Horizon 22 Weddings: Your Complete Guide
A wedding at Horizon 22 in London, the UK and Europe’s highest event space, gives you the very best of the best. Hosted by Searcys, one of London’s most esteemed, historic and respected hospitality companies, adored by both royalty and celebrities, a Searcys at Horizon 22 wedding is guaranteed to be extra special.
At Horizon 22 you’ll have: the best views in the city from the highest viewing space in London and Europe, one of the very best wedding venues in London, a fantastic location in Bishopsgate, outstanding facilities with every option open for wedding planning, extra large and small guest list capacities and so much more.
(If you're not au fait with Searcys, Searcys at Horizon 22 Weddings and Horizon 22 Weddings are the same thing - Searcys are just the host for weddings in the building.)
Best Wedding Venue in the City of London
Located in Bishopsgate, London in the no.22 Bishopsgate building, Horizon 22’s beautiful, towering glass exterior heralds so much more to adore inside. Its location in Bishopsgate gives you unrivalled access to everything from top London attractions to fantastic transport links and superb hotels.
Positioned besides the River Thames, Bishopsgate is a historic, elegant and atmospheric location where glorious historic and contemporary architecture sit side by side. From St Paul’s Cathedral to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, every icon of London is here.
A Top Luxury Wedding Venue in the Heart of London
A wedding at Horizon 22 puts not just stunning views, but world famous attractions at your fingertips. Close by are: The Tower of London, Tower Bridge, Sky Garden, The Strand, St Paul’s Cathedral, The Tate Modern, The Savoy, The West End – London’s TheatreLand, Covent Garden, Canary Wharf, The Globe Theatre, Borough Market and so much more.
Just a little further on you have Oxford Street, Regent Street, Leicester Square, Buckingham Palace and more – in the other direction is historic Greenwich.
Trendy bars, top hotels and incredible transport links are all on your doorstep.
Brilliant Accommodation and Transport Links
For transport you have everything from: Charing Cross, Waterloo, Liverpool Street, Cannon Street and London Bridge train stations, serving destinations across the UK and Europe to amazing tube, bus and boat links taking you anywhere across London in minutes.
The closest tube stations are: Cannon Street, Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street, Aldgate, Mansion House and Monument.
Hotels and Airbnbs of every type are here too. From the Double Tree Hilton to The Hyatt, Pan Pacific, The Ned, The Savoy, Sofitel, Andaz, Kimpton Fitzroy, Corinthia, Montcalm and Holiday Inns, there are accommodation choices close by to delight every type of wedding guest.
If you do need any parking options on the day, Lower Thames Street Car Park is just 10 minutes away.
For an unforgettable wedding in London – it doesn’t get better than this!
Horizon 22 Weddings – Enjoy A Top London Attraction Throughout Your Wedding Day
The View
And those views! Well, at 278m tall, Horizon 22’s three shimmering slashes of masterful glasswork stand tall amongst a collection of iconic buildings that mark London’s skyline. Comfortably sharing airspace with The Gherkin, The Shard, The Cheese Grater, St Paul’s and more, though Horizon 22 sits just below The Shard’s 310m, making it London's 2nd tallest building, Horizon 22 offers the highest viewing platform.
Its giant floor to ceiling windows stretch 5 times higher than the average person, delivering the city’s best views across London’s legendary skyline. With opportunity to see free from obstruction in almost every direction, Horizon 22’s 300-degree views are a London must-see.
London's Highest Viewing Platform
Floor 58, where you will have your wedding, is London's highest viewing platform. At 254m high, Horizon 22 delivers the chance to take in London’s breathtaking panorama from the highest viewing platform in the UK and Europe. Accessed by Horizon 22’s super speed lifts, you and your wedding guests will zip from reception to floor 58 in an incredible 41 seconds!
What Else Is In the Building?
As well as stunning views, Horizon 22 is also home to 3 Gordon Ramsay restaurants at the top of the building: Lucky Cat, Gordon Ramsay High and Bread Street Kitchen and Bar. Elsewhere in the building are The Market Restaurant and Bar, Blend Coffee Shop, BXR Gym, XCHG Workspace, a Gordon Ramsay Cookery School and many other impressive event spaces.
The Building: No.22 Bishopsgate
Officially called No.22 Bishopsgate, the landmark building was designed by Karen Cook of Spice (formerly of PLP Architecture at the time of building) and is owned by a group of international investors with AXA IM Alts as the active building managers. Horizon 22 hosts over 30 different companies across the building in total and takes its name from the year of its completion in 2022.
