An essential guide to London’s top art deco venue
Through all the wedding trends that come and go, some timeless venues absolutely hold their own. Hackney Town Hall’s secret is epic, glamorous style. If you’re considering a London town hall wedding, keep reading to find out everything you need to know about this diamond of a wedding venue, from its art deco architecture to the finer details of weddings here – with real examples and some of my favourite photos!
Couples who’ll love this wedding venue
Hackney Town Hall is perfect for… all couples. The space is incredible, there’s loads of light and fabulous options for ceremony spaces. If you’re inviting 250 guests to your ceremony, the assembly rooms will fit everyone in, with space for 500 standing at your evening reception. All of the wedding spaces at Hackney Town Hall are elegantly styled with minimal decor, so they’re yours to decorate and bring to life if you have your reception here! Oh, and a quick nod to art deco lovers – this is an especially tempting wedding venue for you. The sleek architecture, arched panelled windows and curving staircases are divine.
As a wedding photographer, I adore Hackney Town Hall
It’s always the light. From the windows in the assembly rooms, to the glass overhead in the atria, this is a dream wedding venue for natural light. My background is in art, so the beautiful design features of Hackney Town Hall make an incredible backdrop for really stunning wedding images. The wow factor is off the scale with elegant swooshing banisters, lush lighting and art deco features, to the light and contrast of the ceremony rooms.
Facts & figures for couples thinking of getting wed at Hackney Town Hall
In order of size, choose from these spaces:
- The assembly rooms (capacity 500 standing, 250 banquet)
- You can hire a partitioned section of the assembly rooms (120 standing, 60 banquet)
- North or South atrium (200 standing, 100 banquet)
- Committee rooms / council chamber (100 seated for ceremonies only)
- Lanchester suite (30 seated for ceremonies only)
Exclusive use and a late licence are both available on request.
Choose from Hackney Town Hall’s list of 20+ accredited catering companies with a fabulous choice of flavours from street food to pie n mash, Caribbean to Sri Lankan dining.
How to find Hackney Town Hall and where to stay nearby
Hackney Town Hall
Mare Street
E8 1EA
Nearest train stations: Hackney Central and London Fields overground stations are both within 500 metres of the Town Hall.
https://www.hackneyvenues.com/hackney-town-hall
The Old Ship Inn is a 4 star hotel just down the road, offering a cosy welcome and a relaxed wedding reception space.
The Town Hall Hotel is an award-winning, five star hotel on Patriot Square, just 15 minutes walk from Hackney Town Hall
Or head to Shoreditch for the unique, creative and contemporary Courthouse Hotel or to the acclaimed Boundary
Why choose me as your Hackney Town Hall wedding photographer
I’ll be in my element whether you choose the assembly rooms, the atria or one of the smaller ceremony spaces. If you’re having a smaller wedding, with only a few guests, I’ll capture the intimacy and magic of that closeness and joy. If your wedding’s a larger event, I’ll get you amazing images of the ceremony and celebrations, capturing your love and your guests’ happiness as the day unfolds. As I photograph weddings in a documentary style, there’ll be moments you missed, all lovingly shot in glorious colour and timeless black and white.
The best places for wedding photography in and around Hackney Town Hall
Inside the venue, those gorgeous bare bricks, huge windows and wood panelling make for amazing backdrops for your photos. The smaller spaces all have lovely light, with natural daylight filtering through the glass roofs of the north and south atria. We can make the most of those art deco features to capture the essence of the place before heading down the steps for confetti and congratulatory hugs!
What ‘they’ say about Hackney Town Hall weddings
Hackney Town Hall belongs to a collection of the most iconic venues spaces in East London, alongside Clissold House, Abney Park Chapel and The Glass House in Springfield Park. Of those venues, Hackney Town Hall’s the one oozing with vintage glamour and “sumptuous art deco grandeur”. You can tell your guests it’s one of London’s finest examples of civic art deco architecture. It really is a beauty – if you haven’t seen inside, check out the virtual tour on the Hackney Venues website.
Real weddings at Hackney Town Hall
Laura & Neil’s Hackney wedding was epic. These two did everything their way, from their stunning outfits to Laura’s fabulous bouquet of anthuriums and roses in shades of red and pink. If there’s one thing weddings should be, it’s personal – and this brilliant couple squeezed in as much personality as you could ever imagine. Their day was authentically them and off the scale for style and celebration! They followed their ceremony with an intimate meal at Campania, and a low key evening get together at Shoreditch’s Passione.
Wedding venues close to Hackney Town Hall
The Hackney has been lovingly restored from its origins as a brewery and mechanic’s workshop, to a tropical oasis, perfect for city weddings!
MKII is a blank canvas space with an urban vibe, known for modern, vibrant and colourful weddings
The Town Hall Hotel is another architectural gem, and hosts weddings from intimate ceremonies to grand receptions.