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Asylum Chapel

Weddings at Asylum Chapel start from £1,400, based on a weekday in January.
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Asylum Chapel is a Grade II listed building built in 1826, bombed in WWII, the present use of the chapel is as a flexible project space.
Key Info
Asylum Chapel
Caroline Garden's Chapel
London
SE15 2SQ
Website: asylumchapel.co.uk
Tel: 07539595158
Email: weddings@maverickprojects.co.uk
 
 
Capacity
Ceremony:120
Dinner:30
Standing:120
Facilities
Licensed For Marriage:Yes
Accommodation:No
Exclusivity:Yes
Food & Drink
Catering:Couple's Choice
Bar:Couple's Choice
Licensed Until:No
Other
Pets Welcome:Yes
Disabled Facilities:Yes
Child Friendly:Yes
Pricing
From £1,400

Based on a weekday wedding in January.

Starting price includes:
  • Price includes: Ceremony - Asylum Chapel hosts morning ceremonies between 9am - 2.30pm (suggested ceremony time 11am/12pm) and afternoon ceremonies between 3.30pm - 8.00pm (suggested ceremony time 4/5pm).
  • Each slot allows time for setting-up, the service, post ceremony drinks and canapés (from one of their partners or an agreed caterer) and photos only. Prices are inclusive of chair hire, lighting and candle decoration.
  • They also have five trestle tables onsite you can use for signing/serving drinks (68.5cm x 182cm x 70cm high) however you will need provide your own cloths. No reductions are made for not using these services.

Please contact the venue for detailed prices.

About
Setting

Asylum Chapel has stood in South East London for almost two centuries. This Grade II-listed building combines soaring Georgian proportions with stained glass, weathered stonework and the patina of age, creating a setting unlike any other. Candlelight, flowers and thoughtful lighting bring warmth to the chapel’s historic interiors, while its original features provide a striking backdrop for celebrations.

Damaged during the Second World War and later repurposed as an events space, the chapel retains a character that feels both dramatic and personal.

Ceremony

Whether hosting an intimate gathering or a larger celebration, Asylum Chapel offers a memorable setting for wedding ceremonies. The building’s historic interiors create a sense of occasion from the moment guests arrive, while the experienced team helps guide couples through the practicalities of the day.

Reception

Celebrations can continue beyond the ceremony with drinks, canapés and photography within the chapel. For smaller weddings, the space can also accommodate dining, speeches and dancing, allowing couples to spend more of their day together in one remarkable setting.

Food & Drink

From post-ceremony drinks and canapés to intimate wedding meals, food and drink can play an important role in celebrations at Asylum Chapel. The venue works with a trusted selection of approved catering partners while offering flexibility for couples who wish to propose alternative suppliers.

“

The Asylum Chapel at Caroline Gardens was the perfect wedding venue for us. It held a good number of people, was affordable, but most importantly, it was unique and different. So many of our guests commented on what an atmospheric and inspiring venue it was. The fact that we were able to decorate it ourselves, and choose our own caterers, meant we could really bring our own personality to our wedding, which so many venues don’t allow you to do. I would recommend any couple getting married at the Asylum to arrange a day coordinator. Tamar helped us with final arrangements in the week leading up to the wedding, and seemed to be absolutely everywhere on the day. She ensured the day ran super smoothly, was very organised, and was generally worth her weight in gold.

Amy & Adam

I can’t say thank you enough to you and all the Asylum staff for such a brilliant day for our wedding. Everything went exactly how we expected it to, if not better, and we felt like we were in very capable hands. Actually, I have no idea what happened, as it all just happened, if you see what I mean, which is exactly what you want as a bride! We had so many comments from guests about what a brilliant venue it is, of course we already knew that but it was nice to see it through the eyes of people who’d never seen it before. We can’t wait to get the photos back and live it all over again! Thanks for everything, we had the most brilliant day which we’ll remember forever.

Anne & Josh

I just wanted to email you to say a very, very BIG THANK YOU to you and all the staff at Peckham Asylum Chapel. You and all your staff did an absolutely splendid job on making Conor & Will’s wedding go without a hitch. I have had lots of comments about the Chapel, my 92 year old mother described the Chapel and service as enchanting. I can’t think of a better word to describe your venue. It was very, very special and more, the guests were over awed and their reaction to the Chapel lent an air of wonder and magic and this added to the sense of joy and love for Conor & Will as they walked down the aisle.

Fiona

We just wanted to finally get in touch and say thanks so much for your efforts on our big day. It was just as we had imagined and I can honestly say everyone was stunned by both venues. The swift and positive responses to any queries over the eight months beforehand were a huge help, as were the efforts of Liza, Victoria and everyone on site on the day itself. We’ve been recommending you to everyone we’ve shown our photos – albeit most of them are in Melbourne. Still, you never know!

Katy & Jamie

We and all our friends and family were blown away by you and everyone at the Asylum on our wedding day. The whole day went perfectly and we loved every second of it. We couldn’t believe how beautiful the room looked and how smoothly the turnaround from the ceremony to the dinner set-up was. We’re both really grateful to you for working so hard on the day, getting everything ready for the caterers and ensuring the decorations were perfect, and making sure the day ran to plan, especially when we had both had too much to drink to really know what was going on any more! We also hugely appreciate how much you helped us in the run-up to the day, in terms of planning everything so carefully and in answering our many questions.

Ali & Nat
FAQs
How do the morning and afternoon slots work for ceremonies?

The chairs, candles and lights will be set up for you for both slots. You are welcome to add flowers/extra lights etc. but bear in mind these have to be put up/taken down in an hour. The hour between slots will be spent cleaning and resetting by Asylum staff. In the past couples have shared flowers for ceremonies on the same day which has worked really well.

How do I find out what dates are free?

You can view our online calendar on the How to Book page of our website, or email us at weddings@maverickprojects.co.uk to check availability.

Who do I contact regarding a registrar for the day?

Please contact Southwark Registrar if you need to be legally married - this is a separate cost from the hire of Asylum and we would not organise on your behalf.

Who is the wedding coordinator and when do we meet?

If you have booked this service we will send you a form via email that will ask for all the details of your day and introduce you to your coordinator. We'll then link you up with your coordinator and you'll get a chance to meet with them at the chapel to run through your form. The coordinator will be with you on the day of the wedding to help with the set up, greet suppliers and guests, queue you down the aisle and manage any collections.

How do I book?

Please contact us to find out our availability. Once we've pencilled you in, we'll send you our booking form to fill out. To secure the date, please fill in the form and transfer the £800 deposit.

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