The Complete Guide to getting married at Old Marylebone Town Hall

If you're planning a London registry office wedding, chances are you’ve already come across Old Marylebone Town Hall.

And honestly? There’s a very good reason for that.

With its iconic stone steps, grand Edwardian architecture, and central London location, Marylebone Town Hall weddings have become one of the most popular ways for couples to tie the knot in the capital. Whether you're planning a small elopement or bringing along 100 guests, it’s one of those venues that manages to feel both classic and effortlessly stylish.

The Town Hall has been hosting weddings for over 100 years, and in 2024 it celebrated its centenary by hosting 100 weddings in one single day, which tells you everything you need to know about just how loved this place is.

In this guide, I’ll walk you through how to plan your wedding at Marylebone Town Hall, the different ceremony rooms you can choose from, and what your actual wedding day will look like.

Why Couples Love Getting Married at Marylebone Town Hall

Officially known as Old Marylebone Town Hall, this is one of the most famous registry offices in the UK.

Over the years, it has hosted countless celebrity weddings, including 50% of The Beatles! But what really makes it special isn’t just the history. It’s the atmosphere.

The building itself is beautiful! Classic Edwardian architecture, gorgeous ceremony rooms, and those iconic front steps that make the perfect spot for confetti and photos.

Another reason couples love it is how flexible it is. With seven different ceremony rooms, you can plan anything from an intimate elopement to a full ceremony with 100 guests.

Because the team at the Town Hall run weddings every single day, the registrars and ushers are incredibly experienced at making everything run smoothly, honestly, it’s like clockwork!

Step-by-Step: How to Plan Your Marylebone Town Hall Wedding

Booking Your Ceremony

The first step in planning your Marylebone Town Hall wedding is securing your ceremony slot.

The venue is managed by the Westminster Register Office, and you can usually book your ceremony up to 12 months in advance.

If you want to see the venue before booking, they regularly host open days, where you can walk around the ceremony rooms and get a good feel for the space.

You can find details here!

Top tip: Popular dates (especially summer Saturdays) get booked very quickly!!! So if you have a specific date in mind, it’s worth booking as early as possible.

Choosing Your Ceremony Room

One of the things I love about weddings at Marylebone Town Hall is that every ceremony room has its own personality.

Here’s a quick guide to the options.

The Westminster Room

If you're planning a larger Marylebone Town Hall wedding, this is the big one.

The Westminster Room seats up to 100 guests and feels incredibly grand. Dark wood-panelled walls, intricate ceiling details, and large windows overlooking the famous front steps give the room a really luxurious atmosphere.

Prices start from £948 (2026)

The Soho Room

The Soho Room has a completely different feel.

It’s bright, modern, and intimate, with comfy seating and space for up to 13 guests. There’s also a beautiful carved mantelpiece and a chandelier that gives the room a really stylish finish.

This room is perfect if you’re planning a small London registry office wedding.

Prices start from £898 (2026)

The Paddington Room

If you're planning a Marylebone Town Hall elopement, the Paddington Room is ideal.

It has a warm, traditional feel similar to the Westminster Room but is designed for much smaller ceremonies, with space for up to 8 guests.

Prices start from £948 (2026)

The Pimlico Room

The Pimlico Room is elegant and intimate, seating up to 20 guests.

It has a similar light feel to the Soho Room but with slightly more formal seating, making it a lovely option for smaller ceremonies.

Prices start from £898 (2026)

The Knightsbridge Room

Decorated in muted blues with velvet seating, the Knightsbridge Room is one of the most stylish spaces in the building.

It’s perfect for ceremonies with up to 30 guests.

Prices start from £898 (2026)

The Marylebone Room

The Marylebone Room sits next to the Westminster Room and has a really classic feel.

With wood panelling, carved fireplaces, and detailed plaster ceilings, it’s a beautiful traditional ceremony space for up to 12 guests.

Prices start from £948 (2026)

The Mayfair Room

The Mayfair Room has a really warm, elegant feel with rose gold tones and aubergine velvet seating.

Large windows fill the space with natural light, making it a lovely choice for ceremonies with up to 30 guests.

Prices start from £898 (2026)

Giving Notice

Before getting married anywhere in the UK, you need to give notice at your local register office.

This means signing a legal statement confirming that you intend to marry.

You must do this at least 29 days before your ceremony, and your wedding must take place within 12 months of giving notice.

You can find full details on the UK Government website.

What Your Wedding Day at Marylebone Town Hall Looks Like

Arrival

On the day itself, you’ll usually want to arrive around 15–20 minutes early.

You’ll be shown to a private waiting area, where the registrar will have a quick chat with you before the ceremony begins.

The Ceremony

Ceremonies at Marylebone Town Hall are usually short and relaxed, lasting around 20 minutes.

You can personalise parts of the ceremony by including:

• your own vows
• readings
• music (including live music)

Confetti on the Steps

Yes — you can have confetti!

The only rule is that it must be biodegradable, and it’s thrown outside the Town Hall.

Usually, your guests will be guided onto the steps while you have time to take a few photos inside. Once your guests are ready and lined up on the steps, you’ll be led outside to cheers for an iconic confetti moment!

Photos at Marylebone Town Hall

One thing to keep in mind is that timings move quickly at the Town Hall, because weddings are happening throughout the day.

You will have time for some photos inside before you make your way outside/ Once outside typically, you’ll have time for:

• A big group photo on the steps
• A few smaller family group photos on the steps (or if another wedding is coming out you may have to move slightly over to the side)
• Portraits to include the iconic pillars and alcove, as well as the famous lions!

Where to Celebrate After Your Ceremony

Many couples organise a classic London Routemaster bus to take guests to the reception, this allows all your guests to travel together, and means that the party can begin straight away! Just be wary that London traffic is very unpredictable, you could potentially be on the bus for a while, depending on how far away your drinks reception will be! (Another thing to remember, if you’re having a summer wedding, that a lot of these buses will not have air conditioning, so it can get very hot if you’re on them for a while!)

Alternatively, London Underground stations are just a three-minute walk away, making it easy to travel across the city, heading to wherever your wedding celebrations continue!

Final Thoughts

An Old Marylebone Town Hall wedding is the perfect mix of London history, style, and simplicity.

Whether you’re planning a big celebration or a small, intimate ceremony, it’s an incredible place to start married life — and those iconic steps make for some unforgettable photos.

Timeless. Stylish. Unmistakably London.

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