Asylum Chapel Wedding Guide

If you are looking into to getting married and/or someone who specialises in wedding photography at the Asylum Chapel, you have come to the right place. This page brings together everything you need to know about the venue itself (scroll down to see the venue capacity and info along examples of photos) as well real weddings I’ve photographed as a local Asylum wedding photographer. It helps that I live 15min drive away, too!

As a South London wedding photographer, I’ve spent time working in this space across different seasons and light conditions. It’s one of those venues that feels completely different every time you walk into it, which is exactly why so many couples are drawn to it. But there is no doubt that The Asylum Chapel is one of the best London wedding venues.

This is a fact. It is a dream of many London wedding photographers.

Jump to key Asylum Chapel wedding venue facts

Explore real weddings at Asylum Chapel

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Why I Love Photographing Asylum Chapel Weddings

The Asylum Chapel is one of the most visually striking wedding venues in London. Set in Peckham, it has a raw, atmospheric quality that you just don’t find elsewhere.

The building dates back to the 1800s and still carries the marks of its history. The crumbling walls, fading murals, and stained glass windows of this decaying building of Asylum Chapel provide a special atmosphere for wedding ceremonies. Currently, the building is run by Maverick Projects offering this space for Maverick weddings, events and art project hire.

Imagine hosting a summer wedding ceremony filling the space with fresh field flowers or an autumn/winter one with candlelight and an intimate atmosphere there, allowing for wedding photography at Asylum Chapel to be unique and creative.

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Explore the interiors of the Asylum Chapel through my lens:

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Being an artistic wedding photographer, my creativity is instantly ignited with the intimate and dramatic charm that the Chapel and exteriors harbour.  There are lots of photographic opportunities for me there and the venue offers a different feel depending on the season and lighting conditions too – letting the space do a lot of the visual work.

If you’re considering film photography, there is this special type of light that hits the venue in the afternoon and on winter sunny mornings. Film photography is light dependent and sometimes the fortune is on our side to create spectacular results like this analogue beauty below:

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Asylum Chapel Wedding Venue – Key Information

The chapel is located in Peckham, in South London, and is easy to reach from central London. It’s a popular choice for couples who want a creative, out of the ordinary ceremony space with character.

The venue can accommodate up to around 120 guests for a ceremony, which makes it ideal for intimate to mid-sized weddings. The structure of the day is fairly simple, with morning and afternoon hire slots available, giving you flexibility depending on how you want your timeline to flow.

The Chapel is licensed for ceremonies conducted by Southwark Registrars – some of the friendliest in London!

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In terms of cost, venue hire typically falls somewhere in the region of £1,500 to £1,950 depending on the day and timing (*April 2026 prices – check current rates).

The chapel itself is designed primarily for ceremonies and drinks receptions and it does not offer full-day celebrations anymore. Most couples choose to continue their day at a nearby London reception venue, often somewhere in South London like 100 Barrington, One Friendly Space, the Lordship Pub, AMP Studios, or further into the city like Shoreditch Studios or the Singer Tavern.

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Parking, as it happens in London, is limited directly outside, but there is on-street parking available nearby. In practice, most guests tend to arrive by taxi or public transport, which keeps things simple.

It is quite popular to transport the guest to the next venue on Routemaster Buses, sometimes making this a bit of a sightseeing experience for out of London guests

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If you would like to see a summer Asylum wedding story click here.

EXPLORE REAL ASYLUM CHAPEL WEDDING STORIES

Have a look at examples of autumn and winter weddings here and here.

Some of my Asylum weddings were also published in Rock My Wedding and Love My Dress wedding magazines!

Red wedding dress, Asylum Chapel wedding photography of Lauren and Ed

Choosing me as your Asylum wedding photographer would be choosing to have a very relaxed but documentary approach with a modern editorial twist.  I pride my work on being very intimate and organic like, capturing those perfect little things that you have created to make your perfect day special and unique to both you as a couple and to your wedding photography at Asylum Chapel.

I adore getting to know you as a couple in the lead up to your wedding so that I know what is important to you, what makes you smile and to feel that love between you both.

As a London wedding photographer, I can suggest nearby places for your friends and family to stay, as well as somewhere nice to go for dinner the night before your big day.  Your options are endless due to the fantastic location in the heart of Peckham, South London.

I know how the space works, how the light shifts, and where the quieter moments tend to happen. That allows me to work in a way that feels relaxed for you, while still producing images that feel refined and intentional.

So if you’re planning an Asylum Chapel wedding and looking for a South London wedding photographer who understands the venue, get in touch to have a chat about your plans!