The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple

Wedding venue hire is £12,000 + VAT (£14,400 including VAT) for Saturday or Sunday bookings, which are the only days weddings are offered. This covers exclusive use of the venue including the Hall and Lawns.

The Lawns are licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 300 guests, with the Hall serving as wet weather backup. For seated dining receptions, the maximum capacity is 260 guests using long tables in the Hall. Standing receptions with canapés or bowl food can accommodate up to 300 guests.

External caterers are permitted but you must pay a kitchen buy-out fee of £5,000 + VAT (£6,000 including VAT). Middle Temple has specific approved caterers, particularly for Asian cuisine, and you cannot bring any caterer of your choice.

Weddings are only available on Saturdays and Sundays. The venue is unavailable for weddings Tuesday through Friday due to Hall Lunches taking place on those days.

Middle Temple offers in-house catering with various packages. Based on available quotes, wedding packages typically range from £150-£188 + VAT per person, including venue hire, drinks reception, three-course meal, wine, and staffing, though specific wedding catering prices should be confirmed directly.

Music and entertainment are permitted in the gardens. The venue allows various forms of entertainment, and you can hire from their list of accredited suppliers which includes entertainment providers and toastmasters.

The Hall serves as the essential wet weather backup for ceremonies planned on the Lawns. This ensures your ceremony can proceed regardless of weather conditions, with the historic Elizabethan Hall providing an impressive indoor alternative.

Additional costs may include: cloakroom staff at £25 + VAT per hour (4-hour minimum), clothed poseur tables at £25 + VAT each, staff taxi fees of £250 + VAT for events ending after 22:30, and event security at £42 + VAT per hour (one per 100 guests). AV equipment must be hired from accredited suppliers as there is no built-in system.

The venue can hold dates for enquiries, though specific booking timelines aren't detailed in available information. You'll work with their Events Sales Executive who will provide proposals and can amend packages based on your requirements. Contact should be made through their events team for availability checks.

Middle Temple features one of the finest Elizabethan Halls in the country, award-winning peaceful gardens with fountains, and a location on quiet cobbled streets by the River Thames in central London. The venue combines historic grandeur with beautiful outdoor spaces, making it ideal for both ceremonies and receptions.