Claudia + Chris

Marylebone Town Hall, London

An Intimate Marylebone Town Hall Wedding | Claudia + Chris

There is something about an intimate Marylebone Town Hall wedding that always feels effortlessly chic, and Claudia + Chris’s day was exactly that: contemporary, personal and beautifully self-assured. It also felt like the perfect prelude to their marriage celebrations in Florence just a week later.

With only their closest people around them, they kept things simple in the best possible way. As always, Marylebone Town Hall gave the day all the structure it needed - iconic steps, grand columns and that unmistakable sense of London. At the same time, it still allowed everything to feel relaxed and deeply personal. Claudia wore a sculptural Safiyaa gown with a dramatic bow and cape-back detail, which felt made for a modern London civil ceremony: elegant, fashion-led and timeless all at once.

After the ceremony, we wandered through the arts block around the Royal Academy of Arts. That felt especially fitting given Claudia’s work as an artist liaison at Gagosian. Meanwhile, the afternoon light gave the portraits a different rhythm - atmospheric, editorial and very much rooted in the city. In turn, the contrast between the clean architecture of Marylebone Town Hall and the surrounding streets made the whole afternoon such a joy to photograph. Add in the softness of the light and the romance of the day, and everything came together so naturally.

Later, they headed to contemporary Mexican restaurant Fonda for an intimate dinner celebration. The same understated, stylish energy carried right through into the evening. Altogether, it was a beautiful reminder that an intimate London wedding can feel both relaxed and deeply considered.

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Bride and groom standing together on a sunlit pavement beneath overhanging trees.

Bride and groom walking past a tall arched glass doorway in a pale stone building.

Black-and-white portrait of the bride looking down beside a stone balustrade.

Overhead detail of the bride's bouquet, fitted white dress and pointed embellished shoes.

Black-and-white view looking up at fluted columns and the ornate entrance ceiling.

Bride and groom holding hands beside the town hall steps and scattered confetti.

Black-and-white rear view of the couple climbing the town hall's columned entrance steps.

Black-and-white photograph of the couple entering a pale, panelled ceremony room together.

A smiling guest in pink holding up her phone from a ceremony-room chair.

Black-and-white photograph of the bride smiling at the groom during their ceremony.

Black-and-white photograph of guests watching the ceremony from the front row.

Couple facing each other beside an ornate fireplace while seated guests watch.

Black-and-white photograph of four guests seated together during the wedding ceremony.

Black-and-white detail of the bride holding the groom's arm with her bouquet at her side.

Bride and groom holding hands beneath flower arrangements on the ceremony-room mantelpiece.

Black-and-white photograph of the groom speaking to the bride in front of the fireplace.

Black-and-white close portrait of a seated guest watching the ceremony.

Black-and-white photograph of the couple kissing beneath the ceremony room's ornate mirror.

Black-and-white photograph of the laughing bride and groom holding hands after the ceremony.

Black-and-white view along a row of guests applauding beside a tall window.

Black-and-white photograph of smiling guests raising their phones after the ceremony.

Black-and-white photograph of the bride at the signing table, smiling up at the groom.

Rear view of the couple descending the town hall's pale stone staircase together.

Black-and-white rear view of the couple holding hands on the bright stone staircase.

Black-and-white close portrait of the couple touching foreheads, with the bride smiling.

Black-and-white photograph of the couple kissing on a sunlit stair landing.

Black-and-white photograph of the couple descending the town hall steps beneath thrown confetti.

Black-and-white view from the steps of the couple and guests gathered on the pavement.

Cropped view of the bride's bouquet and white shoes among guests outside the ceremony.

Couple embracing in a pale stone alcove between tall fluted columns.

Rear view of the bride's long white cape inside a columned stone alcove.

Black-and-white photograph of the smiling couple holding hands as they descend the steps.

Bride holding her bouquet in front of the town hall's confetti-strewn steps.

Close rear view of the bride's folded shoulder detail and flowing white cape.

Sunlit detail of the seated bride holding her bouquet inside the wedding taxi.

Black-and-white photograph of the bride stepping from a black taxi outside the Connaught Hotel.

Couple standing together outside a red-brick townhouse with ornate balconies and iron railings.

Bride and groom walking along a sunlit pavement beside a columned entrance.

Black-and-white photograph of the groom touching the bride's cheek as they kiss.

Rear view of the couple walking towards a red-brick building on a quiet street.

Upward view of an ornate red-stone building with tall windows and projecting bays.

Close-up of the bride’s ring as the couple hold hands.

Bride looking back and smiling beside a potted tree, her white cape trailing behind.

Black-and-white photograph of the bride smiling over the groom's shoulder as they embrace.

Close-up of the bride's hands, ring and bracelet resting across the groom's shoulders.

Black-and-white photograph of the bride laughing with her arms around the groom.

Black-and-white rear view of the couple crossing a zebra crossing, the bride's cape billowing.

Black-and-white photograph of the couple smiling at each other on a zebra crossing.

Black-and-white wide street view of the couple walking towards the camera in bright sunlight.

Black-and-white portrait of the bride resting her head against the groom beside a stone wall.

Black-and-white photograph of the groom gently moving a strand of the bride's hair.

Black-and-white photograph of the couple walking together in front of white townhouses.

Black-and-white close portrait of the bride laughing while holding the groom's shoulders.

Black-and-white rear view of the couple walking past the Burberry shopfront.

Couple walking beneath tall columns and an exhibition banner outside an ornate stone building.

Black-and-white photograph of the groom leading the bride up steps beside a wall-mounted statue.

Wide view of the couple embracing in a shadowed doorway between tall stone columns.

Bride and groom kissing on the entrance steps between sunlit columns and a dark doorway.

Black-and-white close portrait of the bride smiling with her hand on the groom's shoulder.

Couple walking hand in hand along a broad stone step beneath a statue.

Bride and groom standing apart and holding hands beneath the building's sculpted stonework.

Black-and-white photograph of the couple across a courtyard, with passers-by silhouetted in front.

Black-and-white photograph of the bride walking beneath a statue, with her cape trailing behind.

Bride looking back beneath a statue set into an ornate stone façade.

Close portrait of the couple smiling with their foreheads touching in warm sunlight.

Black-and-white close-up of the couple kissing against a dark doorway.

Black-and-white close portrait of the bride smiling up at the groom with her arms around him.

Black-and-white rear view of the couple walking along a busy pavement beside shops and planters.

Pale stone corner building with a clock, curved balconies and a green dome.

Black-and-white rear view of the couple approaching a tall arched entrance along the pavement.

Restaurant terrace beneath a red awning, with small tables and planted borders.

Bride embracing a guest in a green jacket outside the restaurant.

Groom embracing a guest while guests watch and photograph them outside the restaurant.

Bride and groom greeting smiling guests together on the restaurant terrace.

Long wedding dinner table set with small floral arrangements beside a cushioned restaurant banquette.

Fonda menus, red glassware and pink flowers on the wedding dinner table.

Decorative masks on a pink wall above a candle and small vase of flowers.

Claudia's place card beside a glass vase of pink flowers on the wooden table.

Chris's place card with pink flowers, red glassware and a menu.

Bride and two guests looking together at a phone inside the restaurant.

Pearl-set jewellery displayed in an open black presentation box held between two hands.

A guest in pink adjusting another guest's jewellery while the bride watches.

Bride smiling and greeting a guest in a sparkling cream jacket.

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