WEDDINGS
MARRIED IN MEDWAY
SITUATED IN THE HEART OF KENT AND STEEPED IN AN ENTHRALLING MARITIME CULTURE , MEDWAY ’ S RICH HISTORY AND DIVERSE LANDSCAPE OFFERS PLENTY OF UNIQUE AND ROMANTIC SETTINGS IN WHICH TO TIE THE KNOT .
© James Ireland Photography
CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD
The first thing that comes to mind when one thinks of Medway is the iconic river that this district is named after . A meandering feature that lends itself to shapeshift into many different scenes , the River Medway offers everything when it comes to inspiring wedding venues , from locations that honour its military and maritime history and all the grand architecture that came with it , to tranquil riverbank scenes made up of pretty marshlands and wildlife .
A sprawling area of Kent , Medway also offers plenty of venues located in the centres of its historic collection towns , as well as more out-of-the-way venues that sit nestled amid Kent ’ s countryside . This includes The Garden of England ’ s famous fruit orchards , making for an extraordinarily pretty backdrop in the spring when the trees blossom and into summer when they bear fruit upon leafy green branches .
Whether you are seeking stately home splendour , a historic hotel in the heart of town , a countryside escape , or a maritime marvel - Medway is certain to be home to every venue you have dreamed of . Below you will find just some of insideKENT ’ s favourite Medway wedding venues , just waiting to wed you upon what is destined to be a truly special day .
Chatham Historic Dockyard www . thedockyard . co . uk / hire / weddings
For those looking for a venue full of maritime magnificence and architectural glory , look no further than Chatham Historic Dockyard . Yet another unique venue in Medway , the dockyard offers a choice of four exclusive ceremony venues and a spectacular reception setting . The Commissioner ’ s House , Britain ’ s oldest naval building , is an elegant Georgian-style house with a choice of stylish rooms to suit all party themes and sizes . The surrounding Commissioner ’ s Garden provides the perfect setting for drinks receptions and photographs . If you ’ re looking for a venue with a difference , at The Historic Dockyard you can say your vows aboard the romantically grand Victorian sloop , HMS Gannet . Choose from the Commander ’ s Cabin , the quarterdeck or the main deck for you and your guests .
Cooling Castle Barn www . coolingcastlebarn . com
A family run and owned venue , Cooling Castle Barn specialise in weddings and only weddings . From large formal gatherings to quirky and intimate celebrations , nothing is too much of a challenge for the team here . The lofty and characterful barn acts as a blank yet beautiful canvas , situated next to the 14th-century quadrangular castle in the pretty village of Cooling . Bare brick and oak beams adorn this venue , making it ideal no matter what time of year .
112