About the room
At the top of the impressive marble staircase is the largest room at the Town Hall, the Council Chamber, featuring a spectacular vaulted ceiling, beautiful stained-glass windows and the perfect red carpet for your entrance.
This historic room also features ornate carved wood panelling commemorating past Islington mayors and dignitaries, and is still an important part of the democratic process, holding full council meetings regularly. The bespoke red leather and oak pews with folding desktops and ink wells provide a charming link to the room's heritage.
Despite the size and capacity of this grand space, the seating layout retains intimacy. The horseshoe seating means none of your guests will be more than five rows from you and your partner, making this room ideal for any size of ceremony.
Capacity
85 guests on weekends, 50 guests on weekdays
This number includes witnesses, guests including children and babies, musicians and videographers. The couple, registrars, and one professional photographer do not count toward this number.
These guest numbers are the maximum allowed following our fire and health and safety risk assessments.
Ceremony types
Marriages
Civil partnerships
Civil partnership conversion ceremonies
Renewal of Vows
Commitment ceremonies
Naming Ceremonies
All ceremonies in the Council Chamber are able to be fully personalised with readings, a choice of script, and personal vows, as well as separate interviews and a separate entrance if you choose.
Prices and days/times offered
Prices include use of the room, the registrars’ attendance and one copy of the certificate. The price is the same for all ceremonies, including couples choosing to have a civil partnership with no ceremony.
We offer Sunday ceremonies on some of our most popular weekends. Please click here to visit our Sunday dates page.
| Tuesday to Thursday | Ceremony start times between 10.30am and 4pm (inclusive) | £551 |
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| Friday | Ceremony start times between 10.30am and 4pm (inclusive) | £659 |
| Saturday | Ceremony start times between 10am and 6pm (inclusive) | £772 |
| Selected Sundays | Ceremony start times between 12pm and 3pm (inclusive) | £880 |
| Tuesday to Thursday | Ceremony start times between 10.30am and 4pm (inclusive) | £501 |
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| Friday | Ceremony start times between 10.30am and 4pm (inclusive) | £609 |
| Saturday | Ceremony start times between 10am and 6pm (inclusive) | £722 |
| Selected Sundays | Ceremony start times between 12pm and 3pm (inclusive) | £880 |
| Tuesday to Thursday | Ceremony start times between 10.30am and 4pm (inclusive) | £589 |
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| Friday | Ceremony start times between 10.30am and 4pm (inclusive) | £705 |
| Saturday | Ceremony start times between 10am and 7pm (inclusive) | £826 |
| Selected Sundays | Ceremony start times between 12pm and 3pm (inclusive) | £941 |
| Tuesday to Thursday | Ceremony start times between 10.30am and 4pm (inclusive) | £539 |
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| Friday | Ceremony start times between 10.30am and 4pm (inclusive) | £655 |
| Saturday | Ceremony start times between 10am and 7pm (inclusive) | £776 |
| Selected Sundays | Ceremony start times between 12pm and 3pm (inclusive) | £941 |