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On Hitched.co.uk since 2023
Last update: November 2024
Overlooked by the magnificent St Paul's Cathedral, The Happenstance is a sophisticated and elegant wedding venue in the heart of the City of London. A busy and vibrant location during the week, Paternoster Square is a truly peaceful setting at weekends, perfect for unforgettable wedding celebrations. The impressive venue has its own chic, modern wine bar and terrace area, which boasts stunning views of St Paul's. Couples will love the romantic and elegant location, and the dedicated team aims to exceed expectations by providing a flexible and bespoke service.
Facilities and Capacity
The Happenstance caters to large and small weddings and can accommodate up to 120 seated guests to dine or 300 for a relaxed drinks reception. With indoor and outdoor seating available, the team prides themselves on their flexible approach and can tailor the venue's layout, design, catering, and service to create the perfect day. The Happenstance is licensed to hold civil wedding ceremonies, and couples can exchange vows in the chic and modern interior before raising a toast with loved ones on the terrace. The stunning views of St Pauls's Cathedral will provide the perfect backdrop for wedding photos before returning to the restaurant for the wedding reception.
Services Offered
The Happenstance offers a range of services that couples can tailor to meet their needs. A dedicated wedding coordinator will ensure that each event is as seamless as it is memorable. Catering is available from a team of executive chefs who will prepare a menu to each couple's specifications. From canapés to formal three-course wedding breakfasts, every dish is a culinary delight sure to please even the most refined palette.
All packages include;
- A dedicated ‘I do’ planner
- Exclusive hire of the venue
- Furniture, linen, crockery including glassware and tea lights
- Cake stand and knife, name cards & table numbers
- Complimentary tasting for up to 4 people
- Cash bar facilities if required
We cannot wait to host your special day at The Happenstance!
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Reviews for The Happenstance
The Dream Wedding Venue
Gabi, who is the head of weddings at drake and Morgan is what truly made the experience. She has seen so many weddings and has so much passion for helping couples fulfil their vision. Her attention to detail and project management skills were out of this world she executed everything perfectly.
A big feature of us going with the happenstance was the extensiveness of the package provided. We wanted to make sure our guest had plenty of food and drinks all night and they delivered! So many people have complimented how amazing the food was and the drinks and how it was so much better than normal wedding food!
I could not recommend the happenstance, Gabi and the drake and Morgan franchise enough!
(Pictures taken by our photographer lex Fleming)
Amazing wedding experience
The food was delicious and made the event so special, we could also personalise our wedding breakfast from the tasting session.
Staff on the day were just fantastic, offering us great service, making the kids feel welcome and all with a smile.
Our guest feedback was that the venue and food was exceptional, many saying it was the best wedding venue they had been to. There was plenty of room for the DJ and dancing ( we were in the lounge). For our wedding of 36, the lounge was perfect, we loved every minute.
The aftercare was brilliant, what a team!
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