Wedding Brochure

Weddings

‘What greater thing is there for two human souls, than to feel that they are joined for life?’

– George Eliot

Weddings At Doubletree By Hilton London Docklands Riverside Celebrate your special day in a truly unique location, in the heart of the City by the famous River Thames.

Doubletree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside provides a blissful retreat in the heart of the City. Its fabulous waterfront location on the River Thames and spectacular backdrop of the Canary Wharf skyline offers a truly distinctive and magical setting for your big day.

Recently refurbished to an exceptional standard, with a multi-million pound extensive renovation and rebrand, this captivating hotel, occupying a unique Grade II-listed building, offers the ultimate venue for heritage and romance.

Whether arriving by road, private river launch or the hotel’s own complimentary boat, the day can be tailormade to suit your exact requirements. The hotel offers a range of versatile rooms and spaces, including a fantastic riverside terrace, whilst the Spa is ideal for pre-wedding pampering.

Doubletree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside – for a unique and memorable wedding.

Banqueting Rooms, Civil Ceremonies & Partnerships The London Room

is an impressive, self-contained banqueting suite, complete with an outdoor terrace and private bar.

CAPACITIES Dining 250 Evening Reception 350

Dinner Dance 200

The Library

is one of the hotel’s most attractive suites. Located in the Grade II-listed Columbia Wharf building, this stunning room boasts raised mahogany beams, timber floors, two open fireplaces and spectacular views of Canary Wharf and the River through 17th century windows. This room is an ideal setting for more intimate ceremonies and celebrations.

CAPACITIES Ceremony 40 Dining 30

Evening Reception 40

The Millennium Suite

is a beautiful room located on the ground floor of the hotel with its own private bar and lounge. This exceptional suite offers direct access to the riverside terrace with the Canary Wharf skyline in picture perfect view.

CAPACITIES Ceremony 150 Dining 150

Dinner Dance 120 Evening Reception 200

The Riverside Terrace The Riverside offers one of London’s most romantic vistas. From here, you can soak up the fantastic city with its impressive surroundings and the strikingly lit, eye-catching architecture of Canary Wharf and beyond. The terrace is the perfect spot for memorable photo opportunities, lively drinks receptions and affectionate evening stargazing.

Handpicked canapĂŠs, BBQ buffets and specially curated cocktails and drinks can also be arranged by your personal wedding planner.

CAPACITIES Dinner Dance 120

Dining 150

Evening Reception 200

And For Something Truly Memorable - The Executive Launch The 12-seater Executive Launch allows you to travel in true style. Sailing on the stylish lounge boat provides a show-stopping entrance or a grand exit, whisking you across the River Thames to or from your celebration.

Sipping on chilled glasses of Champagne and indulging in a fine selection of international canapÊs, you can enjoy the most incredible views of London’s iconic buildings from the luxury of your own private launch, while at the same time taking unique photographs that will forever capture the memories of your special day.

CAPACITIES 12 guests

Wedding Packages Gold Wedding Package

Platinum Wedding Package

• Dedicated wedding planner and wedding host on the day • Arrival drink • Three course plated meal • Cake stand and knife, white table linen and dance floor • Complimentary bridal suite for the bride and groom including breakfast the following morning

• Dedicated wedding planner and wedding host on the day • Glass of Prosecco on arrival • Three course plated meal with half a bottle wine • Glass of Prosecco for the toast • Cake stand and knife, white table linen and dance floor • Complimentary bridal suite for the bride and groom including breakfast on the following morning

The Menus Choose from an array of delicious hand-crafted dishes for your perfect wedding breakfast or reception buffet.

Using fresh, high quality ingredients, our Head Chef can create a tailor-made affair, featuring the meal of your dreams. A special menu for little ones is also available.

Tailor-Made & Little Extras If you’ve taken inspiration from elsewhere and have personal touches you wish to add to your fairytale wedding, we have a dedicated team of experts on hand. Our wedding planners are here to make your day magical, tailored expertly to your every wish and whim, whether little, lavish or outlandish.

