Ceremony venues
Our weddings and civil partnerships are memorable and distinctive because we give the couples real choices so they have the ceremony that reflects their style and choice.
It's your ceremony, not ours, you decide!
Choices
You decide where to have the ceremony. We offer a choice of attractive and unusual locations. You also decide on the kind of ceremony that you want. We will attend the venues detailed here both weekdays and weekends.
Wandsworth Register Office
The award winning register office has been extensively and tastefully refurbished and offers some of the best facilities for wedding and civil partnership parties in the UK. We can cope with anything from the small intimate ceremonies to the very large themed event. The 1930s art deco marble hallway, the courtyard fountain and the floral displays all make the perfect backdrop to memorable photographs. This register office was named in the Penguin book "Dream Weddings" as one of the best 100 places to get married in England and Wales and also the "Pink Paper" for one of the best places for a civil partnership.
The staff are committed to make your day one to remember.
Each of our rooms can accomodate up to 40 people and we offer ceremonies from Monday to Friday, Saturdays and the first Sunday in each month.
Please call the office for ceremony room availability.
Get a local map (from streetmap.co.uk)
Phone 020 8871 6121/6120 or 6108 for more details.
Wedding cams
We are pleased to offer a service for couples in the ceremony rooms in the town hall, broadcasting images live on the internet. Friends and relatives across the world can log-on to see their loved ones on their special day.
We have two ceremony rooms, the Victoria room and the Alexandra room. Take a look at the wedding cams.
Virtual tour of the Register Office
Thinking of getting married or making a civil partnership? - then view our attractive suite before you think of booking elsewhere.
Ceremony booked here? - tell all your guests - friends and family can preview the facilities they will be enjoying as they share your special day.
View our virtual tour of the register office.
The Wandsworth Civic Suite
This is the civic hall attached to the Town Hall. The Civic Suite can accommodate the largest of ceremonies in the banqueting hall which can cope with up to 600 guests. At the other extreme the Mayor's Robing Room is for the smaller event up to 30 guests. This imposing venue is very well equipped and nothing appears to be too much trouble for the team who will look after you on the day. Phone 020 8871 6394 for more details.
Visit the Civic Suite web pages for more information and pictures from the hall (including a 360° tour and hall plans).
Central London Golf Centre
The middle of a golf course really is an unusual location for your ceremony. If you are going to be a "golf widow" then this really is an appropriate place to tie the knot. The Central London Golf Centre is located in Burntwood Lane. Phone 020 8871 2468 for more details.
Visit: www.clgc.co.uk
Templeton
 Templeton is a stately home dating back to 1778 in Priory Lane Roehampton - once the residence of Winston Churchill - it offers spacious panelled and elegantly decorated rooms. This stunning location offers the opportunity for a prestigious and unforgettable ceremony. The Grade ll listed building on the edge of Richmond Park is set in ornate grounds. Couples can have the exclusive use of the building and grounds for their ceremony and reception. Phone 020 8878 1672 for more details or visit www.templetonestates.co.uk
The Lodge Hotel
The Lodge Hotel has over 25 years experience in hosting ceremonies. The hotel prides itself on offering a first-class service, ensuring your day is tailored to your precise requirements. The hotel is licensed for the solemnisation of civil marriages and civil partnerships and thus along with hosting many wedding receptions can offer you a 'one-stop' wedding package, including accommodation for your guests. The hotel offers 60 well-appointed bedrooms, free parking and the stylish Bar 52 and lounge.
 Ceremonies are hosted in the KH Suite, a spacious multifunctional suite interlinking with the conservatory, overlooking the hotel garden. Upon arrival your guests enter through the hotel lobby and proceed to the Turf Club Suite where welcome drinks await them. During the summer, you can also use the Rose Garden for your reception.
Please phone 020 8874 1598 for more details or visit www.thelodgehotellondon.com
Pump House Gallery
Getting married or forming a civil partnership in the middle of Battersea Park certainly is an unusual venue for a ceremony. This converted pump house beside the boating lake offers a very attractive location for the small intimate ceremony. The staff who operate the Pump House are always highly praised for their quality of "customer care". Apart from the Pump House itself the park offers a multiplicity of photo opportunities for your album. Phone 020 8871 7572 for more details.
Visit the Pump House Gallery website for more information and pictures from the gallery.
