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Whether you ’ re after a fairytale castle , an ambient art gallery or a boho-chic barn setting , the county has a plethora of perfect picks to suit any kind of wedding from the intimate to the extravagant . Consider saying “ I do ” at one of these very special Garden of England venues .

The Cider Works , Dover theciderworks . com

With three different spaces to tie the knot in - the main dining room , the garden room or the outdoor apple barn , The Cider Works offers couples the chance to make their big day truly their own . Having been a finalist in the 2022 / 23 Kent Wedding Awards , it ’ s clear that the team at The Cider Works know a thing or two about putting together a spectacular celebration .

This venue is a public house and restaurant known for its great menu , but increasingly more couples are now choosing to wed at The Cider Works , too . With exclusive hire prices from under £ 4,000 and food starting from just £ 15 per head , those looking for somewhere they can celebrate

without breaking the bank would be wise to consider this venue . What also makes it special is the individually designed shepherd ’ s huts in the grounds , where up to 20 members of the wedding party can stay the night before and the night after your big day .

Donnington Manor , Sevenoaks donningtonmanorhotel . co . uk

A 15th-century manor house where manicured gardens lead to a welcoming and pristinely presented Tudor property , Donnington Manor Hotel specialises in creating beautiful bespoke weddings to suit every couple ’ s requirements .

For larger weddings , there ’ s the Riverhead Suite function room where up to 200 guests can raise a glass for your drinks reception and up to 140 can dine . Or , if you ’ re after something a little more intimate , the modern Cromwell Room is the perfect space for smaller weddings . The venue ’ s lawn and patio can also be used to host your wedding ( and makes for some lovely photos ) and you can add a marquee to the grounds too for extra space . With a number of affordable wedding packages , accommodation for you and your guests , and a serving of historic charm , this venue is well worth considering for your upcoming nuptials .

The Ferry House , Isle of Sheppey theferryhouse . co . uk

The Ferry House offers rustic-luxe weddings at their waterside barn

wedding venue . Set in a stunning location , you can wed amongst the beauty of the Swale estuary among wild meadows , wetlands and family farmland .

Couples can choose between a barn wedding or an outdoor celebration - and in 2026 a second barn will be joining the family , so couples seeking a larger wedding can host their ceremony in the spring barn . With ‘ readying rooms ’ on-site to get you perfectly prepped , luxury accommodation to stay in once you ’ re all partied out and the option to host a two-day wedding , this venue is perfectly set up for all kinds of wedding celebrations . The ample outside space also lends itself to warmer weather weddings , but fret not , cosy , rustic weddings can also be hosted here if you ’ re planning to say “ I do ” in the cooler months .

Turner Contemporary , Margate turnercontemporary . org

If a modern and minimalistic aesthetic is what you ’ re after for your wedding , then you can ’ t go far wrong with one of the most contemporary spaces around - the Turnery Contemporary in Margate . The gallery might be home to art and sculpture , but it also offers a fantastic space to tie the knot in .

The Foyle Rooms , with their panoramic windows that frame the captivating Margate coastline , make for a wonderful place to host your reception , plus there ’ s a private terrace for you and your

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