FAQs

Some questions we are commonly asked

FAQs

What is the booking procedure?
We require 50% Venue Hire deposit and a signed contract to confirm your date. The remaining 50% of Venue Hire must be paid 30 days prior to your wedding. Should you wish to have catering added to your wedding with us, our in house caterers require 100% of all predicted costs to be paid 14 working days before your Wedding date.
How do I book the registrar for my ceremony?
Please contact Harrow Council directly on (Office Opening Hours are 0900-1700 Monday – Friday) Telephone: 020 8901 2665 & Email register.office@harrow.gov.uk. Booking the registrar is your responsibility. Before you confirm your Wedding date with us, we require confirmation from you that the Council have confirmed your ceremony.
Can my photographer take pictures during my ceremony?
There are certain parts of the vows when photography is not permitted. Your registrar will advise you on this and will do during the ceremony.
Are you allowed confetti inside and outside the Venue?
Confetti is permitted outside all Venue Spaces, real, dried petals and sparklers are permitted. Confetti cannons are not permitted.
Can the Bride get ready at the Venue?
Getting ready in the venue is not possible before your ceremony, the space is more suitable for ‘finishing touches’. Should you wish to hire a ‘Hospitality Suite’ at Harrow School for a 24 hours please speak to a member of the events team for a quotation. and to check availability.
Can my photographer fly or film on a Drone?
Yes, this is possible if its pre agreed with the events team. We require a copy of the Photographers Drone License, Public Liability Insurance and a Risk Assessment.
Who will look after my Wedding on the day?
You will have a dedicated Event Manager to co-ordinate and organise the whole day. They will be available to assist in the planning of your special day with us here at Harrow School.
What suppliers can I bring in myself?
You are permitted to bring in your own Photographer, Florist, Cake provider and Entertainment. You are not permitted to provide your own catering or chairs.
Can I bring in my own Decor company?
Yes, you can appoint your own decor company to provide decor such as lanterns, arches, carpets and styling. Please consider additinoal set up times that might be required, please speak to your event manager to confirm how much time your supplier might need, so we can quote accordingly. Harrow School do not allow external decor companies to provide Chivary chairs, this has to be aranged through Harrow School.
Can we use our own caterers?
Harrow School provides catering packages for your Wedding, go to our website to see what's on offer. Harrow School offers an list of accredited caterers that have excellent knowledge of our Venues and how we work. We therefore do not allow external caterers who are not on our preferred suppliers list to work at Harrow School. Harrow Schools Venues can be up to 450 years old we have to ensure all caterers are trusted to work within our unique spaces.
Can I cut and serve a Cake at your Venue?
Yes, please see our ‘cake cutting package’ online or speak to your Event Manager for more details
Can I bring in my own Decor company?
Harrow School can provide fireworks within certain areas of Harrow School, please speak to a member of the team for more information. Unfortunately we cannot allow Chinese Lanterns due to our location near to a RAF base and having a working farm on site.
Can we have a DJ?
Yes, of course! Your Event Manager will require all information of the DJ and liaise with them to ensure rules and regulations are adhered to and sign contracts. Harrow School works to expected noise restrictions as we are primarily a residential area.
Can we deliver things to Harrow School?
Deliveries are permitted on the day of your wedding. Access times must be pre-agreed with your Event Manager. Set up charges do apply outside of your agreed hire. All items must then be taken away with you after your wedding with us, nothing can be stored overnight post your Wedding.
Can we have coaches and buses?
Yes, Harrow School has a coach bay available, please speak to your Event Manager to confirm availability.
Does Harrow School have parking facilities?
Yes, Harrow School has a 150 capacity car park called ‘Parade Ground’ on Garlands Lane. Your guests can use this car park which is located approximately 8 minutes’ walk from our main venue spaces. Car Park Postcode: HA1 3GF. During your planning meeting with us we will also confirm alternative parking closer to the venue which we can reserve.
Does the venue have disabled access?
Yes, Harrow School is able to offer disabled access to most venues. Please speak to your event manager for further details specific to the venue you have chosen. Please note The Field House Club is step only access.
Time restrictions
As Harrow School is located in a residential area, our music license is required to end at 23.30 with guest departure by midnight.
Additional Extras
- Set up Time | 1 Hour charged at 10% of your Venue Hire. *Please arrange this with your Event Manager
- Dedicated Cloak Room Attendant | £100.00
- Baby Grand Piano Tuning | £150.00
- Chiavari Chair Hire | Quotations available upon request
- Poseur Tables | £12.50 per table with Linen
- Battery powered tea lights | from £25.00

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events@harrowschool.org.uk
020 8426 4638