When you choose to have your Indian wedding in London, you are opening up a world of possibilities for yourself and your guests!
When you’re thinking of your dream Indian wedding, the venue is one of the most important aspects to consider. You want somewhere that is large enough to accommodate all of your guests, has a variety of spaces and is luxurious enough to make your wedding day truly special.
Luckily, there are plenty of upscale wedding venues in London that will fit the bill for Indian weddings. From grand ballrooms to stately gardens, these are our London wedding planners‘ selections for luxury Indian wedding venues in London.
The Dorchester Hotel
53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA, United Kingdom
The Dorchester is one of London’s most iconic luxury hotels. This 5-star hotel boasts a prime location on Park Lane, overlooking Hyde Park. The Dorchester is a favourite of celebrities, world leaders, royalty, and high society. The Dorchester Hotel is the perfect venue for a luxurious and opulent Indian wedding.
The hotel has a variety of event spaces that would be perfect for an Indian wedding, including the grand ballroom which can accommodate up to 600 guests.
- Distance from City Centre: Located in the heart of the City Centre.
- Distance from Airport: 32 minutes / 24 kilometres from Heathrow.
- Restaurants and Bars: The Dorchester has 7 restaurants and bars on the property, ranging from Michelin-starred cuisine to rooftop cocktail options.
- Rooms and Suites: 250 rooms and suites. Room blocks may be available depending on your date. Luxurious suites such as The Terrace Penthouse and Elizabeth Taylor Harlequin Suite offer stunning views of Hyde Park and other amenities.
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- Ballroom:
- Dinner and dance: 400
- Standing reception: 1000
- Orchid room:
- Dinner and dance: 120
- Standing reception: 250
- Ballroom:
- Outdoor Event Spaces: Limited, but the rooftop Penthouse and Pavillion may be available for a standing reception, depending on guest numbers and availability.
- Other Amenities: On-site spa with body treatments, massage, and grooming.
See more from Shobhita & Gagan’s The Dorchester Wedding Reception, planned by Karishma Manwani Events
Kensington Palace Weddings
Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens, London W8 4PX
Kensington Palace is a stunning royal palace located in the heart of Kensington, London. The palace has been home to the British Royal Family for centuries and is an ideal venue for an Indian wedding in London. The palace has a number of event spaces that would be perfect for both your ceremony and reception.
This venue is highly sought after and only accepts a limited number of weddings per year. Its timeless grace and storied past is guaranteed to awe your guests as you marry in one of London’s most iconic locations.
- Distance from City Centre: Located in the Kensington neighbourhood, just a short walk from the City Centre.
- Distance from Airport: 26 mins / 20 kilometres from Heathrow Airport.
- Restaurants and Bars: There are a number of restaurants and bars located within walking distance of the palace.
- Rooms and Suites: There are no rooms or suites at Kensington Palace, but there are a number of hotels located nearby.
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- Kensington Palace Pavillion:
- Dinner and dance: 300
- Standing reception: 800
- The State Apartments:
- Dinner and dance: 100
- Standing reception: 170
- Kensington Palace Pavillion:
- Outdoor Event Spaces: Drinks receptions are available on the East Front Lawns, Cradle Walk, Pavilion Terrace, and Cafe Terrace.
- Time Limits: The Kensington Palace Pavilion is available for daytime and evening hire on selected dates only. Enquire early as they can have wait times as long as two years. The State Apartments and The King’s Gallery are evening hire only.
- Suppliers: Kensington palace requires you to use their approved suppliers for catering, floral, production and furniture, and entertainment.
- Rates:
- Entrance Hall starts from £10,000 + VAT.
- Exclusive hire of the palace starts from £19,500 + VAT.
- All-day hire of the Pavilion starts from £16,500 + VAT
JW Marriott Grosvenor House London
86-90 Park Ln, Mayfair, London W1K 7TN
The JW Marriott Grosvenor House is a luxury hotel located on Park Lane in the heart of London’s Mayfair district. This storied hotel celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2019 and has welcomed many celebrities, royalty, and heads of state.
JW is a 5-star hotel that offers stunning views of Hyde Park and is just a short walk from Buckingham Palace, making it the perfect venue for an Indian wedding in London.
The hotel has a variety of event spaces that would be perfect for both your ceremony and reception, including the Great Room which can accommodate up to 2000 guests.
- Distance from City Centre: Located in the heart of the City Centre.
- Distance from Airport: 45 mins / 30 kilometres from Heathrow.
- Restaurants and Bars: The JW Marriott Grosvenor House has a number of restaurants and bars on the property, including Michelin-starred cuisine at The Park Room restaurant.
