Wedding venue in London: opt for a more memorable experience

Well, the recent nuptials of Prince William and Catherine Middleton had it all - a beautiful venue in the heart of London, a beautiful wedding dress, and brilliant organisation. London does weddings so well. For many hopeful couples though, finding the perfect venue at the perfect price for a wedding can be a headache. After all, how many of us have a grandmother rich enough to hire or actually live in a landmark steeped in heritage such as Westminster Abbey or Buckingham Palace? Where do you start?

And even if you have a rich grandmother, maybe you're looking for something less traditional, without the need to incorporate religion into your special day.

And certainly, you won't want the battle for parking at your chosen venue. A second cousin twice removed finds the perfect parking space, while the bride's mother has been forced to park in another postcode and arrives red-faced and panting, after having jogged four miles to get there in time. Who wants to start their wedding day that way?

Then there are the photographs. Churches can be beautiful but we've no doubt all seen hundreds of predictable photographs of various groupings of bride and groom and guests smiling somewhat awkwardly for the camera, stood in front of similar altars, similar stained-glass windows and similar carefully-arranged flowers.

Your problem can be solved. Nowadays there are a host of perfect alternatives for a wedding venue in London.

One, in particular, offers bespoke wedding party planners and unrivalled views of the City from the River Thames. London's immense, often dramatic skyline and many of the UK capital's most historic, beautiful and romantic buildings will be the perfect backdrop to your big day when you opt to tie the knot on the fascinating, historical ship HMS President 1918. What's more, if you choose this option, your guests could be piped on board the traditional navy way by the ship's captain! You'll even be able, if you choose, to whisk your guests down the Thames on jet boats before the delicious wedding breakfast.

With plenty of indoor and outdoor space for guests depending on the weather, this location will ensure your life as a newlywed sets sail as smoothly as possible. With a wealth of alternative and off-beat venues in London popping up each season, you can now choose a location to match even the most extrovert of personalities or outlandish of themes.

Celebrating a wedding at a non-traditional venue can certainly be as romantic as any church wedding. Choosing a ship to host your party will guarantee the additional wow-factor thrown in for good measure, and is certain to stand out among the top weddings your guests have ever attended.

Somehow, a shot of the bride and groom in front of the church loses its romantic gravitas when compared to a shot of the happy couple at sunset in front of the London Eye or the Houses of Parliament.