Initiating your quest for the perfect wedding venue begins with considering the style of ceremony you're envisioning. There's a wide array of ceremony types to choose from, encompassing Hindu Mandaps, Sikh, Buddhist, and Islamic weddings.
Choosing a venue can be a challenge, especially with so many options out there. However, by taking your time and researching the best venues you’ll be sure to find one that will wow your guests and create an unforgettable event.
Plaisterers’ Hall
In a prime city location, near Moorgate, Barbican and St Paul’s station, Plaisterers’ Hall is one of the most central Asian wedding venues in London. Its beautiful neoclassical decor adds a sense of luxury to any occasion.
Licensed for civil ceremonies and partnerships, this venue offers couples a timeless setting that oozes elegance. The Great Hall and Livery Room provide a regal backdrop for ceremonies while the Mott Room, Humber Room and adjoining spaces are ideal for receptions.
Opened in 1972, the hall reflects the grandeur of a bygone era, whilst providing an ultra-modern setting. Its decor is neo-classical in style, with designs created by Robert Adam in the 18th century faithfully reproduced both on plaster and wood.
The Great Hall has corniced ceilings and floor length windows offering stunning views over the original London Wall. It can comfortably accommodate up to 600 guests for a standing reception or up to 360 for dinner.
With outstanding integrated technology alongside its beautiful ornate interiors, the venue provides a wealth of versatility, with fully customisable lighting and integrated Bose speakers throughout. Its state-of-the-art audio systems and extensive production options mean that you can be sure that your wedding day will be one to remember!
In addition to the Great Hall, there are also several smaller spaces available for smaller events and breakout rooms. These include the Mott Room, Humber Room, and Livery Hall, which are all able to be transformed into a variety of different rooms.
The neoclassical décor at this venue is exquisite, and the attention to detail ensures that everything about the venue evokes class and sophistication. The Great Hall is especially dazzling, with chandeliers and floor-to-ceiling windows adorned with gold.
This elegant venue is also a favourite for Asian weddings and corporate events, and boasts an experienced team who will help you plan every aspect of your celebration. They are partnered with Create Food and Party Design, an award-winning catering service that can provide you with decadent meals in a range of flavours.
The neoclassical decor of the hall makes it the perfect place for a Hindu Mandap ceremony, Sikh wedding, or Islamic wedding. Its central location makes it a great choice for those looking to hold their event in the heart of the capital, and it offers ample parking on-site.
The Grand Hall
When you’re organising an Asian wedding, it can be tricky to find a venue that can accommodate the large number of guests that are likely to attend. In particular, if you’re looking to host an Indian or Sikh wedding, you’ll need to be sure that your chosen venue is able to cater for the specific requirements of these communities.
With this in mind, we’ve put together a list of some of the best Asian wedding halls in London that can offer you everything you need for your big day. From state-of-the-art HD projectors to dancefloors adorned with bespoke artwork, you can tailor your event to your own taste and preferences.
The Grand Hall at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Covent Garden is a stunning and versatile space that works well for a wide range of events. Its strikingly high ceilings and original Grade II listed detailing make for a truly spectacular first impression.
Its large floor space can easily be transformed to suit your individual needs, whether you’re holding a civil or Mandap ceremony, a sit-down dinner or a standing reception for up to 500 guests. Alternatively, The Balmoral Suite to the right of the Grand Hall can be used as a stylish break-out area, ideal for pre-dinner drinks or cocktails.
You’ll also be pleased to know that The Grand Hall is accompanied by a terrace overlooking the Covent Garden and Holborn areas, making it a great location for an outdoor drinks reception. It’s also a short walk away from many of the city’s most popular attractions, including The London Eye and The Shard.
In fact, it’s just one of the many reasons why this venue is so incredibly popular among Asian weddings in London. Its impressive size and high ceilings make it an ideal backdrop for your special day, with a capacity of up to 1,200 for a drinks reception or 2,500 for a dinner dance.
This gorgeous building is a real treat for all your guests to visit, with public transport links and excellent accommodation options on hand. It’s a stunning, exclusive space that will make your big day one to remember forever!
Meridian Grand Hotel
Meridian Grand is a luxury Asian wedding venue in London that caters for "all communities, including Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Bengali, Turkish and African weddings." It has two luxurious ballrooms that can accommodate upwards of 800 guests.
It is perfect for Indian and Pakistani weddings, and offers state-of-the-art catering, halal food and a dedicated staff who are happy to help with every aspect of your big day. The opulent space also features customizable mood lighting, a DJ booth and a large licensed bar.
If you're looking for an upscale Asian wedding venue, Meridian Grand in North London is a great choice. It can accommodate weddings of any size and boasts a beautiful marble entrance foyer that features a Swarovski waterfall chandelier.
They've also created VIP suites where brides and grooms can get ready, relax and recharge before heading to their big day. This allows for a more relaxed start to the day and ensures that everyone has a comfortable experience when they walk through their doors.
The smallest of their rooms, the Infinity Suite, can accommodate 30 people for a banquet and 60 for a sit-down dinner without a dancefloor. The Meridian Grand Ballroom can fit up to 800 for a sit-down dinner with a dancefloor or 1,200 people for an evening party.
With so many options, it can be a bit overwhelming choosing the right place for your special day. But with so much to choose from, you're sure to find a venue that suits your needs perfectly.
When it comes to Muslim weddings, the most important thing is making sure that there is a suitable venue for your event. We want to make it as easy as possible for you, so we have created this list of halal wedding halls in northwest London that you can consider.
We recently photographed a gorgeous Turkish wedding for Munuse and Mustafa, who held their celebration at the Meridian Grand. They chose this stunning venue because it is the ideal size for a large wedding.
It has a spacious entrance foyer that showcases a stunning staircase and a Swarovski waterfall chandelier. It also has two luxurious ballrooms that can hold up to 800 guests for a reception.
One Whitehall Place
The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place is an iconic and historic venue in central London that’s a must-visit for anyone looking to hold their special day in the capital. Built in 1884, this Grade II-listed building cuts a grand figure on the River Thames and offers a truly unforgettable backdrop for a wedding. The imposing architecture is filled with original details and opulent Victorian features and it’s the perfect place to host your special day.
Whether you’re planning a small and intimate ceremony or a lavish reception, this luxury 5 star hotel has four licensed rooms that will suit your occasion. Each room has its own unique setting, ambience and most importantly, views across some of London’s most iconic landmarks.
For a more secluded wedding, couples can opt for the Gladstone Library – this stunning space is lined with replica books and can accommodate up to 300 people in theatre style. With windows that offer a spectacular view of the River Thames, this is one of our most popular wedding venues.
Another great option for a more intimate civil ceremony is the Meston Suite. This bright jewel of a room is flooded with natural light and has the look and feel of a grand ballroom, making it the perfect choice for small and medium sized weddings.
Aside from offering a stunning location, the Royal Horseguards hotel also boasts 5-star service, modern British cuisine and exceptional halal catering in-house. The hotel’s impressive main restaurant, One Twenty One Two, offers a mouth-watering menu that will delight your guests.
With a large number of Muslim weddings happening in northwest London, the demand for halal-friendly venues is high. At Cavendish Banquet, we’re happy to accommodate our clients’ needs and cater to any kind of halal requirement.
We are proud to say that our clients always come back again and again and we’re so thankful for this. It’s a real pleasure to work with amazing and loving people who want their day to be as special as possible.
It’s a real privilege to capture weddings like these, as we can see the whole process through from start to finish. For us, it’s a great opportunity to meet and get to know the couple, their families, friends and the guests attending the wedding. This is what makes a wedding day so unique and special.
