WEDDINGS
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St Edmund’ s School St Thomas Hill, Canterbury CT2 8HU 01227 475632 www. stedmundscanterbury. co. uk
Frasers Coldharbour Farm, Barham’ s Mill Road, Egerton TN27 9DD 01233 756122 www. frasers-events. co. uk
St Edmund’ s School in Canterbury is the perfect choice for a quintessentially English wedding ceremony; this beautiful setting is ideal for both intimate and grand celebrations. The venue, set within 62 acres, offers an unrivalled view over the historic city and boasts two wonderful ceremony rooms: the intimate Drawing Room and the oakpanelled Dining Hall. After the ceremony, the spectacular location provides a perfect backdrop for your cherished wedding photos, as well as canape and drinks receptions, before you head to your chosen reception venue. Offering dates during the school holiday periods.
Dream country weddings at Frasers of Egerton. Nestled in the heart of the Kentish countryside on a 300-acre farm, Frasers of Egerton offers idyllic surroundings for your dream country wedding. Choose from an à la carte menu or feasting banquet in the oak-beamed barn, suited to intimate wedding ceremonies of up to 40, or opt for the wedding marquee, ideal for up to 120 guests. For a relaxed summer wedding, hold a garden party on the lawn with a sizzling BBQ or country buffet. Retire to one of nine beautiful suites situated in three period farm buildings providing five-star gold accommodation with charm and character.
Chilston Park Hotel Sandway, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2BE 0845 072 7426 www. handpickedhotels. co. uk / chilstonpark
Nettlestead Place Maidstone Road, Nettlestead, Maidstone ME18 5HE 01622 328328 www. nettlestead-place. co. uk
Creating magical memories … With its historic surroundings, stunning parkland setting and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, it is hard to imagine a more perfect wedding venue than Chilston Park Hotel. Dating back to the 17th century, Chilston Park encourages you to be totally self-indulgent. Today, with its lake surrounded by 23 acres of private grounds, luxurious furnishings, open fires and candlelight, it remains a stunning backdrop for your very important occasion. Every wedding is uniquely special and Chilston Park believes your day should reflect this. The professional wedding and events team will listen to your every wish from the moment you first enquire, helping you along the way to achieve the wedding you have always dreamed of, so let them advise you on everything from menus to arrival by helicopter. On the day itself, the experienced operations team will be there to look after you and your guests.
Nettlestead Place is a medieval manor listed in the Domesday Book of 1086. It has for centuries staged lavish celebrations and is now available for weddings. The 14th-century gatehouse stands to the west of the manor at the start of the private drive and is an impressive entrance for the bridal party. Nettlestead Place offers an exclusive unique English country setting with award-winning gardens and striking medieval manor. The manor is steeped in history and is still a family home.
The 13th-century‘ Undercroft’ is a unique historic location for indoor wedding ceremonies, and the stunning rose garden with its beautiful hexagonal cedar wood gazebo sitting at the base of a 300- year-old lime tree and surrounded by rose trees is available for outside ceremonies. The wedding marquee offers amazing views over the valley and gardens and can accommodate up to 150 day guests and 200 evening guests.
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