 Bank of England Sports Centre
Contact: Joanna Blythe on 020 8392 2579
Bank Lane off Priory Lane
Roehampton
London SW15 5JQ
Email: joanna.blythe@bankofengland.co.uk
The Bank of England Sports Centre, situated in 32 acres of sporting fields and woodland, is an outstanding example of a great English tradition, the English Sports Club. What's more its superb facilities with idyllic setting mean it will reflect the image and quality you expect for you special day. For ceremonies we have two licensed rooms. The Green Room accommodates a maximum of 85 guests, whilst the Pavilion Room can seat up to 200 for the occasion. After the ceremony itself the Terrace Marquee provides an elegant and unique space for up to 200 guests to dine. Your guests may even have the opportunity to watch a spot of cricket whilst they sip their reception drinks on the picketed lawn area.
On offer is an all inclusive package for those who are looking for that tradition English country feel with a contemporary twist. You can view the venue by browsing the website at www.greatvenue.co.uk.
The Battersea Barge
Nine Elms Lane
Battersea
London
SW8 5BP
020 7498 0004
The Battersea Barge is a permanently moored barge on the River Thames. In the Nine Elms area this barge is hidden away in a serene location far away from the hustle and bustle of London life. Peter Lewis, the owner, describes it as his secret garden where you can enjoy the warmth of his friendly 'crew'. Visit Peter's website at www.batterseabarge.com to see what the barge has to offer.
Parkstead House
 With breathtaking views across Richmond Park from a stunning 1760's Georgian Villa, Parkstead House is truly an elegant and romantic setting for your wedding ceremony and reception. Set in 14 acres, this beautifully restored House is now available as venue for civil marriages and re-affirmation of marriage vows. Alternatively there is the spectacular Manresa Hall - with majestic domed ceilings and archways, it is a very unique room for your ceremony, reception or dinner dance. There is even a funky modern bar for something different! We can professionally organise your whole day - all in one amazing venue.
Contact Lorraine or Caroline for more information on:
Tel 020 8392 3505.
Email: info@parksteadhouse.co.uk
Web: www.parksteadhouse.co.uk
Battersea Arts Centre
Contact: Jeannine on 020 7326 8211
Lavender Hill
Battersea
London
SW11 5AF
Email: venues@bacs.org.uk
Visit: www.bacvenues.org.uk
The magnificent old Battersea Town Hall can be the location for your ceremony.
This dramatic building with its sweeping central stairway and marble hall will impress your guests greatly. Whether your party is small or large, it provides a host of great photo opportunities and you can be sure of a warm and enthusiastic welcome at BAC.
 The Alma
A beautiful Victorian Pub set at the foot of the Tonsley's in Wandsworth. There is a mahogany panelled room for your ceremony and atmospheric parties. Excellent modern food, good wines and professional 'behind the scenes' management for a relaxed informal stress free ceremony are all offered. They are looking forward to your call to talk about what you want on 020 8870 2537.
499 Old York Road
Wandsworth
SW18 1FT
Tel: 020 8870 2537
Email: alma@youngs.co.uk
Visit: www.almawandsworth.com
Bina Banqueting Hall
4-8 Upper Tooting Road
London
SW17 7PG
Tel: 020 8672 6996
Visit: www.binaweddingservices.co.uk
A first floor hall accommodating up to 150 people. Catering facilities are available. Call on 020 8672 6996.
 Winchester House
Winchester House is a lovely period property overlooking the river in Putney and boasts grounds of over half an acre. The River Room can accommodate 120 dining guests whilst the addition of a marquee on the River Lawn increases entertaining capacity considerably. For smaller ceremonies or receptions the Library, which opens onto the lawn, is ideal. To view this unique, little known gem, telephone for a brochure and appointment.
Winchester House
10 Lower Richmond Road
London SW15 1JN
Tel 020 8789 4447
Email: info@ampcatering.co.uk
www.winchesterhouse.co.uk
The London Rowing Club
 Embankment, Putney
SW15 1LB
Tel: 020 8788 1400
Email: manager@lrcvenue.org.uk
Built in 1860, this well maintained Victorian building is home to one of the biggest and oldest rowing clubs in the world. Three separate rooms and a spacious balcony provide a flexible venue that can be adapted to suit most occasions. After the service itself the Long Room can accommodate up to 100 guests for a formal dinner or 150 for a buffet (or barbecue.) The views across the River Thames alone make this a special location. In addition there are almost 150 years of rowing memorabilia surrounding you. The experienced & friendly events team can offer help and advice through the planning stages and will be on hand on the day to make sure that everything goes smoothly. A newly completed kitchen has been designed by their caterers to produce a wide range of exciting and delicious dishes to tempt you.
Visit www.lrcvenue.org.uk or call 020 8788 1400 to arrange a visit.
Thames Rowing Club
Tel: 020 8788 0798
Located on the banks of the Thames on The Embankment at Putney, Thames Rowing Club offers a charming and historical venue for your next function or event. Whatever your chosen occasion our facilities and professional staff are sure to offer both you and your guests a memorable experience.
