Discover Kent ' s
WEDDINGS
TOP WEDDING VENUES
BY OLIVIA RICCINI
FAMOUS FOR ITS BEAUTY AND RUSTIC COUNTRYSIDE CHARM , IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE
THAT KENT IS BRIMMING WITH AN ECLECTIC
ABUNDANCE OF MAGNIFICENT WEDDING VENUES . FROM STATELY PILES AND RUGGED BARNS TO ELEGANT HOTELS AND CONVERTED CASTLES , KENT IS CERTAIN TO DELIVER THE VENUE OF
DREAMS TO ANY HAPPY COUPLE .
The backbone of any wedding , a venue is usually the first and foremost decision made by a couple when planning their important day . Underpinning the essence of the occasion , not only does the venue ’ s persona and reputation act as a prelude for guests by setting the tone and style of the event , but is also representative of that couple , their values and what they want most from their wedding . It is therefore crucial that the choice of venue is nothing less than perfect and will not only meet , but exceed all expectations upon delivery .
Proud home to many of the best wedding venues in the United Kingdom , Kent should be the county of choice when it comes to narrowing down your search , even if you are tempted to go against tradition having not lived or grown up here . With a diverse assortment of locations and styles , no matter what a couple might be looking for , they are certain to find a unique venue that is sure to suit their every want and need in Kent .
Quintessentially Kent - Beautiful Barns and Orchards
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THE OAK BARN
Revelling in its identity as the ‘ Garden of England ’, Kent is famed for rolling green hills , patchwork fields and enchanting orchards . With this agricultural background , the county comes complete with quirky barns and oast houses compassionately restored into venues seeping with character . The Old Kent Barn ( www . theoldkentbarn . co . uk ) in Swingfield is multi-award winning and boasts of a huge main room perfect for large receptions which is equally as stunning with it ’ s exposed beams as the rustic authenticity on the outside .
Full of heritage character and rural beauty , The Oak Barn ( www . the-oak-barn . co . uk ), which is nestled in an idyllic valley on the Sussex border , dates back to 1607 and specialises in eco weddings . Wedding locations consist of The Oak Barn , The Byre , Pole Barn and Weaver ' s Cottages , which have all been lovingly restored within this magical , valley location , discreetly incorporating all the benefits of a contemporary venue to ensure that your wedding is perfect . The barns and cottages are grouped around a traditional farmyard , surrounded by 22 acres of sheep grazing with magnificent views across The Weald .
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