. metres facing out on the gorgeous Grosvenor Square and filled with natural light, this suite can hold up to seventy guests for a cocktail reception. With the implementation of partitions, it’s possible to have the space separated into three areas depending on the size of your event.
  
• The Waterloo Suite – at 80 sq. metres here we have an ideal space for an intimate celebration, the Waterloo Suite can hold up to sixty guests for a cocktail reception. Further, there’s a connecting outdoor terrace overlooking Adam’s Row.
  
• The Kendal Suite – at a mere 43 sq. metres the Kendal meets the need for an intimate space for a smaller event. If thirty guests for a cocktail reception is your ideal then this suite is for you. And it’s fitted with ceiling speakers for the perfect party atmosphere.

Accommodation at the Biltmore Hotel

The hotel offers over 250 guest rooms, forty-nine curated suites and eight signature suites. Between them all they afford an unparalleled blend of the contemporary and the classic with luxury amenities. The Biltmore rightly joins the list of Swoon Worthy London Wedding Venues.

The South Place Hotel

Address: 3 South Place, London, EC2M 2AF
Telephone: 020 3503 0000
Website:
Nearest Parking: NCP Finsbury Square, Bishop’s Gate Parking
Nearest Tube: Moorgate and Liverpool Street stations

Venue type: City centre, 5* boutique luxury.

Vibe: Designed by Conran & Partners for restaurateurs D&D London, this hotel is all about wining & dining & dancing with a super-comfortable bed to collapse into.

You’ll find the South Place Hotel in the east of London. The famous Conran name has brought to this establishment, what the hotel website describes as, inspired details and playful touches designed to echo the vibrancy of the hotel’s neighbourhood. It’s a skilled mix of the modern city, some of London’s most historic areas and the eclecticism of the East End.

The South Place Hotel Capacity

If you’re looking for a one-stop shop then a South Place hotel wedding is worthy of consideration as they’re licensed for civil ceremonies. You can tie the knot, celebrate till dawn and retire to a luxury suite, and all under the same roof.
Should you have a big budget to blow they can, as they put it, stage a showstopper. On the other hand, if what your heart desires is a tasteful and sophisticated meal with your loved ones then the South Place can do that too. And we’re loving the nods to iconic TV shows of the 1960s and 1970s. If you know you know. Or there’s Google!

• Purdey and Steed: These rooms are suitable for wedding breakfasts for up to 100 guests and evening receptions for 200. The Purdey and Steed rooms are decorated in neutral style giving you a blank canvas on which to put your own stamp. South-facing they boast floor-to-ceiling windows running their length.
  
• Peel: If you’ve not worked it out, this room takes its name from Emma Peel, that thoroughly modern Avenger’s heroine. A private and intimate space, the Peel seats up to twenty guests around an ivory, lacquer table.
  
• Kurayakin: This bold red private room seats up to twenty guests to dine at a ruby red lacquer table. Indeed the decor absolutely conjures up the 1960’s spy series from which it takes its name. That is of course, The Man from UNCLE.
  
• Solo: Continuing The Man from UNCLE theme, the South Place Hotel offers the Solo. With herringbone wooden floors and dark wood paneling, Solo gives off an air of a plush and exclusive club. Furthering this image is the dining table that transforms, at the flick of a switch, into a billiard table. The Solo is the hotel’s most intimate dining/meeting room. It seats up to twenty for dinner and twenty-five for drinks and games. Though it has double doors that open onto Le Chiffre, increasing the capacity available to you to 100.
  
• Le Chiffre: Keeping with the spy theme we move to Bond. James Bond that is. Le Chiffre the South Place describes as a speakeasy style bar offering an ideal spot for a relaxed drinks reception or an after-party that can go on into the wee small hours. They can also connect this space to Solo to give a big space for up to 100 party-goers.
  
• Secret Garden: How do you fancy you and your guests partying the night away in a tropical, hidden bar in the centre of the city? Well, with the Secret Garden all is possible all-year-round. That’s thanks to a retractable roof and heaters. This space can accommodate eighty guests.

