London Wedding Cost Calculator (2025)

London Wedding Cost Calculator (2025)

Planning a wedding in London requires careful budgeting, as the capital commands 42% higher costs than the UK average. Use our London-specific wedding calculator below to estimate your celebration costs based on actual venue prices across Greater London, from intimate Shoreditch lofts to grand Mayfair hotels.

The average London wedding costs £34,764 compared to the UK average of £24,482. Venue costs in London typically range from £8,000-£15,000, with premium West End and Chelsea locations reaching £20,000+.

London Wedding Budget Calculator

📍 London Pricing

Calculate Your London Wedding Budget

Prices adjusted for Greater London venues and suppliers

£
guests
Zone affects venue and supplier travel costs
guests
London hotels average £120-180/night (2 nights typical)

Your London Wedding Budget

£34,764
Venue & Catering 19% of budget
£11,500
Guest Accommodation Support 30 guests, 2 nights avg
£4,500
Guest Transport (Tube/Coach) 90 guests travel cards
£450
Wedding Cake 3% of budget
£1,043
Photography & Videography 14% of budget (London premium)
£4,867
Food & Drink Per head cost
£6,953
Entertainment & Music 8% of budget
£2,781
Flowers & Décor 9% of budget (London florists)
£3,129
Attire 10% of budget
£3,476
Stationery 2% of budget
£695
Contingency 5% buffer
£1,738

London Wedding Saving Tip

London venues are 42% more expensive than the UK average. Consider East London or South London venues for better value!

London Wedding Venue Costs by Area

London's wedding venue costs vary significantly by borough. Here's what you can expect in 2025:

London Area Average Venue Cost Best For
East London (Shoreditch, Hackney) £7,500-£10,000 Industrial chic, creative couples, warehouse venues
South London (Clapham, Brixton) £9,000-£12,000 Gastropubs, botanical venues, relaxed atmosphere
Central London (City, Westminster) £11,000-£16,000 Historic venues, hotels, landmark locations
West London (Kensington, Chelsea) £13,000-£18,000 Elegant town houses, premium hotels, gardens
North London (Camden, Islington) £10,000-£14,000 Quirky venues, converted spaces, cultural sites
Mayfair/Chelsea Premium £15,000-£25,000+ Luxury celebrations, celebrity venues, exclusive use

Top 10 London Wedding Venues by Budget

Budget-Friendly (£7,000-£10,000)

  • The Pickle Factory (Bethnal Green) - Industrial warehouse space
  • Brixton East (Brixton) - Railway arch venue with character
  • Hackney Church Brew Co (Hackney) - Converted church brewery

Mid-Range (£10,000-£15,000)

  • Trinity Buoy Wharf (Canning Town) - Waterfront with lighthouse
  • RSA House (Covent Garden) - Georgian townhouse
  • Asylum Chapel (Peckham) - Gothic chapel with modern edge

Premium (£15,000+)

  • The Ned (City) - 1920s banking hall
  • Claridge's (Mayfair) - Iconic Art Deco hotel
  • Kew Gardens (Richmond) - Botanical paradise
  • The Savoy (Westminster) - Historic luxury

London Wedding Cost Comparison: UK Average vs London

Expense Category UK Average London Average Difference
Venue & Catering £7,324 £11,500 +57%
Photography £2,938 £4,200 +43%
Flowers & Décor £1,959 £3,100 +58%
Transport £490 £950 +94%
Total Wedding £24,482 £34,764 +42%

How to Save Money on Your London Wedding

  1. Choose East or South London - Save 30-40% vs West End venues
  2. Book off-peak (Jan-Mar) - Save up to 15% on venue costs
  3. Weekday weddings - Save 25% on Friday, even more Tues-Thurs
  4. Cheese wedding cake - Save £400-700 vs traditional London cake prices
  5. Hire outside the congestion zone - Reduce transport costs by 40%
  6. Consider Greater London - Richmond, Greenwich offer value with good transport

Ready to plan your London wedding? Use the calculator above to estimate your costs, then explore our cheese wedding cake collection - perfect for London celebrations and delivered to all London venues.

Back to blog