Kew Gardens
Intimate wedding
Gather your loved ones for a ceremony and reception nestled in a tranquil corner of Kew.
Read moreSouth Asian wedding
Turn our remarkable, world-class settings into a captivating backdrop for your special day.
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Combining elements of our classic package with a touch of luxury, this experience is designed to host your South Asian wedding within Kew’s largest and most extraordinary spaces.
Our South Asian wedding package includes the Nash Conservatory, the Princess of Wales Conservatory, and a choice between The Orangery or Temperate House.
Religious ceremony
Begin your wedding day surrounded by lush greenery with a religious blessing in the enchanting Nash Conservatory. With capacity for 200 guests and natural light pouring through floor-to-ceiling windows, this glasshouse is an elegant and versatile space to make your own.
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Drinks reception
After your ceremony, serve drinks on the secluded lawn behind the Conservatory or nearby in the colourful Princess of Wales Conservatory, Kew’s tropical glasshouse.
You’ll have time to tour the Gardens in an escorted buggy for photos in our most scenic locations while your guests enjoy their drinks.
Dinner dance
To continue your celebrations into the evening, we offer a choice between the classic elegance of the Orangery or our most iconic venue, Temperate House.
The Orangery
A Grade I listed building, the Orangery is an ideal setting for your wedding reception. The large, open plan design can accommodate up to 200 guests for a seated dinner dance. With high ceilings and grand, arched windows, the room is filled with natural light – inviting you to celebrate in an atmosphere that is both stylish and serene.
During the summer months your guests can relax on the Orangery’s large terrace, gazing out onto the majestic Great Broad Walk Borders, a stunning promenade at the heart of Kew.
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Temperate House
The world’s largest Victorian glasshouse, the Temperate House is the perfect location for a breathtaking celebration. This spectacular venue can host up to 230 guests for your evening dinner dance.
A glistening cathedral, the freshly restored venue is home to 10,000 species of plants from the world’s temperate zones, offering you and your guests a rare opportunity to dine and dance in a space that is truly alive.
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Essential information
Capacity
- Ceremony: 200
- Dinner dance: 200 - 230
- Dinner: 230 - 250
- Standing reception: 300 – 400
Total capacity is dependent on your choice of The Orangery or Temperate House.
Included venues
- Nash Conservatory
- Princess of Wales Conservatory
- The Orangery or Temperate House
Perfect for
- South Asian weddings, large-scale celebrations, luxury weddings
Dates available for hire
- Orangery: 5 January to 22 December
- Temperate House: 1 May to 30 September
- Bank holidays at special request
Hire time
- 3pm - midnight
Additional hours charged as required and subject to availability
Fees for exclusive hire of Classic South Asian Wedding Package (Orangery Reception)
- Monday to Thursday: £11,500 + VAT (except bank holidays)
- Friday: £12,500 + VAT (except bank holidays)
- Saturday & Sunday: £14,000 + VAT
Includes the Nash Conservatory, the Princess of Wales Conservatory and the Orangery.
Fees for exclusive hire of Luxury South Asian Wedding Package (Temperate House Reception)
- Monday to Thursday: £20,500 + VAT (except bank holidays)
- Friday: £22,000 + VAT (except bank holidays)
- Saturday or Sunday: £24,000 + VAT
Includes the Nash Conservatory, the Princess of Wales Conservatory and the Temperate House.
Speciality suppliers
Our speciality South Asian suppliers are perfect if you're hosting a Hindu ceremony.
Contact
If you would like to find out more or discuss your wedding requirements, please contact our dedicated events team.
Tel: 020 8332 5641
Email: venues@kew.org
