WEDDINGS
Romance ABOUNDS IN KENT
THE WEDDING VENUE IS OFTEN THE FIRST THING THAT COUPLES DECIDE ON WHEN ORGANISING THEIR WEDDING. EVERYTHING ELSE FALLS INTO PLACE AROUND IT, SO SNAGGING THE PERFECT SPACE FOR YOUR WEDDING TO TAKE PLACE IS ESSENTIAL. BUT WITH SO MANY GORGEOUS WEDDING VENUES IN KENT, WHERE SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? WHAT ARE YOUR MUST HAVES, AND WHAT CAN YOU LIVE WITHOUT( IF YOU REALLY HAD TO)? WITH SUCH AN ARRAY OF CHOICE IN KENT, WE’ VE PUT TOGETHER A SELECTION OF SOME OF THE MOST IDYLLIC, BEAUTIFUL, AND CHARMING WEDDING VENUES IN THE COUNTY.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH 01227 865350 www. canterburycathedrallodge. org
London Golf Club Stansted Lane, Ash TN15 7EH 01474 875720 www. londongolf. co. uk
London Golf Club is one of the few Kent wedding venues located on the beautiful North Downs. Providing a picturesque and private venue for your wedding ceremony and reception all under one roof, London Golf prides
© Robert Hooper Photography www. roberthooper. co. uk themselves on outstanding catering and attention to detail. Set in the heart of 700 acres, a Clubhouse for all seasons awaits you from the impressive onemile driveway – a real wow factor from the start.
The venue has three beautiful room options licensed to host your wedding ceremony. Reception drinks and canapés can be served on the terrace which offers breathtaking views over two championship golf courses. Here heavenly sunsets present a stunning backdrop for your wedding photographs. The Banqueting Room can accommodate up to 150 guests for a sit down wedding breakfast and up to 250 for an evening buffet.
Your wedding is a unique occasion and we would be delighted to help you celebrate at London Golf Club.
Situated within a wonderful and unique location in the beautiful grounds of Canterbury Cathedral, sits an often unknown wedding gem. For those seeking a truly exceptional wedding reception, Canterbury Cathedral Lodge is a modern and contemporary venue that can accommodate up to 120 guests for a sit-down wedding breakfast.
The team at the Cathedral Lodge are dedicated to offering wedding couples quality and choice. Using its own in-house catering team to offer fine food and fine wine and in keeping with the ethos of the Cathedral, the highly skilled chefs source high-quality, fair-trade and local produce whenever possible.
A hidden treasure is the beautiful Campanile Garden, which sits in an elevated position overlooking the Cathedral to provide a stunning backdrop. In the summer months, a Champagne drinks reception in the garden is a must, with superb photograph opportunities available.
A dedicated events team offers expert help and advice in assisting couples with their individual requirements, ensuring the highest level of hospitality at all times. Offering peace and privacy within the heart of the city, those attending weddings have the option to stay overnight in stylish guest accommodation – with each room in the hotel benefiting from an amazing view.
Port Lympne Mansion Aldington Road, Lympne, Ashford CT21 4PD 01303 264647 www. aspinallfoundation. org / port-lympne / weddings
Voted Kent’ s wedding venue of the year in 2016, the Port Lympne Hotel, a beautifully refurbished Edwardian mansion at the heart of the popular wild animal park, offers a unique, romantic setting for weddings. Built in 1912 the mansion is surrounded by 15 acres of landscaped gardens, incorporating water features, colourful borders, romantic terraces and the famous Trojan steps.
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