The best Asian wedding venues - London
I’ve had the privilege of photographing Asian & Indian weddings at the greatest wedding venues in and around London. With so much choice and types of venues, it’s not easy choosing the right wedding venue for your big wedding day or wedding reception. Below is a list of my favourite wedding venues that I have photographed in around the London area and nearby.
The Dorchester
Timeless glamour. London’s most elegant address. Your perfect day.
With several suites, The Ballroom at the Dorchester is the epitome of breathtaking grandeur. A magnificent banqueting room with its own entrance on Park Lane, this has been the setting for some of London’s finest weddings.
An iconic room in an iconic hotel. A room steeped in history and unabashed splendour. A room that has seen remarkable events and extraordinary guests. To make an impression, this is the place. To be looked after like royalty, this is the place. To host an event that becomes part of London’s most glamorous legacies, this is the place.
Weddings at The Grove are a truly special, memorable occasion, providing both you and your guests with an experience never to be forgotten. Sumptuous, contemporary décor combines with beautifully designed formal gardens for the most glamorous of wedding venue settings.
Just imagine. Palatial gates and a sweeping driveway. Three hundred acres of rolling parkland traversed by lakes and waterways. A magnificent 18th Century mansion with views over all of it.
Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has played host to some of society’s grandest weddings and events as well as smaller and more intimate affairs. Overlooking Hyde Park and with a choice of exquisite function rooms, excellent catering and friendly, efficient service, it offers the perfect setting for your special occasion.
Searcys at the Gherkin
As the sun sets, London lights up around you and celebrations get into full swing. Start your lifelong journey together among spectacular views of London at this icon of modern architecture.
Weddings at The Gherkin can be as individual, distinctive and unique as you wish; you can be assured they will make your big day everything you have ever imagined. As you and your partner start your new journey together, their wedding experts and attentive events managers will guide and provide unrivalled attention throughout.
The exclusive event spaces on levels 39 and 40 are licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 140 guests. Host an intimate seated dinner, or a glittering cocktail reception for 260 guests.
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott
Synonymous with luxury and elegance, Grosvenor House, based in London's exclusive Mayfair, is a perfect choice for Wedding Ceremonies, and Wedding Receptions. The spectacular Great Room is one of Europe's largest and most impressive banqueting spaces, with capacity for up to 2,000 guests' banquet style. The elegant Art Deco Ballroom can accommodate up to 500 guests for a wedding breakfast and, with its interconnected foyer, gives your guests plenty of space for welcome drinks and dancing into the night. Alternatively, Grosvenor House is able to offer a selection of unique and individually designed private suites, large or small, classical or traditional to suit your own style, perfect for the more intimate wedding ceremony and reception.
Grand Connaught Rooms
It’s difficult not to be impressed by the grand art-deco interiors of De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms. As you and your guests sweep across the marble chequerboard floor of reception, you know you have arrived at a leading London wedding venue.
Crystal chandeliers, 42-foot high ornate ceiling, detailed wood-panelling, the venues’ Grand Hall is the grand dame of wedding suites – outshining the competition with its art-deco opulence and elegant style for up to 750 guests for the ceremony.
Close-by the circular centre-piece bar in the Drawing Bar makes an ideal drinks reception whilst the Edinburgh suite next door, with its 15 chandeliers and detailed wood-panelling is a popular choice with space for 250 guests.
Heston Hyde Hotel offers a beautiful and tranquil destination located on 18 acres of woodlands and landscaped gardens. In the majestic Chamberlain Suite, your celebration with family and friends will set an unforgettable tone for the rest of your life together.
Heston Hyde Hotel boasts one of the largest wedding venues in London with capacities to accommodate 1,000 people for a formal dining event. Offering a convenient location near Heathrow Airport, a separate entrance for guests, a newly built heated canopy and a complimentary car park for over 200 cars, Heston Hyde Hotel is the ideal venue for your wedding in Hounslow.
