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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