Call Us To Arrange A Viewing Of The Palace's Magnificent Wedding Venues

Call us to arrange a viewingof the palace’s magnificentwedding venuesT. 020 3166 6507E. hamptoncourtpalaceevents@hrp.org.ukwww.hrp.org.uk

Weddings at Hampton Court Palace“ As soon go kindle firewith snow, as seek toquench the fire of lovewith words”William Shakespeare, Two Gentlemen of Verona.In 1603 Shakespeare performed in the Great Hallat Hampton Court with his players ‘The King’s Men’1

A magicalstage2For centuries this magnificentpalace dazzled audienceswith lavish parties and galacelebrations hosted bypowerful monarchs.England’s kings and queens– from Henry VIII and his sixwives to William III and Mary II– amazed guests with thespectacle and romance ofHampton Court.Today, its timeless majesty willenchant and delight, as youcelebrate your love amongfamily and friends.Whether you are planning aspectacular wedding or amore intimate reception,Hampton Court Palace’sinspirational venues guaranteeyou and your guests a stirringatmosphere – and a day youwill always remember.Splendid formal gardens,elegant cobbled courtyards andmagnificent Tudor and Baroquearchitecture make this 500-yearold treasure a spectacularbackdrop for your wedding.3

YourpalaceawaitsOur full attentionStunning spacesYou are hiring an unforgettablesetting – but as our clients youwill also get a dedicated, personalservice from an experiencedevents team.Your specialist event manager willshow you the available spaces,including two beautiful venueslicensed for civil ceremonies. TheGarden Room (pp 6-7) and LittleBanqueting House (pp 10-11) areboth available for day andevening hire.As we meet with you regularly tohelp realise your vision, we willbring the benefit of our expertiseand our knowledge of the venues.We will also introduce you to afirst-class range of suppliers.Their familiarity with the palacemeans everything will runsmoothly.Whatever you can imaginefor your ideal day, we will helpyou make the most of thismagnificent and versatile venue.Several spectacular rooms insidethe palace are also available forevening receptions, from thefabulous Cartoon Gallery andbeautiful Orangery to the palace’scrown jewel – Henry VIII’s gloriousGreat Hall.Picture perfectRose red Tudor brick, gloriousstone archways and immaculategardens are just a few featuresthat make Hampton Court Palacesuch a picturesque backdrop allyear round. Wedding photographyat the palace is exclusive tocouples hiring the venue.Revellynge since 1514Hampton Court’s royal residentshave always enjoyed their palaceto the full. King Henry VIII hostedlegendarily lavish celebrations.James I and his courtiers werewell known for merrily occupyingthe magnificent Great Hall deepinto the night. William III andMary II later added gloriousBaroque state rooms wherecourtiers would congregatein their honour.45

GardenRoom“ I’ve often thought Ishould like to live atHampton Court it issuch a dear old placeto ramble in the earlymorning before manypeople are about.”Jerome K Jerome, Three Men in a BoatCapacityThe spaceFeatures180 for civil ceremony300 for reception180 for dinner anddancingLight and airy, this beautiful roomopens out into a vast gardenreserved exclusively for you andyour guests. Enjoy a champagnetoast under ancient trees in thelush greenery, followed by dinnerand dancing in this spacious andversatile 1920s-style orangery.– Access the tranquil gardens onceused by King Henry VIII via thebeautiful wall of French doors– A perfect venue for live music,DJs and dancing– I mmaculate facilities includecatering kitchen, easily accessibletoilets and cloakroomAvailable for day and evening hire67