A South Place Wedding Ceremony

As a licensed London wedding venue, the hotel can also offer up their entire first floor for your exclusive hire and will create a series of intimate spaces for your entire party. Celebrate your wedding your wedding breakfast in the Purdy and Steel, then pop next door to dance till your feet protests. There are several other rooms to carry out various cultural ceremonies during your celebrations.

Hackney Town Hall

Mare St, London E8 1EA
Tel: 020 8356 3000
Website: Hackney Town Hall
Public Transport: Well served by buses and tubes

Venue type: A stunning Art Deco, Grade II listed civic building – reputedly one of London’s finest examples of the genre.

Vibe: City wedding venue. Channel your inner Agatha Christie in this award-winning, 1930s building that remains at the heart of Hackney’s community life. 

Hackney Town Hall with its imposing celebration spaces is a worthy participant in the list of Swoon Worthy London Wedding Venues.

The original Assembly Hall boasts a private entrance with two curvaceous staircases leading to an elegant event space. Recent, sympathetic alterations have brought the building into the 21st century. Two state-of-the-art glass-roofed atriums give you the sense of being outdoors no matter what the great British weather is doing. With imposing chandeliers and original 1930s wood panelling, the council chamber and committee rooms form a perfect setting for stand-alone ceremonies.

Hackney Town Hall Capacity

This wonderful civic building has a number of spaces for hire:

• The North and South Atria: A beautiful large and airy space for your celebrations. These areas holds 200 guests standing and 200 theatre style. In a banquet setting it has a 100-person capacity.
  
• Assembly Rooms: the whole thing is 415 sqm. That offers standing room for 500 people and 250 people for banquet/dance. Theatre style it offers capacity for 420.

When partitioned, the Assembly Rooms measure 140 sqm creating a more intimate space for your celebrations. This area boasts standing room for 120 and banquet space for 60. Set-up in theatre style it holds 120 people.

• Committee Rooms: Theatre style you’ll find capacity for 100. Boardroom for 28.
  
• The Council Chamber: 100-person capacity in the main part and forty-nine in the viewing gallery.
  
• Lanchester Suite: bookable directly from the ceremonies team, this suite has capacity for thirty people in a theatre-style arrangement.

Langtons House

Langtons House, Billet Lane, Hornchurch. RM11 1XJ
Tel: 01708 433155
Website: Langtons House
Nearest Parking: Keswick Road Parking, Billet Lane Car Park.

Venue type: A Grade II listed 18^th century manor house, standing in landscaped gardens with an ornamental lake. Venue vibe: Country house elegance.

Langtons House, now a beautiful London wedding venue, once belonged the Massu family – Huguenot refugees from France who became wealthy silk merchants in London. The house came into the possession of Hornchurch Urban District Council in 1929. But it came with a caveat: that it must be used for council purposes. And the four acres of grounds must remain open to the public.

See a little more history of this fine building here:

https://www.langtons-house.co.uk/house-gardens/history-of-langtons-house/

Langtons House Capacity

If you’re looking for a country/manor house vibe for your nuptials Langstons House could be your ideal London Wedding venue . You can choose from four unique rooms all with a view of the landscaped gardens and ornamental lake.

There are three ceremony rooms at Langtons House and one hall. They are:

• The East Room – holding fifty people the East Room overlooks the lake and landscaped gardens. Its main feature is a breath-taking decorative ceiling still with its original mouldings. The duck-egg blue paintwork is complemented by light blue drapes and a pair of stunning crystal chandeliers.
  
• The West Room – this space also holds fifty people and overlooks the lake and landscaped gardens. With a gold and off-white colour scheme the West Room exudes warmth and elegance.
  
• The Orangery – seating ninety people, this is the outside venue of Langtons Hall. It joined their portfolio of ceremony rooms in April 2017.  Set in the gardens of the Hall this space has undergone restoration to its former splendour. With the serene waters of the lake and the beautifully tended gardens, this is the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos. 
  
• Langtons Hall – is both a ceremony room and reception hall. It holds ninety people for a ceremony (eighty-eight guests plus the couple) and overlooks the gardens and lake. This grand hall is adjacent to Langstons House. Its walls are covered in golden brown wood panelling and William Morris style wallpaper. It’s a good for a larger ceremony.

