Tower Bridge

Tower Bridge is one of the best known landmarks in London, and parts of it can be hired for weddings. You can hold a ceremony, a reception or a full wedding party inside the bridge, using its high-level Walkways and the Victorian Engine Rooms below. It sits between the Tower of London and the south bank of the Thames, right in the middle of the city.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The venue says its team has experience planning same-sex and LGBTQ+ weddings, which is a good starting point. An in-house wedding team helps with planning, design and the running of the day, so you deal with one group from first visit to last dance. If you want a big-city wedding with a backdrop everyone will recognise, this is hard to beat.

Ceremonies

There are three event spaces, and two of them are licensed for ceremonies. The Walkways can seat up to 120 for a wedding, with views along the river in both directions. Ask the team which space suits your numbers and how the ceremony and drinks can flow from one area to the next.

Receptions and food

You can use the spaces on their own or together, for example drinks in one, dinner in another and a party to finish. The Walkways take up to 120 seated or around 250 standing. The Engine Rooms, a historic space beneath the bridge, hold up to 120 for a reception. Menus and cocktails are designed for each wedding, and halal and kosher catering are available. The in-house team, The Perfect Wedding Company, coordinates the details on the day.

Getting there and the area

The bridge is easy to reach by public transport. Tower Hill and London Bridge stations are both a short walk away, and Fenchurch Street is close too. Butler's Wharf, the Tower of London and the river paths on both banks give you plenty of options for photos before or after the ceremony. Hotels across the City and Southwark make it simple for guests to stay nearby.

Good to know

• Two of the three spaces are licensed for ceremonies.
• The Walkways seat up to 120.
• Disabled access is available.