The Wedding Atlas · United Kingdom · London
Getting Married in London
London offers an extraordinary range of settings for a wedding, from the historic livery halls of the City and private clubs of Mayfair to riverside venues, celebrated museums and grand hotels. Its neighbourhoods each offer something different, whether you imagine an intimate ceremony in a Georgian townhouse or a reception overlooking the Thames. With international airports, Eurostar connections and an extensive transport network, London also makes it relatively straightforward to bring guests together from around the world.
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Where to marry
Where to Get Married in London
Photo: The Goring Mayfair, St James's and Belgravia
Georgian terraces, grand hotels and private members' clubs. Several clubs and townhouses, among them Spencer House in St James's, take outside bookings.
Photo: Gray's Inn The City and Holborn
The Square Mile holds many of the livery company halls, from the Guildhall to smaller halls such as Apothecaries' Hall, and several can be hired privately. The Inns of Court around Holborn have their own halls and gardens.
Photo: Ham Yard Hotel Westminster, the Strand and Covent Garden
Government buildings, theatres and learned societies around Whitehall and the Strand. RSA House, off the Strand, and One Whitehall Place are both on our list.
Photo: The Wallace Collection Marylebone and St John's Wood
Marylebone has Georgian squares and village streets, and Home House stands on Portman Square. In St John's Wood, Lord's Cricket Ground hosts weddings in the Long Room, the Writing Room and the Thomas Lord Suite.
Photo: Eltham Palace Greenwich and the river
Downriver, Greenwich has the Queen's House, the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College, and the river itself carries ships you can hire for an evening.
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Our selection
Where we would start
Three of the 61 London venues we list, chosen by our editors to show the range.
Spencer House
An eighteenth-century private palace overlooking Green Park, hired for one wedding at a time, with eight first-floor State Rooms.
Lord’s Cricket Ground
Weddings are held in the Long Room of the 1889 Pavilion, the Writing Room and the Thomas Lord Suite, with ceremonies for up to 250 guests.
RSA House
A Grade II listed Georgian townhouse behind the Strand, hired exclusively for weddings, with three licensed ceremony spaces and dining for 130 guests.
People who work here
The owners, wedding directors, planners, photographers and chefs behind weddings in London.
Stuart WoodWedding photographer, Stuart Wood Photography
RulaFounder and event planner, Rula Parties
Abigail LucyFounder, creative director, planner and designer, Abigail Lucy Luxury Weddings
Tessa WilliamsFounder, creative director and lead planner, A Touch of Nevaeh
Charlotte Ricard-QuesadaFounder and Creative Director, La Fête Bespoke Event Planning
Patrick HeiselLive wedding painter and guest illustrator, Patrick Heisel Watercolours
Mirna ConwayFounder and Luxury Bridal Makeup Artist, Makeup By Mirna
Toyin (Tutan) OpebiyiFounder, Tees Bakery
Caroline CastiglianoDesigner, Caroline Castigliano
Preston BaileyEvent designer, producer and director, Preston Bailey
Anne-Marie JenkinsChief Executive, The Wedding Shop
Roberta BurcheriFounder, Roberta Burcheri Events
Mark NiemierkoFounder, Niemierko
Pippa MiddlehurstFounder, Sugar and Spiced Cakes
SuzieCo-founder and main contact for couples, Aston Band
Naomi NeohFounder and designer, Naomi Neoh Bespoke Bridal Gowns
GinnyFounder and wedding cake designer, The Little Sugar Rose
Freddie MarquisDirector, The Luxury Travel Book
Julia DowlingFounder and Managing Director, Snapdragon | London
Elisabeth ChidiOwner and Music Coordinator, SoulPlay
Emma RushworthFounder and violinist, String Infusion
Charlie OsbornFounder and Musical Director, Supertonic Music
Tanya DimitrovaFounder and Designer, Mia La Vida
Naureen KhanFounder and wedding planner, Naureen Khan Events
Tracey FirmanFounder, Lusso Events
Cheryl MorriceFounder and wedding painter, Cheryl Morrice Fine Art & Commissions
AbigailFounder and cake designer, The Abigail Bloom Cake Company
LauraOwner and pastry chef, Deluce Cakes
Dale AlexanderFounder and Creative Director, Dale Alexander Events
MelanieLead planner, Cranberry Blue
A Wedding in London
A few minutes' travel changes the setting entirely
Historic halls in the City, townhouses and clubs in the West End, the river to the south and parkland to the west: London is a city of rooms, and most of them were built for an occasion.
In Mayfair and St James's, Georgian terraces, grand hotels and private members' clubs take outside bookings, among them Spencer House. Across the river the mood is modern, with the Shard rising above London Bridge and event spaces set over the water. At Lord’s Cricket Ground, in St John's Wood, weddings are held in the Long Room, the Writing Room and the Thomas Lord Suite.
