Wedding Venue Ideas

In whatever style you plan to tie the knot, your choice of venue is the mark of your discernment!

Try choosing somewhere that coincides with the interests of the bride and groom. For example music lovers might want to try Kneller Hall; gourmands might be tempted by the Lovekyn chapel; those with modern tastes will love the Antoinette. More and more venues are open for receptions and increasing numbers are licensed for civil ceremonies so you don’t have to wander far from your ceremony to your reception.

And if you do plan to wander far, then consider using our lovely river as the means of transport – Turks Cruises in Kingston, for example, would provide a lovely link from one to the other.

Kneller Hall in Twickenham

Originally the home to Sir Godfrey Kneller, the court painter to Charles II and George I, Kneller Hall is now the base for the Army’s Royal Military School of Music.
For other venues visit www.richmond.gov.uk/home/community and www.richmond.gov.ukliving/marriage

The Lovekyn Chapel in Kingston

The oldest free-standing chantry chapel left in England was built in 1309 by a Kingston caterer, Edward Lovekyn. Permission to build the chapel was granted by Edward II in return for the cancellation of a debt; ten years earlier Edward Lovekyn had catered the wedding feast of Edward I, but at the king's death 1000 marks (that’s £50,000 in today's money!) was still unpaid.
Telephone 020 8546 5875 or go to www.weddingvenues.com

Warren House in Kingston

Set in four acres of beautiful Surrey countryside, a mellow historic building full of charm. Quintessentially English.
www.warrenhouse.com

Cannizaro House Hotel in Wimbledon

Renowned for its views over Wimbledon Common and Cannizaro Park. Each room is unique and there’s only one wedding allowed per day – so your day is truly yours!
www.cannizarohouse.com

Antoinette Hotel in Wimbledon

The area’s largest and most established hotel boasts secure parking and peaceful roof gardens. Licensed for civil ceremonies.
www.antoinettehotel.com

Ewell Court House in Ewell

18^th century manor house situated in beautiful gardens next to the Hogsmill river.
www.epsom-ewell.gov.uk

Nonsuch Mansion House in Cheam

A Georgian gem built in Tudor Gothic style in 300 acres of parkland formerly part of the estate of Henry VII’s Nonsuch Palace.
www.nonsuchmansion.com

Hurlingham Club in Fulham

Grand architecture meets versatile event space, lovely English setting and 42 acres of magnificent grounds.
www.hurlinghamclub.org.uk

The Windmill, Clapham Common

This former Georgian coaching inn on Clapham Common provides a versatile and original space for a local wedding reception. Owner, Youngs, has recently given the interior a stylish and comprehensive revamp which has modernised the function, dining and hotel spaces. The new interior lends itself to a cosy winter wedding with the roaring open fire and low lighting of the Dome Room accommodating 100 guests for a reception while the conservatory dining room seats 80. For the summer function, there is also an al fresco option with the conservatory opening out in to the garden and the Common beyond. The adjoining boutique hotel also has some 29 rooms. Costings: Dining Room £400, Dome Bar £400, Dining Room/The Dome Bar/Al Fresco £1000. Three course meal 32.95/person, buffet £22/person, hogroast £35/person  
www.windmillclapham.co.uk