It holds ninety people for a ceremony (eighty-eight guests plus the couple) and overlooks the gardens and lake. This grand hall is adjacent to Langstons House. Its walls are covered in golden brown wood panelling and William Morris style wallpaper. It’s a good for a larger ceremony.

Receptions in Langtons Hall

The Grand Hall is adjacent to Langtons House and seats a maximum of seventy people but can hold a maximum of 100 people standing.

With its large airy spaces we welcome Langstons House into the list of Swoon Worthy London Wedding Venues.

The Rosewood Hotel London

Address: 252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN
Telephone: 020 7781 8888
Website: The Rosewood Hotel London
Nearest Tube: Holborn Station on the Piccadilly Line.
Nearest Parking: Lincolns Inn Fields Parking

Venue type: An Edwardian, Grade II listed building restored with sensitivity and care. Venue Vibe: 5-star luxury oozing sophisticated London residence style.

A mere few minutes from Covent Garden, the Rosewood London boasts a luxurious yet welcoming location in the capital’s heart. 

The hotel boasts 263 rooms and forty-five suites and houses – one of which is the Grand Manor House. That being a six-bedroomed suite with its own postcode.

The Rosewood Hotel London Capacity

Thanks to the 1914 Edwardian manor backdrop, the Rosewood Hotel comprises a wedding venue par excellence.  They offer:

• The Grand Ballroom – under glittering chandeliers, this room boasts ceremony capacity for 350 and banquet capacity for 280. 
  
• The Foyer – leading from the lobby to a balcony overlooking the spectacular foyer of the Grand Ballroom is the Foyer. This striking setting works well as both a reception or ceremony space. It has capacity for 280 for your wedding ceremony and for seventy for your banquet.
  
• Sir George – If an intimate ceremony and reception is your plan then the Sir George is for you. It features a ceremony capacity of sixteen and a reception capacity of fifty.
  
• The Living Room – the ground-floor Living Room is another space offering perfection for an intimate celebration. It has a banquet capacity of thirty-six and a reception capacity of fifty. 

The Rosewood Hotel is definitely one to add to your list of London Wedding Venues to view. With its graceful decor, intimate spaces and understated luxurious setting, your are guaranteed to celebrate your nuptials in fabulous style.

Four Seasons Hotel Tower Bridge

Address: 10 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4AJ 
Telephone: Address: 10 Trinity Square, London EC3N 4AJ 
Website: Four Seasons Hotel, Tower Bridge
Nearest tube: Tower Hill and Aldgate
Nearest parking: Apcoa Parking Services

Venue type: Erstwhile home of the Port of London Authority and designed by Sir Edwin Cooper in the Beaux-Arts style, 10 Trinity Square nestles in the city’s heart with views of the Thames guaranteed to give you shortness of breath! Venue vibe: Think urbane London living in the private residences offered in this historic building. 

The gentle hillside on which Ten Trinity Square now stands boasts a prominent place in London’s rich history. Beginning with the Romans and moving through the Middle Ages to the present day, this site has been one of trade and commerce. And, thanks to a display of ancient artefacts, on loan from the Museum of London, you can get a sense of this building’s illustrious history, under the grand domed ceiling of the Four Seasons Hotel at Tower Bridge.

The Four Seasons Hotel at Tower Bridge Capacity

Celebrate your big day in the restored-to-perfection UN Ballroom or the contemporary Merchants Hall. Or you might want to make your vows from the elegant Thames Penthouse, against a backdrop of the Tower Bridge and Tower of London.

• The Thames Penthouse – 613 sq. metres of stylish interiors and an extensive terrace with views over the Tower of London, Tower Bridge and the city. It has reception space for 120 guests.

• The City Penthouse – chic and intimate, the city penthouse is perfect for a small affair. At 282 sq. metres it has a max occupancy of forty for a reception. 

