Welcome to your front-row seat as 100 couples get married, form civil partnerships, and renew their vows in one central London venue. Old Marylebone Town Hall, a renowned London wedding venue famous for hosting the nuptials of celebrities including Sir Paul McCartney, is marking its 100th anniversary by offering 100 couples the chance to marry for just £100, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.

The celebration, set for October 1, will see all 75 staff working to deliver seven ceremonies per hour throughout the day.

The venue has a rich history of hosting high-profile weddings, including McCartney’s marriage to Linda Eastman in 1969 and, later, his wedding to Nancy Shevell in 2011. Ringo Starr married Barbara Bach at the Town hall in 1981, while Liam Gallagher tied the knot there twice—first with actress Patsy Kensit in 1997, and then with singer Nicole Appleton in 2001.

After a four-year closure and a £60 million renovation, the venue reopened in 2017 with an expanded and modernised space. As it celebrates a century since its opening in 1924, Old Marylebone Town Hall continues to be a beloved site for weddings and civil partnerships.

The centenary event will host a diverse range of couples between 8 a.m. and 10:30 pm, allowing each pair to invite eight guests and up to two pets.

The venue’s centenary promises to add even more love stories to its illustrious history.

We are just days away from celebrating the 100th anniversary of Old Marylebone Town Hall, an iconic venue renowned for hosting weddings of legendary figures like Ringo Starr, Sir Paul McCartney, and Liam Gallagher.

In honour of this milestone, 100 lucky couples will soon tie the knot, enter into civil partnerships, or renew their vows at this historic location for just £100—a fraction of the usual cost. Each couple can bring up to 8 guests and even 2 pets to share their special day.

The team at Old Marylebone Town Hall has been working tirelessly to prepare for this momentous occasion. On the 1st October 2024, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 PM, the venue will host a diverse range of couples, celebrating love in all its forms on one of the most important days of their lives.

Many of the couples share a deep connection to Westminster—whether through living, working, or studying in the area. Many even began their relationships in Westminster.

For others, the venue holds special significance, with parents who were married or children registered at Old Marylebone Town Hall, making it the perfect place to celebrate their own love stories. Many couples have expressed their excitement about being part of such a historic event, adding a unique layer of meaning to their special day.

Here are some of the reasons behind why the couples chose to get married on this special day:

I used to work around Marylebone and walk past the town hall every week. Watching the couples walk down the iconic stairs and enjoying their happiest day, I said to myself that one day I’d like to get married there too. And I can’t believe that it’s going to happen soon, I’m so excited! It’s a dream come true.”

It sounds so fun and way more ‘us’ than a big wedding. I love that we won’t be the centre of attention and that 99 other couples will be celebrating the same day. And also save a fortune. We have hired an afternoon tea bus for after but the money we have saved is all going on a bucket list honeymoon to Mauritius!”

Marylebone Town Hall has always been one of my favourite venues and we were contemplating about where to get married, having been engaged for a year or so. On October 24th last year, I was on my commute home reading the Evening Standard, and I saw the article about the centenary. I always associate the Old Town Hall with the Beatles and the 60s, and the photos caught my eye. Both my fiancé and I will be 64 when we get married so it seemed a perfect match. ‘When I’m 64’ won’t be our music choice, but it very nearly was!”

Councillor Ryan Jude, Cabinet Member for Climate, Ecology and Culture says:

 We are thrilled to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Old Marylebone Town Hall, a venue that holds historical and cultural significance for Westminster. This milestone is not just a reflection of the building’s rich past, but also a celebration of the diverse couples who will be creating new memories here.

I am excited to see so many people with personal ties to Westminster come together to mark this occasion. We look forward to continuing the tradition of love at this iconic venue for many more years to come.”

 Notes:

Published: 23 September 2024