Downriver, Greenwich has the Queen's House, the Cutty Sark and the Old Royal Naval College. The City is at its quietest at the weekend, when the offices around it are closed, which is when many of its livery halls are free.
A ceremony in a Georgian townhouse, or a reception above the Thames. Both are a short journey apart.
South Bank and Bankside
The Thames from Lambeth Bridge to Tower Bridge
Tate Modern, the Oxo Tower and HMS Belfast stand beside contemporary event spaces over the water. The Shard rises above London Bridge. The setting is modern, a contrast to the historic West End.
Choosing a setting
Hotel, historic hall, private club or restaurant
Photo: The Bloomsbury Hotel
31 venues we list, including The Bloomsbury, The Berkeley and Bulgari Hotel London.
Photo: Lord’s Cricket Ground Historic hall
5 venues we list, including Lord’s Cricket Ground, RSA House and Gray's Inn.
Photo: Home House Private club
3 venues we list: Home House, The Hurlingham Club and The Lansdowne Club.
Photo: Spencer HouseThe season
Weather for outdoor weddings
Very good for outdoor celebrations from May to September. Spring and autumn are cooler, with shorter days.
How typical weather and daylight suit an outdoor wedding celebration in each month. Every month can be wonderful for a wedding, especially indoors; this guide is about the weather you are likely to meet outdoors.
The word describes typical weather and daylight for an outdoor ceremony and photographs in that month. It says nothing about whether to marry then. Seasonal guidance is based on historical weather averages. Conditions vary by location and year, so couples planning outdoor celebrations should always consider an alternative indoor setting.
May to September are all very good for gardens, parks and rooftops in London. April and October are cooler, and indoor venues work beautifully in every season. Hampstead is a little cooler than the river at Kew.
Sunset is around 9.20pm in mid June and 7.15pm in mid September. October can be attractive for autumn celebrations, although earlier sunsets make ceremony and photography timings particularly important: the sun sets at about 6.07pm in mid October and about 4.41pm at the end of the month, after the clocks go back. In mid December it is about 3.51pm.
Weddings run all year, and 61% of marriages in England and Wales in 2023 took place between May and September (Office for National Statistics).
Getting there
How guests arrive
Heathrow is the main airport for guests from outside Europe, and the Elizabeth line links it directly with Paddington, the City and Canary Wharf, so guests can reach a central hotel without a pre-booked transfer. Gatwick connects to Victoria by the Gatwick Express, and Eurostar trains arrive at St Pancras from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
Where guests stay
Under one roof, or nearby
London has a very wide choice of hotels, from large historic hotels in Mayfair to design hotels and small boutique properties. A hotel with a ballroom can hold the reception and house the party, while the livery halls have no bedrooms, so guests stay in nearby hotels in the City and Clerkenwell.
Photo: Lord’s Cricket GroundGood to know
Before you book
City livery halls and many historic venues have strict licence conditions on music volume and finish time. Amplified music is often limited and events usually end in the late evening, so ask about the terms early. Afternoon tea in a historic hotel suits the day before or the morning after, and Borough Market makes a good morning visit for guests who arrive a day early.
From The 5 Star Edit
Stories from London
Visits, real weddings and planning notes from our editors.
Questions couples ask
Before you decide
How does a livery hall wedding work?
Halls are usually hired for a day or an evening. The hall provides the room, and your caterers, florists and production team work within it. Many halls keep a list of approved caterers, and none has bedrooms.
When is the best time to marry in London?
May to September is the dependable period for gardens, parks and rooftops. April and October are cooler and suit indoor venues, which work in every season because the livery halls, museums and clubs are lit and heated for events.
How do guests travel to London from abroad?
Heathrow is the main airport for guests from outside Europe, and the Elizabeth line links it directly with Paddington, the City and Canary Wharf, so guests can reach a central hotel without a pre-booked transfer. Gatwick connects to Victoria by the Gatwick Express, and Eurostar trains arrive at St Pancras from Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
Where do wedding guests stay in London?
London has a very wide choice of hotels, from large historic hotels in Mayfair to design hotels and small boutique properties. A hotel with a ballroom can hold the reception and house the party, while the livery halls have no bedrooms, so guests stay in nearby hotels in the City and Clerkenwell.
What should we know about music and finish times at London venues?
City livery halls and many historic venues have strict conditions on music volume and finish time. Amplified music is often limited and events usually end in the late evening, so ask about the terms early.
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This guide draws on the venues' own published details, official sources such as gov.uk, and the knowledge of our editors. Legal and visa information was last checked on 5 October 2026 and can change, so confirm it with the authority that will marry you before you book. Sunset times are calculated for 2027, and distances are in a straight line.