Register Office Weddings · From £320
London Town Hall Registry Offices
Getting married at a London town hall or register office? These guides cover nine of the city’s best-loved ceremony venues: the rooms, the photo rules, the confetti rules and the best portrait spots nearby. Wedding photography starts at £320 for 2 hours.
Town Hall Weddings
London Register Office Wedding Photography
London’s town halls are some of the most beautiful places to marry in the country. Many are listed buildings, with marble staircases, panelled council chambers and grand stone steps that look wonderful in photos, and a register office wedding costs a fraction of a private venue. From the Art Deco stairs of Hackney Town Hall to the famous steps of Old Marylebone Town Hall, each one has its own character.
They also have their own rhythm. Ceremonies are short, often 20 to 45 minutes, rooms are booked back to back, and every borough has its own rules on confetti and photography. That is why we read up on your venue before the day, so we know exactly where to stand, when to move and where to take you for portraits. For most register office weddings, a 2-hour booking is all you need. Not sure? Read our guide to how many hours of wedding photography you need.
Choose Your Venue
Town Hall Wedding Photographer Guides
- Hackney Town Hall →Art Deco landmark on Mare Street with sweeping marble stairs and brass rails. Ceremonies in the Lanchester Suite for up to 30.
- Islington Town Hall →Upper Street classic with a skylit marble staircase, an oak-panelled Council Chamber and chandeliered Room 99.
- Old Marylebone Town Hall →Home of Westminster Register Office, where Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr both married. Seven ceremony rooms.
- Lambeth Town Hall →Edwardian Brixton landmark with a clock tower, a domed Council Chamber and the Bowie Room.
- Chelsea Old Town Hall →King’s Road register office with marble corridors and the elegant Brydon Room for 38 guests.
- Camden Town Hall →Opposite St Pancras, with a white marble staircase you can even get married on.
- Southwark Register Office →A Georgian setting at Camberwell House on Peckham Road, with the Garden Room for ceremonies.
- Wandsworth Town Hall →1930s town hall with a marble hall, an onyx-lined staircase and a fountain courtyard for photos.
- Shoreditch Town Hall →Victorian arts venue on Old Street with chandeliers, a Minton tiled hall and exclusive-use weddings.
Prices
Town Hall Wedding Photography Prices
Most register office weddings need just 2 hours: £320 covers arrivals, the ceremony, confetti, family groups and portraits nearby. 3 hours is £400 and 4 hours is £480 if you want your meal or drinks afterwards too. See every option on our wedding photography prices page, or read what the average wedding photographer costs in the UK.
Every additional hour: £80
London Register Office Wedding FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Usually 20 to 45 minutes. Islington’s ceremonies take around 20 minutes (up to 40 if personalised), Lambeth’s 20 to 25 minutes and Camden’s about 30.
At most London register offices, yes, as long as it does not disturb the ceremony. Camden and Wandsworth allow photos throughout. Hackney does not allow photography at its Room 62 statutory ceremonies. Each venue guide lists the rules.
It depends on the borough. Old Marylebone and Chelsea allow biodegradable confetti only, Hackney allows it at the bottom of the steps, and Lambeth bans confetti and rice altogether but allows bubbles.
Sometimes. Islington and Lambeth do not count the photographer, while Hackney and Wandsworth include the photographer in the room capacity.
For most register office weddings, 2 hours (£320) covers everything from arrivals to portraits. Add an hour or two if you want your meal or drinks covered. Our guide on how many hours of wedding photography you need explains more.
No. Travel is included anywhere in London, and there is no weekend premium. We also cover areas across England.
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Not marrying at a town hall? We photograph weddings across the capital, including East London · North London · Croydon · Bromley · Kingston upon Thames. Read how to choose a wedding photographer, browse the gallery or get in touch.
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