The rise of party politics: Palace of Westminster is now available for wedding receptions and birthdays (just don't put them on expenses) Palace of Westminster will open about 15 rooms to be used for parties Will be made available for birthdays, wedding receptions and celebrations John Bercow previously warned that the House is not be a "private club" Venues on offer will include the historic Churchill Dining Room, and the Terrace Pavilion overlooking the Thames It is seen by many as a bit of a private members club. But now, the Palace of Westminster has opened its doors to the public as it will be used as a venue for weddings and parties. More than a dozen rooms will be made available for birthdays, wedding receptions and other celebrations in December. The Houses of Parliament will become a venue for birthday parties, wedding receptions, and celebrations The plans were finalised at a meeting of the Commons Administration Committee. Commons Speaker John Bercow previously warned that the House should not be a "private club" as it is "public property." The move will help raise funds for the upkeep of the neo-gothic building, and will make it more available to the public in general. Couples can enjoy the luxurious setting of the Palace of Westminster on their big day The majority of the rooms that will be used are only available to MPs at the moment. The rooms can be used for events thrown by external organisations, but cannot be used to make profit for the businesses. The Commons will offer the romos on a two-year experimental basis. They are intended to be used by the public, not members. Approximately 15 rooms will be available to the public, including two bars. The members' dining room will be available for the public for the first time. It can currently only be used by MPs The Terrace Pavilion will also be on the list of venues. It will provide the lucky person with views over the River Thames The Macmillan Room and Attlee Suite, located in Portcullis House, will be included. They currently house the majority of MPs" offices. the Commons Chamber will not be available for any parties. The members" dining room and Jubilee Room already have licenses for weddings, so for the first time it will be possible to have both the ceremony and the reception there. Bars, the Pugin Room, named after one of the building's architects, and Moncrieff's are also on the list. The iconic Commons Chamber will not be available for parties or weddings, however A more radical version of the proposal was shelved after it suggested hiring out Westminster Hall. The 900-year-old room was venue for the trial of Charles I and the lying in state of Winston Churchill and Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. There are plans to introduce price lists in the Autumn.