insideKENT Magazine Issue 83 - February 2019 | Page 50

WEDDINGS
KENT’S BEST WEDDING VENUES
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Hever Castle
www.hevercastle.co.uk
Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club
www.MarriottWeddings.co.uk/TudorPark
Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club is an idyllic venue with its light,
airy foyer, versatile function suites, a fairytale wedding marquee, and picturesque
views across the 18-hole championship golf course on what was once a medieval
deer park. Outdoors, the gazebo, licenced for weddings, can seat 90 guests and
overlooks a wildlife pond complete with wooden bridge. Indoors, The Thurnham
Suite is a spacious setting for up to 180 guests, or for a more intimate gathering
for up to 90, there is The Bearsted Room and marquee which leads out to the
terrace. Both suites have a private bar, air conditioning, wooden dance floor and
adjustable lighting.
Once the childhood home of Anne Boleyn, Hever Castle offers a wedding venue
of distinction. Be it the stately grandeur of the castle itself, the country house
atmosphere of The Astor Wing, or the stunning lakeside location of The Guthrie
Pavilion, Hever Castle offers a dream-come-true location for your special day.
Intimate gatherings, exuberant parties, outdoor weddings, all catered for. Five-
star luxury accommodation available to book as part of your wedding.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge
www.canterburycathedrallodge.org
Chiddingstone Castle
www.chiddingstonecastle.org.uk
Nestled in rolling countryside, just off the M25, Chiddingstone Castle is one
of Kent’s finest historic houses and a much sought-after wedding venue.
Chiddingstone Castle offers exclusive use, giving you control of timings and an
opportunity to prepare in the bride’s suite. Lead your guests through the village
gates to the Tudor High Street and a visit to St Mary’s church, or stay on site
for a ceremony at the Orangery, or inside the castle. The caterers will design a
menu for you and will serve your drinks throughout the day, corkage free.
Flexibility is key; Chiddingstone Castle tailors your wedding, large or small,
formal or relaxed and help to plan your budget, formalise your ideas and create
your unique celebration.
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Situated within a wonderful and unique location in the beautiful grounds
of Canterbury Cathedral, sits an often unknown wedding gem. For those seeking
a truly exceptional wedding reception, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is a modern
and contemporary venue that can accommodate up to 120 guests for a sit-
down wedding breakfast. Using its own in-house catering team to offer fine
food and fine wine and in keeping with the ethos of the Cathedral, the
highly skilled chef's source high-quality, fair-trade and local produce whenever
possible. A hidden treasure is the beautiful Campanile Garden, which sits in an
elevated position overlooking the Cathedral to provide a stunning backdrop. In
the summer months, a Champagne drinks reception in the garden is a must,
with superb photograph opportunities available.