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Goodnestone Park
Photography by : Emma Collyer Photography
GET MARRIED IN THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND
NO MATTER WHAT TIME OF YEAR , KENT ’ S MONIKER AS THE GARDEN OF ENGLAND STANDS . WITH SPRAWLING LANDSCAPES , MANICURED LAWNS AND WILD WOODLAND , THE COUNTY ’ SCENERY HAS TO BE SEEN TO BE BELIEVED . AND , WHAT BETTER WAY TO EXPERIENCE ITS OUTDOOR OFFERINGS THAN TO WED AMONGST THEM ? WE TAKE A LOOK AT SOME OF KENT ’ S WEDDING VENUES WITH THE MOST ENCHANTING GARDENS , IDEAL FOR PROVIDING THE BACKDROP TO YOUR WEDDING COME RAIN OR SHINE
THE GARDENS As the name suggests , this picturesque wedding venue in Yalding is all about embracing the great outdoors . A horticultural masterpiece with 12 acres of grounds divided into 16 landscaped gardens , you can choose to wed in the gazebo which is situated right in the centre of the gardens and is where you can really appreciate the stunning surroundings .
Organic produce is grown right on site and served up in the venue ’ s tipis , which are adorned with twinkling fairy lights and warming fire pits .
If you ’ re looking for somewhere relaxed with a real outdoorsy feel then no-matter what time of year , The Gardens has ample outside space to embrace .
NETTLESTEAD PLACE Nettlestead Place offers an exclusive quintessentially English country setting . With its award winning gardens , this medieval venue situated between Maidstone and Tonbridge couldn ’ t be more perfect for those looking for Kentish countryside charm for their wedding day .
Nettlestead Place ’ s 10 acre gardens offer an idyllic choice of settings for your photographs , and you can also say ‘ I do ’ in the Rose Garden beneath the characterful 300 year old lime tree under which sits a wooden gazebo .
THE SECRET GARDEN Well , if you didn ’ t know about The Secret Garden before , then the secret ’ s out now . The
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