Tatler UK - 07.2019

Impeccable caterers,

palatial venues and

the Party Architect:

these are the top table

of wedding contacts

By ASTRID JOSS

THE

BLACK

BOOK

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venues

CLARIDGE’S

As they say, there’s Claridge’s, and

then there’s everywhere else, which

is why anyone who’s anyone wants

to celebrate here. This hotel is

grand and sophisticated with a rich

history, making time spent here

exceptionally special.

claridges.co.uk

020 7409 6500

CHELSEA PHYSIC

GARDEN

There’s something truly magical

about getting married in a garden,

especially when it’s in the very heart

of London. Founded in 1673, this

rare find is large enough for a lavish

marquee yet small enough to give an

incredible sense of intimacy.

chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk

020 7352 5646

CORINTHIA LONDON

If it’s good enough for Beyoncé and

Oprah then it’s fairly safe to assume

this modern, slick establishment

will meet the standards of even the

most particular bride. MD Thomas

Kochs ensures that absolutely no

detail is overlooked, so prepare to be

overwhelmed – in the very best way.

corinthia.com

020 7321 3043

MANDARIN ORIENTAL

The most resplendent of London

hotels, the newly refurbished

Knightsbridge property seats 250

guests in the ballroom. The Queen

herself chose this venue to host a

reception on the eve of her grandson

Prince William’s wedding.

mandarinoriental.com

020 7201 3772

HISTORIC ROYAL

PALACES

Dine under the Rubens ceiling in

Banqueting House, dance in Henry

VIII’s former home at Hampton

Court and celebrate in the gardens

of Kensington Palace. All three are

available for both wedding cer-

emony and reception hire, allowing

couples to make their own history.

hrp.org.uk

020 3166 6000

CAFÉ ROYAL

This Soho-meets-Mayfair venue

effortlessly marries classic and con-

temporary style. The splendid Pom-

padour Ballroom is known for its

opulent space and panoramic views.

hotelcaferoyal.com

020 7406 3300

NUMBER SIX AT THE

MARYLEBONE

A modern city hideaway in the heart

of one of London’s most fashionable

quarters. Streaming with natural

light, it transitions easily from a laid-

back day to a sophisticated evening.

numbersixmarylebone.com

020 7486 6600

CORNWELL MANOR

Sophisticated yet charmingly rural,

this Georgian-fronted manor sits

among some of England’s most un-

touched countryside in the picture-

perfect Cotswolds. Weddings here

feel like something out of a film set.

cornwellmanor.com

01608 698673

CLIVEDEN HOUSE

Nothing will quite prepare you for

the deep sense of colourful British

history that envelops you at Clive-

den. It was the location of choice

for Meghan Markle, who spent the

night here before becoming the

Duchess of Sussex.

clivedenhouse.co.uk

01628 668561

BALLYFIN, IRELAND

Undoubtedly one of the most beau-

tiful Georgian houses in Ireland, this

614-acre estate sits at the foot of the

Slieve Bloom mountains, a setting as

romantic as it is adventurous.

ballyfin.com

+ 353 (0)5787 55866

HOLKHAM HALL

This exquisite stately home on

the north Norfolk coast is set in a

25,000-acre estate. The Temple hid-

den within the woods is a beautiful

space for wedding ceremonies.

holkham.co.uk

01328 713108

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