Call us to arrange a viewing of the palace’s magnificent wedding venues T. 020 3166 6507 E. [email protected] www.hrp.org.uk Weddings at Hampton Court Palace
“As o soon g kindle fire with snow, as seek to quench the fire of love with words” William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona. In 1603 Shakespeare performed in the Great Hall at Hampton Court with his players ‘The King’s Men’
1 For centuries this magnificent Today, its timeless majesty will Splendid formal gardens, palace dazzled audiences enchant and delight, as you elegant cobbled courtyards and with lavish parties and gala celebrate your love among magnificent Tudor and Baroque celebrations hosted by family and friends. architecture make this 500-year- powerful monarchs. old treasure a spectacular Whether you are planning a backdrop for your wedding. A magical England’s kings and queens spectacular wedding or a – from Henry VIII and his six more intimate reception, wives to William III and Mary II Hampton Court Palace’s – amazed guests with the inspirational venues guarantee spectacle and romance of you and your guests a stirring Hampton Court. atmosphere – and a day you stage will always remember.
2 3 Our full attention Stunning spaces You are hiring an unforgettable Your specialist event manager will setting – but as our clients you show you the available spaces, Your will also get a dedicated, personal including two beautiful venues service from an experienced licensed for civil ceremonies. The events team. Garden Room (pp 6-7) and Little Banqueting House (pp 10-11) are As we meet with you regularly to both available for day and help realise your vision, we will evening hire. palace bring the benefit of our expertise and our knowledge of the venues. Several spectacular rooms inside We will also introduce you to a the palace are also available for first-class range of suppliers. evening receptions, from the awaits Their familiarity with the palace fabulous Cartoon Gallery and means everything will run beautiful Orangery to the palace’s smoothly. crown jewel – Henry VIII’s glorious Great Hall. Whatever you can imagine for your ideal day, we will help you make the most of this Picture perfect magnificent and versatile venue. Rose red Tudor brick, glorious stone archways and immaculate gardens are just a few features that make Hampton Court Palace such a picturesque backdrop all year round. Wedding photography at the palace is exclusive to couples hiring the venue.
Revellynge since 1514 Hampton Court’s royal residents have always enjoyed their palace to the full. King Henry VIII hosted legendarily lavish celebrations. James I and his courtiers were well known for merrily occupying the magnificent Great Hall deep into the night. William III and Mary II later added glorious Baroque state rooms where courtiers would congregate in their honour.
4 5 “ I’ve often thought I should like to live at Garden Hampton Court … it is such a dear old place Room to ramble in the early morning before many people are about.”
Jerome K Jerome, Three Men in a Boat Capacity The space Features 180 for civil ceremony Light and airy, this beautiful room – Access the tranquil gardens once 300 for reception opens out into a vast garden used by King Henry VIII via the 180 for dinner and reserved exclusively for you and beautiful wall of French doors dancing your guests. Enjoy a champagne – A perfect venue for live music, Available for day and evening hire toast under ancient trees in the DJs and dancing lush greenery, followed by dinner – Immaculate facilities include and dancing in this spacious and catering kitchen, easily accessible versatile 1920s-style orangery. toilets and cloakroom
6 7 Great Hall 400 for reception In the heart 270 for dinner Simply one of the most spectacular spaces in Britain, of the palace England’s last and greatest medieval hall is where royal residents dined with courtiers, Spectacular spaces entertained dignitaries and available for evening hire danced and celebrated until the early hours underneath its magnificent hammer beam ceiling. Undercroft 250 for reception 220 for dancing “ Hampton Court is as noble and uniform 180 for dinner a pile, and as capacious as any Gothic Once Henry VIII’s beer cellar, the atmospheric Undercroft architecture can have made it … The great complements the majestic hall hall is a most magnificent room” above, offering the perfect venue for dancing and after-dinner John Evelyn, diarist, 1662 entertainment. Together with the Great Hall, the two spaces make a gorgeous setting for an unforgettable wedding.
Orangery and Privy Garden 250 for reception 150 for dinner This long, graceful room was originally designed as a private greenhouse for King William III. Today, drinks receptions spill out into the immaculate Privy Garden and can be followed by a procession through the magnificent State Apartments to one of the palace’s glorious dining rooms.
Cartoon Gallery 300 for reception 200 for dinner Your guests will marvel as they climb the grand King’s Staircase en route to this fabulous oak- panelled room that once displayed awesome ‘cartoons’ by Renaissance master Raphael. Wonderful 17th-century copies of Raphael’s originals, and beautiful views of Fountain Court, are certain to impress during an unforgettable evening reception or dinner. 8 9 Capacity The space Features 50 for civil ceremony Picturesque and welcoming, – Originally built by King William III Little 80 for reception the Little Banqueting House is for personal entertaining 50 for dinner perfect for intimate celebrations. – O pposite the beautiful Sunken Available for day and evening hire Set peacefully among palace Garden and includes its own Banqueting gardens and spectacularly idyllic private walled garden decorated, the interior’s 18th- – J ust as guests of the King once century paintings and murals did, yours may wish to make an by Antonio Verrio offer a classic entrance and arrive by river House backdrop for your civil ceremony, – C atering kitchen available on site reception or dinner. Along with beautiful views of the Thames, you will enjoy a wonderful vista of the Tudor and Baroque architecture from the stone terrace.
10 11 All our best To the happy couple…
We would like to offer sincere congratulations on your engagement – and our very best wishes as you An enchanting atmosphere, prepare to celebrate a defining moment in both majestic surroundings and a your lives. storied past make Hampton Court With much to prepare in the coming months, we are sure you know choosing a venue is one of your – simply put – one of the greatest most important decisions. palaces ever built. If we can help in any way, then please call us. Our event managers will answer any questions about weddings at the palace, and discuss how Hampton Court could fit into your plans, with absolutely no obligation. You can also visit the palace and see the venues for yourself. We would love to show you around. We look forward to hearing from you, and wish Wedding gifts you all the best during this happy time. If you are looking for bridal jewellery, including tiaras, groom and usher accessories, unusual favours, gifts Sincerely yours, for bridesmaids or gifts to add to your wedding list, The Historic Royal Palaces may we suggest that you look to Historic Royal events team Palaces for inspiration. Please contact us if you would like help in making Call us for more information about hiring any the right choice. We pride ourselves in offering high of its magnificent venues for your wedding. quality products, unrivalled customer service and T. 020 3166 6507 working with all our customers’ varied requirements E. [email protected] to provide the complete gift service. www.hrp.org.uk/HireAVenue/weddings Please visit our website www.historicroyalpalaces.com Hampton Court Palace or contact us on 020 3166 6857 or Surrey KT8 9AU [email protected].
Getting here
By car By train River launch
Adams Gate The palace is on Train service is Independent river the A308 and easily half-hourly at launch operators
Garden Kingston Room Gate reached by road Hampton Court serving the
Seymour from London, British Rail station, palaces have a Gate Heathrow and only a short walk variety of boats for surrounding areas from the palace. private hire – our by the M4, M3 and Journeys from team can provide Vine Gate M25 motorways. London Waterloo more details on Hampton Court take just 35 minutes request.
Little Palace is just 15 via Wimbledon and Banqueting House miles from London’s Clapham Junction. West End. Parking is available within the grounds. 12 Call us to arrange a viewing of the palace’s magnificent wedding venues T. 020 3166 6507 E. [email protected] www.hrp.org.uk