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Weddings and Civil Partnerships at Somerset House


Somerset House has recently been granted a wedding and civil partnership licence and we can now host these ceremonies in the Portico Rooms, Navy Board Rooms, Terrace Rooms and Embankment East.

We are also able to offer wedding and civil partnership receptions and celebrations throughout our venues, so please contact us to discuss your special day and your personal requirements.

Hire of the venue for ceremonies starts at £3,000 + VAT and wedding breakfasts/receptions start at £8,000 + VAT depending on your timings and needs.

Capacities and further opportunities

Ceremony only 100 guests
Drinks party 150 guests
Reception drinks and wedding 'breakfast' (daytime) 80 guests
Reception drinks and wedding 'breakfast' (evening) 120 guests
Reception drinks, dinner and dancing 80 guests


Click here for our wedding and civil partnership information pack

Click here to contact the Events and Private Hire team

Click here to download the events brochure

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