- Rooms and Suites: There are 494 rooms and suites at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House. Room blocks may be available depending on your date.
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- Great Room:
- Dinner and dance: 2000
- Standing reception: 2000
- Ballroom:
- Dinner and dance: 550
- Standing reception: 1000
- Ballroom Foyer:
- Dinner and dance: 150
- Standing reception: 350
- Audley Suite:
- Dinner and dance: 250
- Standing reception: 400
- Grosvenor Suite:
- Dinner and dance: 250
- Standing reception: 400
- Court Suite:
- Dinner and dance: 180
- Standing reception: 250
- Great Room:
- Outdoor Event Spaces: No.
- Other Amenities: Full concierge services, Fitness suite, salon, afternoon tea in the Park Room, and Full English Breakfast served in the JW Steakhouse.
The Savoy Hotel
Strand, London WC2R 0EZ
The Savoy is a 5-star hotel located on the banks of the River Thames in London’s Covent Garden district. This luxury hotel opened its doors in 1889 and has since hosted royalty, celebrities, and heads of state from all over the world.
The Savoy is always evolving and has frequently updated the property to appeal to the desires of the modern traveller, while still maintaining its old-world charm.
The Savoy is the perfect venue for an Indian wedding in London, with a variety of event spaces that can accommodate both your ceremony and reception.
- Distance from City Centre: Located in the heart of London’s Covent Garden district, City Centre.
- Distance from Airport: 45 mins / 25 kilometres from Heathrow.
- Restaurants and Bars: The Savoy Hotel has several restaurants inspired by Gordon Ramsey, including a restaurant called Restaurant 1890, which has intimate fine dining and a vintage wine list. The River Restaurant offers stunning panoramic views of the River Thames.
- Rooms and Suites: There are 267 rooms and suites at The Savoy Hotel. Room blocks may be available depending on your date.
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- Lancaster Ballroom:
- Indian wedding: 264
- Dinner and dance: 300
- Cocktail: 800
- River Room:
- Indian wedding: 100
- Dinner and dance: 100
- Cocktail: 400
- Abraham Lincoln Room:
- Indian wedding: 250
- Dinner and dance: 120
- Cocktail: 400
- Regency Room:
- Indian wedding: 120
- Dinner and dance: 90
- Cocktail: 250
- Lancaster Ballroom:
- Outdoor Event Spaces: No.
- Other Amenities: Spa, fitness pool, butler service, in-house florist. The Savoy also features the unique characteristics of styling in the hotel by Gucci, who was once a porter in the Hotel before his ascent to fame as an acclaimed designer.
National History Museum Weddings
Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD, United Kingdom
The National History Museum is one of the most iconic museums in London and makes for a truly unique wedding venue.
This world-famous museum is located in South Kensington and is home to over 80 million specimens, including dinosaurs, bugs, and animals.
The museum offers a variety of event spaces that can accommodate both your ceremony and reception, as well as a number of unique photo opportunities.
- Distance from City Centre: Located in South Kensington, the National History Museum is just a short tube ride from London’s City Centre.
- Distance from Airport: 30 mins / 24 kilometres from Heathrow.
- Rooms and Suites: There are no rooms or suites at the National History Museum, but there are many fine hotel options in the area.
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- Hintze Hall
- Indian wedding: 450
- Dinner and dance: 450
- Dinner and dance with North Hall for after-party: 650
- Earth Hall:
- Indian wedding: 80
- Dinner and dance: 200
- Hintze Hall
- Outdoor Event Spaces: No.
- Time Limits:
- Hintze Hall and Fossil Way: 18:00 (guest arrival at 19:00)
- Extension beyond midnight until 03:00, from £3,000 per hour (plus VAT) and subject to availability.
- Suppliers: The National History Museum requires you to use their accredited wedding suppliers. Please contact us for a recent listing.
Rosewood London
252 High Holborn, London WC1V 7EN, United Kingdom
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® manages some of the world’s most iconic luxury hotels, including The Carlyle in New York and The Connaught in London.
Rosewood London’s consummate client experience, opulent setting, and world-class service make it one of the most sought-after Indian wedding venues in London.
This 5-star hotel is located in the heart of London’s Midtown district, just minutes from The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, Oxford Street, and Soho.
Rosewood London features 271 guestrooms and suites, as well as four restaurants and bars. The hotel also offers a variety of event spaces to accommodate your ceremony, reception, and post-wedding festivities.
- Distance from City Centre: Located in midtown, Rosewood London is just minutes from the City Centre.
- Distance from Airport: 45 mins / 27 kilometres from Heathrow.
