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Description
If you’re dreaming of a wedding venue that combines unique character with complete flexibility, MKII in Clapton, East London, is a fantastic choice. Once a dairy barn for cows from nearby Hackney Marshes, this industrial-chic warehouse has been beautifully transformed into a stylish, light-filled space. Its exposed brick walls, concrete floors, and large windows create a warm, authentic atmosphere that’s perfect for couples wanting a blank canvas to design their perfect day.
A Flexible Space Tailored to Your Wedding
MKII is fully licensed for civil ceremonies, so you can celebrate your vows and reception all in one convenient location. The venue’s layout centers on a spacious main hall, with several side rooms, a front hall gallery, a kitchen, and a dedicated makeup or changing area. Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering or a lively party, MKII adapts to your vision.
- Ceremony and Reception: Enjoy the ease of hosting both your ceremony and reception on-site, creating a seamless experience for you and your guests.
- Guest Capacity: The venue comfortably seats up to 140 guests for a sit-down meal and can accommodate up to 250 guests for a standing reception.
- Dry Hire Freedom: MKII is offered as a dry hire venue, giving you the freedom to choose your own caterers and suppliers. Multi-day hire options are available, so you have plenty of time to set up and make the space truly yours.
Venue Features and Amenities
MKII perfectly blends historic industrial charm with modern conveniences. The large main hall provides a stunning backdrop for dining and dancing, while the additional rooms offer flexible spaces for a drinks reception, quiet moments, or bridal preparations. The venue is pet-friendly and fully accessible on the ground floor, ensuring all your guests feel welcome. With an open-plan kitchen and the option to bring your own drinks, you have full control over your wedding breakfast and party refreshments.
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Reviews (6)
- HHannah & Andy28/05/2022Incredible Unique Venue and TeamIncredible Unique Venue and TeamWe held our wedding at MKII and the team (Charlie and Mark) could not have been more accommodating. The venue is large, bright and beautiful and the side rooms were really helpful for getting everything set up and for people to get ready in. The venue is a real blank canvas which let us decorate everything to our own tastes and design. It's a real hidden gem of a London wedding venue we can't recommend it enough! Our day was absolutely perfect thank you so much. We held our wedding at MKII and the team (Charlie and Mark) could not have been more accommodating. The venue is large, bright and beautiful and the side rooms were really helpful for getting everything set up and for people to get ready in. The venue is a real blank canvas which let us decorate everything to our own tastes and design. It's a real hidden gem of a London wedding venue we can't recommend it enough! Our day was absolutely perfect thank you so much.
- KKelvin & Emily07/01/2022Great Wedding Venue!Great Wedding Venue!Booked MKII for my wedding in Sept 2021 and honestly couldn’t ask for a more helpful team! Charlie was amazing from start to finish and all our guests loved the venue’s interior!Booked MKII for my wedding in Sept 2021 and honestly couldn’t ask for a more helpful team! Charlie was amazing from start to finish and all our guests loved the venue’s interior!
- EEllen Thomas, Cater London24/11/2021Bright, versatile venueBright, versatile venueWe absolutely love delivering weddings at MKII! The space is bright and fresh and open, and completely versatile for couples looking for a more relaxed venue without too much red tape. The kitchen is large and spacious and well equipped for delivering both large and more intimate events. Charlie, Mark and the team are a complete joy to work with and always provide excellent communication both in the run up and on the day. Can’t wait to be back!We absolutely love delivering weddings at MKII! The space is bright and fresh and open, and completely versatile for couples looking for a more relaxed venue without too much red tape. The kitchen is large and spacious and well equipped for delivering both large and more intimate events. Charlie, Mark and the team are a complete joy to work with and always provide excellent communication both in the run up and on the day. Can’t wait to be back!
- RRobin & Allyssa20/11/2021Sweet, intimate weddingSweet, intimate weddingWe found the venue online and it was even more beautiful in person! Charlie was incredibly helpful and speedy with his responses and answered all the questions we had, and having a wedding just after lockdown, we had many. The place is easily accessible, with parking around. The place itself was perfect! Our guests were amazed by the venue, and everyone loved how quaint and rustic it was. It was truly the most perfect day. Thank you so much to the team and most of all, Charlie for helping us celebrate our special day in the best way! Would recommend and hopefully go back again one day :)We found the venue online and it was even more beautiful in person! Charlie was incredibly helpful and speedy with his responses and answered all the questions we had, and having a wedding just after lockdown, we had many. The place is easily accessible, with parking around. The place itself was perfect! Our guests were amazed by the venue, and everyone loved how quaint and rustic it was. It was truly the most perfect day. Thank you so much to the team and most of all, Charlie for helping us celebrate our special day in the best way! Would recommend and hopefully go back again one day :)
- CChantelle & Tom17/11/2021Our weddingOur weddingThanks so much to Charlie & Team at MKII, the venue was incredible and we were free to decorate it and make it our own. The venue was a huge part of making our day special, especially the swing indoors, plus the side rooms we turned into a karaoke room. The photos look awesome!Thanks so much to Charlie & Team at MKII, the venue was incredible and we were free to decorate it and make it our own. The venue was a huge part of making our day special, especially the swing indoors, plus the side rooms we turned into a karaoke room. The photos look awesome!
- TThom & Georgia16/11/2021Perfect wedding venue! Perfect wedding venue!My partner and I had our wedding reception at MKII in September. We really wanted an informal day with a relaxed meal and party with our family and friends, it was the perfect venue! We had the best time. It's a really big, beautiful and light space - the perfect blank canvas. Charlie and the team were super helpful and thoughtful throughout the planning and set-up as well as on the day. Really couldn't have asked for more, we've already recommended MKII to friends and colleagues who are planning events and weddings! My partner and I had our wedding reception at MKII in September. We really wanted an informal day with a relaxed meal and party with our family and friends, it was the perfect venue! We had the best time. It's a really big, beautiful and light space - the perfect blank canvas. Charlie and the team were super helpful and thoughtful throughout the planning and set-up as well as on the day. Really couldn't have asked for more, we've already recommended MKII to friends and colleagues who are planning events and weddings!
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Every wedding has its different quirks and charms - we truly couldn't pick a favourite! Personally, I love it when couples put thought into how they use the space and repurpose different areas within the building. You've got so many options here and that's what I think truly stands us apart. We are the blank canvas. You might create an extravagant games room, a funky dance floor - maybe a cosy chill out space? We see a huge range across our clients and that's what makes each wedding so exciting.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Really think about how you want to lay things out, about your 'look and feel'. Come down and have a look in person, bring a couple of loved ones to help you figure out your perfect set-up. We're here to help and we're always happy to chat through potential options and share our thoughts. We've hosted all sorts of weddings, so I'm sure we can help find the right one for you. Most importantly, don't put too much pressure on yourself!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
A games room with each station themed around the happy couple. Really lovely and fun use of the space :)
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Quirky, rustic, industrial, blank canvas, spacious
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
We've got photo spots all over the venue as well as on the picturesque surrounding roads - we operate as a photography studio with lots of photoshoots throughout the week :)
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Rita Ora, Olly Murs, Grimes
What’s your favourite canapé?
Smoked Salmon Mousse
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Celery and Hummus...and the occasional hobnob
What is your venue's most unique feature?
spiral staircase leading to nowhere
What part of your business are you most proud of?
our adaptable and beautiful aesthetic and our flexible approach across all our clients