Tickets
Usually people have to get a free ticket to enter the building. These can be booked from the Horizon 22 website. Doors open at 10am everyday, closing at 7pm weekdays, 6pm on Saturdays and 5pm on Sundays.
But for your amazing, luxury city of London wedding, this stunning, light-filled space is yours and your guests' to savour throughout your wedding.
Weddings at Searcys at Horizon 22
The Space
Horizon 22 has many event spaces for weddings as well as parties and events but of course, the 58th floor is its crown jewels and it’s here that weddings at Horizon 22 are located.
Surrounded by 8.4m high towering glass windows on every side, guests will be enthralled by the views across London as the backdrop to your London wedding to remember. Sitting at the same height as you, the sky which feels so close that you could touch it, will captivate guests as it turns from blue to peach, pink, orange and then midnight blue scattered with twinkling stars as day changes to night.
This amazing space is licenced for civil ceremonies so here, in the highest event space in London and Europe you can host the most incredible, specially curated wedding ceremony and reception of your dreams. There are other event spaces too, which I'll come to in a sec.
Decor
Horizon 22's huge 817 square metres of space means every option is open for sensational decor and the 2 super-fast lifts will keep set up simple for your wedding suppliers. The space is a complete blank canvas with just the light, London backdrop and an enormous 4.6m high LED screen to consider during decor planning.
The venue is fully stocked with wedding decor for hire, with everything from chairs to glassware and photo booths available for hire.
Entertainment
For entertainment too, the LED screen, jaw dropping backdrop, huge space, state of the art sound system and late night 3am finish, make any dream possible, from exhilarating DJs to soothing string quartets and funky jazz bands – you can make your wedding entertainment the perfect fit for you and your guests.
The stunning space is finished with a separate area outside with its own cloakroom for guests’ outerwear as well toilets, so absolutely everything is on the same floor.
A Dazzling Wedding Ceremony and Reception at Horizon 22, Bishopsgate
Imagine, for example, a curvaceous floral circle bursting with rich greenery dotted here and there with ivory and blush-toned blooms, the perfect accompaniment to the twisting blue of the River Thames lined on either side by world famous landmarks for as far as the eye can see. That – for your wedding at Horizon 22 is just a portion of what you see as you walk down your candle and petal lined aisle towards the one you love. A wedding ceremony to remember indeed.
And then, once the tear and laughter-tinged ceremony are done, Horizon’s generous space means your wedding ceremony and reception at Searcys is all in one space.
Guests will be amazed by the views as they sip on champagne and canapes during your Champagne Hour. Then later, for your wedding breakfast, the tables will form an inner companion to the views across London’s dusky skies as day to turns to night across the world famous city.
From the moon to the stars, the London’s twinkling skyline will add an unforgettable sparkle to your night as you and your guests dance the night away, up in the clouds whilst London’s famous nightlife illuminates the streets and waters below.
Destination and Multi-Day Weddings at Horizon 22
Pre and post wedding day you and loved ones will want go make the most of your amazing wedding location. Whether you’ve all jetted in from overseas, travelled down by car or all London transported it in from the suburbs, this is guaranteed to be a wedding celebration to remember.
Be it week-long, 3-day, 2 or just the 1 day of celebrations, your luxurious wedding in the heart of the city will be enjoyed by all and talked about for years to come.
Small and Large Weddings at Horizon 22
With space for up to: 500 standing guests for champagne receptions, 280 seated guests for wedding breakfasts, 250 for wedding ceremonies and dancing, Searcys at Horizon 22 can cater to weddings of any size, whether small, large or extra large wedding.
There are also lots of other spaces at Horizon 22 so there’s plenty of other options too, with capacities to suit guest lists of every size.
As a working attraction, Horizon 22 is available for hire from 7pm – 3am as well as an early bird 6am – 9am in the morning. For evening hire, you can access the space from 6pm. With prime sunset displays across the city of London from 7.30 - 9.30pm, you have the optimum event times for sublime views.
Wedding Menus at Searcys at Horizon 22, London
For your Horizon 22 wedding, wedding menus at Searcys at Horizon 22 are custom designed for you. Searcys' highly-skilled chefs use the finest, local, seasonal British ingredients to create delicious meals, snacks and drinks menus of your choice, including everything from innovative, bespoke cocktails to exciting craft brews, fine wines, dessert stations, late night snacks, grazing platters and more.
