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The Queens House
Wedding Venue registered for civil ceremonies
The Queens House
Events Department National Maritime Museum
Greenwich
London
SE10 9NF
England
tel:- 44 (0)20 8312 8517
web address:- www.nmm.ac.uk/hospitality
e-mail:- events@nmm.ac.uk
The Queens House :-
Venue type - Historical Building
Number of function rooms available for weddings: 2
Function room names and capacities: Great Hall - Maximum capacity 120 guests
Orangery and South Parlours - Maximum Capacity of 50 guests
Garden suitable for marquees: Yes
Choice of wedding breakfast menus - Yes
Alcohol License - Yes
Dedicated wedding planner available - Yes
Licensed for Civil Ceremonies - Yes
Outdoor Fireworks Permitted - Yes
Dance Floor - Yes
Evening Reception Facilities - Yes
Gardens or outside locations suitable for wedding photography: Yes - South Lawns overlooking the Royal Observatory, Greenwich
Suitable locations inside the venue for wedding photography: Yes - Great Hall, Tulip Staircase, Orangery
Local picturesque areas suitable for wedding photography: Yes
Venue special features: 17th Century, original marble flooring, Tulip Staircase
Venue History: The Queen's House, built in the 17th century by Inigo Jones was the first wholly classical building of its kind in England. Queen Anne, wife of James I, hosted such sumptuous parties that it became known as the 'House of Delight'.Bathed in southern light and Palladian romance lies the Orangery and its parlours offering an intimate setting for ceremonies for up to 50 guests, and receptions for up to 120 guests. The Orangery and south lawns offer inspiring views across London's oldest Royal Park and up to the world- renowned Royal Observatory. A magnificent setting for your wedding photography.
Wedding Trivia:
VEIL
Brightly colored veils were worn in ancient times in many parts of the world and were considered a protection against evil spirits Greek and Roman brides for yellow or red veils (representing fire) to ward off evil spirits and demons. At one time, Roman brides were completely covered with a red veil for protection. In early European history, with the advent of arranged marriages veils served another purpose - to prevent the groom from seeing the brides' face till after the ceremony was over. Brides began to wear opaque yellow veils. Not only could the groom not see in, the bride could not see out! Therefore, the father of the bride had to escort her down the aisle and literally give the bride to the groom. Nellie Custis, the daughter of Martha Washington, is credited with wearing the first lace veil.
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