- Rooms and Suites: 262
- Outdoor Event Spaces: No
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- Grand Ballroom:
- Indian wedding: 280
- Dinner and dance: 280
- Standing reception: 470
- Foyer:
- Standing reception:340
- Grand Ballroom:
- Restaurants and Dining: Michelin-starred Holborn Dining Room, The Pie Bar serving Britain’s most iconic savoury and sweet pies, Mirror Room for all-day dining, and the Art Afternoon Tea served in the Mirror Room.
- Amenities: On-site personal trainer Harry Jameson, Pie and Gin master classes, Face Place signature skincare, Sense Spa.
The Landmark London
222 Marylebone Road, London NW1 6JQ, United Kingdom
The Landmark London is one of the most prestigious luxury hotels in the city and a popular choice for Indian weddings.
This 5-star hotel is situated in the heart of Marylebone, just minutes from Baker Street and Regent’s Park.
The Landmark London features an amazing glass-roofed 8-story atrium decked out with towering palm trees that will provide a stunning welcome for your guests.
- Distance from City Centre: The Landmark London is located in Marylebone, just minutes from the City Centre.
- Distance from Airport: 35 mins / 25 kilometres from Heathrow.
- Rooms and Suites: 300
- Outdoor Event Spaces: No
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- Grand Ballroom:
- Indian wedding: 430
- Dinner and dance: 430
- Standing reception: 600
- Marble Ballroom:
- Indian wedding: 350
- Dinner and dance: 348
- Standing reception: 500
- Drawing room:
- Indian wedding: 130
- Dinner and dance: 132
- Standing reception: 250
- Empire room:
- Indian wedding: 120
- Dinner and dance: 120
- Standing reception: 200
- Garden Terrace:
- Standing reception: 300
- Grand Ballroom:
- Amenities: Indoor pool, fitness centre, full spa with treatment rooms.
Kew Royal Botanic Gardens Weddings
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey TW9 3AB, United Kingdom
Kew Gardens is a popular choice for couples looking for an outdoor venue for an Indian wedding in an enchanted garden setting.
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew offer a variety of unique spaces that can be hired for weddings and receptions with a smaller guest count to accommodate your ceremony, reception, and post-wedding festivities.
- Distance from City Centre: Kew Gardens is located in Richmond, about 20 minutes from the City Centre.
- Distance from Airport: 20 mins / 12 kilometres from Heathrow Airport.
- Rooms and Suites: No
- Outdoor Event Spaces:
- The Nash Conservatory:
- Indian wedding 120 / dinner, dance 100 / Cocktail 200
- The Orangery:
- Indian wedding: 200
- Dinner and dance: 200
- Standing reception: 400
- Princess of Wales Conservatory:
- Standing reception: 200
- Temperate House:
- Indian wedding: 230
- Dinner and dance: 230
- Drinks reception: 300
- The Nash Conservatory:
- Indoor Event Spaces: No
- Amenities: Your guests can enjoy over 50,000 living plants on the UNESCO World Heritage site. On-site parking, and public transportation nearby.
Syon House
Syon House, Brentford, Middlesex TW8 8JF, United Kingdom
Syon House is a spectacular London venue for an Indian wedding, situated on 200 acres of picturesque gardens and parkland. The grounds are beautiful and adorned with palm trees and exotic flowers and bushes during the high season of April-October.
The House dates back to the 16th century and has been home to the Duke of Northumberland’s family for over 400 years. While it may feel like you stepped back in time when you are in the house, it’s a mere 9 miles from Charing Cross.
- Distance from City Centre: Syon House is located in Brentford, about 30 minutes or 16 kilometres from City Centre.
- Distance from Airport: 15 mins / 9 kilometres from Heathrow Airport.
- Rooms and Suites: 5 double bedrooms
- Outdoor Event Spaces:
- Garden Room Marquee:
- Dinner and dance: 600
- Standing reception: 800
- Garden Room Marquee:
Indoor Event Spaces:
- Great Hall:
- Indian wedding: 120
- Great Conservatory:
- Dinner and dance: 150
- Standing reception: 200
- Time Limits: Great Conservatory is not offered for daytime hire or during the winter months. The Walled Garden Marquee is only available from May to September.
Hatfield House Weddings
Hatfield House, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 5HX, United Kingdom
Hatfield House is a beautiful country estate that offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for an Indian wedding. The property dates back to the 16th century, and the grounds are home to a stunning array of flowers, plants, and trees.
- Distance from City Centre: The Hatfield House is located just outside of London, in Hertfordshire, and is about 30 minutes from the City Centre but feels worlds away from everything.