In the heartof the palaceSpectacular spacesavailable for evening hireGreat Hall400 for reception270 for dinnerSimply one of the mostspectacular spaces in Britain,England’s last and greatestmedieval hall is where royalresidents dined with courtiers,entertained dignitaries anddanced and celebrated untilthe early hours underneathits magnificent hammerbeam ceiling.“ Hampton Court is as noble and uniforma pile, and as capacious as any Gothicarchitecture can have made it The greathall is a most magnificent room”John Evelyn, diarist, 1662Undercroft250 for reception220 for dancing180 for dinnerOnce Henry VIII’s beer cellar,the atmospheric Undercroftcomplements the majestic hallabove, offering the perfect venuefor dancing and after-dinnerentertainment. Together withthe Great Hall, the two spacesmake a gorgeous setting for anunforgettable wedding.Orangery andPrivy Garden250 for reception150 for dinnerThis long, graceful room wasoriginally designed as a privategreenhouse for King William III.Today, drinks receptions spill outinto the immaculate Privy Gardenand can be followed by aprocession through themagnificent State Apartmentsto one of the palace’s gloriousdining rooms.Cartoon Gallery300 for reception200 for dinnerYour guests will marvel as theyclimb the grand King’s Staircaseen route to this fabulous oakpanelled room that oncedisplayed awesome ‘cartoons’by Renaissance master Raphael.Wonderful 17th-century copiesof Raphael’s originals, andbeautiful views of Fountain Court,are certain to impress during anunforgettable evening receptionor dinner.89

LittleBanquetingHouse10CapacityThe spaceFeatures50 for civil ceremony80 for reception50 for dinnerPicturesque and welcoming,the Little Banqueting House isperfect for intimate celebrations.Set peacefully among palacegardens and spectacularlydecorated, the interior’s 18thcentury paintings and muralsby Antonio Verrio offer a classicbackdrop for your civil ceremony,reception or dinner. Along withbeautiful views of the Thames,you will enjoy a wonderfulvista of the Tudor and Baroquearchitecture from the stoneterrace.– Originally built by King William IIIfor personal entertaining– Opposite the beautiful SunkenGarden and includes its ownidyllic private walled garden– Just as guests of the King oncedid, yours may wish to make anentrance and arrive by river– Catering kitchen available on siteAvailable for day and evening hire11

All our bestTo the happy couple We would like to offer sincere congratulations onyour engagement – and our very best wishes as youprepare to celebrate a defining moment in bothyour lives.With much to prepare in the coming months, weare sure you know choosing a venue is one of yourmost important decisions.An enchanting atmosphere,majestic surroundings and astoried past make Hampton Court– simply put – one of the greatestpalaces ever built.If we can help in any way, then please call us. Ourevent managers will answer any questions aboutweddings at the palace, and discuss how HamptonCourt could fit into your plans, with absolutelyno obligation.You can also visit the palace and see the venuesfor yourself. We would love to show you around.We look forward to hearing from you, and wishyou all the best during this happy time.Sincerely yours,The Historic Royal Palacesevents teamCall us for more information about hiring anyof its magnificent venues for your wedding.T. 020 3166 6507E. HireAVenue/weddingsHampton Court PalaceSurrey KT8 9AUWedding giftsIf you are looking for bridal jewellery, including tiaras,groom and usher accessories, unusual favours, giftsfor bridesmaids or gifts to add to your wedding list,may we suggest that you look to Historic RoyalPalaces for inspiration.Please contact us if you would like help in makingthe right choice. We pride ourselves in offering highquality products, unrivalled customer service andworking with all our customers’ varied requirementsto provide the complete gift service.Please visit our website www.historicroyalpalaces.comor contact us on 020 3166 6857 orcorpgifts@hrp.org.uk.Getting GateLittleBanquetingHouse12By carBy trainRiver launchThe palace is onthe A308 and easilyreached by roadfrom London,Heathrow andsurrounding areasby the M4, M3 andM25 motorways.Hampton CourtPalace is just 15miles from London’sWest End. Parkingis available withinthe grounds.Train service ishalf-hourly atHampton CourtBritish Rail station,only a short walkfrom the palace.Journeys fromLondon Waterlootake just 35 minutesvia Wimbledon andClapham Junction.Independent riverlaunch operatorsserving thepalaces have avariety of boats forprivate hire – ourteam can providemore details onrequest.

Call us to arrange a viewingof the palace’s magnificentwedding venuesT. 020 3166 6507E. hamptoncourtpalaceevents@hrp.org.ukwww.hrp.org.uk

Wedding gifts If you are looking for bridal jewellery, including tiaras, groom and usher accessories, unusual favours, gifts for bridesmaids or gifts to add to your wedding list, may we suggest that you look to Historic Royal Palaces for inspiration. Please contact us if you would like help in making the right choice.