• The UN Ballroom – the setting for the 1946 inaugural reception of the United Nations General Assembly will bestow an unmatched sense of history upon your celebrations. 203 sq. metres in size, this room offers banqueting space for 150.

• UN Reception – positioned between the UN Ballroom and the Merchants Hall, this reception area is ideal for refreshment breaks, exhibitions and pre-event cocktails. At ninety-six sq. metres it has a fifty-person maximum capacity.

• Merchants Hall – a circular ballroom glowing with natural light and showcasing extensive views of London landmarks. You can utilise this room as a welcoming pre-function space for the UN Ballroom. At 132 sq. metres the Merchants Hall offers 100-guest reception space and capacity for 90-guest banquet rounds. 
  
• UN Reception – positioned between the UN Ballroom and the Merchants Hall, this reception area is ideal for refreshment breaks, exhibitions and pre-event cocktails. At ninety-six sq. metres it has a fifty-person maximum capacity.

The Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane

Address: One Hamilton Place, Park Ln, London W1J 7QY
Phone Number: 020 7409 3131
Website: The Intercontinental Hotel
Nearest Parking: Valet Parking is available at a cost of £65
Nearest Tube: Green Park Underground- a 7 minutes walk
Venue Type: Iconic City Hotel

Venue Type: Opened in 1975, by His Grace the 8th Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, the Intercontinental boasts one of London’s most distinguished addresses overlooking the royal parks. Vibe:  Modern luxury in the midst of Mayfair.

The Intercontinental Hotel Park Lane Capacity

Begin the next phase of your love story on the site of Queen Elizabeth the II’s childhood home.

Whether you’re going big, with up to 600 guests or planning an intimate gathering with those closest to you, the Intercontinental offers a superlative setting for your wedding day.

The Ballroom – boasting its own private entrance, the ballroom offers a flexible venue for up to 600 guests for your ceremony, your wedding venue or both. A booking of the ballroom for your nuptials brings with it a complimentary room for you and your spouse.

Intimate weddings – but should you be wanting a small and intimate affair, then the Intercontinental Park Lane, offers a selection of sophisticated private spaces each offering the last word in style, in which you can celebrate your marriage. 

You may choose from the Puglia dining room, seating up to twenty-two guests or the larger Amalfi dining room for up to forty-six guests.

For full details and capacities you can find a downloadable chart here.

But if you want to do something a little quirky then you can opt for an alfresco celebration at their Number One Park Lane terrace with its wonderful views of the Wellington Arch. You can host up to twenty-four guests here. The terrace is equipped with heated parasols for the comfort of your guests.

The Lansdowne Club

Address:  9 Fitzmaurice Pl, London W1J 5JD
Phone Number: 020 7629 7200
Website: The Lansdowne Club
Nearest Parking: Valet Parking is available at a cost of £65
Nearest Tube: Green Park Underground- a 7 minutes walk
Venue Type: Built in 1763, Landsdowne House became a social club in 1935. But not any old social club. It became an exclusive and traditional London private members’ club – but one that’s admitted both men and women from that day. Vibe: The Lansdowne comprises a fascinating and eclectic blend of rich history and 18^th century grandeur with 21^st century comfort.  

For more of the Lansdowne Club’s richest of rich histories go here. 

The Lansdowne Club Capacity

As spectacular wedding settings go, this 18^th century gem, boasting a prestigious postcode, is hard to beat. Whether your imagination is running to intimate or splendid, the Lansdowne Club can do it. 

The Ballroom – the Grade II* listed ballroom is the last word in magnificence, with its ornate ceiling and minstrel galleries.

Oozing timeless, English charm and luxury the ballroom can accommodate up to 190 guests. It’s also licensed to host civil ceremonies. Overlooking the courtyard, the adjoining Long Gallery presents a perfect setting for your drink’s reception.

• The Shelburne Room – if a moderate sized wedding is your heart’s desire then the elegance of the Shelburne Room will fit the bill with perfection. With its private anteroom, it’s just the right fit for twenty to fifty guests. 

• The Findlay Room – Dreaming of a small and intimate wedding? The Findlay Room is a private dining room that offers a delightful atmosphere for small wedding celebrations or pre-wedding dinners for up to eighteen guests.

