Chelsea Old Town Hall Wedding: An Intimate Wedding Inspiration Shoot with Izzi + James


I loooveeed this shoot! The intention behind our Chelsea Old Town Hall wedding shoot was to refine our skills and familiarize ourselves with this iconic London venue as well as some beautiful wedding photo spots around Chelsea. Charlotte (a fab photographer friend) and I set out to capture the timelessness and elegance of a Chelsea wedding, embracing the busy city energy of London.  


With a simple but elegant dress from Wilderness Bride and a stunning editorial-style bouquet from Gilly Rose, the vision effortlessly came to life. We arrived at Chelsea Old Town Hall on a typically overcast London day—but thankfully, no rain (I’ll take that win).

Artistic black and white photo of Chelsea Old Town Hall, London

Why Chelsea Old Town Hall?


I love intimate weddings. Micro weddings are filled with an incredible amount of love and connection. With the day stripped back to just the bride, groom, and their closest friends and family, every moment feels more intimate and meaningful. We knew this Wedding shoot needed to emulate the vibe of a micro wedding and so we looked into Chelsea Old Town Hall.

Bride and Groom walk down stairs at Chelsea Old Town Hall after wedding
bride and groom pose for wedding photo in front of Chelsea old town hall

The max capacity for Chelsea Old Town Hall is in the Brydon room which holds up to 38 guests, followed by the Rosetti room which seats up to 12. The Harrington is a tiny room which seats 8! For me, the biggest draw of this venue is its iconic entrance—a stunning backdrop for confetti photos, couple portraits, and group shots, making it an absolute dream for wedding photography. When it comes to town halls, Chelsea Old Town Hall stands out as one of the most beautiful town hall venues and with the surrounding area of Kensington and Chelsea, you’re spoilt for choice for wedding photography.

Bride sits with wedding bouquet on bench in Chelsea
Bride kissy face to groom as they sit on park bench in Chelsea
Bride and groom sit on park bench outside Chelsea Old Town Hall on wedding
editorial luxury wedding bouquet with lilies and roses

Wedding Photo Locations for Chelsea Weddings


We explored some stunning locations around Chelsea to shoot couple portraits of Izzi and James. From Oakley Street to Glebe Place and Margaretta Terrace, the area is filled with backdrops perfect for wedding photography.

bride and groom smile in couple portrait on wedding day in chelsea
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand on wedding day in Chelsea
Groom altering cuffs next to lamp post in Chelsea
Groom leaning on lamp post on the streets of Chelsea
Bride and groom cross street on wedding day in Chelsea
Bride and groom documentary shot crossing street in Chelsea
Bridal portrait of bride's face looking to camera
luxury editorial bridal portrait photo of bride's hairdo
editorial bridal bouquet with rose
editorial bridal bouquet with rose and lily
editorial bridal portrait in chelsea, london
bride and groom portrait on Oakley street, Chelsea
editorial portrait of groom pulling bride in close in Chelsea
detail photo of bride's wedding ring hand on groom's tie
groom pulls bride in and looks at her in editorial portrait

To wrap up the session, we headed to Dovehouse Green, where Izzi and James shared a quiet moment together on a park bench—ending the shoot on a beautifully intimate note.

bride and groom sit on park bench at Dovehouse Green in Chelsea
bride and groom sit on bench and smile at Dovehouse Green in Chelsea
bride and groom editorial moody close up black and white
bride and groom hold hands in close-up with bouquet, luxury photo
bride and groom sit on park bench at Dovehouse Green in Chelsea

Booking a Wedding at Chelsea Old Town Hall


If you’re interested in booking a wedding at Chelsea Old Town Hall, you can find out more info on the Kensington and Chelsea Website and if you’re looking for someone to shoot your London wedding, find me here

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Photography - Olivia J Morgan @oliviajmorganweddings

Concept- @charlottedormoyweddings

Flowers- @gillysrose

HMUA- @margheritasbrides

Bridal- @wildernessbride