Chiswick Town Hall Wedding Photography: Venue in Hounslow, London W4
The Main Hall has a long aisle perfect for the Bride (& in this case the Groom) to make a grand entrance.
The beautiful former Chiswick Town Hall is a Grade II listed gem of a building located just opposite Turnham Green in the London Borough of Hounslow. No longer used as a town hall, it boasts several function rooms. The building has a license as a wedding venue for civil marriage ceremonies.
I have photographed one wedding there to date, but anticipate others in the not too distant future.
Built in 1876, Chiswick Town Hall was extended several times before opening as a Town Hall in 1901. Chiswick Urban District Council took control in 1896.
The detail on the ornate panelling is shown well in this portrait of the exchange of rings.
Chiswick Town Hall as a Wedding Photography Venue
The venue has four rooms varying in size to cater to 25 up to 200 wedding guests and is perfect for gay wedding couples (LGBT+) and civil partnerships. The Hounslow Registrars appear very relaxed and helpful about wedding photography. They even allow photographing of the register signing which many do not.
A champagne reception is held after the happy couple’s ceremony to mix and be congratulated by their guests. The rooms are available for booking the wedding breakfast. Alternatively, one of the numerous local venues is ideal.
Chiswick Town Hall has excellent transport links conveniently close to Turnham Green, Gunnersbury and Chiswick Park stations on the Underground’s District Line.
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A shot of the newlyweds’ first kiss is crucial. The muted tones in the Main Hall mean that the photos often work better in black and white as this portrait shows.
Chiswick Town Hall Wedding Venue Rooms
Main Hall:
The capacity of up to 200 and is the largest wedding ceremony room — seats 160 guests for a banquet meal.
Hogarth Hall:
Comfortably seats up to 90 guests for mid-size weddings.
Council Chamber:
Holding 40 wedding guests – perfect for semi-small wedding parties.
Committee Room:
Seating for just 25. This room is great for intimate wedding ceremonies.
I love natural and happy shots of the wedding couple. Here their joy is all too apparent as they have just become husband and wife.
Current Chiswick Town Hall Management
The former town hall is not council run at all, but the management is outsourced to Fusion Lifestyle, a registered charity.
A very community focussed organisation, it regularly puts on events specifically aimed to appeal to local people. They aim to retain their centres’ heritage and respect that people may have been using particular venues for many years and will have fond memories of times spent there.
These are great reasons to consider the venue for your Chiswick Town Hall wedding photography.
Contact the venue on 0345 456 6675 to discuss your bespoke requirements.
Your wedding package allows time at Chiswick for a drinks reception where the photographer can take the opportunity to get some nice congratulatory shots such as this one.
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A colour portrait of the Bride and Groom, showing the front of the hall and clock.
The portico at the front of the Town Hall is the perfect backdrop for your group wedding photos.
A larger group shot shows more of the ornate facade of the building.
Finally, this lovely portrait shows a different but no less elegant doorway and the love between the happy couple.
Chiswick Town Hall,
Heathfield Terrace,
Turnham Green,
Chiswick,
W4 4JN.