• The Adam Room – Decorated in soft pastels boasting a simply stunning fireplace and a ceiling bedecked with frescoes, the 18^th century Adam room oozes splendour and romance. Accommodating up to eighty guests, this room will enchant each and every one of them.

• The Courtyard – With the Lansdowne’s courtyard, not a common facility in the heart of London, you can give your celebrations an al fresco feel. And, thanks to the retractable roof, the rain can’t rain on your parade – or party. It’s divine for a drinks’ reception, perfect for a photo shoot or even as a place for your ceremony.

• The Crush Hall – the Crush Hall sits at the heart of the Lansdowne Club and boasts original 18^thcentury features. All of which offers a brilliant backdrop for your cake cutting ceremony.

The May Fair, A Radisson Collection Hotel, Mayfair London

Address: Stratton St, London W1J 8LT
Phone Number: 020 7769 8200
Website: The May Fair London
Nearest Parking: RCP Parking London, Piccadilly 
Nearest Tube Station: Marble Arch, Green Park, Bond Street

Venue type: Opened in 1927, this Radisson Collection hotel offers a cosmopolitan alternative to a country house wedding. Venue vibe: 5-star elegance and luxury in the heart of London’s Mayfair in a venue boasting a glamorous history dating back to the Roaring Twenties.

The May Fair London Capacity

The Crystal Room – crowned with a six-metre bespoke Baccarat chandelier, this room is easily the pièce de résistance of the May Fair hotel. Secluded and available for the exclusive use of your guests, the Crystal Room oozes the ambience of a bygone era.

It offers standing reception space for 370 or 120 in cabaret style and dinner dance capacity for 220.

• The Danziger Suite – this space takes its name from former owners and Hollywood impresarios, the Danziger Brothers. Once inside you’re whisked back to an era of elegance. It has standing reception capacity for 250 guests and 120 in cabaret style with dinner dance capacity for 160. 
  
• The Danziger Suite – this space takes its name from former owners and Hollywood impresarios, the Danziger Brothers. Once inside you’re whisked back to an era of elegance. It has standing reception capacity for 250 guests and 120 in cabaret style with dinner dance capacity for 160. 

London Wedding Venues at a Glance

To make your search effortless, we’ve curated this comparison chart of London’s most enchanting wedding venues.
From iconic ballrooms to intimate hidden gems, it offers a refined snapshot of each venue’s capacity, character, and distinctive details, helping you envision the perfect setting for your celebrations.

London City Sights

Come rain or shine, London is an amazing city!

The city of London boasts a cornucopia of historic and/or beautiful sights – so why not make use of them? Take inspiration from the photographs you see here and book your photographer to snap you both with the London metropolis as a backdrop. Clearly London is blessed with far too many sights to mention all of them on this page – so we’ve picked a select few to get you thinking – starting with two world=famous parks.

1. Hyde Park – A stones throw from the iconic Mandarin Oriental Hotel London Hyde Park, this wonderful park comprises 350 acres of green space, with 400 trees and a large lake. It’s also home to the Diana Memorial Fountain – a peaceful monument honouring the late Princess of Wales. Hyde Park is famous to for Speakers’ Corner. This historic site of public protest, debates and speeches counts the likes of George Orwell, Vladimir Lenin and Karl Marx amongst the number that have pontificated here.
   
2. The Regent’s Park and Primrose Hill – Designed by John Nash in the early 1800s, Regent’s Park marks the high-water mark of Regency elegance. It’s the home of London Zoo, the oldest scientific zoo in the world, and the Regents Park Open Air Theatre. Established in 1932, this multi-award winning theatre is one of the largest in London boasting 1,304 seats. All in an exquisite Royal Park setting.
   
   A registered charity, the theatre receives no regular public subsidy. Rather it relies entirely on earned income and charitable contributions. Yet, in 2024, the theatre introduced 33,000 tickets at a mere £15 across the summer season, making a visit to the theatre more accessible.
   
