If you’re dreaming of a wedding that mixes timeless Georgian elegance with London cool, Home House is a wedding venue that delivers on both. From ceremony through dancing to an overnight stay, it’s an all in one space that feels curated yet completely lived in.

What Makes a Home House Wedding Special

Home House is housed within three beautiful Georgian townhouses at 20 Portman Square. Built in the 18th century, it blends classic architecture with modern flair. As a wedding venue, it feels intimate and grown up, offering ceremony and reception all under one roof.

There are at least four stunning rooms licensed for ceremonies including the Front Parlour, Eating Room, Asylum Room and Octagon Room. All are rich in period detail, from book lined walls to decorative ceilings, candlelit fireplaces and natural light flooding tall windows. Guests can then transition seamlessly into drinks and dining without changing location.

Home House Wedding Cost: What to Expect

Venue hire for the Front Parlour and Eating Room starts at around £3,500 and minimum spend on food and drinks is typically £6,000.

Wedding packages include a dedicated planner, ambient uplighting, PA and mic for speeches, DJ equipment, tables, chairs, crockery, linen, cake knife, menu tasting, access to Portman Square garden for photos and more.

Wedding breakfast packages start at around £285 to £300 per head depending on guest number, with bowl food, canapés and late night snacks available too.

Ceremony Spaces in Historic Interiors

The Front Parlour and Eating Room combined create an L shaped layout ideal for seated dinners of up to 70 guests or standing receptions for up to 180.

The Asylum Room, overlooking the courtyard garden, accommodates up to 30 seated or 40 standing guests. It features a stunning fireplace, wooden bookcases, decorative ceilings and soft tones, giving an intimate but grand feel.

The Octagon Room sits above with a neoclassical ceiling and views over the courtyard garden. It is perfect for ceremonies of up to 40 guests, offering an eccentric, sophisticated atmosphere.

The Outside Courtyard for Drinks and Mingling

Home House’s courtyard garden is a hidden Marylebone gem. Just beyond the elegant rooms, guests can step outside into a walled courtyard with lush planting and summer terraces. Perfect for reception drinks or a break during speeches, it feels like an oasis in central London.

Portman Square Gardens for Photos

An exceptional advantage of Home House is direct access to the Portman Square Garden, a Grade II listed private garden square next door. It provides a stunning backdrop for wedding photos among mature trees, benches and green vistas, without leaving the venue. Guests can mingle here too, creating a relaxed interlude in the day.

A Home House Wedding Photographer’s Dream

From intricate architectural features to garden views and courtyard details, a Home House wedding photographer can craft a portfolio full of character. The Georgian rooms provide soft natural light and textured interiors, while outside the Portman Square garden and courtyard frame romantic scenes in shade or sunlight.

The venue feels curated and calm, so couples comfortable off camera can still feel confident. Trusting a photographer to document the mood means portraits feel authentic, not overly posed.

British Feasting and Bespoke Drinks

Catering at Home House is rooted in refined British cooking with modern flair. Starters can be shared or plated, and mains and desserts reflect elegant, seasonal menus driven by local produce.

Extras include canapés, bowl food, late night snacks and impressive wine pairing overseen by the in house sommelier.

Drinks packages are flexible. Guests enjoy champagne on arrival, drinks during dinner and cocktails later into the evening. Late snacks are included in higher tiers. Staff support ensures smooth service throughout the celebration.

How to Plan Your Timeline

Arrival and Ceremony in the Front Parlour or Octagon Room
Drinks in the courtyard garden or Portman Square for portraits
Wedding breakfast in the Eating Room served with ambient lighting and elegantly arranged tables
Speeches with mic system provided early evening
Cocktail hour spilling again into courtyard or garden
Evening reception followed by dancing in the same elegant rooms
Late night food and drinks continuing up to the 2 am finish time
Overnight stay in one of Home House’s 23 individually styled bedrooms if required

Tips for Making the Most of Home House

Ask to include Portman Square garden access for portraits or lounging. It transforms a day feel
Consider the Asylum Room if you want ceremony with garden views
The Octagon Room suits intimate vows or cocktail hour above the main rooms
Use courtyard garden for welcome drinks or quiet moments
Speak directly with the venue’s planner to include room lighting, music and catering options that reflect your style
Book bedrooms on site for guest retreats or honeymoon stays the next morning

Final Thoughts on Home House Weddings

A Home House wedding offers architecture and atmosphere in bucketloads. Georgian splendour meets warm modern service in a venue that feels both glamorous and approachable. From the chandelier lit ceremony rooms through courtyard drinks under the sky to portraits in Portman Square garden, the entire day feels seamless.

As a wedding photographer I love the depth of detail. But as a storyteller I love how couples feel held throughout the day by this elegant space. You do not need to add much. Let the building do the talking. Let your people fill it up with laughter and love. And let the day unfold naturally in rooms that were built for celebration.

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