Just a bit of context: We are a Portuguese couple who moved to the UK five years ago, on our own. From the beginning of our wedding planning, we knew we wanted to marry in London with a very intimate and small ceremony. We also wanted to offer a unique wedding experience to our family and friends, so we planned it to blend British and Portuguese traditions.
Our venue was The Elgin in Maida Vale, which we found online. We were looking for a typical English pub with a rustic, intimate, and homely atmosphere. We booked a viewing at The Elgin (our first-ever venue viewing), and we absolutely loved it—the pub atmosphere, the location, and the vibe were exactly what we had dreamed of. On the same day, as a courtesy, the Elgin team offered us a voucher to try some dishes from their menu. We really enjoyed the food (which was an important factor for us), the service, and the team we spoke with. We decided to move forward with our booking for the first floor, and we cannot recommend it enough. Organising our big day was smooth; the team was incredibly helpful and constantly in contact with us. On the day, everything was perfect—the room was set up exactly as we requested, the food was delicious, and the staff took great care of our guests and us.