3. Trafalgar Square – as well as being a destination in itself, thanks to its famous lions and fountains, this public square is home too, to galleries and historic buildings. We’re talking about the National Gallery, St-Martin-in-the-Fields church, the Strand, Whitehall, Admiralty Arch and The Mall.
   
4. Marble Arch – Originally designed by John Nash to be two things. In the first instance, a grandiose gateway to Buckingham Palace and a jubilant celebration of British victories in the Napoleonic wars. A triumphal arch if you will. Though it may surprise you to know that what you see today is not in fact anywhere near as extravagant and splendid as Nash intended.

Credits for photos in the list of Swoon Worthy London Wedding Venues

South Place Hotel photographs: Samaria Ofuasia
Hackney Town hall Photos: Samaria Ofuasia
Fl.orals at Hackney Town Hall: Fabulous Functions UK and Botanics Florists
The Rosewood Hotel: Stuart Wood Wedding Photography
The Four Seasons Tower Bridge: Stuart Wood Wedding Photography
Big Ben and the London Eye: Yvonne Beck
Hyde Park: Stuart Wood Wedding Photography

What to do after you have celebrated your nuptials in one of the beautiful London wedding venues

What do you do in and around London once you have enjoyed your London wedding in one of the swoon worthy Londons wedding venues?

Well, there’s no shortage of activities to fill your weekend. There’s West End shows and museum visits. Or hop on the open top buses for a bird’s eye tour of London city, Enjoy a spot of retail therapy in the many wonderful stores that London boasts. Or treat yourselves to afternoon tea at an iconic restaurant – there are a few to choose from.

And don’t forget the Thames. There are many interesting ways to enjoy the river while you’re in the city. We found this activity that sounds glorious. Skuna’s Igloo Boats . They’re running till Easter 2025. Enjoy ninety minutes of fun and fondue as your drift along the River Thames. Definitely one not to miss and a perfect way to see more of the city after your London wedding celebrations.

Take our advice and scour the Visit London website. It’s as comprehensive as anything gets. It not only tells you what there is and where to find it – it has a ticket booking facility too.

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A summer wedding for Sue and Steve at the Crown at Ampney Brook . The couple chose their venue as they loved the laid-back, relaxed feel of this wedding venue. Further, the location was ideal for their celebration. It boasted ample inside space to celebrate and enough outdoor space with a beautiful little bridge for those fabulous photos.

I met Sue and her sister Tracey, at The Crown and the three of us hit it off at once. We explored ideas, shared inspirations and discussed colours, fabrics, décor, centrepieces and flowers for the wedding party. In fact we had a glorious time chatting everything weddings – so much so the coffee got cold! And we all went away with homework to do. Me to create the proposal for the venue decor and wedding florals and Sue to make decisions on colours etc.

But, before the wedding could happen the venue closed for extensive renovations. After much thought, Sue and Steve put their plans on hold and decided to wait for it to reopen.

As it turned out, that was the best decision they could have made. For the transformation from the original décor of the hotel to its refurbished look was a breathtakingly beautiful one. Indeed nothing remained of the ‘before’. The flooring was new as were the walls and ceilings, bridal suites and guest rooms. Everything was stone and wood with gorgeous details everywhere.

The Wedding Day

Sue stunned her groom in her full length lace bridal gown. While Steve cut a handsome dash in a blue three-piece-suit with light blue tie. The bridesmaids wore dresses with a subtle baby blue chiffon skirt and silver sequinned bodice.

It so happened that the summer of 2022 was the hottest on record for decades. Not a cloud in sight to spoil these visions of loveliness.

The Fabulous Functions team arrived at The Crown at Ampney Brook and installed the white draping around the bar so it wasn’t a feature in the ceremony and wouldn’t appear in the photos.
We removed it after the ceremony to allow the serving of drinks. Then we placed lanterns in the aisle to the ceremony table and a gorgeous long low arrangement on the registry table.

The Table Décor

The lovely rustic trestle tables we arranged in a banquet style setting with four rows and guests setting on both sides of the rows. This style of setting works well in this venue and created a convivial setting for a summer wedding.

