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HAMPTON COURT PALACE, KT8 9AU

02031 666 507 | www.hrp.org.uk/weddings

Hampton Court Palace was the chosen place of residence for many kings and queens of England and has elaborately expanded over the centuries. With building beginning in 1515, the Tudor palace, with its red-rose Tudor brick, soon became a favourite of King Henry VIII. In the 17th century, William and Mary expanded the palace with the contrasting Baroque architectural style of Wren. The property is guaranteed to impress with its cobbled courtyards, peaceful gardens and soaring staterooms.

The Privy Garden was created to allow a quiet space for the monarch’s exclusive use, but today the garden has been restored for everyone to enjoy how it would have looked for William III in 1702. The Privy Garden can be used for private receptions, with guests able to arrive by boat and enter the palace through the magnificent Tijou Screens, designed by Jean Tijou in 1690, straight into the garden.

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The Little Banqueting House is a small but picturesque space, ideal for intimate celebrations of up to 50 guests for a ceremony and seated reception and 80 for a drinks reception. Built for William III, it’s set slightly away from the main palace, overlooking the river with a rich sense of majesty and history.

Set in the beautiful Tiltyard Gardens, The Garden Room was built in a 1920s style and boasts a private walled garden. Large enough to seat 180 friends and family, it’s licensed for both indoor and outdoor ceremonies, and is a great area for live bands and dancing. It also can be used in conjunction with other spaces, including the Little Banqueting House or the Palace State Apartments, to provide a memorable day for all guests.

The King’s Guard Chamber displays a remarkable collection of nearly 3,000 swords, bayonets, muskets and pistols on the walls. This awe-inspiring room replicates William III’s assertion of power and dominance over his court and can accommodate up to 150 nearest and dearest for dinner and 200 for the evening drinks reception.

The painted ceiling by Antonio Verrio can be found in the Queen’s Drawing Room, which looks out onto the gardens and can hold 120 loved ones for the service.

The Great Watching Chamber was the first of Henry VIII’s State Apartments beyond the Great Hall and hosts 100 people for the vows.

Seated receptions can take place in The King’s Eating Room with up to 40 people, The Cartoon Gallery (150), The Orangery & Privy Garden (250) or The Great Hall (270). The Great Hall is one of the most jaw-dropping historical venues in the country. Originally designed as a feasting chamber for Henry VIII, it was the last Medieval great hall to be constructed for the English monarchy. With its stained-glass windows, sumptuous tapestries and hammer-beam ceiling, today the Great Hall makes a perfect venue for show-stopping ceremonies and lavish receptions.

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The venue offers couples a dedicated and experienced events manager to ensure the day is planned to perfection. With exclusive wedding photography, access to private gardens, elegant cobbled courtyards and breathtaking staircases, this 500-year-old treasure makes a spectacular backdrop for weddings.

RICHMOND HILL HOTEL, TW10 6RW

02089 402 247 | www.richmondhill-hotel.co.uk

Built in 1726, Richmond Hill Hotel is made up of a row of Georgian townhouses that were resided in by local dignitaries. Surrounded by the unrivalled landscape of Richmond Park and the Thames Valley, Richmond Hill Hotel is a gorgeous backdrop for any wedding. Whilst the hotel doesn’t have its own grounds, it’s located on top of Richmond Hill, overlooking meadows and gardens and is just steps away from the National Nature Reserve with free-roaming deer and plantations. This historical park was once the hunting ground of King Henry VIII and his predecessors and is the ideal place to take photographs.

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There are a collection of spaces available that offer a blend of 18th-century charm, contemporary touches and stylish elegance. The Richmond Room is a modern space in the heart of the hotel with a raised private bar area, sun terrace and room for 110 loved ones throughout the day.

The Ballroom is ideal for large celebrations of up to 180 guests. Decorated in a classically elegant Georgian style, it has high ceilings and large dash windows that let in plenty of natural sunlight.

Small nuptials take place in The Queens Room. This elegantly styled room has lots of character, is located on the ground floor and can accommodate 40 nearest and dearest.

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Couples will receive a free menu tasting, a Georgian deluxe room on the night of the wedding and discounted room rates for guests.

RAVENS AIT, KT6 4HN

02083 396 960 | www.ravensait.co.uk

Situated in the heart of the River Thames is Ravens Ait. Noticeable from across the river, the venue’s main focal point is the lawn which can be admired from across the Surbiton end of the river. Inside the hotel is a classic and sleek décor with subtle hues to create a sense of calm that can be dressed up in a variety of ways to suit any colour scheme.

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The island is complete with two legal rooms. For small, intimate weddings of up to 80 seated guests, the Thames Suite is perfect. Complete with beautiful views overlooking the Thames, this bright and spacious room has lots of natural light. Alternatively, the Britannia Suite comes complete with folding doors leading straight onto the decking area, which has picturesque views across the river. This space can accommodate 120 seated friends and family.

The large marquee and lawn are ideal for large celebrations, with a capacity for 250 loved ones, it has a romantic atmosphere and looks great in those all-important photographs.

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THE PETERSHAM HOTEL, TW10 6UZ

02089 391 066 | www.petershamhotel.co.uk

The Petersham Hotel is a stunning venue with the River Thames in the background. Boasting Victorian splendour and a restaurant, the property has an impressive wedding team who will ensure every detail is planned to perfection.

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Couples can tie the knot in the River Room, which provides gorgeous views of the River Thames and Petersham Meadows. It also has a private terrace and can accommodate up to 30 friends and family. Treasure those first moments of married life with a wedding breakfast in the bright and airy Terrace Room for up to 30 guests.

Extend the celebrations into the evening and dance the night away with up to 55 loved ones in the working wine cellars, which are transformed into a disco with lights, a dancefloor and a bar.

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The happy couple will receive a free menu tasting and an overnight stay.