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The ultimate guide to: your perfect Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding

If you're looking for a central London registry office to tie the knot at, The Old Marylebone Town Hall should be at the top of your list! Situated on the bustling Marylebone Road between Marylebone, Paddington, and Camden, this huge, iconic building is a stunning backdrop for your special day, as well as a very well-connected one, with dozens of train and tube stations within a short walk away.

Bride and groom showered in confetti as they leave the Old Marylebone Town Hall after their wedding.

The Old Marylebone Town Hall opened over 100 years ago in 1920 and has played host to the weddings of celebrities such as Sir Paul McCartney, Sean Bean, and Melanie Griffith. Getting married here starts from just £609, a bargain for such a stunning setting!


I've had the pleasure of photographing Old Marylebone Town Hall weddings a number of times, so I've put together this guide to give you all the information and photo ideas you need, as well as where you could hold your wedding reception nearby. Scroll down for all the info, or click on one of the quick links below to read the whole blog!

Bride smiling during wedding in the Mayfair Room at Old Marylebone Town Hall

Getting married at The Old Marylebone Town Hall: The Basics

The Town Hall is the registry office for the City of Westminster, which has a great website with loads of information about getting married there, as well as other licenced venues in the borough. Their FAQ page is particularly useful for any questions you might have about how to book and what the process is. If you'd like to see the Town Hall before you decide on it as your wedding ceremony location, you can even book a physical tour here, or take a virtual one here.


Getting married in the Westminster Room

If you have a lot of guests, the Westminster Room, seating up to 100 guests, will be the ideal spot for your nuptials. Vast, with beautiful wooden panelling, and lots of light coming in through the windows, it is a great backdrop for your wedding ceremony, whether it be big or small.

Westminster Room at Old Marylebone Town Hall
Bride and groom holding hands during wedding in the Westminster Room, Old Marylebone Town Hall

Your wedding in the Westminster Room can take place at on and off peak times, and is booked alongside the Paddington and Marylebone rooms as they all connect in a chain, so that gives you the potential to use one of the other rooms for photography purposes, or for having your pre-wedding interviews.

Bride in blue dress walks down the aisle in Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding

Getting married in the Paddington Room

The wood-panelled Paddington Room has the capacity for eight people, for an intimate and informal ceremony in front of the carved fireplace. As said above, this room can only be booked when there isn't a ceremony going on in the Westminster or Marylebone rooms due to them interconnecting.

Paddington Room at Old Marylebone Town Hall
Grooms laughing as they sign the register at Old Marylebone Town Hall elopement

Getting married in the Marylebone Room

The small Marylebone Room is similar to the Paddington Room, but with the space for a few more guests, so you can have your perfect intimate wedding with up to twelve of your nearest and dearest. The ceremonies in this room also take place in front of a striking carved fireplace.

Marylebone Room at Old Marylebone Town Hall
Couple laughing during intimate wedding in the Old Marylebone Town Hall
Wedding ceremony in the Marylebone Room


Getting married in the Mayfair Room

The Mayfair Room (and the following rooms) are far lighter and airier than the wood-panelled ones, so depending on the kind of vibe you want for your wedding ceremony and look you want for your wedding ceremony photos, this may sway your decision on which one to go for.

Mayfair Room at Old Marylebone Town Hall
Bride leading groom out after wedding at Old Marylebone Town Hall

Unlike the previous rooms mentioned, the Mayfair Room can be booked for weddings solo, and has a capacity of up to 30 guests.


Getting married in the Knightsbridge Room

I adore the duck egg blue feature wall in this light and bright room, which also has a capacity of 30 for a ceremony in front of its striking fireplace.

Knightsbridge Room at Old Marylebone Town Hall
Couple exchanging wedding rings at Old Marylebone Town Hall

Getting married in the Pimlico Room

Pimlico will always have a special place in my heart, as it is where my wife and I first lived together, so I love this room, which has space for up to 20 people. The light walls and beautiful fireplace and carved mirror make a beautiful backdrop for your intimate ceremony.

Pimlico Room at Old Marylebone Town Hall
Couple getting married in the Pimlico Room at the Old Marylebone Town Hall

Getting married in the Soho Room

If you want to keep it casual, opt for the Soho Room, with a capacity for up to thirteen people on its comfy chairs and large velvet sofa.

Soho Room at Old Marylebone Town Hall
Wedding ceremony at the Old Marylebone Town Hall


Photo Locations - the perfect places to take your Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding pictures

Bride and groom showered in confetti on the steps of the Old Marylebone Town Hall

You're spoilt for choice on where to have your wedding photos taken at the Old Marylebone Town Hall, as it is stunning inside and out. You're also right on the doorstep of Regent's Park if you're after a greener look to your pictures, or the pretty streets of Marylebone for something more urban.


Old Marylebone Town Hall itself

Bride and groom sitting on a bench inside Old Marylebone Town Hall

Once the vows have been said and you've been proclaimed married, don't rush out of the building! The inside of Old Marylebone Town Hall is full of wedding photography opportunities. All the white marble lining the walls and grand staircase also means it is very bright and suits a light and airy style of photography well (which I'm always very grateful for!).