We used ruched chiffon runners along the length of the tables. And we then set in place small glass vases with arrangements of fabulous fresh flowers in Sue and Steve’s colour palette of blush pinks, blues and creams.

Next we placed clear glass candle holders and elegant tapered candles along the centre of the tables in-between the floral arrangements. We also added loads of clear glass tealights holders and tealights. There were multi levels of details and interest along the length of the tables.

Sue also chose us to create her wedding florals. It was such an honour that she entrusted us with both décor and wedding florals. But it helped us ensure that the flowers used for both the wedding florals and centrepieces complemented each other.

Personal Touches

We loved the personal touches created by Sue’s sister Tracey, who made the delicious wedding cake. And Sue had a charm made with photos of both her and Steve’s Mums to add to her bridal bouquet.

The Flowers

Sue had selected a romantic blend of blush pinks, subtle baby blues and creams. So a beautiful bouquet filled with hydrangeas, roses, nigellas, lisianthus, thistles and a whole host of other beauties was the order of the day.

While we’re talking about bridal bouquets why not check out our blog about the bridal bouquet?

The table arrangements also featured these flowers and were all so very different in their design and composition. The mix added to the details for each table. The aim of course being to create a beautiful sight to delight the eyes add lift the heart.

Sue and Steve placed in us great faith to create for them a magical place for a summer wedding. One where they’d make their commitment to each other, make beautiful memories and celebrate with their nearest and dearest.

Thank you so much Sue and Steve for entrusting a summer wedding vision to us. We wish you a long life together filled with much happiness and sunshine.

Are you the social sort?

If you are then why not follow us on social media to keep up to date with our happening and to see even more of our decor? Follow the links to Instagram , Facebook and Pinterest

You can also head over to our wedding collections and take a look at our wedding flowers packages and our venue styling packages

Wedding Backdrops Available for your Celebrations

1. Flower Walls

We have three fantastic flower walls available for you to hire.

The ROSELLA flower wall is blush pink and cream and. It comes in a 3 metre section to hire.

The FLORALIE wall is a hydrangea-based, cream-toned confection. Floralie measures 3 metres in width and 2.80 metres in height.

The OLALLA is an ombre flower wall backdrop featuring deep warm red florals at the base and graduating through vibrant fuchsias and pinks to warm whites at the top.

Artificial blooms they may be but their effect is not lessened in anyway. And they’re simply perfect if you – or any of your guests – have allergies. And such things are a serious consideration.

Even better – we do all the work for you. We put them up and we come and take them down again. All you have to do is sit or stand in front of them and glow, make beautiful memories and look back at your gorgeous pics!

2. Bespoke Hoops

Hung at different heights behind your top table, or sweetheart or ceremony area, these decorated hoops are a novel backdrop and make a wonderful photo or video. We can decorate them with foliage and/or blooms of your choice. What you see below is an example.

See the effect they create in this short YouTube clip – they move gently in the air. It’s quite mesmerizing.

3. The Starlight Backdrop

For good old-fashioned Hollywood opulence and glamour our starlight backdrop is unbeatable.

The standard setting is a warm, white twinkle. But with the accompanying colour wheels you can choose from a range of colours and twinkle styles. Or no lights at all if that’s what you want.

4. Drapes

Pleated and Draped Backdrops

We’ve actually got a full variety pack of drape backdrops that we can create for you.

Draped fabric backdrop with a chandelier in the centre to form a classical, symmetrical arrangement.

The image above shows an asymmetric arrangement of classic white fabric with complementary floral embellishments and central chandelier. All ready for you and your loved one to exchange those glorious ‘I Do’s’.

Floral curtains: look at these gorgeous pleated white curtains topped with a pelmet of greenery. Or blossoms would work just as well for a more romantic look.

6. Floral Columns and Broken Arches

Consider framing your ceremony table with a pair of floral columns such as the ones in the image below. Isn’t that effective? The floral columns are a beautiful way to create focus and direct the attention of your guests.

5. Make the Most of a Mantlepiece

If there’s an attractive mantelpiece in your venue don’t ignore it. Instead use it! 