The Landmark London
An oasis of luxury in the heart of London. Discover a breath-taking oasis of luxury, sophistication and serenity. A truly enchanting hotel in the heart of the world’s finest city. Grand and glamorous banqueting suites, world-class cuisine and luxurious accommodations have proven to be the perfect ingredients in making every wedding simply sensational.
As one of the foremost luxury wedding hotels in London, The Landmark London will provide you with a dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly wedding manager who will be on hand to advise on menus, decorations, photographers and entertainment to suit your needs. They will take the pressure away, leaving you free to enjoy one of the most memorable days of your life.
An icon of British hospitality since 1963, London Hilton on Park Lane was the first Hilton hotel to open in the UK. Overlooking Hyde Park, the location is close to West End theatres, historic landmarks and famous shopping districts. Step inside the hotel and find elegant rooms with magnificent views, world-class dining, and modern facilities. The Grand Ballroom has a capacity of 720 guests.
Hilton London Syon Park
Hilton London Syon Park sits within the two hundred acre Syon House estate, a pastoral, royal English setting. Whether you are looking at a lavish celebration or an intimate gathering between family and friends, Hilton London Syon Park offers a memorable setting. With breath-taking surroundings, state-of-the-art facilities, as well as the natural beauty that is Syon park, every aspect of your day will be unforgettable.
The Grand Syon Ballroom has an abundance of natural daylight with floor to ceiling windows, fabulous high ceilings and beautiful crystal chandeliers; it makes for the perfect backdrop to your special day. The Grand Syon Ballroom can accommodate up to 500 guests for a Champagne Reception and 400 guests for a traditional Wedding Breakfast. Whether you are planning a grand ceremony or looking for a magical room to dance the night away in; the Grand Syon Ballroom offers a wealth of opportunities to suit your big day.
The Museum's spaces offer a sublime backdrop for a romantic wedding or memorable private party at any time of year.
Hintze Hall is the largest venue. With its iconic Victorian architecture and soaring arches, it provides the perfect setting to dance the evening away.
For a more intimate celebration, mingle with your guests in the Romanesque North Hall. For additional outdoor space, you can combine the North Hall with the tranquil and contemporary Darwin Centre courtyard - ideal for a summer wedding or drinks reception.
Alternatively, you and your guests can dine in the celestial Earth Hall, raising a toast next to the resident Stegosaurus fossil, before ascending through the mixed-metal Earth sculpture into one of our fascinating galleries.
Whether you are considering a lavish wedding or an intimate occasion for immediate family, The Savoy’s impressive rooms and spaces allow for any style of event. Discover London’s most iconic location and the only setting for the wedding you’ve always dreamed of. Unforgettably… The Savoy.
The iconic Lancaster Ballroom accommodates up to 300 guests for a dinner dance, while the River Room is ideal for a glamorous cocktail reception for up to 400 guests. The Abraham Lincoln room can host a ceremony of up to 300 guests or a dinner/dance reception for up to 120.
The Savoy’s six private dining rooms are able to host from ten to 50 guests, while some of the signature suites, many of which overlook the River Thames, offer the perfect setting for small ceremonies and receptions. A stately Royal Suite sits across half of the hotel’s entire fifth floor and can accommodate a civil ceremony, cocktail reception and private dinner against the spectacular river view backdrop.
Located in the upscale Mayfair neighborhood of London, The Marriott Hotel has 10 newly redesigned wedding halls.
Say 'I do' in our elegant Westminster Ballroom, one of the largest pillarless venue halls in London. Gather with family and close friends for an intimate reception in our sophisticated Mayfair Suite.
Dream weddings don't just happen, they're planned. Marriott Certified Wedding Planners are trained to help. Each Marriott Certified Wedding Planner is qualified to coordinate weddings of all types, including ethnic and military weddings. Relying on experience, training, tradition and old-fashioned intuition, Marriott Certified Wedding Planners can help you determine an overall vision for your wedding and help you execute each detail.