Our banqueting hall is an ideal location for a formal dinner or a more casual event. The hall can accommodate 120 seated or 200 standing guests. The flexible nature of the rooms enable us to accommodate your requirements through the day with dining and dancing to follow.
An experienced management team are on hand to ensure the success of your day. With a fully licensed bar with an extensive range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and a modern, fully equipped kitchen that allows our caterers to provide a quality of food over and above what you might expect a sports club to offer.
Visit: www.thamesrc.co.uk
 The De Morgan Centre
The De Morgan Centre is one of the most beautiful small museums in London. It houses the finest collection of the ceramics of William De Morgan, one of the most important figures of the 19th Century Arts and Crafts movement and paintings by his wife, Evelyn, also very highly esteemed in her day.
The Longstaff Room where the Ceremonies will be held and where the collection is displayed is itself a lovely timber-roofed Arts and Crafts period building which adds considerably to the colourful, glittering collection to create a sumptuous whole.
The room is a wonderful setting for both small intimate occasions and larger affairs of up to 100 guests. The adjoining temporary gallery space is also available for a champagne and canapé receptions.
The De Morgan Centre
38 West Hill
London
SW18 1RZ
Tel: 020 8871 1144
Email: info@demorgan.org.uk
Visit: www.demorgan.org.uk
The River Room at The Star and Garter
Located on the first floor of the historic Star and Garter by Putney Bridge is the River Room, which boasts beautiful views across the River Thames. The ornate Victorian plasterwork has been refurbished in delicate cream tones giving a light spacious feel, making the room ideal for wedding ceremonies as well as receptions.
Informal buffets for up to 220 guests are our specialty though of-course we also accomodate smaller groups and formal 3 course dining is comfortable for up to 120 guests.
Contact the Events Manager
Star and Garter
4 Lower Richmond Road
Putney
London
SW15 1JN
Tel: 020 8788 0345
Email: salesbarm@glendola.co.uk
Visit: www.barm.co.uk
Le Gothique
Royal Victoria Patriotic Building
Fitzhugh Grove
SW18 3SX
Tel: 020 8870 6567
Visit: www.legothique.co.uk
China Boulevard on the River
Unit 1 Dolphin House
Off Smugglers Way
London SW18 1DE
Tel: 020 8871 3881
Fax: 020 8874 9878
Visit: www.chinaboulevard.com
The Cornerstone
Alton Road
London SW15 4LG
Tel: 020 8878 1260
Fax: 020 8876 0766
Visit: www.cornerstonesw15.co.uk
The Dukes Head
8 Lower Richmond Road
Putney
SW15 1JN
Tel: 020 8788 2552
Visit: www.dukesheadputney.co.uk
The Classic Club
28 Upper Tooting Road
London SW17 7PG
Tel: 020 8757 8372
Visit: www.classicclub.co.uk
The Greyhound
136 Battersea High Street
London SW11 3JR
Tel: 020 7978 7021
Visit: www.thegreyhoundatbattersea.co.uk
Thai on the River Battersea
Groveside Court
2 Lombard Road
London SW11 3RQ
Tel: 020 7924 6090
Visit: www.thaiontheriver.com
Riverpoint
94 Point Pleasant
Prospet Quay
London
SW18 1PP
Tel 020 8871 9267
Fax 020 8871 9268
Email info@riverpointrestaurant.co.uk
Visit www.riverpoint.co.uk
Choices, choices, choices
We always remember that it's your ceremony and that you should be the ones to decide the type of ceremony for your big day. For most couples the ceremony is the occasion for family and friends to witness their exchange of vows and commitment to each other. We provide the opportunities to fully involve family and friends in the ceremony. You can introduce the traditional "giving away of the bride" and presentation of the rings. We provide examples of special readings that guests can read out at the ceremony and therefore feel involved. Alternatively, you can always provide your own readings that are particularly meaningful to you as a couple.
All our rooms have sound systems incorporated so that you can have the music of your choice. You can select from our extensive range of CD's/tapes or provide your own. Whether it is classical, rock, folk or heavy metal it's your choice.
We do not restrict you to having photographs or video recording until after the ceremony. We want you to have memories of the occasion that captures the emotions and joy of the ceremony as they emerge.
All the venues listed in this booklet are committed to providing you with the same choices that are available in the register office.
Wedding and civil partnership ceremonies are important and sincere occasions and will always be conducted tastefully by our staff. But this doesn't mean that they have to be dull, soulless and boring. They can and should be enjoyable.
The most effective way of achieving this is to put you, the couple, in the driving seat and let you design a ceremony that is meaningful to you. It really does then become "your ceremony". |
