Your London Wedding - Page number 29 - September/October 2021 (Issue 79)

MUSEUM OF LONDON DOCKLANDS 020 7814 5789 | www.museumoflondon.org.uk Bordered by the River Thames and West India Quay, the Museum of London Docklands offers strking views over the water, as well as the iconic Canary Wharf skyline. Couples can make the most of the picturesque quayside location with a drinks reception on the terrace overlooking the waterside. Located over five floors within a late Georgian warehouse, the museum is Canary Wharf’s only Grade I listed building. Weddings held have a backdrop of London’s River Thames, with panoramic views over West India Quay and the futuristic skyline of the capital’s financial district. The Museum of London Docklands is a venue where contemporary décor seamlessly complements historic charm. The museum traces the 2,000-year history of London’s river, port and people and offers a selection of beautiful settings for weddings. From exposed brickwork and Caribbean pine columns to galleries and blank-canvas spaces, couples are guaranteed to find the space to create the wedding of their dreams. Couples can exchange vows in the following: The No. 1 Warehouse Gallery, for 30, where you can say ‘I do’ amongst the incredible artefacts that bring the history of the building to life. The Quayside Room (70), with brick walls and views of West India Quay, has distinctive character and atmosphere. The Wilberforce Room (200), located on the third floor, is a flexible space full of unique charm of a 19 th -century warehouse including exposed brick walls. This room leads directly to the museum’s galleries so guests can enjoy exclusive access throughout the day. For the ultimate gallery experience, the museum’s ceremony rooms can be combined with some of the incredible galleries to host the drinks reception, wedding breakfast and after party, spaces include: Riverside Room (300), this new space benefits from its own entrance and a private terrace area for exclusive use and stunning views of the Canary Wharf skyline and the docks. This atmospheric room features exposed brick walls and original Caribbean pitch pine columns and floors providing a unique setting. Sailortown (150), is an immersive gallery, a full-size reconstruction of a Victorian Street where guests can stroll through the mysterious and evocative alleyways, winding through its narrow streets and peering through the windows of the wild animal emporium, curiosity shop, ship chandlers and more! The Muscovado Hall (400), with its exposed columns and oakwood floors, offers flexibility and sophistication in an iconic and historic setting. Finally, The Quayside Room (250), with brick walls and beautiful views of West India Quay, has a distinctive character and atmosphere, while offering the perfect blank canvas to let your creativity run wild! DON’T MISS... Access to galleries is particularly popular for weddings as an added surprise for guests to enjoy after the ceremony or wedding breakfast. Iimmersive display Sailortown is always a crowd-pleaser as it recreates the atmosphere of a London district complete with its own pub ‘The Three Mariners’, which is a unique spot for a rum, or two! WATERSIDE VENUES 29