Cilla Black and Bobby Willis, above, married at the old town hall in January 1969 [Westminster City Council]

ONE hundred weddings will take place on one day next week to mark the centenary of Old Marylebone Town Hall.

The famous venue in Westminster has seen the marriages of celebrities such as Ringo Starr, Sir Paul McCartney, Liam Gallagher and Cilla Black.

The old town hall was opened in 1920 and served as a hub for local government and civic events.

Renowned for its grand architecture the venue has held thousands of marriages and ceremonies.

In honour of this milestone, on October 1, 100 couples will tie the knot, enter into civil partnerships or renew their vows at the venue for £100, a fraction of the usual cost.

Each couple can bring eight attendees and two pets if they wish.

The venue holds special significance to many couples who have expressed their excitement about being a part of the event.

One said: “Marylebone town hall has always been one of my favourite venues and we were contemplating about where to get married, having been engaged for a year or so.

Famous venue: The Old Marylebone Town Hall

“On October 24 last year I was on my commute home, reading the Evening Standard, and I saw the article about the centenary. I always associate the old town hall with The Beatles and the 1960s, and the photos caught my eye. Both my fiancé and I will be 64 when we get married so it seemed a perfect match. ‘When I’m Sixty-Four’ won’t be our music choice, but it nearly was.”

Another said: “I used to work around Marylebone and walk past the town hall every week. Watching the couples walk down the iconic stairs and enjoying their happiest day, I said to myself that one day I’d like to get married there too. And I can’t believe it’s going to happen soon.

“I’m so excited. It’s a dream come true.”

City councillor Ryan Jude, cabinet member for climate, ecology and culture said: “We are thrilled to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Old Marylebone Town Hall, a venue that holds historical and cultural significance for Westminster.

“This milestone is not just a reflection of the building’s rich past, but also a celebration of the diverse couples who will be creating new memories here. I am excited to see so many people with personal ties to Westminster come together to mark this occasion. We look forward to continuing the tradition of love at this iconic venue for many more years to come.”