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WEDDINGS
Kent ' s Top Wedding Venues CONT .
BROOME PARK
Solton Manor ( www . soltonmanor . com ) in East Langdon near Dover , is so well landscaped with such beautiful attributes that any photographs taken on your day will have the perfection of a film set . Whilst the manor house itself can accommodate up to 60 for an intimate , boutique style wedding , the barns offer the opportunity for up to 150 dining in ultra-modern , yet characterful surroundings .
18th century Georgian country home , Chafford Park ( www . chaffordparkestate . co . uk ) in Tunbridge Wells has the invaluable combination of timeless elegance and luxurious boutique style . Surrounded by manicured lawns , meadow fields and orchards , choose from two wedding barns , the grounds or the church for your ceremony . Chafford Park ’ s commitment to ensuring the smooth running of your day will be evident from the start and the staff will exceed your expectations with their meticulous attention to detail .
A perfect entrance for a classic car adorned with ribbons or horse drawn carriage , the yew-lined drive to Nettlestead Place ( www . nettlestead-place . co . uk ) in Maidstone will be a magnificent prelude to the rest of your wedding day . Choose from the beautiful Rose Garden or stunning 13th century Undercroft for the celebrations after Champagne and canapés on the broad gravel terrace overlooking the manor ’ s sunken pond .
Another breathtaking and vast venue full of history that was once the home of famous Lord Kitchener , Broome Park ( www . broomepark . co . uk ) in Barham near Canterbury dates back to 1635 and today offers weddings set in magnificent park estate land that come complete with an imposing country house . Choose from the 17th century Carolean Mansion House or the Italian Gardens , both of which are licensed for civil ceremonies . Enjoy the splendour of the Georgian Room inside the mansion house or the outdoor archways in the gardens . However you wish to spend your day , the dedicated and professional team will make sure your wedding is that special event you have been dreaming of .
Surrounded by 22 acres of stunning Kent parkland , Chilston Park Hotel ( www . handpickedhotels . co . uk / chilston-park / weddings ) is tailor-made for memories . Hold your dream wedding ceremony in one of the elegant period rooms of this 17th-century manor house and enjoy photos in the grounds , dine beneath chandeliers and finish your day in a romantic feature bed . With the option for extended wedding stays available , why not make the most of your wedding and spend a few more nights and luxurious days with your loved-ones ?
Found in the countryside village of Penshurst between Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells , Penshurst Place and Gardens ( www . penshurstplace . com ) is the perfect combination of a rural escape and gorgeous
Elizabethan manor house , surrounded by 11 acres of gardens . Whether you have always dreamed of an outdoor ceremony followed by a warm summer evening celebration , or a cosy winter wedding surrounded by crackling fires , foliage and candles , Penshurst Place is a venue to suit all seasons . Accommodate up to 136 guests , or as few as just the two of you . From the 14th century Baron ’ s Hall and Tudor banqueting rooms , to the 11 acres of Elizabethan gardens and wider parkland , Penshurst Place is the perfect backdrop for your wedding , hidden among the rolling hills of the Kent countryside .
Bradbourne House ( www . bradbournehousekent . co . uk ) is a breathtakingly beautiful venue , with charm , elegance , exquisite cuisine , true quality of service and attention to detail . This stunning wedding venue in East Malling is set in 20 acres of beautiful parkland complete with a lake , waterfalls and ancient trees – a perfectly picturesque backdrop for photographs . The Grade I listed house was originally built in Tudor times , a historic venue for a day of elegance and splendor . Booking your wedding at Bradbourne House will mean you can enjoy exclusive use of the striking country manor and its surrounding grounds , exquisite culinary delights and a wedding expert to guide and assist you right through to your wedding day .
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