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HQS Wellington
Wedding Venue
HQS Wellington
Temple Stairs
London
London
WC2R 2PN
England
tel:- 0207 836 8179
fax:- 020 7240 3082
web address:- www.thewellingtontrust.com/
e-mail:- info@thewellingtontrust.com
HQS Wellington :-
Venue licensed for civil partnership or wedding ceremonies
Ship moored on the Thames
Number of function rooms available for weddings: 2 + open deck space
Function room names and capacities:
Court Room - 120 banqueting
Model Room - 24 banqueting
Quarterdeck - 180 reception
Local accommodation: Swissotel Howard approx 150 yards away; many other London hotels easily accessible
Choice of wedding breakfast menus - Yes
Alcohol License - Yes
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies - Yes
Dance Floor - Yes
Evening Reception Facilities - Yes
Tables chairs linens and tableware included
Wedding services provided: A full catering service is available and the caterers can advise / assist with other aspects - florists / entertainment / etc.
The ship has a licence for civic ceremonies
Gardens or outside locations suitable for wedding photography: Outside locations - quarterdeck + foredeck
Suitable locations inside the venue for wedding photography: Historic staircase / open deckspace
Local picturesque areas suitable for wedding photography: Backdrop of the Thames (London Eye / House of Parliament / etc)
Venue special features: Floating Livery Hall; ideal background for wedding photos (particularly during summer months); unique venue
Venue History: Ship launched in 1934; saw service in the South Pacific before WW2 when she formed part of the convoys bringing supplies to the UK during the war years. Bought by the Honourable Company of Master Mariners in 1948 to be their livery hall and moored at Temple Stairs ever since.
Other information: A venue likely to appeal to anyone with a nautical background or a fascination with maritime history
Wedding Trivia:
SECOND WEDDINGS
In almost half of U.S. weddings either the bride or groom has been married previously.
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