insideKENT Magazine Issue 118 - February 2022 | Page 51

WEDDINGS
Kent ' s Top Wedding Venues CONT .
Whether you are planning an intimate ceremony with close family and friends , or a lavish celebration , Royal Wells Hotel ( www . royalwells . co . uk ) will provide the tailor made wedding day of your dreams . As a licensed wedding venue , the hotel can offer couples a complete package for the big day , with a choice of three function suites – two with a private bar ( the largest accommodating up to 100 guests ). The hotel also offers a variety of accommodation , including a luxurious honeymoon suite and a selection of menus created using some of the finest ingredients the Garden of England has to offer .
THE SECRET GARDEN
The Bell Hotel ( www . bellhotelsandwich . co . uk ) in Sandwich provides a romantic and luxurious setting for your special day . Ceremonies can be held for up to 75 guests in the beautiful Old Dining Room , while the historic St Clement ’ s Church is also only a short walk away . For wedding receptions , the elegant doubleheight Regency Room , with towering original Georgian sash windows and Minstrels ’ Gallery , is a perfect setting for up to 100 guests . There are also 37 stylish and comfortable bedrooms here , providing a relaxing and enjoyable stay for family and friends who want to make the most of their time together .
Informal Chic - Laid Back Venues and Outdoor Spaces
With a truly unique and laid back approach to weddings , The Secret Garden , ( www . secretgardenkent . co . uk ) pride themselves on being different to other venues . Rustic and relaxed , while The Secret Garden specialise in all-inclusive packages that include everything you ’ ll need for the day – from complimentary garden games for guests to enjoy and easels for your table plans to linen , crockery and toasts drinks – they also understand that every wedding is uniquely personal , so your day can be exactly as you envision it . Wedding parties can enjoy exclusive access to the Coach House , Glasshouse and Chapel along with the entirety of the beautiful Walled Gardens .
WILDERNESS WEDDING VENUE
BLAZING DONKEY
For true festival vibes and ultimate hippy chic , Wilderness Wedding Venue ( www . wildernessweddings . co . uk ) embraces the countryside and the freedom it ’ s marshland location provides . Surrounded by idyllic woodland , The Wilderness is a family run farm with the long term vision of restoring the natural water meadow landscape of the Little Stour valley . Gather your friends and family for an unconventional day in complete privacy , surrounded by woods , water meadows , lakes and fragrant wildflowers . This is perfect for couples that want to escape into the magical world of nature for their big day .
With an original , fun , made-to-measure niche , the Blazing Donkey ( www . blazingdonkey . co . uk ) in Sandwich allows for couples to tailor their day exactly as they envision . Well off the beaten track and set in two glorious acres of lovingly tended grounds , couples are set for a truly picturesque Kentish wedding . Hosted on an exclusive basis so guests can have uninterrupted use of the venue and facilities , the Grand Pavilion Marquee holds up to 240 guests and is offered furnished and ready-to-use , with the opportunity to add your own unique stamp with decorations . Complete with a dancefloor , bar , panoramic windows , spectacular views , a delicate ivory look and feel , the new marquee is bound to impress .
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