WEDDING: My Favourite London Venues!

I’m gonna be honest –  searching for my wedding venue was one of the most stressful things I’ve ever done!  There were so many factors to think about whilst scrowling the net for the perfect space – the price, how many people it could hold, the location, if it was near a church, what caterers they allowed, what accommodation was near by and most importantly whether the feel of the venue fits your ideal!

Now I was lucky enough to find my ultimate dream wedding venue really quickly but that doesn’t mean it wasn’t a hard decision or that it wasn’t stressful… (I talk about this in depth in my wedding planning video that’s going live on my YouTube channel this weekend)!

I’m not yet going to announce the venue we’ve booked so instead I thought I’d show you my other ‘dream’ venues which were really high contenders in my venue search!

1) Wiltons Music Hall

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Wilton’s is one of the oldest surviving music halls in the world (don’t you just love it already?) and I’ve been to see a couple of theatre performances here too so when I found out they also hold weddings it became my top contender!  I love how it can be decorated with fairy lights, also has a cocktail bar and study room and it’s also really near my home in East London.

However, as it’s a theatre and has events on most days, they only release a select number of dates for weddings and private parties in any year which makes booking a nightmare (they only released 23 dates in the whole year of 2016).  If you manage it then I’d love to see some pictures as it’s so dreamy!

2) Asylum Peckham

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I have loved this venue for SO many years (way before I even met Andrew).  It’s an old converted chapel space which can be hired out for photoshoots, exhibitions and weddings etc.  It’s perfectly shabby chic which old walls, stained glass windows and looks so beautiful filled with candles. 

However, as of this year they now only accomodate for wedding ceremonies (as opposed to the meal and party also) which means it was a no go for us as we wanted to get married in an actual church.  Still, it’s beautiful and I’d love to use this space somehow one day!

3) MC Motors

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You may recognise this space as it’s a warehouse in London often used for tv/photoshoots!   I love the textured, decrepit walls, the props available, the skylighted roof and the fact that it has so, so much character.  The company that own this event space (Castle Gibson) also own The Depository (also can be used for weddings but a little smaller) is also known as the Dragon’s Den studio!

I really adore the above venues so if I’ve helped anyone find their dream venue too then do let me know!

I also have my Wedding Planning Update video going live on my YouTube channel this weekend where I explain exactly where we’ve got to on planning so far so if you’re curious to hear more then subscribe to be kept up to date!

xxx

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  1. January 21, 2016 / 2:58 pm

    Love this post! I'm getting married in East London this year and found searching for a reception venue pretty tricky in terms of trying to not be too far from a church. I didn't go for any of the above venues, but did check out at the time all the ones you've posted šŸ™‚ xx

  2. January 21, 2016 / 8:32 pm

    This is a gorgeous venue, congratulations on your engagement!

    Kiran | www.alittlekiran.co.uk

  3. January 21, 2016 / 8:44 pm

    I love each of these venues has something so unique & fun about them.. I honestly don't know how bride-to-be's are expected to pick just one!
    x

    Small&Blondeā™„

  4. January 21, 2016 / 8:49 pm

    I love all of them. If only I lived near to London šŸ™

    Lauren x | www.laurenapowers.blogspot.com

  5. January 22, 2016 / 12:58 pm

    Such beautiful venues. Congratulations on your engagement Katie x

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  6. January 23, 2016 / 10:08 am

    Awwwwh this is gorgeous!!!!

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  7. January 23, 2016 / 10:38 am

    Hmmm none of these venues are really my cup of tea. At least not for a wedding.

  8. January 24, 2016 / 11:07 am

    Wow all these venues would be amazing to get married in! The first one is my fave.. Glad to see some amazing places in london that you could get married in.. Can't wait to see where you've picked to get married xx

    www.veronicabizzarri.blogspot.co.uk

  9. January 26, 2016 / 10:16 am

    London has a lot of elegant and breathtaking places that can make dream weddings come true. These places are some of the best ingredients to make successful and memorable weddings. Thanks for sharing!

  10. January 28, 2016 / 2:44 pm

    Wish the venues near me were like this. I'm really struggling to find ones fir next spring.

    Beth | Simple but far from basic xx

  11. March 22, 2016 / 4:50 am

    They helped us put together a great menu, from the consultation to the tasting to the actual event. The Chicago wedding venues had biscuits and gravy, cornbread muffins, fried catfish, jambalaya, enormous pieces of fried chicken

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  13. September 1, 2017 / 12:24 pm

    Awesome wedding venue!!! Everything looks so beautiful.. Thanks for sharing your information with us…

    Vincent Raj
    Wedding Halls in Mumbai

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