Before you step down the staircase, pause to take a moment on the attractive teal bench for a relaxed shot. You can take a moment just to be with each other and reflect that you're now married (!!!), as you'll be surprised by how little time you actually get to spend together on your wedding day.

Wedding photography at Old Marylebone Town Hall

Head on down the stairs, but make sure your photographer has gone first, so he/she can get some shots of you both descending, hand in hand.

Two grooms walking down the stairs at Old Marylebone Town Hall
Bride and groom walking down the stairs at Old Marylebone Town Hall

After some casual photos on the top part of the stairs, you can pause on the landing for a wide shot of the final section of the staircase and the striking torches on either side. The shot below from Tereza and Pavel's intimate wedding always makes me smile!

Groom lifting bride of the ground at Old Marylebone Town Hall

There's also a really nice window on the landing you can use for a snap!

Bride and groom kissing in front of a window in the Old Marylebone Town Hall


Outside the Town Hall

Bride and groom just married on steps of Old Marylebone Town Hall with confetti

The wide sweep of cascading steps at the front of Old Marylebone Town Hall are the perfect setting for some fun confetti shots as you exit as newlyweds. Make sure you arm your guests with plenty of confetti to make the most of it - the more colourful the better for lots of impact!

Same-sex elopement wedding at Old Marylebone Town Hall, grooms with confetti

Once you're done with your confetti tunnel, the steps are great for family group photos, providing you have the time before another wedding party needs to depart. Staggering guests down stairs is always a great way to position large groups of guests so you can see all of their faces, so make use of the steps while they're free!

Family group photo on Old Marylebone Town Hall steps with everyone cheering

If you have time before you have to make way for another set of newlyweds, you can also take some couple photos at the top of the stairs and along the columned porch.

Newlyweds walking outside Old Marylebone Town Hall
Bride and groom kissing outside Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding
Bride and groom outside the Old Marylebone Town Hall
Bride and groom holding hands outside Marylebone Town Hall


In the vicinity of Old Marylebone Town Hall

You don't have to venture far from the registry office to find other great spots in which to take your wedding photos. Just behind the town hall, you can find Salisbury Place, a quiet cobbled street which is perfect for a few shots of you and your new spouse.

Couple kissing in cobbled street behind Old Marylebone Town Hall
Couple holding hands as they walk down a street behind Old Marylebone Town Hall

If you'd like some additional photos in a more 'urban' setting, then you can proceed south further into Marylebone and find other similar quaint streets and beautiful period buildings, or even have your photos taken outside 221B Baker Street if you're Sherlock Holmes fans.

Alternative bride and groom in cobbled road behind Old Marylebone Town Hall

But if you want something a bit greener, instead turn north to...


Take your wedding photos in Regent's Park!

Bride and groom embracing on bridge in front of waterfall in Regent's Park

One of the downsides to a lot of other central London registry offices is that they're not near enough to one of London's gorgeous parks to utilise them for your wedding photos. But the Old Marylebone Town Hall is situated less than ten minutes from the registry offices, and has a wealth of different backdrops for you to enjoy. From fountains to waterfalls, to widen open spaces and a beautiful rose garden, there's something for everyone.

Bride and groom on a bridge in Regents Park
Alternative couple sitting in the flowers in Regent's Park
Bride and groom relaxing in Regents Park in London


Where to have your wedding reception after getting married at the Old Marylebone Town Hall

With the town hall being positioned so centrally in London, you can pretty much go wherever you like for your wedding reception in any direction! And if you do decide to head off further afield, take a leaf out of Adam and Caitlin's book and hire a vintage Routemaster bus to transport your guests. Not only does it make your lives a lot easier, it also looks great in photos!

Bride and groom hanging off back of Routemaster bus at Old Marylebone Town Hall

But if you want to go somewhere within walking distance, here are a few suggestions!

  • The Landmark Hotel - a five-star establishment a few minutes walk down Marylebone Road with a breathtaking atrium, crying out to feature in your wedding photos.

  • Sir John Balcome - a pub with delicious food and private spaces to hire just behind nearby Dorset Square.

  • St Mary's Marylebone - a stunning Georgian hall well suited to larger wedding parties.

  • 41 Portland Place - a beautiful townhouse with the added bonus of outdoor space!

  • Regent's Conferences and Events - a huge outdoor space to hire within the park itself, absolutely perfect for a summer wedding and handy if you'll already be in the park taking your photos.

Bride and groom kissing on the steps of Old Marylebone Town Hall
 

I hope this blog has been helpful in deciding if an Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding is right for you! It's a really lovely venue, with such a great location for wherever in London you want to go to continue your celebrations as a newly married couple. I really love shooting there, so if you'd like to see if I'm free to cover your wedding then hit the button below to contact me!


Two grooms getting showered in confetti at Old Marylebone Town Hall elopement wedding


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