Your London Wedding - July/August 2024 (Issue 96)

THE BERKELEY 02072 011 385 www.the-berkeley.co.uk/meetings-events/weddings The Berkeley provides a picturesque setting for a wonderfully romantic ambience, enveloped by the Georgian terraces of Belgravia that offer a stunning vista of St. Paul’s Church and the iconic Hyde Park. The staff is committed to enhancing elegance, luxury and hospitality to unparalleled levels – it truly is an experience like no other! Explore a flexible event space in one of London’s top 5-star hotels, suitable for various occasions. It has a contemporary design, impressive 3D ceiling and unique lighting. The grand ballroom can cater to up to 250 guests for ceremonies and meals as well as 180 for dancing. The nearby Belgravia Room boasts ample natural light and a private terrace, perfect for intimate ceremonies with 40 guests, dinners for 80 and receptions for 150. The Wilton & Knightsbridge Rooms offer a sophisticated and cosy setting, with the choice to combine or keep separate. The Wilton Room accommodates 50 guests for vows, 80 for dinners and receptions for 120, while the Knightsbridge Room is ideal for ceremonies with 40 guests, meals for 30 and evening events for 50. Discover the exceptional at the Grand Pavilion Penthouse, an exquisite two-bedroom suite offering stunning views of Belgravia. This lavish area is ideal for small weddings of up to 10 guests, complete with a private terrace for socialising and admiring the London skyline. The Crescent Pavilion suite, crafted by André Fu, is a contemporary luxury gem. Featuring a spacious terrace that wraps around, visitors can completely indulge in the seamless indoor-outdoor setting. The calming colour scheme and opulent materials establish a serene yet thrilling ambience. This location is ideal for memorable events with 30 guests. Indulge in the lavish Knightsbridge Pavilion Suite overlooking Hyde Park, perfect for hosting up to 30 guests. The unique glasshouse architecture seamlessly combines traditional and modern elements, flooding the room with sunlight. For those that prefer more intimate gatherings, The Snug at The Berkeley Bar & Terrace provides a cosy and private atmosphere with tailored service. Newlyweds will receive a complimentary overnight stay to make their wedding day more magical when booking the venue. HOME HOUSE 02076 702 000 | www.homehouse.co.uk Spread across three exquisite Georgian townhouses, Home House hosts a variety of stunning event spaces for weddings in the heart of London. Established in the 19th-century, the venue is named after the notorious Countess of Home and was designed as a sophisticated palace purely for enjoyment and entertainment. The historic building was meticulously restored and retains many original features, including ceiling-to-floor windows for plenty of natural light. The private event spaces range in size to accommodate up to 180 guests for standing receptions. The stunning Georgian-style rooms evoking a sense of grandeur and offering truly opulent backdrops to occasions. The Front Parlour, Eating Room, Asylum Room and Octagon Room are all licensed for ceremonies so couples can host both ceremonies and receptions in one glamorous location. With a dedicated wedding planner assigned to events, lovebirds can afford to relax and enjoy the journey. The Front Parlour and Eating Room are private rooms joined together by beautiful double doors in an L-shape layout that accommodate 70 seated and 180 standing. These rooms are hired as one space in the day and evening. The smaller Front Parlour makes a fantastic reception room, while the Eating Room is ideal for lunches and dinners. Located on the first floor of House 21, the Octagon Room is a truly eccentric and opulent space. Overlooking the courtyard garden and featuring a stunning 1820s Neo-classical ceiling, this opulent jewel box of a room is the perfect space for intimate wedding ceremonies with 40 guests. The Asylum Room is a beautiful private room on the ground floor overlooking the courtyard garden. It has a stunning fireplace, large wooden bookcases, and decorative ceilings and walls. It can accommodate 30 people seated or 40 standing. Daring and decadent, The Vaults is a glamorous late-night bar and lounge available to hire until 5 am. With a private entrance, this stunning event space consists of a sophisticated lounge featuring a DJ booth and two individual karaoke rooms with state-of-the-art sound systems. With a tortoiseshell feature bar and an architectural aquarium, the lux velvet textures, warm ambient lighting and rich tones provide the perfect backdrop to evening receptions with 50 people. With access to one of London’s premier W1 garden squares, Home House expands its private events offering to include the wonderful Portman Square Garden adjacent to the grand house. It’s ideal for receptions with 300 people. Each of the 23 bedrooms and suites has a special story to tell, with features that include stunning, original Chinese Chi’en Lung hand-painted silk wallpaper and shimmering gold ceilings. From daily delegate menus and celebratory wedding feasts to healthy breakfasts and elegant dinners, experienced chefs can create bespoke menus to complement events perfectly. 19 LOCAL VENUES

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