Your London Wedding - Page number 19 - May/June 2021 (Issue 77)

RIBA AT 66 PORTLAND PLACE 020 7307 3888 | www.architecture.com/riba-venue-hire WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT? Found on a decadent tree-lined avenue in Marylebone, RIBA at 66 Portland Place is a Grade II* listed building, which has retained many of its original 1930s features. With floor-to-ceiling windows, a triple- height atrium, Art Deco detailing and three roof terraces boasting fantastic views, the venue combines the best in mid-century elegance and 21 st century service. Found between the buzz of Oxford Circus and the tranquility of Regent’s Park, the venue is close to a wealth of London attractions as well as some of the city’s most beautiful churches and religious spaces. LET’S CELEBRATE! Ceremonies are held in the elegant, light-filled RIBA Gallery (150 guests) or the memorable wood-panelled Jarvis Hall (250 guests). After the vows, receptions can also be held in the RIBA Gallery, with an additional 100 guests on the adjacent landing. The largest space is the venue’s principal entertaining area, Florence Hall (up to 400 guests). This chic room allows guests to spill out on to the tranquil roof terrace. Smaller gatherings are suited to the intimate Aston Webb Room (22 guests). Steeped in history, this beautifully light setting overlooks the grandeur of Portland Place. WE LOVE… RIBA at 66 Portland Place has launched its Build Your Own Wedding Party package. Designed for couples who have tied the knot under restrictions, it simplifies the planning process for those who now want a larger, but flexible celebration with family and friends. CENTRAL LONDON knot TIE THE IN... Venue capacities may change amid the coronavirus pandemic. www.lesliechoucard.com REGIONAL VENUES 19