Bride in a wedding dress holding a bouquet walking through open church doors, with two women behind her, as a man in a suit stands inside, at the bottom of a stone staircase.
A woman playing a grand piano at an indoor event or wedding reception, with guests seated at tables in a stone-walled, decorated hall.
Elegant dining hall with stone walls, wooden beams, round tables with white tablecloths, chairs with red cushions, and a stained glass window in the background.
Elegant restaurant interior with stone walls, feature artwork of Jesus, and round tables set with glassware and cutlery for dining.
A smiling bride and groom standing indoors against a stone wall, with the bride holding a large bouquet of white flowers.
A long dining table set for a meal in a courtyard with tall historic buildings, large windows, and greenery.
A round table set for a meal in a rustic stone-walled room with stained glass windows.
A newlywed couple cutting their wedding cake at their reception, with guests sitting at tables in a rustic venue in the background.
A round table set for dining inside a stone-walled restaurant, viewed through an arched stone doorway with stained glass windows in the background.
People celebrating with champagne in a historic stone building with stained glass windows during a wedding reception.
A couple dressed in wedding attire, with the groom lifting the bride off the ground on a city street.

Weddings at The Crypt

Bleeding Heart at The Crypt sits below what was once the palace of the Bishops of Ely.

It is the perfect venue for your private event, and can accommodate up to 140 seated guests, and 200 standing. The 600-year-old Crypt at St. Etheldreda’s has been hosting celebrity parties ever since King Henry VIII held his three-day wedding feast there with Catherine of Aragon in 1509.

St Etheldreda’s is the oldest Catholic church in England and one of only two remaining buildings in London from the reign of Edward I.

Today, The Crypt provides a unique combination of truly historic ambiance with superb food, service and the finest wine list in the City from the legendary and family run Bleeding Heart Restaurants. Our team of dedicated events specialists will be with you every step of the way to ensure your day is truly magical. Mouth-watering menus by Bleeding Heart will delight your guests as you sip the best quality of wines with your closest friends and family.

We also offer exclusive access to the adjoining Cloister Garden at The Crypt, Ely Place. This charming outdoor space can accommodate up to 40 guests for a seated meal, or serves as a delightful setting for a standing reception when paired with The Crypt for a seated meal.

The Crypt seats up to 140 guests for a seated meal or 200 standing

The Cloister Garden seats up to 40 guests for a seated meal or 80 standing

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