Your London Wedding - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 68)

TRINITY HOUSE Home to the General Lighthouse Authority on Tower Hill, Trinity House’s Georgian façade was designed by Samuel Wyatt in 1794. Particularly popular for intimate weddings, not to mention a showcase for several remarkable maritime artefacts, this historic venue is reminiscent of a grand private residence. The Court Room lies at the heart of the house, with direct views of The Tower of London. Boasting all the character of a grand drawing room in an aristocratic townhouse of yore, the room’s stand-out features include an original trompe l’oeil painting, impressive carpet and many fine paintings and portraits. There’s room for 60 ceremony guests here, or 130 for an informal reception. The Library, complete with its own minstrel’s gallery and stained-glass windows, meanwhile, is located on the eastern side of the House and seats up to 130 loved ones for civil ceremonies. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 020 7481 6931 | trinityhouse.co.uk BARBICAN Built in 1982, as part of a utopian dream to rebuild and transform an area of London devastated by bombing during World War II, the Barbican is considered to be one of the most important examples of Brutalist architecture around. Nowadays, it’s an iconic building at the heart of the City and a striking setting for a wedding to boot. Indeed, the Conservatory space, where weddings take place, is a botanical oasis famed for its cascading plants, high glass ceiling and tranquil fish pools. There’s room for 80 ceremony guests here or some 150 loved ones can witness your vows on the Conservatory Terrace. The same spaces are available for receptions for up to 200 revellers. Ceremony licence? Yes Contact: 020 7382 7043 | barbican.org.uk 16