- Distance from Airport: 40 mins / 48 kilometres from Heathrow Airport.
- Rooms and Suites: No
- Outdoor Event Spaces:
- Knot Garden:
- Indian wedding: 220
- Standing reception: 220
- Knot Garden:
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- Old Palace:
- Indian wedding: 250
- Dinner and dance: 220
- Riding School:
- Lunch: 200
- Old Palace:
One Marylebone
1 Marylebone Rd, Marylebone, London NW1 4AQ, United Kingdom
One Marylebone is a spectacular venue for an Indian wedding in the heart of London. The Grade I listed building was once a church and has been restored to its former glory.
The venue is situated on a picturesque street in Marylebone, and the interior is adorned with beautiful stained glass windows and chandeliers. The grounds are fully landscaped with Victorian Greenhouses and are just steps away from Regents Park.
- Distance from City Centre: One Marylebone is located in Marylebone, just a few minutes from Regent’s Park and Oxford Street.
- Distance from Airport: 36mins / 27 kilometres from Heathrow Airport.
- Rooms and Suites: No
- Outdoor Event Spaces:
- God’s Garden:
- Dinner: 150
- Standing reception: 200
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- The Galleries:
- Indian wedding: 150
- Standing reception: 320
- Soane Hall:
- Indian wedding: 320
- Dinner and dance: 320
- The Vaults:
- Standing reception: 300
- The Galleries:
Grand Connaught Rooms
61-65 Great Queen St, Covent Garden, London WC2B 5DA, United Kingdom
The Grand Connaught Rooms is a historic venue that has been hosting events for over 250 years. The grand ballroom is one of the largest in Europe and can accommodate up to 1,000 guests.
The venue is located in the heart of Covent Garden, and the interior is adorned with chandeliers, marble floors, and grand staircases. Once an original Freemason’s tavern, the stunning Georgian architecture makes it a popular venue for Indian weddings.
- Distance from City Centre: The Grand Connaught Rooms is located in Covent Garden, just a few minutes from Leicester Square and Trafalgar Square.
- Distance from Airport: 38 mins / 20 kilometres from Heathrow Airport.
- Rooms and Suites: No
- Outdoor Event Spaces: No
- Indoor Event Spaces:
- The Grand Hall
- Indian wedding: 440
- Dinner and dance: 440
- Standing reception: 1000
- The Balmoral Suite
- Indian wedding: 200
- Dinner and dance: 200
- Standing reception: 500
- The Edinburgh Suite:
- Indian wedding: 200
- Dinner and dance: 200
- The Drawing Room:
- Cocktail: 250
- The Cornwall Suite:
- Indian wedding: 200
- Dinner and dance: 200
- The Crown Suite:
- Standing reception: 250
- The Grand Hall
Why Choose London for Your Wedding
Your guests can visit some of London’s world-famous attractions along with your wedding celebration.
London has a variety of luxury venues that can accommodate all of your guests, as well as plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained before and after the wedding. Royal palaces, world-famous attractions, and West End shows are just a few of the many reasons to have your Indian wedding in London.
And with our help, we can plan and execute the perfect Indian wedding that you’ve always dreamed of!
There truly is something for everyone to enjoy in London.
Encourage your guests to spend some time in the city to take in all of the wonderful things to see and do in London either before or after your wedding celebration.
If you want to incorporate some of these attractions for a pre or post-wedding adventure, we can help you plan those as well as the wedding celebrations. Some popular things to do and see in London are:
- Visit Buckingham Palace
- Take a spin on the London Eye
- Get an iconic photo at Big Ben
- Shop on Oxford Street or Bond Street
- Stroll through Hyde Park or Kensington Gardens
- Take in a West End show
- Sample some of the best cuisine London has to offer in Chinatown or Soho
No matter what your interests are, there is sure to be something for everyone in this wonderful city.
You’ll have access to some of the best wedding vendors in the world
When you’re planning your Indian wedding in London, you’ll have access to some of the best wedding vendors in the world. Indian weddings are very popular in London! We work with many experienced and reputable wedding florists, caterers, and photographers based in the city, who will be able to bring your vision to life perfectly.
We have years of experience planning and executing Indian weddings in London and we would love to help make your dream wedding a reality.
Hire Karishma Manwani Events for your Indian Wedding in London
The venues we’ve highlighted above all have their own unique selling points, so it really depends on what you are looking for as to which one is best suited for your needs.
Karishma Manwani Events has extensive experience planning Indian weddings in London, and we would be more than happy to help you find the perfect venue for your special day. Contact us today to get started!