From opulent hotels, elegant members’ clubs to hidden gems of the city, we feature the best wedding venues in London. Also, take a look at some of the new venues that recently received their wedding licenses.

London’s best wedding locations

With large sprawling parks and narrow cobblestone streets, cool rooftop bars and cozy, quaint pubs, giant glass skyscrapers and some of the oldest buildings in the country, London is a city that has something for everyone. And that certainly also applies to wedding locations in London.

From quirky unusual wedding locations to opulent hotel environments to the city’s hidden gems – we present the best wedding locations in London. And the new generation of chic wedding locations in the city that appears in the capital after the pandemic.

No. Fifty Cheyne, Chelsea

Overlooking the Thames with a view of Chelsea Embankment Gardens, No Fifty Cheyne iannounce was recently named a wedding location. As a symbol of the SW11, the recently reopened restaurant is the ideal place for intimate and timelessly romantic ceremonies followed by sophisticated receptions. With carefully prepared food and drinks under the direction of Chef Iain Smith (Social Eating House, Berners Tavern and La Chapelle), the dining rooms and bar can be used as a full-service wedding location for ceremonies and receptions alike. In addition, No. Fifty Chelsea is just a stone’s throw from a handful of local churches and the revered Chelsea City Hall, making it the perfect location for your post-ceremony celebration or wedding breakfast too.

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The HAC, City of London

In the heart of the city is the Honorable Artillery Company, an exquisite 18th-century country house From grand ceremonies to intimate gatherings, take your vows with loved ones in one of the four licensed rooms in the Armory House and the Prince Consort Rooms, with bespoke packages tailored to each couple. For a perfect backdrop, the extensive Artillery Garden is ideal for champagne and canapés, with the additional option of dining outdoors and in the marquee. To make your 2021 ceremony very special, couples who tie the knot this year will be pampered with a free Lily Vanilli Wedding Cake or a box of Searcy’s Selected Cuvée Brut champagne.

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The rosewood, Holborn

Classic, opulent and luxurious: the striking facade of the Rosewood, the shimmering chandeliers and the large marble stairs are the perfect backdrop for something very special. Choose from four rooms for ceremonies and receptions with up to 470 standing places in the Grand Ballroom. If your look is sophisticated, elegant, and romantic, this is an environment your guests will talk about for a long time.

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Kimpton Fitzroy, Bloomsbury

The ornate architecture of the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel from the 19th century gives this hotspot a glorious glamor. The heart of the hotel is the Palm Court Lounge; With a modern glass roof and lush greenery, this relaxed and atmospheric space is perfect for post-ceremony drinks before moving to the restored ballroom for dinner and dancing. Up to 200 guests can meet, toast, and compliment the newlyweds, surrounded by the stunning neoclassical details, including a mezzanine gallery and a towering gold-gilt ceiling.

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Searcys at The Gherkin

The Searcys at The Gherkin offers a 360 degree view of the capital and is the perfect place to take your vows. There are no limits with wedding packages, including exclusive rentals of Helix and the Iris bar, complete with bespoke menus and flexible spaces to decorate. For smaller guests there are also five dining rooms on level 38 for more intimate celebrations. Couples who book their weddings for 2021 will also receive a free Lily Vanilli Wedding Cake or a case of Searcys Selected Cuvée Brut champagne.

The Marylebone Room, Marylebone

This London wedding location feels like an insider tip. It consists of several modern and adaptable rooms and offers an elegant and lively space for parties of all sizes. The venue’s courtyard is the perfect setting for a quiet reception (your guests won’t even feel like they are in central London), surrounded by a pretty garden wall. And with a retractable roof and open fireplace, it can be used all year round. The Blue Room with its colorful lounge chairs, wooden floors and the marble-topped bar can accommodate up to 80 guests for dinner and dancing.

Visit the Marylebone Rooms website

Border, East London

Boundary in East London recently opened its doors to wedding parties, offering couples an alternative urban setting for their wedding location. Take your vows in a converted Victorian warehouse in the city’s hippest neighborhood, dine and cast all night under the open brick vaults, or enjoy champagne, canapés and the sunset over Shoreditch from the venue’s glass roof. There are rooms for you and your guests and a hangover breakfast at the Albion Café is the morning after.

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Barbican Conservatory, Barbican

As London’s premier example of Brutalist architecture, the cool and contemporary Barbican Conservatory is ideal for those thinking outside the box when it comes to London wedding venues. Every garden lover’s botanical dream in the heart of London. Hold your ceremony surrounded by over 2000 species of tropical plants cascading from the spectacular glass ceiling and ponds of tropical fish. The adjoining garden room with 220 seats can be used for a stylish evening reception with professionally selected menus from the in-house caterer.

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St Pancras Brasserie and Champagne Bar by Searcys

Against the backdrop of the 200 year old Victorian building and the modern hustle and bustle of St. Pancras International train station, this place of old and new is one of the coolest wedding locations in London. With the longest champagne bar in Europe, a brasserie-style art deco restaurant, and plenty of space for a live band and dance, you can host anything from large soirées for 400 guests to intimate dinners for 25 positioned to venture into the Mediterranean kidnap or take a Paris minimoon on the Eurostar afterwards.

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The Ned, the City of London

The Ned, the city’s crème de la crème of elegance, is an exclusive club and hotel with six rooms and terraces that can be rented for private weddings. Capacities range from 10 to 200 guests to cater for all types of weddings. A former Midland Back building, the Ned displays the best of 1920s design, including walnut-paneled walls, glittering chandeliers, and original tapestries. Visitors to the venue will also notice the incredible rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of St. Paul’s Cathedral and the City of London.

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The savoy cabbage, the beach

This luxurious five-star offer, which has already been confirmed as one of the best hotels in the capital, now tops the charts as one of the best wedding locations in London. There are a number of rooms where you can both tie the knot and party afterwards with friends and family, but our personal favorite is the Lancaster Ballroom. The opulent room is flexibly tailored to your needs with elegant hand-painted walls, sparkling chandeliers and plenty of space for dinner, first dances and refined celebrations. And with a separate entrance on the river side of the hotel, there really is no better place for a lavish central London.

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10-11 Carlton Terrace, St. James’s Park

This stunning Grade II listed townhouse, formerly the residence of Prime Minister William Gladstone and overlooking St James’s Park and The Mall, is located in one of the city’s most exclusive zip codes. Available for ceremonies and receptions – as separate rooms for smaller weddings or as an exclusive party pad – the black marble staircase, gold chandeliers and painted ceilings provide a nifty canvas that you can decorate and put on as you wish. There is so much that makes this space truly unique, but our favorite is how private and exclusive it feels.

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