Look what a stunning backdrop the mantlepiece you see below makes when dressed with beautiful foliage. Balanced with matching or complementary arrangements on the table and on the floor in front of the table, the effect is classic, elegant and stunning.

7. Pentagon Arch Backdrop

We call our pentagon arch a dynamic backdrop. Meaning you get the most use out of it for your celebrations.

As it’s a double pentagon arch we set it up for your wedding ceremony, with the florals attached at various points on the arch. Then we move it to your wedding breakfast. You can keep it as a double arch behind your top table. Or separate it and use one part behind your top table and the other part to frame your cake table. Definitely a Win! Win! Win! situation!

What is not to LOVE!

To talk to us about any of these wedding backdrops in the Fabulous Functions Backdrop range and to find out hire costs call us on 07511 842 451.
We’ll advise and help you decide which one is best for you.

Social Media

Of course we’re on social media. There you can see what we’ve been upto and get a further feel for what we do and how we work. Find us on Instagram here and Facebook here. 

And if you prefer a good old fashioned phone call, you’ll find all our contact details here.

And, before you go, do check out the rest of our blog for more inspiration in wedding decor. You’ll find that here. 

In this blog we show you how to create a travel themed venue decor in your wedding or party venue. This is a fun theme to create if you’re a globe-trotting loving couple. What’s more, it’s one that can be done equally well if you’re on a budget or if you’ve got cash to splash.

Create a Travel Themed Venue Dressing on a Budget

As with creating any venue décor, hiring decorative elements can save you a whole heap of money. Here at Fabulous Functions UK we’ve got some great stuff for you to hire.

We offer you a cost-effective way to travel the world at your wedding in our accessory hire shop and treasure trove online cave: 

• Vintage suitcases: stacked in a corner these battered suitcases will evoke a sense of journeys undertaken. And serve as an allegory for the one you’re about to undertake as man and wife. You can put them to good use as a repository for your cards and small gifts or simply have them as decoration.
  
• Vintage style globe: or any globe for that matter. Ours spins on its wooden base so you and your guests can travel the world without leaving the venue.
  
• Message in a bottle:  this personalized message in a bottle adds to the travel theme. Ask us for hire details on this item.

Things You Can Beg, Borrow and Cadge to Add to Your Travel Theme

Scour charity shops and car boot sales, ask friends and neighbours if they have any of the following:

1. Vintage cameras.
2. Guide books and phrase books
3. Maps and atlases
4. Travel posters and bunting
5. Travel writing books
6. Vanity cases
7. Sunglasses
8. Old passports
9. Old tickets and boarding passes
10. Bunting and flags of the world
11. Compasses, telescopes and binoculars

Any or all of the above will be easy to find or borrow from your family and friends.
This Pinterest page has loads of suitcase cake suggestions. Or take flight with a cake in aeroplane form.

How to Create a Travel Themed Venue Décor With More Cash to Splash

1. Have the bridesmaids carry vanity cases instead of bouquets. So much the better if you can get hold of vintage ones. But any vanity cases will be fine. They don’t need to match. Go for a mis-matched eclectic look.
2. Instead of confetti make paper punches from maps. These would be great sprinkled on the tables at the reception too.
3. If you’re the crafty sort you can make a bouquet out of maps.
4. If your wedding is a destination wedding make a signpost of the places where guests have travelled from.
5. Use airmail stickers and Par Avion stationery for your invitations.
6. Use luggage tags/labels as place settings.

Here again Pinterest is a rich source of travel theme ideas.

If you’ve got some ideas for a travel themed venue decor for your wedding or party and you want some help putting them into practice then speak to us! We love bouncing ideas around and seeing what we can do to make a plan come together.

Fabulous Functions UK has done its fair share of travelling and living abroad so we’re more than up to the job of being your travel courier. Why not get in touch with us to find out more?

Drop us a line on hello@fabulousfunctionsuk.com or call us on 07511 842 451.

If you’re feeling sociable, you’ll find us on the usual social media channels: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. There, you’ll see plenty of images of our work. Ditto Pinterest too.

Do drop by and say hello. Or Hola, bonjour or even buongiorno.