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Boutique Weddings Kent offers four stunning venues for that unique setting

Boutique Weddings Kent , which launched this March , has four beautiful and very different venues for couples to celebrate their special day with more likely to be added in the coming months .
The company was founded by Margate-based events professional Jonathan Sawyers with an ambition to partner with beautiful , unique venues that have not previously been available for hire .
The current portfolio includes Bekesbourne Farm , Dover College , The Pines Calyx and Garden and Woodchurch Vineyard - each offering a different aspect of the beautiful Kentish landscape .
By choosing Boutique Weddings Kent , couples can be confident that the wedding experience , from booking the day itself , agreeing the running order to the departure of the guests will be taken care of . The couple simply needs to take care of the invitations , flowers and choosing the entertainment which can all be recommended by the Boutique Weddings Kent team .
Each Boutique Wedding event is offered with all the essentials , finished off with styled tableware , decorations , dance floor , a licensed bar and a team of warm and friendly staff committed to making the day as perfect as possible . The company will also share details of their tried and trusted florist , photographer and entertainers .
A limited selection of dates will be available and dates from late spring 2024 have now been released .
Catering will be provided by a selection of chefs including Jessica Leah Catering , Matt Sworder of The Corner House in Canterbury and Events By Steven Edwards , MasterChef : The Professionals winner .
Bekesbourne Farm
Bekesbourne Farm is set in green meadows and surrounded by beautiful orchards and is the perfect setting for couples seeking an intimate wedding venue in a bucolic setting . Guests will enjoy panoramic views of apple trees set against the backdrop of rolling Kentish hills and countryside . The venue has the benefit of being just five minutes walk from Bekesbourne train station .
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Dover College
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Alumni of Dover College will be delighted to have the opportunity to hold their ceremony at the impressive private school which dates back to 1817 . The building is hidden away from the main harbour front and the bustling port of Dover and has views of the imposing Dover Castle . Couple can marry on the manicured main lawn , in front of the old Gate House and or in the beautifully preserved refectory .
The Pines Calyx and Garden
For those looking for an aspect of the coast , The Pines Calyx and Garden is situated in the sheltered cove of St Margaret ’ s Bay , nestled in six acres of garden with commanding views across the English Channel . This unique , award-winning venue , constructed from natural renewable materials using passive house design principles , is surrounded by sweeping lush lawns , an adjoining lake , a grass labyrinth and a kitchen garden shouldered by the chalk cliffs of the Kent coastline .
Woodchurch Vineyard
Established in 2009 , the award-winning Woodchurch Vineyard is nestled deep in the Garden of England and situated on the edge of the picturesque village of Woodchurch in Kent . Set across 12 acres , the vineyard ’ s gentle slopes look directly south over the vines to ancient Romney Marsh , and beyond to the Kentish coast and English Channel . An idyllic country setting , it is just 6 miles from the market town of Ashford and 4 miles from the pretty Cinque Ports town of Tenterden .