Wedding Photography at Asia House
Asia House sits on New Cavendish Street, a five-minute walk from my own studio — a Grade II* listed Georgian townhouse with the kind of understated exterior that gives no hint of what's inside: carved marble fireplaces, high coffered ceilings, and a library lined with bookcases designed by Sir John Soane. It's a genuine favourite for East and South Asian couples, for its intimate scale and decorative restraint. Twenty years of London wedding work, the same editorial-meets-documentary approach, on the street I know better than any other in London.Address63 New Cavendish Street, London W1G 7LP
StyleGrade II* listed Georgian townhouse, begun by the Adam brothers in the 1770s
CeremoniesLicensed for civil ceremonies, up to 100 guests
CapacityUp to 170 in the largest Fine Room, up to 390 across the whole venue
AvailabilityExclusive hire, seven days a week
Why Asia House
The building was begun in the 1770s by the Scottish Adam brothers in their neoclassical style, completed by John Johnson, with interior bookcases by Sir John Soane dating to 1784 — a serious architectural pedigree for a townhouse most people walk past without a second look. It's Grade II* listed, and sits on land that was once part of the Duke of Portland's Marylebone estate.Today it's home to Asia House, Britain's leading pan-Asian cultural organisation, and it's become a genuine favourite for East and South Asian couples in particular — the scale is intimate rather than cavernous, and the decorative restraint of the Georgian interiors gives a look that photographs beautifully without competing with the day itself.The Spaces
The Fine Rooms
The main ceremony and reception spaces — carved marble fireplaces, high coffered ceilings and crystal chandeliers. Fine Room 1 takes up to 170, with two smaller Fine Rooms available for a more intimate day.The Library
Lined with bookcases designed by Sir John Soane in 1784 — seats up to 50, and one of the most quietly striking rooms in the building.The Hutchison Room & Gallery
Additional spaces for up to 80 and 70 guests respectively — useful for a drinks reception or a smaller ceremony alongside the main Fine Rooms.Whole Venue
Exclusive hire of the full building takes capacity up to 390 for a standing reception.A Sense of My Style
I haven't photographed a wedding at Asia House yet — these are from other London weddings, to give you a feel for the style. I'll add photos from here as soon as I shoot at Asia House.
How I Work at Asia House
Editorial for the portraits, documentary for the rest of the day. The restrained Georgian interiors reward careful, considered light rather than anything showy — I lean into that rather than fighting it. I've photographed a lot of East and South Asian weddings over the years and I'm comfortable with a longer ceremony, multiple outfit changes, or a day built around several distinct traditions in one afternoon. For the ceremony and reception, I stay out of the way and let the day run itself. Quiet throughout.Being a five-minute walk from my own studio means I know this building well, and I'll always walk it with you again before the day regardless.Portraits Nearby
Regent's Park is a short walk away for genuine open green space, and the quieter Marylebone streets around New Cavendish Street give a softer, residential backdrop than the busier parts of the West End nearby.Packages
Asia House weddings follow my standard London wedding photography packages — see full pricing here. Every collection includes the full edited gallery, hi-res downloads and a private online gallery, with me as your photographer start to finish.Your Asia House Wedding Photographer
I'm Barrie Downie — a London wedding photographer with twenty years behind the lens, working at the editorial end of the craft. My approach comes from photojournalism: I react rather than direct, so what you end up with is a record of what actually happened. My studio is on the same street as Asia House, which means I know the building and the neighbourhood well. I only take on a limited number of weddings a year, which is what makes a one-week full gallery turnaround possible.If you're planning a wedding at Asia House, I'd love to hear about it. Get in touch here to check date availability.Asia House Wedding Photography FAQ
Is Asia House licensed for wedding ceremonies?
Yes — it's licensed for civil ceremonies of up to 100 guests.How many guests can Asia House hold?
Up to 170 in the largest Fine Room, or up to 390 across the whole venue for a standing reception with exclusive hire.Is Asia House a good choice for Asian weddings?
Yes — it's a genuine favourite for East and South Asian couples, and I have extensive experience photographing multicultural weddings across London, including days built around several distinct traditions.How quickly do we get our wedding photos?
Your full edited gallery within one week of the wedding, delivered through a private online gallery with hi-res downloads and no watermarks.Tell Me About Your Asia House Wedding
Currently taking bookings for 2026 and 2027 weddings. I read every enquiry myself and reply personally within a couple of hours.Get In Touch