Victoria and Albert Museum
Wedding Brochure
Victoria and Albert Museum
What you need to know
Is the V&A Museum licensed for ceremonies?
Yes, the museum has three indoor venue options for ceremonies as well as one outdoor option. Ceremonies must be booked through the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea and should be arranged prior to booking a reception.
What does a wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum London cost?
Weddings at Victoria and Albert Museum London start at £10,000.
What’s the capacity for events and weddings at Victoria and Albert Museum London?
Capacities for events at the V&A vary throughout the venue. The smallest room, the Morris Room, can host a dinner for up to 40 guests. The Dome is the largest indoor venue and can host up to 600 for a reception or 250 for dinner, while the John Madejski Garden can host a reception-style event for up to 600 people.
How late can weddings at Victoria and Albert Museum London end?
Weddings at the V&A can end at 1am.
What’s a wedding at Victoria and Albert Museum London like?
Weddings at the V&A are luxurious and spectacular. Each venue within the museum provides a striking backdrop, with works of art and Victorian architecture that create a sense of awe and wonder. A choice of top external caterers brings your wedding to life.
Are there any hotels near Victoria and Albert Museum London for event or wedding guests?
Hotels nearby include:
- Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park Hotel, from £433 per night
- Bulgari Hotel London, from £512 per night
- The Berkeley Hotel London, from £420 per night
Is there parking at Victoria and Albert Museum London?
There is no parking available at Victoria and Albert Museum London, however, metred parking is available nearby.
What’s the food like at Victoria and Albert Museum London events?
Victoria and Albert Museum London is a dry hire venue, with a list of approved caterers available. Options vary, with Kosher and Asian catering available, making this a perfect venue for Jewish and Asian weddings or celebrations.
Are fireworks permitted in the John Madejski Garden?
No, fireworks and flames are not allowed anywhere in the museum.
Words about our weddings
Celebrate your wedding reception in one of South Kensington's most beautiful venues - Victoria and Albert Museum - with its stunning architecture, luxurious decor, and famous works of art and design.
Celebrate your wedding day surrounded by friends, family, and world-famous works of art spanning centuries at Victoria and Albert Museum London. The ‘world’s greatest museum of applied and decorative art and design’ is available for after-hours wedding receptions and dinners and is one of the most magical, intriguing wedding venues in South Kensington.
Queen Victoria and Prince Albert are oft-quoted as the most famously in love of the royal couples. So where better to celebrate your wedding day than the very museum that’s named after them, Victoria and Albert Museum London. In the picturesque South Kensington, the V&A is a sight to behold: a large, majestic building of classical and decorative architecture, dating to the 1850s, with marble, elaborate tiling, and stained-glass windows. Inside, fashion, jewellery, art, photography, and design fill the rooms and galleries, creating a unique setting for any wedding.
Couples can choose between nine different venues within the museum, from grand rooms to galleries, and an outdoor space – or combine a few to experience different areas of this striking location.
With a dedicated wedding manager and a choice of approved caterers – including Asian and Kosher options – you can put your own personal twist on one of London’s most iconic venues.
There are four unusual wedding ceremony spaces at the Victoria and Albert Museum, all licensed and each offering a unique backdrop. Ceremonies are booked through the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea.
A favourite backdrop for its golden grandeur is the gilded Spanish altarpiece that’s staged in The Raphael Court, a dome-like space with exquisite sixteenth-century art on permanent loan from Her Majesty the Queen.
For an outdoor ceremony, the secluded courtyard of the John Madejski Garden sets an atmosphere that’s elegant and intimate. Follow your ceremony here with outdoor cocktails on a beautiful day.
With multiple venues inside Victoria and Albert Museum as well as one outdoor venue, couples can have their choice of where they hold their reception. The Dome is a large, stunning space with marble floors and a central glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly that creates an impressive backdrop. To be surrounded by famous artworks while you celebrate your nuptials, consider the grand Dorothy and Michael Hintze Sculpture Galleries or the Raphael Gallery. Outdoor celebrations can be held in the elegant John Madejski Garden, which is particularly beautiful when lit up at night.
