KENTWEDDINGS
I DO … SOMEWHERE NEW
FOR THOSE SEEKING A TRULY UNIQUE WEDDING EXPERIENCE , CONSIDER A NEWLY OPENED VENUE OR SOMEWHERE NEWLY LICENSED WHERE YOU KNOW OTHERS WON ’ T HAVE VENTURED BEFORE . FROM CONTEMPORARY TOWNHOUSES TO COUNTRYSIDE RETREATS , KENT ’ S NEWEST VENUES WON ’ T REMAIN A SECRET FOR LONG .
83 Mortimer
The Exchange
83 MORTIMER
Offering a real home-from-home experience in Herne Bay , 83 Mortimer is a stylish period townhouse with the space to offer intimate modern weddings . Ideal for those seeking a venue that ’ s both contemporary and cosy , 83 Mortimer was licensed for civil ceremonies just this year and now , along with being a luxury holiday let , is also a space where couples can tie the knot in a relaxed and informal setting with just a handful of their loved ones present .
CHAPEL HOUSE ESTATE
Having recently won a hospitality award in the StartUp Awards 2023 , Chapel House Estate might be a newcomer to the Kent wedding scene , but it ’ s already setting the bar high . Not only are there a multitude of different spaces where couples can choose to marry and celebrate their nuptials , there ’ s also everything you need for your wedding day on the estate - from the 1920 ’ s style cocktail bar and luxurious honeymoon suite to the beauty and treatments massage lodge where the wedding party have the space and equipment they need to get prepped for the big day . Oh , and guests have plenty of space to stay , too - there ’ s nine hideaway lodges , a charming cottage , and Chapel House itself where friends and family can sleep after the dancing ends .
HOAD FARM BARN
Newly licensed for 2023 , Hoad Farm Barn , within the village of Acrise near Folkestone , began as a farm with an array of charming holiday cottages before this year adding an intimate wedding venue to their repertoire . Now , the farm with its newly converted barn space offers a modern industrial aesthetic with the backdrop of a traditional working farm . Due to its surrounding ecosystems and farms , the venue ’ s owners also pride themselves on making Hoad Farm Barn sustainable and eco friendly .
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THE EXCHANGE
A beautiful historic and restored Carnegie Library , The Exchange in Erith might be a building with an impressive literary background , but when it comes to weddings it ’ s a relative newcomer , having only been licensed for civil ceremonies since 2022 . Boasting a stunning garden designed by award-winning garden designer Sarah Price , the Grade I listed former library offers a contemporary yet classical space where the past and present blend to create a unique setting .
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