VENUES
“ From woodland venues to riverside retreats, there’ s a huge number of enchanting venues waiting to welcome you”
W hile other seasons may lend themselves to cosy indoor settings, summer is the time to celebrate in the great outdoors( British weather permitting, of course!). No matter how wedding trends change, there will always be a special place for rustic,‘ undone’ and relaxed celebrations, and Kent provides the perfect backdrop.
The abundance of stunning scenery, rolling fields and secluded woodlands access all corners of the county means there’ s a wealth of wilderness to embrace and bring your rustic wedding vision to life.
Why rustic and wild weddings are still on trend
You’ ve probably seen the videos doing the rounds on TikTok –‘ tell me you’ re a 2016 bride …’ followed by snapshots of barn weddings, homemade bunting, hessian table runners and naked wedding cakes.
Some of these trends haven’ t stood the test of time( wedding cakes are very much not naked now and instead are adorned with layers of intricate icing), but the one thing that still stands? The vibe. The rustic, relaxed feeling is one that’ ll always be popular, especially for summer weddings. Couples want to encapsulate that feeling of freedom and jubilation, of free-spirited fun, and that’ s exactly what you get on a sun-soaked summer afternoon surrounded by meadows and that trend is one that won’ t be disappearing any time soon.
How to choose a rustic and wild venue
If rustic and wild is your wedding vibe then you’ re in luck; from woodland venues to riverside retreats, there’ s a huge number of enchanting venues waiting to welcome you in Kent. But, how do you go about picking the perfect one?
Assess your aesthetic:
Rustic means different things to different people. Do you want a wild meadow, boho feel or a more refined, luxe feel with touches like vintage chandeliers in a barn setting? Think about how you want the day to look and feel, and choose a venue that reflects your vision.
Ask about backup plans:
Hopefully the weather will be on your side on your wedding day, but if it’ s not, what does the venue have in place? Can you move everything inside? Will you have to compromise on anything? These are the things to consider, even if you’ re tying the knot in the height of summer.
How much DIY do you want to do?
Some rustic venues provide a total blank canvas for you to make your own, others do it for you and have a coordinator on hand to help you bring your visions to life. Think about how much you want to be doing yourself, and have this in mind when checking out venues. wedinkent. co. uk • 49