The wedding and event menus at Horizon 22 have been designed by Michelin-starred chef, Alex Dilling of the two Michelin-starred restaurant, Hotel Café Royal. Alex's partnership with Searcys at Horizon 22 is focused on: elegant, ingredient-led dishes rooted in classic techniques with a luxurious yet familiar flair.
From earthy heritage beetroot to succulent seared lamb or sirloin of beef, whipped Somerset goat’s cheese, Cornish scallops, fresh Wiltshire ice-cream and moreish caramelised chocolate, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for a delicious wedding menu to remember.
Other Wedding & Event Spaces at Horizon 22, London
Weddings at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants at Horizon 22, Bishopsgate
Wedding parties can also be accommodated at Gordon Ramsay's 3 restaurants on floors 59 and 60. Many Gordon Ramsay restaurants can host the ceremony, wedding breakfast and reception so check what Gordon Ramsay's Lucky Cat, Bread Street Kitchen and Bar and High at Bishopsgate can offer at present.
Each Gordon Ramsay restaurant is available for exclusive hire and offers large guest capacities, bars and stunning views. There are also private rooms you can hire if you want that option instead.
For a wedding at Horizon 22 the options are many so you could choose to combine a Gordon Ramsay event space hire with the 58th floor space or even add a church ceremony to the mix.
Lucky Cat delivers Asian inspired dishes whilst Bread Kitchen offers European and High serves up Michelin-starred fare.
Other Event Spaces at Horizon 22, East London
Meanwhile Convene and XCHG have a range of corporate spaces for meetings, gatherings and events of every size and type.
Church Wedding Ceremonies, Bishopsgate
If you don't want a civil ceremony at Horizon 22, there are lots of beautiful, historic churches in the local area if you want a church ceremony instead. Beautiful churches in the Bishopsgate area you could include in your wedding celebrations include: Christ Church Spitalfields, St Botolph, St Andrew's Undershaft, St Helen's, St Ethelburga's, Crypt On the Green, Fitzrovia Chapel and St Mary Abchurch.
Horizon 22 Wedding Costs
It costs around £13,500 to hire Searcys at Horizon 22 for your wedding as a flat fee. This includes all your furnishing rentals, the sound system, event staff, security etc. On top of that you’ll have your costs for your 3-course wedding breakfast, including canapes, a welcome drink and more, at around £168 per head plus additional charges for peak day hire on Saturday, Sunday or bank holidays and extra late finishes.
Searcys also has their own wedding planners on hand to help if you need them. For more about your wedding at Horizon 22 call them on: 0203 927 2008 or email: horizon22events@searcys.co.uk.
Recommended Horizon 22 Wedding Suppliers
Searcys recommended wedding suppliers for Horizon 22 include:
Wedding Cake: Anna Lewis Cake Design - Anna Lewis is an award-winning cake designer who creates beautiful, elegant and artistic wedding cakes that straddle both contemporary and classic designs, giving you timeless yet stunning wedding cakes.
Wedding Photography: Liz Isles Photography - Liz Isles creates elegant yet candid wedding photography that is both relaxed and stylish. With creativity and experience, Liz captures the joy and magic of your wedding in exciting ways.
Wedding Entertaiment: Euphonica Wedding Entertainment and Blank Canvas Wedding Entertainment - Euphonica and Blank Canvas are versatile entertainment companies who can curate a bespoke range of entertainment, covering everything from DJs to bands and singers.
Wedding Florals: Lavender Green and Peppermint Poppy - Lavender Green and Peppermint Poppy deliver creative, elegant and sensational floral designs perfect for a space like Horizon 22.
Wedding Planning: Events By James - Prizing creativity, authenticity and elegance, James' commitment to excellence has seen him curate weddings for some of London's best luxury wedding venues.
A brilliant collection of top luxury London wedding suppliers who all know the space well so they can give you tried and tested advice whilst helping to extend and fine tune your ideas. They’ve worked for esteemed clients, celebrities and royalty and have collaborated on projects before so co-ordination will be smooth.
For all your wedding stationery for your amazing wedding, check out our stunning collection of beautiful luxury wedding invitations, on the day wedding stationery, wedding save the dates and more – all fully customisable and available as matching sets. Go er
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