- Illy Goodall
Top 5 London Wedding Venues
Hello lovelies, today we bring you the top 5 London Wedding Venues that we love and want to share with you. As your London Wedding Planner, it brings us so much joy to be able to source venues for our clients, it's one of our favourite things to do. The excitement of when you walk into that venue and "know" it's the one for you. Can you believe it was on this date 12 years ago that Barack Obama became President in the United States? There's a random throwback into history for you. So let's dive into the Top 5 London Wedding Venues...
1. Andaz London Liverpool Street
Now you all know we are always biased when it comes to the Andaz London Wedding Venue as we have worked here before as a London Wedding Planner. Everything we love about the venue, from the decor to the staff. There are so many locations to capture beautiful images in this venue too. The entrance to come down to greet your guests is a beautifully lined staircase that can be dressed with many different florals.
The ballroom is used as a popular reception location, which is where we planned our clients wedding. The room is neutral but they do have uplighter that can be adapted to different colours to suit the theme of the wedding. In-house caterers make this a breeze, with the highest quality food, they can adapt the menu to create whatever your heart desires.
When you finish, you can head on to one of their luxury suites located on the higher floors of the Andaz Hotel. As your London Wedding Planner we would have already cleared the suite up for you, to ensure you can just relax and head off to bed when you get in. For a seamless wedding, we would highly recommend this London Wedding Venue.
2. The May Fair, A Raddison Collection
Number 2 in our Top 5 London Wedding Venues goes to a wedding venue that we have been lucky enough to exhibit at, and one we fell I love with as soon as we saw it. As your London Wedding Planner, we are always partial to a wedding in Mayfair, London. It's where luxury meets elegance, however, if like us, you want modern too, this is going to be your go-to London Wedding Venue. As your London Wedding Planner we just had to share this wedding venue with you.
What we love most about this London Wedding Venue is the heritage that comes with the building itself. Many famous individuals have stayed in this luxurious hotel and when it's doors first opened, they were opened by King George V and Queen Mary themselves! You can't get more luxury than royalty approving this wedding venue. From the staff to the in-house caterers, you really will have the full package at this venue. There are many different rooms in which you can choose to hold your wedding celebrations in this venue. The Crystal Room, The Danziger Suite or even take it small and go for their intimate dining room.
If you want to feel like a princess or prince, then complete your day by heading off to one of the May Fair, A Raddison Collection grand suites to refresh yourself and relax. As your London Wedding Planner, we always tidy suites before you head back to them, to ensure you can rest up without any distractions.
3. {10-11} Carlton House Terrace
Perhaps you need your London Wedding Planner to find you a unique venue, that is regal yet modern, in the central part of London and has neutral colour tones throughout the building? Yet you want a bit of that traditional English feel to it, Carlton House Terrace will be your go-to London Wedding Venue. Located in Westminster this special wedding venue offers 10 different rooms that you can have your wedding celebration. From smaller intimate weddings for 10 people, right through to as much as 498 guests, this London wedding venue certainly caters for all sorts of weddings.
Overlooking St James Park, this is definitely a venue not to be dismissed. Your London wedding photographer will be able to take you out into the popular London landmarks and get some truly beautiful photos after your ceremony. The venue offer in-house catering that can suit all different kinds of options, making it once again, an easy wedding planning process. As your London Wedding Planner, we will help guide your guests and turn your chosen room around to ensure that the ceremony is changed into a reception room quicker than you can blink.
Number 4 in our top 5 London Wedding Venues. So you want the biggest, most exclusive and luxury venue you can find possible in London? Then One Great Goerge Street is going to be your go-to option. This historic grade II listed building offers exclusive use of their building just for your wedding, and you will be spoilt for choice with 7 ceremony rooms to choose from.
The great hall at One Great George Street offers a ceremony for up to 400 guests. This exquisite banqueting hall will amaze your guests and needs minimal decoration to enjoy the architecture. However, as your London Wedding Planner, we always aim for the biggest and most luxury of florals, so we would bring in all of those beautiful colours and smells to greet your guests as they enjoy their day here. Natural daylight floods the rooms with their tall windows, so you can ensure those wedding photos are going to come out just perfect.
The venue offer their own in-house catering, so as your London Wedding Planner we can handle all of your catering meetings, all you need to do is go and taste what is on offer!
5. Dartmouth House Our final in the top 5 London Wedding Venues goes to Dartmouth House. If it's a Bridgeton wedding style you want, this is going to be the one. Featuring an outdoor courtyard fit for any lady or duke, you need not any additional decor here, however if you must, fairy lights above the courtyard would do just fine in those summer months. Your guests can mingle outside and enjoy the stars in the evening with their champagne, the perfect setting to end any evening.
This London Wedding Venue allows up to 450 guests but also caters for smaller ceremonies too. There are 4 beautiful rooms to choose from in this venue, and the decor is going to absolutely take your breathe away. You can't ask for a more picture perfect London Wedding Venue. As your London Wedding Planner, we can create your ultimate design for this wedding venue, bringing together the architecture and decor to fully appreciate this London mansion.
If you would like us to help plan your wedding as your London Wedding Planner, you can get in touch with us by emailing hello@illyelizabethweddings.com
Photo Credits: Photo 1,3,4 - Fiona Kelly Photography Photo 2 - Hire Space Photo 5,6 - Blue Lily Wedding Photography