With many weddings now postponed due to coronavirus, lots of couples are feeling understandably disappointed. In this new reality, Pan Pacific London is determined to keep the excitement going offering virtual personalised consultations, new event formats and rethinking the guest experience.

For weddings in 2021, Claire is available for virtual venue tours and planning meetings, held face to face using online technology, offering advice and guidance helping couples to prepare for their wedding day. After the first consultation, a more in-depth video meeting is arranged during which couples will be talked through the many options available to them when choosing Pan Pacific London. Guidance with virtual dance lessons, online hair and make-up tutorials, reviewing DJ sets online, supplier and chef consultations via zoom are just a few highlights of the preparation services that are available.

As the UK continues to adapt regulations in response to the potential of changing circumstances, the hotel is offering a number of different wedding formats for when it opens its doors. With three large SMART LED screens available, couples can continue with the ceremony knowing that their guests can still join from home, making the ballroom an ideal location for virtual wedding ceremonies.

Sequel weddings, the larger-scale second celebration for postponed wedding receptions, are given a whole new meaning at Pan Pacific London. The Pacific Ballroom is the only luxury hotel in the Square Mile to offer the grandeur of a 464sqm space for wedding ceremonies and receptions up to 250.

A truly flexible events offering, Pan Pacific London can also provide the option for intimate wedding formats such as minimonies and microweddings, amongst its Pan Pacific Suite, private dining rooms or exclusive takeover of the of the ‘Meeting Place’ event space on the fifth-floor. Spacious ceremonies, receptions and virtual gatherings are just a few of the wedding services available at Pan Pacific London as we venture into the “new norm”. Claire and her team of specialist event planners will work with couples and the hotel’s dedicated team of florists, sommeliers, chefs, including Executive Chef Lorraine Sinclair, and favoured suppliers to fashion every detail.

A staycation package is also available, offering several activities for couples, including a weekend stay in a Suite, brunch in bed and more, for a mini-moon experience to remember.

Ideally situated in the heart of the City, Pan Pacific London offers a grand space moments away from prime transport links and within walking distance of several underground and overground rail stations, including Liverpool Street Station, just two minutes’ walk away.

Whatever the format, every wedding at Pan Pacific London is designed to be exactly what couples wish for on their special day.