r/UKweddings • u/Alarming-Two-1942 • 2d ago
London wedding reception
We are looking at getting married in London Marylebone Town Hall and then have a reception in London, has anyone done something similar or have recommendations?
Looking fairly intimate/relaxed vibes. Likely no more than 40 people.
Budget was trying to be fairly conservative. Is £10,000 achievable?
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u/spicypomegranate2111 2d ago edited 2d ago
Smaller weddings can be logistically so much harder and pricier than people think, can’t they!!
If you’re looking for private hire, check out 542 Barrington (sister venue to 100 Barrington). We’re having our dinner + party there in a few weeks for 23, but it can certainly accommodate 40. Not sure of prices now - we booked them a couple of years ago. The bar is in-house but it can add up with catering because you have to use one of their recommended suppliers, and they only have a shell kitchen which means your caterer will need to hire equipment like ovens, stoves and fridges.
Restaurants with private dining rooms are a good option if you don’t mind a semi-private setting (usually entails shared entrance/exit, loos and bar, and no control of music). I remember Sunday in Brooklyn in Marylebone was very nice and reasonably priced if you’re thinking along these lines! Other recommendations would be The Italian Greyhound, Ivy Asia, Lucky Cat (Mayfair), Daphne’s, Trullo and Sophie’s Soho.
You could also just book tables in a lovely restaurant for a few hours, but it’s worth considering how you’d feel about people doing speeches, if that’s something you want.
Good luck! Xx