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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022

Last update: May 2025

About Us

Hidden in the heart of the City of London, Merchant Taylors' Hall is a true hidden gem — a place where centuries of history meet timeless romance. With its story beginning in the 14th century, this grand and elegant venue brings the charm of an English country house to the vibrant heart of the capital. Every stone, every beam, and every chandelier holds a whisper of the past, offering an enchanting and unforgettable setting for the start of your own love story.

Facilities and Capacity

Step into the breathtaking Great Hall, where natural light pours through tall windows and chandeliers sparkle like stars. With soaring ceilings and rich, historic details, this magnificent space is perfect for grand celebrations of up to 250 guests, surrounding you with beauty as you dance the night away. For more intimate moments, the Drawing Room — adorned with delicate hand-painted wallpaper — offers an elegant and romantic setting, ideal for smaller gatherings. The Parlour provides a charming space for heartfelt vows, while the secluded Courtyard Garden, complete with a graceful fountain and lush greenery, invites you to steal quiet moments together beneath the sky.

How We Work With Couples

At Merchant Taylors’ Hall, we believe that every wedding should feel like a fairy tale made real. From the very first meeting, our passionate and dedicated Event Coordinators will be by your side, ensuring every detail is thoughtfully woven together to reflect your journey and dreams. Weddings are hosted on weekends only, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the magic of your special day without the rush of weekday life. We offer a complete, curated experience with no dry hire options, meaning every element — from the exquisite catering to the attentive service — is thoughtfully provided by our expert team.

You’ll be invited to a personalised menu tasting, where you can savour dishes crafted with love, perfectly paired with fine wines hand-selected by our Company Butler, Keith Thornberry. After your magical day, retreat to the luxurious Suite at the Threadneedles Hotel, just moments away, where you can begin your first night as newlyweds in true style.

Merchant Taylors’ Hall is more than a venue — it is a place where memories are made, where love stories are celebrated, and where your dreams come beautifully to life.

Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

Historic
Landmark
In the city

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Confetti permitted
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Reviews for Merchant Taylor's Hall

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Rachel Sent on 10/05/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect venue for London wedding

Thank you so much to the entire team for making our wedding so special! Thanks to Donique, MJ, Mo, Harry and everyone else for helping us organise our day and for their professional but friendly attitude. Merchant Taylors is such a beautiful venue and offers a brilliant layout and different spaces to make the day so special!
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Kym Sent on 21/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

I hardly know where to start!

Thank you all so very much for such an amazing wedding on Saturday. You all worked tirelessly to make it so special. Everything was truly wonderful and you all did me proud! Both Hugh and I couldn’t have asked for anything more in terms of being so well looked after. Our guests were so impressed and have given us so many compliments on a brilliantly well run event. Thank you all again for playing a brilliant part in our truly wonderful day of which we loved every minute
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Matt Sent on 21/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

We know this is very late (we have no excuse), but we wanted to say thank you for everything you and the team at Merchant Taylor's did for us on our wedding day. All the guests have since told us how much they loved the venue, food and service. Fingers crossed you get a few couples getting in touch! Again, Thank You for everything!
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Nicola Sent on 21/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you

Thank you so much for the most wonderful wedding reception at the end of April. We had the perfect day and our guests all commented on how well looked after they has been. Thank you again for all your hard work!
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Julie Sent on 06/05/2017
5 out of 5 rating

Superb Customer Care

My brother and I attended the wedding today, as Florist's for the wedding party.
We were treated fantastically well by ALL the staff that we met, nothing was too much trouble and they made our task a COMPLETE pleasure.
If this is how they treat the actual wedding party then you will have a unforgettable time. Many thanks to all the staff for helping us to do our job with ease .
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Derek Sent on 07/11/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Zara,

Can we thank you and your team at Merchant Taylor’s Hall for all your hard work in making Caroline and Neil’s recent wedding so very special. You, in particular, were able to deal with every question and request in a really professional manner.

Merchant Taylors’ Hall is part of the rich panoply of history and tradition, which makes this great City. All of our guests, and in particular those from abroad, were totally spell bound by the atmosphere, the food and service.

James was superb in organising the whole operation. To turn the Great Hall from a wedding ceremony hall to a banqueting suite for 110 guests, including flowers, place settings and dance floor in ninety minutes was truly remarkable.

The food and wine was of an amazing standard, we know that Merchant Taylors’ Hall has a reputation for presenting some of the finest dining in the City of London. You certainly surpassed all expectations.

We have many wonderful memories of the 10th September 2016, but it is best summed up by our daughter Caroline, “Can we do it all over again?”.
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30 Threadneedle Street EC2R 8JB City of London (East Central London)
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