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PORT LYMPNE PERGOLA
Port Lympne Orangery and Pergola www . aspinallfoundation . org / port-lympne / weddings
A magical place to dance and dine the night away , Port Lympne ’ s stunning new Orangery and terrace are a creative salute to the theatrical entertainment style of the Gatsby era . Truly private and available for exclusive use only , it has capacity for 160 seated guests in addition to a dance floor , cloakroom and luxury washrooms . It includes its own fully incorporated kitchen for all fine dining requirements , as well as the option to add additional marquees or a food station on the adjoining lawn .
Also new for 2022 and another beautifully elegant blank canvas for guests to add their individual touches to , the Pergola is tucked away within Port Lympne mansion ’ s ancient whispering walled garden . One of the most romantic settings to exchange your vows , this space is fully licensed for civil ceremonies and comfortably hosts up to 120 guests for a seated wedding ceremony . Ideal for spring and summer days , guests will follow the happy couple out into the beautiful tiered terraced gardens for a celebratory glass of Champagne .
The Bell at Ticehust www . thebellinticehurst . com / weddings
The perfect backdrop for a quirky wedding that will delight you and your guests , The Bell specialises in relaxed informality which is dispensed with dedicated professionalism . Get married in the Big Room with its hand-painted wallpaper , chandelier and velvet curtains , followed by a Champagne reception in the garden . And then , in true Bell tradition , make your big entrance as newlyweds by walking down the middle of the Stable Bar oak dining table to the applause and confetti of your guests .
With exclusive use of a suite of rooms including The Snug , The Stable and the new Stable Bar as well as the Big Room , The Bell can cater for up to 90 guests for a wedding ceremony , which can increase to 120 for an evening party . The flexibility and style of the rooms means that smaller , more intimate weddings are also very special , hosting 20 people for the wedding ritual and merriment .
Go and see for yourself on Sunday 9 October for The Bell ’ s Wedding Fair . The team will be joined by some carefully selected suppliers to sample what your wedding could look like at The Bell , and of course , there will be bubbles and canapés .
Crown Lodge , Wye www . crownlodge-kent . co . uk
A truly stunning venue at a most spectacular location , Crown Lodge in Wye is set amidst ancient woodland and wildflower meadows offering panoramic views over the valleys and hillsides of the West Kent countryside and into neighbouring Sussex . A cosy lodge that will be exclusively yours for the day , Crown Lodge say that their ‘ sole purpose is to provide you and your guests with an intimate venue for your beautiful wedding or celebration .’ Offering a natural woodland ceremony with surreal views , the beautiful wooden lodge seats up to 90 guests for a sit down wedding breakfast and includes a separate indoor ceremony room when the weather does not permit for outdoor ceremonies .
For summer ceremonies that make the most of the beauty of the outdoors , Crown Lodge ’ s sliding glass doors open out onto a terrace which is decorated with festoon lights and rattan sofas ; a simply perfect setting for enjoying balmy summer evenings . Winter weddings can be truly magical too , with fairy lights , candles and fur rugs creating a chalet-style ambience for a cosy winter sanctuary that ’ s perfect for celebrating with friends and family .
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