Royal Institute of British Architects

Grand

The RIBA is an inspiring, stunning and unique Art Deco venue that will bring glamour and prestige to your wedding celebrations. Welcome your guests with drinks on the beautiful First Floor Landing, its high ceilings and marble pillars create a feeling of grandeur whilst the grand piano can provide the perfect accompaniment to your arrival. During the warmer months the fabulous terrace provides an outdoor area for drinks.

Stunning
For your reception the magnificent Florence Hall, the largest and most richly decorated room in the building provides the perfect space to delight and amaze your guests. Decorated marble and wood floors, vast floor-to-ceiling windows, and carved stone window surrounds set a grand and elegant scene.
Versatile

We can host seated dinner-dances with beautifully set dining tables and attentive waiting staff. Alternatively we can offer a standing reception with cocktails, canapés and live food stations for your guests to enjoy, with dancing later in the evening. Our proposal is very flexible and adaptable to your requirements.

Spacious

The First Floor Landing accommodates 150 for a drinks reception. The Florence Hall seats 200 for a dinner-dance, 250 for a dinner or 400 for a standing reception. If you wish to dance the night away after midnight, the Jarvis Foyer can be transformed into a stylish dancing area for you and your guests to enjoy (additional costs will apply).

Dedicated
The venue and catering teams have vast special event knowledge with a focus on excellence. Giving you a wonderful experience at the RIBA is our priority, from the moment you book your event to the moment you leave us. We’re here to provide the perfect day.

On Hand
Our experienced team attends to every detail to ensure your celebrations will exceed your expectations. A dedicated venue and catering manager will be on hand to provide you with as much assistance as you require with planning and will also be onsite for your special day.
Rooms

The spaces licensed at the RIBA for civil marriages and civil ceremonies offer diversity of both style and size. The Aston Webb Room’s leather lined walls and Indian laurel wood joinery presents the ideal opportunity for more intimate ceremonies of 40. The Lutyens Room’s full height windows and RIBA portraits create a light and airy space for 70 guests; while the Jarvis Foyer provides the perfect area for 120 guests. For larger ceremonies our wood panelled, tiered Jarvis Hall can seat 250; or for a more unusual setting, why not consider our stunning First Floor staircase.


Registrar

To book a registrar and for further details regarding a civil marriage or civil partnership please contact the Westminster Register Office 020 7641 1161.

Catering
Our executive chef and his highly trained team are passionate about creating innovative menus and delivering exceptional service. We source the freshest natural ingredients to create exciting, contemporary wedding menus within your budget. Please find catering menus and details enclosed.

Styling the Venue
We would be delighted to recommend a florist to help you transform and enhance the venue, and our in-house AV team can suggest lighting themes to best suit your requirements.

Find Us

Enviably positioned in the heart of London’s West End, we are located just a three minute walk from Regent’s Park Station, with Great Portland Street and Oxford Circus Stations within easy walking distance. Please ask for details of local parking facilities.

The Contract

For full details of timings and our terms and conditions please refer to our Florence Hall booking form and catering menu notes.