Kensington Palace – An Enchanting Wedding Venue in the Centre Of London.
A romantic retreat in the centre of London, Kensington Palace enchants and surprises with its timeless elegance and storied history. Located within the tranquil Kensington Gardens, the Palace remains home to British royalty.
Graceful architecture, enchanting interiors and splendid gardens make it a wonderfully picturesque backdrop to the perfect wedding, and the palace offers inspiring venues that are some of the most beautiful in London.
The Venues
The Palace
One long table set up for dinner in the King’s Gallery
Entrance Hall
300 guests for receptions, 140 for dinner
Opening onto the lovely East Front Gardens, the Entrance Hall leads guests to four enchanting and distinctive spaces including Stone Hall, White Court, the Stone Staircase and the Vestibule.
Cupola Room
100 guests for receptions, 80 for dinner
This splendidly decorated room features a trompe l’oeil painted on the ceiling as well as a large centrepiece that tells time and plays music. The setting for countless royal nights of music, dancing and celebration, guests will enjoy wonderful views of the Palace gardens.
King’s Drawing Room
100 guests for receptions, 90 for dinner
Courtiers searching for power and patronage packed this wonderful room during parties hosted by the king. Fabulous artistry is evident in the paintings and guests will enjoy the fantastic vista of the avenues of Kensington Gardens, which converge outside the chamber’s central window. For the first time in history, couples can get married in the King’s Drawing Room and King’s Gallery.
King’s Gallery
170 guests for receptions, 100 for dinner
The Palace’s largest space, masterpieces from the Royal Collection line its walls, and grand windows allow guests to survey the surrounding gardens and the iconic golden gate.
The Gardens
Waitresses welcoming guests with champagne and cocktails in Cradle Walk
The Pavilion
800 guests for standing reception, 300 for dinner and option for separate drinks reception area
Temporarily replacing the Orangery while closed for vital restoration work, the Pavilion is a glass-fronted building overlooking the Sunken Garden and East Façade of the palace. This unique space provides a truly exclusive and memorable experience for extravagant wedding receptions, spilling out onto the Pavilion’s terrace in the warmer months.
East Front Gardens
400 guests for receptions
Guests can toast the happy couple while enjoying panoramic views of the palace from these beautifully landscaped gardens, part of a £12 million refurbishment completed in 2012.
Sunken Garden
80 guests for receptions
This lovely, secluded English garden is ideal for drinks receptions. Family and friends can mingle on terraces among the exotic, vibrant flowers, which rotate throughout the year.
For more information, visit
www.hrp.org.uk/kensington-palace/hire-a-venue/weddings