Enhanced food and drink packages can be arranged if you would like to include a welcome glass of Champagne for each guest, a canapĂŠ selection to get people mingling or a finger food buffet in the evening.

Our event planners can also delve into their highly-coveted little black book of contacts and organise a talented photographer to capture that breath-taking moment, or recommend a fantastic DJ or band to provide entertainment at your reception.

Beauty Services As you prepare to look your best, enjoy the luxury of having your own resident hairdresser to get you photo-shoot ready for the occasion. Indulge in The Ocean Room Spa and choose from a range of different beauty treatments, from manicures to full-body massages, all designed to leave you feeling relaxed and looking absolutely fabulous.

Personalised Event Planners & Celebrants For the ultimate stress-free wedding, consider hiring professionals to help the day run smoothly. • • •

Wedding planners can design unique and personal celebrations especially for you A wedding celebrant will conduct a ceremony that is personal to you and your loved one A toastmaster can help take the stress out of the day by overseeing the celebrations, leaving you free to focus on celebrating your big day.

Honeymoon Wherever you plan on spending your first trip as newlyweds, deciding on where to go couldn’t be easier with our free, customisable registry. Simply plan your dream trip by registering for accommodation, dining experiences and more and then invite your friends and family to contribute. You’ll also collect special points planning your event and staying with us, which can then be used towards your honeymoon stay at any Hilton hotel worldwide.

Accommodation You and your wedding guests are invited to extend your visit by staying overnight in our relaxing and contemporary accommodation. All the essentials and more can be found in the modern, stylish guest rooms, all of which have recently undergone a luxurious makeover. Most of our rooms also have balconies with partial city and/or river views.

We recommend selecting a spacious suite where you’ll be able to enjoy a separate living area, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city or river, a private balcony and upgraded amenities. Family-sized rooms are also available for larger groups and those with children as well as Queen and King guestrooms.

Wake up feeling refreshed the following morning, enticed by the aroma of complimentary coffee, fresh orange juice and a cooked breakfast in our Columbia Restaurant.

Ask About Our Special Accommodation Rates For Wedding Parties

Directions

By Car

We have secure on-site car park facilities for up to 100 cars and the large forecourt can be used to easily pick-up and drop-off passengers. Fees are £12 per overnight stay.

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By Train

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The hotel is a five minute taxi from Canada Water station.

Alternatively a C10 bus stops outside the hotel which departs from Canada Water station frequently.

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Easy access via a short walk and complimentary ferry service from Canary Wharf pier, a short walk from Canary Wharf Underground and DLR stations.

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By Ferry Our complimentary ferry service to Canary Wharf Pier puts you in short walking distance to Canary Wharf tube and DLR stations. The ferry operates approximately every 10 minutes without breaks 7 days a week.

Ferry times from the hotel to Canary Wharf Pier: Weekdays: first ferry: 06.20 - last ferry: 23.55 Saturday: first ferry: 08.55 - last ferry: 23.45 Sunday: first ferry: 08.55 - last ferry: 22.05 Ferry times from Canary Wharf Pier to the hotel: Weekdays: first ferry: 06.25 - last ferry: 00.00 Saturday: first ferry: 09.00 - last ferry: 23.50 Sunday: first ferry: 09.00 - last ferry: 22.10

By Air City Airport Directions M4- A2 Distance from Hotel: 7 miles Drive Time: 20 min.

Gatwick Airport Directions M23-M25-A2 Distance from Hotel: 30 miles Drive Time: 1 hr.

Heathrow Airport Directions M4-A4- Embankment Distance from Hotel: 23 miles Drive Time: 1.2 hr.

Doubletree by Hilton London Docklands Riverside 265 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5HW +44 (0)20 7064 4515 weddings.docklands@hilton.com