The Royal Pavilion
A Royal Palace by the sea, this Regency icon was built by a King to entertain and impress!
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Business details last verified on 27th of August 2026 by The Royal Pavilion.
Prices & Capacity
Prices
Typical Price: £3,000
Price Range: £1,100 - £8,000
Capacity
Ceremony: 120
Standing: 180
Seated Meal: 156
About The Royal Pavilion
The Royal Pavilion at Brighton is the only royal palace in the UK not owned by the Crown or State, the Pavilion is a party palace fit for royalty that has seen two hundred years of grand celebrations and lavish occasions. Despite being built during the Regency period, both the exterior and interiors reflect a look to the East that was incredibly popular in Georgian England. Truly a beautiful and unique venue unlike anything else, right in the heart of vibrant Brighton.
Within the Royal Pavilion, there are two rooms licensed for civil ceremonies. The largest is our magnificent Music Room which can accommodate up to 120 guests. A truly dazzling room, built to entertain and delight, the Music Room never fails to impress. Or for something more intimate, our elegant yet sumptuous Red Drawing Room can accommodate up to 44 for a ceremony with all the drama of a palace wedding, just on a smaller scale.
Once you have said ‘I do’, we would love you to celebrate with us in one of our historic spaces. From a simple drinks reception in the State Banqueting Room, beneath the two-story dragon chandelier, to a full seated wedding breakfast with dance floor, we can offer it all. The Banqueting Room itself can also host your wedding breakfast, as can Central Gallery of Brighton Museum, just across the Pavilion gardens. This large Victorian gallery has grand proportions and beautiful art for you and your guests to dine amongst. We also have three other beautiful rooms you may choose from to make your day special and personal to you.
Nothing beats the East Lawn, with it’s backdrop of the large onion dome, for sheer wow wedding photography. Large enough to accommodate any group or striking with the couple alone, the east façade of the Royal Pavilion is truly iconic. The Pavilion Gardens in summer also offer hundreds of beautiful spots for the couple, with the Royal Pavilion framed by colourful flowers and mature trees.
Inside the building there are endless locations for grand and intimate photography. The stunning Chinese inspired Long Gallery is not to be missed, nor the cast iron bamboo staircase. The palace is yours to explore and find those images you will treasure forever.
As well as a list of approved caterers we have a list of photographers and other suppliers we can recommend.
The Details
Type of Ceremony
Civil ceremony licensed
Humanist / Celebrant weddings
Receptions Only
Venue Setting
City
Coastal
Venue Type
Stately home
Manor House
Dry Hire Available
Historic
Museums and Galleries
Unique & Unusual
Country House
Additional Facilities
Wedding coordinator
Good Disabled Access
Bridal Dressing Room
Dance floor
Discos permitted
Live music permitted
Catering Options
Pre-approved Caterers Only
Champions of
LGBTQIA+ Weddings
Sustainability
Contact & Location
The Royal Pavilion
4/5 Pavilion Buildings, BN1 1EE, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Our Sustainability Commitments
All of our approved caterers have to prove their sustainability credentials in order to join our list, and at the venue we strive to minimize waste wherever possible, opting for sustainable practices and recycling whenever we can.
Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Couples
The Royal Pavilion Brighton officially held the first same sex wedding in the UK at 00:01 on Saturday 29 March 2014. At the heart of a vibrant and progressive city, the Royal Pavilion is committed to making sure every couple's wedding day is the very best it can be.
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Royal Pavilion Events Team
Events Team
Welcome to the Royal Pavilion and congratulations on your engagement! We love weddings and take our time to understand each couple and what your special day looks like to you. We always love an opportunity to show couples our spectacular venue so please do book a site visit so we can show you how your wedding could look at the Royal Pavilion.
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