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Discover a wedding experience unlike any other at Hampton Court Palace. A royal palace steeped in Tudor history, once home to Henry VIII, and filled with timeless grandeur.
Begin your celebration with drinks and canapés in the magnificent State Apartments or within one of the palace’s spectacular outdoor gardens, where historic courtyards and the East Front Garden provide an unforgettable backdrop for guests to mingle and toast the occasion.
For dinner, the awe-inspiring Great Hall offers a setting of true royal splendour. Beneath its soaring hammerbeam ceiling and centuries of history, the hall can host your wedding breakfast for up to 220 guests, creating a dining experience unlike anywhere else in the world.
As evening falls, continue the celebration in the atmospheric Undercroft, where vaulted ceilings and candlelit character set the scene for cocktails, dancing, and late-night festivities.
For more intimate celebrations, couples may also choose the charming Little Banqueting House, ideal for up to 50 guests, or the elegant, light-filled Garden Room with its private walled garden, accommodating up to 180 guests. Each offering its own unique sense of romance and exclusivity.
The palace is offered on a dry hire basis, allowing couples complete freedom to personalise their day while selecting from our curated list of approved suppliers to ensure exceptional catering, styling, and entertainment throughout.
Whether you envision an intimate ceremony or a spectacular royal banquet, Hampton Court Palace promises a wedding celebration that is historic, romantic, and truly unforgettable.
To experience the magic for yourself, enquire today and arrange a viewing of the palace.
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Reviews (10)
- EEvelina & Max's Wedding02/09/2025he whole experience was unforgettable.he whole experience was unforgettable.It was an absolute joy to celebrate our wedding at Hampton Court Palace. Everything was seamless, and we felt so well taken care of from start to finish. The whole experience was unforgettable, and we couldn’t have asked for a more magical setting for such a special moment in our lives.It was an absolute joy to celebrate our wedding at Hampton Court Palace. Everything was seamless, and we felt so well taken care of from start to finish. The whole experience was unforgettable, and we couldn’t have asked for a more magical setting for such a special moment in our lives.
- JJ & B02/09/2025We had the most wonderful wedding! We had the most wonderful wedding!It was such a magical day and that is thanks to the Historic Royal Palaces Team, Kitty in particular. We had a truly magical meal in the Little Banqueting House followed by a party in the Garden Room. Our guests can not stop talking about how fantastic the event was.It was such a magical day and that is thanks to the Historic Royal Palaces Team, Kitty in particular. We had a truly magical meal in the Little Banqueting House followed by a party in the Garden Room. Our guests can not stop talking about how fantastic the event was.
- GGabrielle and Freddie02/09/2025Our guests were blown away by the palace’s beautyOur guests were blown away by the palace’s beautyWe wholeheartedly recommend hosting an event at Hampton Court Palace. Planning our wedding with the team was a joy—she was organised, communicative, and made us feel at ease throughout. While hosting a large event at a royal historic venue comes with its challenges, the effort was more than worth it. Our day was truly magical, and our guests from around the world were blown away by the palace’s beauty and the unforgettable experience.We wholeheartedly recommend hosting an event at Hampton Court Palace. Planning our wedding with the team was a joy—she was organised, communicative, and made us feel at ease throughout. While hosting a large event at a royal historic venue comes with its challenges, the effort was more than worth it. Our day was truly magical, and our guests from around the world were blown away by the palace’s beauty and the unforgettable experience.
- AA & J02/09/2025Thank you for making our day unforgettable!Thank you for making our day unforgettable!From start to finish, everything ran smoothly. The team were incredibly professional, warm, and always happy to help. No detail was too small, and their support made the entire day stress-free for us and our guests. We felt genuinely looked after, and their kindness made such a difference. Thank you for making our day unforgettable!From start to finish, everything ran smoothly. The team were incredibly professional, warm, and always happy to help. No detail was too small, and their support made the entire day stress-free for us and our guests. We felt genuinely looked after, and their kindness made such a difference. Thank you for making our day unforgettable!
- WWedding Couple02/09/2025A magical space to celebrate our wedding A magical space to celebrate our weddingA magical space to celebrate our wedding reception with family and friends, we highly recommend The Garden Room at Hampton Court Palace. Great to support a charity and heritage building for future generations to enjoy at the same time. Big thank you to the experienced event team! (five stars awarded)A magical space to celebrate our wedding reception with family and friends, we highly recommend The Garden Room at Hampton Court Palace. Great to support a charity and heritage building for future generations to enjoy at the same time. Big thank you to the experienced event team! (five stars awarded)
- TT&T12/02/2025Hampton Court Palace as a venue is just wow!Hampton Court Palace as a venue is just wow!Hampton Court Palace as a wedding venue is just wow. We booked it after seeing it once because it blew our minds. Our guests loved seeing many different areas of the palace: from the Garden Room Ceremony, guided walk to the Privy Garden Reception, dinner in the Great Hall via the King's staircase and palace apartments and party in the Undercroft. It was very well organised and the staff were great. Our wedding day was so special and we will cherish the beautiful memories forever. Thank you!Hampton Court Palace as a wedding venue is just wow. We booked it after seeing it once because it blew our minds. Our guests loved seeing many different areas of the palace: from the Garden Room Ceremony, guided walk to the Privy Garden Reception, dinner in the Great Hall via the King's staircase and palace apartments and party in the Undercroft. It was very well organised and the staff were great. Our wedding day was so special and we will cherish the beautiful memories forever. Thank you!