Royal Lancaster London
Royal Lancaster London stands proudly on the border of Hyde Park, offering breath-taking views of the famous London skyline.
For over 50 years, the hotel has been renowned as one of Europe’s leading venues for weddings and events; featuring two large ballrooms, excellent facilities and exceptional world class service. Royal Lancaster London plays the perfect host for a sensational wedding in one of our spectacular ballrooms. Experience glimmering chandeliers and twinkling star lights along with our world class cuisine, creating an evening full of emotions and laughter.
Hedsor House
Hedsor House is an award-winning wedding venue, set within 100 acres of historic parkland. Historic Hedsor Park provides the ideal backdrop for all manner of events, from elegant weddings to spectacular parties and corporate away days. The house and grounds have become one of the UK’s most extraordinary and prestigious venues, and we are suitably proud of recently achieving such accolades as Tatler’s No 1 Top Venue and Eventia’s Event Venue of the Year.
But Hedsor is far from stuffy and old-fashioned. Throughout the estate’s history, it has always been a place to gather, celebrate, see and be seen, and the Shephard Family are keen to preserve this reputation. They have hosted a remarkable range of high profile events and become known as the 'playground for partygoers'. Clients include a veritable who’s who of huge global brands and celebrities, from the BBC to Johnny Depp, and Mark Ronson to Mercedes-Benz
Sofitel London Heathrow T5
One of the UK largest luxury Meetings & Events hotels conveniently located at the world's best-connected airport.
Voted Top Airport Hotel in Europe by Skytrax 2019, Sofitel London Heathrow is where the world meets. Just minutes from Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 via covered walkway and under 30 minutes to central London, showcasing your company in London has never been easier.
Featuring 605 luxurious guestrooms alongside 45 elegant meetings rooms, Sofitel London Heathrow provides the ideal setting to do international business. This impressive and incredibly convenient London conference hotel has the largest meeting capacity in the Heathrow area (up to 1300 delegates) along with 400 parking spaces in our underground car park and a superb location in Heathrow Airport.
8 Northumberland
Of all the wedding venues in London, 8 Northumberland Avenue is one of the most impressive. The grand Grade II listed venue is a magnificent backdrop to your special day hosting up to 400 guests. Everyone has a unique vision of his or her perfect wedding day and one thing that can be agreed on is it should be memorable and The Ballroom is exactly that.
The beautifully decadent ceiling and the grand chandeliers give a fairy-tale feel to the room and are sure to have your guests oohing and aahing. It was, after all, described by English Heritage as 'the grandest example of a Victorian ballroom in existence’.
Intercontinental O2
The riverside InterContinental® London - The O2 hotel stands out in the buzzing Greenwich Peninsula, with 453 luxury rooms, a beauty spa and a ballroom for up to 3,000. Spectacular Canary Wharf views are best enjoyed over cocktails in Eighteen Sky Bar, one of several dining destinations in the new hotel. Located in historic Greenwich, the purpose-built conference centre, features UK's largest pillar-free ballroom, accommodating over 3,000 guests.
ARORA BALLROOM
InterContinental® London - The O2 features a dedicated 4,500sqm conference centre with a separate entrance,away from the main hotel lobby allowing for complete privatisation of events.The impressive Arora Ballroom features over 3,000sqm of pillar-free event space with multiple configurations, providing the perfect setting for large-scale award ceremonies, exhibitions, conferences and parties. In addition there are 19 additional event spaces that can also be used individually or as a multiple event space for dining, breakout sessions and meetings to accompany main event.
Wedding Venues in and around London
Gurvir Johal is a multi-award winning wedding photographer based in the UK. He specialises in Sikh, Hindu, Muslim and Indian weddings in the UK and all around the world. Ranked as ‘Third Best Wedding Photographer’ in the World by One-eyeland International Awards he is widely renowned for documenting beautiful wedding stories in an emotive, timeless and creative fashion.