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Shangri-La The Shard, London is a hotel destination wedding venue in London, United Kingdom, hosting 100 at dinner and 140 standing. Best months: June, July, August, September.

Shangri-La The Shard, London

LondonEngland, United Kingdom

Shangri-La The Shard, London places weddings high above the capital, with 202 guest rooms and suites, indoor reception space and a licence to hold legally recognised ceremonies on site.

Guests
100 at dinner140 standing
Rooms
202 rooms
Cost
From £220a head
Ceremony
Legal ceremony on site
Season
Best weather Jun–SepAisle estimate
Getting there
LHRabout 1 h by car

About the venue

Shangri-La The Shard, London places weddings high above the capital, with 202 guest rooms and suites, indoor reception space and a licence to hold legally recognised ceremonies on site.

Celebrations are built around a seated dining capacity of 100 or 140 standing, with a minimum of 70 guests, and in-house catering starts from GBP 220 per head covering food, drinks and furniture.

Dedicated wedding specialists coordinate the day, and the hotel adds a bar, pool, parking and step-free access, with children and pets both welcome.

London Heathrow (LHR) is around 60 minutes away.

  • Legal ceremonies permitted on site, with indoor reception space and room for dancing
  • Seats 100 for dinner or hosts 140 standing, with a 70-guest minimum
  • From GBP 220 per head including catering, drinks and furniture; GBP 20,000 minimum spend
  • 202 rooms and suites, from Deluxe King to the Iconic Shard Suite sleeping up to 4

Short answers

How much does a wedding at Shangri-La The Shard, London cost?
The venue quotes from £220 a head.
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How many guests does Shangri-La The Shard, London hold?
Shangri-La The Shard, London holds 100 at dinner and 140 standing.
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Can guests stay at Shangri-La The Shard, London?
Yes. 202 rooms.
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When is the best time for a wedding at Shangri-La The Shard, London?
Best weather: June – September.
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How do guests get to Shangri-La The Shard, London?
Fly into LHR, about 1 h by car.
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Capacity, rooms and facilities

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Capacity

Seated dinner
100 guests
Standing reception
140 guests
Smallest party taken
70 guests

Staying over

Rooms
202 rooms
Room types
17 listed

House rules

Pets
Yes
Children
Yes

Best weather to marry

Aisle estimate
  1. January: out of season
  2. February: out of season
  3. March: out of season
  4. April: good
  5. May: good
  6. June: best
  7. July: best
  8. August: best
  9. September: best
  10. October: good
  11. November: out of season
  12. December: out of season
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Getting there

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Nearest airport
LHR, 60 min by car
Parking
Yes
Step-free access
Yes

Questions about the venue

Where a number is our estimate, we say so.

Can we legally marry at the hotel?
Yes. Legal ceremonies can be held on site, and the reception can follow indoors in the hotel's meeting and banquet space.
How many guests can we invite?
The venue seats 100 guests for a meal and holds up to 140 standing. There is a minimum of 70 guests.
What does the price cover?
Pricing starts from GBP 220 per head and includes catering, drinks and furniture. A minimum spend of GBP 20,000 applies.
Can we bring our own wine?
Yes, corkage is permitted. Catering is otherwise provided in-house, and there is a bar on site.
Where do guests stay and how far is the airport?
The hotel has 202 rooms and suites, including twin and suite options sleeping up to four. Heathrow (LHR) is about a 60-minute transfer, and parking is available.

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