- JJ&S12/02/2025We couldn't be happier1We couldn't be happier1The whole experience of planning and hosting our wedding at Hampton Court Palace was incredible. From the venue itself to the help received by all your amazing members of staff and the well selected list of approved suppliers. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and would highly recommend anyone to consider hosting their special day with yourselves.The whole experience of planning and hosting our wedding at Hampton Court Palace was incredible. From the venue itself to the help received by all your amazing members of staff and the well selected list of approved suppliers. We couldn't be happier with how everything turned out and would highly recommend anyone to consider hosting their special day with yourselves.
- MMr and Mrs Richards12/02/2025Thank you for the most special wedding day!Thank you for the most special wedding day!“Wow, what a stunning venue - The Garden Room! We really had the most incredible and perfect day. The events team were fantastic from start to finish. Professional, friendly, super responsive, flexible and full of ideas to ensure we had the best day. This made it so easy for us to put our trust in the team, knowing they were organised and on top of all of our asks and personal touches. Thank you for the most special wedding day and for giving us memories that will truly last a lifetime. “Wow, what a stunning venue - The Garden Room! We really had the most incredible and perfect day. The events team were fantastic from start to finish. Professional, friendly, super responsive, flexible and full of ideas to ensure we had the best day. This made it so easy for us to put our trust in the team, knowing they were organised and on top of all of our asks and personal touches. Thank you for the most special wedding day and for giving us memories that will truly last a lifetime.
- TThe Golborne Collection20/04/2022Wedding Planner Partners Wedding Planner Partners“We always love working with the events team at the Historic Royal Palaces. They are experienced, professional and dedicated. During the uncertainty of the Covid pandemic they have been incredibly positive, helpful and flexible enabling us to support our clients with the various date changes and postponements. The team are a pleasure to work with and we are very excited to be back producing incredible weddings and events within their spaces soon.” “We always love working with the events team at the Historic Royal Palaces. They are experienced, professional and dedicated. During the uncertainty of the Covid pandemic they have been incredibly positive, helpful and flexible enabling us to support our clients with the various date changes and postponements. The team are a pleasure to work with and we are very excited to be back producing incredible weddings and events within their spaces soon.”
- SSophie & Ben20/04/2022Perfect Wedding! Perfect Wedding!‘Our wedding at Hampton Court was perfect. Everything went without a hitch. Jen, who looked after us from start to finish was an absolute star and we can’t thank her enough. The Garden Room was completely transformed and so beautiful. Everything went like clockwork. We are so grateful, lucky and happy. The day was simply perfect. Thank you.’ ‘Our wedding at Hampton Court was perfect. Everything went without a hitch. Jen, who looked after us from start to finish was an absolute star and we can’t thank her enough. The Garden Room was completely transformed and so beautiful. Everything went like clockwork. We are so grateful, lucky and happy. The day was simply perfect. Thank you.’
Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Some of the best weddings we have had are not necessarily the most flamboyant but the ones that are personal to the couple and have really thought how to enjoy every part of their day. One couple decided to to have an extended drinks reception so they could talk to all of their guests, all their food was a fusion of flavour to reflect their mixed family and they partied away until late in the evening with a live band. These might not seem like extraordinary things but it was unique to them and the atmosphere was amazing.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
It's so easy to get side tracked with photos and different moments, make time to soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the day.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A flash mob! The family organised a surprise dance for the couple, it was so personal and was such a fabulous way to start the evening!
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Historic
Magnificent
Elegant
Romantic
Majestic
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Our staircases are gorgeous so provide a great backdrop all year round. If weather is fine our gardens are stunning and with the palace in the backdrop it's the most romantic setting.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
We have had a few and many will remain anonymous as we know that it is a day many want to keep private whether they are in the public eye or not. However, one of our higher profile weddings was that of Katherine Jenkins and Andrew Levitas.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Cornish lobster and shrimp brioche roll with tarragon
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Such a hard question! Between mini mac and cheese and mini cheese toasties
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The most unique feature is the Great Hall. One of the last surviving hammerbeam roofs it was built for dining, entertaining and was also where Shakespeare performed.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Lots of people don't realise that we are a charity. Every wedding we have helps to preserve these beautiful buildings and their collections so that we can pass them on to future generations to enjoy and learn from.