Couples can hire a few venues for their wedding reception – consider drinks in the John Majeski Garden, followed by dinner in the Raphael Gallery and dancing in the Dome to make the most of this entire venue. For dinner, there’s no in-house catering but couples can choose from a list of approved suppliers.
Some of the most popular wedding photography locations near Victoria and Albert Museum London are:
- Serpentine Gallery, Hyde Park
- Kensington Garden, Hyde Park
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Dome
At the entrance of the Victoria and Albert Museum London, the Dome is a large venue with marble columns, black and white floor and decorative domed ceiling that soars high above the space. A Dale Chihuly designed glass centrepiece adds drama and style to the already theatrical space. With a large capacity, the Dome can hold receptions, dinners, and dinner dances.
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- Wi-Fi
- Audiovisual (AV) equipment
- Natural light
John Madejski Garden
Hidden from the rest of London, the John Madejski Garden is a large, elegant, and immaculate outdoor venue for hosting your event, right in the middle of the Victoria and Albert Museum. A beautiful central water feature and landscaped garden provide a beautiful space for a large reception or pre-dinner drinks. Marquees are not permitted, however, use of the Dome is included in the venue hire as an alternative, in case of rain.
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- Natural light
- Accessible venue
- Smoking area
Raphael Gallery
The Raphael Gallery is the largest event venue in the V&A and is perfect for a large party, gala dinner, or awards night. Renaissance art and a Spanish gilded altarpiece make this room a truly spectacular place to host your event.
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- Wi-Fi
- Audiovisual (AV) equipment
- Natural light
Other Galleries
Victoria and Albert Museum London boasts numerous galleries that can be used for your event, creating a unique backdrop to your party or celebration. With small-mid size capacities, they’re perfect for dinners or small receptions. Consider the Edwin & Susan Davies Paintings Galleries to have an event surrounded by works from Turner and Constable; the Whiteley Silver Galleries which houses the nation’s largest collection of silver; or the Fashion Galleries, where you’ll be surrounded by four centuries of European style.
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- Natural light
Morris and Gamble Rooms
The Morris Room, designed by William Morris in the 1860s, is a small yet stunning room with stained-glass windows and painted Elizabethan-style panels, that would be perfect for a breakfast or dinner event. The adjacent Gamble Room, with slightly larger capacity, boasts opulence made up of decorative ceramic tiles, large columns, and stained-glass windows.
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Features
- Wi-Fi
- Audiovisual (AV) equipment
- Natural light
Wedding Packages
Whole Venue Hire
£20,400
Package Inclusions
Set up starts from when the Museum closes to the public so we recommend the following timings:
- 6.30pm Bride and groom arrive for photos
- 6.45pm Guests arrive for champagne reception
- 7.30pm Guests are called to dinner
- 7.45pm Dinner is served
- 9.30pm Speeches
- 10.00pm After dinner bar and dancing in the Dome
- 1.00am Bar closes, music ends and guests leave
- 1.30am All guests departed
Hire fees for the above timings are:
Standing reception in the John Madejski Garden or Dorothy and Michael Hintze Sculpture Galleries followed by dinner and dancing in the Dome (capacity 250) from 6.45pm until 1am is £20,400 including VAT.
Standing reception in the John Majejski Garden, Dome or Dorothy and Michael Hintze Sculpture Galleries followed by dinner Raphael Gallery and dancing in the Dome (capacity 400) from 6.45pm until 1am is £22,800 including VAT.
Please note Hire fees in this brochure include VAT Hire fees are the same every day of the week All bookings are subject to V&A Terms and Conditions
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Monica Nicolaou
Your Venue Specialist
P: +447888873842E: monica@venuecrew.com Request a Tour
Our location
Victoria & Albert Museum, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL, UK