insideKENT Magazine Issue 53 - August 2016 | Page 109

WEDDINGS THE BEST VENUES TO SAY ‘I DO’ cont. Hotel du Vin Hythe Imperial Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LY 01892 320749 www.hotelduvin.com/locations/tunbridge-wells Princes Parade, Hythe CT21 6AE 01303 267441 www.hytheimperial.co.uk To help you plan your big day in every detail, have your own wedding organiser. Their job? To understand and bring your ideas to life (and make suggestions if needed) and then make it all come together on the big day – from arranging consultations with florists and hair stylists to designing the perfect menu and dressing the room. Formal or informal, funky or traditional, Hotel du Vine will ensure the food and drink complement your wedding in Tunbridge Wells perfectly. What would you like? A five-course wedding breakfast, a casual and informal buffet, a completely bespoke dining menu and wine list specifically created for the occasion by the resident chef and sommelier? The choice is yours, but whatever you decide, come the big day, they'll work diligently behind the scenes to make sure everything runs like clockwork. Hotel du Vin Tunbridge Wells is the perfect venue for weddings and civil partnerships. Book your winter wedding and receive 20% off weddings held in November 2016 to March 2017. St Edmunds Canterbury St Thomas Hill, Canterbury CT2 8HU 01227 475629 [email protected] www.stedmundscanterbury.co.uk The beautiful, historic setting of St Edmund’s overlooks the city and cathedral of Canterbury, giving you and your guests a stunning view from St Thomas Hill, enjoyed from a large estate of secluded, mature gardens and parkland. The quintessentially English venue offers a superb choice to make your wedding day a truly memorable occasion. Whether planning a small ceremony or a larger wedding for up to 120 guests, St Edmund’s will help you create the perfect atmosphere. A range of the very best in local caterers, florists, photographers, entertainers and other services offers you the flexibility to select your own tailor-made wedding day, from the traditional to a more contemporary feel. Whether the drawing room and terrace with breathtaking views; the traditional oak-paneled dining hall; or the elegant limestone-arched outdoor colonnade, let the magnificent venue of St Edmund’s be the starting point for the wedding of your dreams. 109 To ensure your dreams become reality the Hythe Imperial is dedicated to making your special day perfect and as individual as you are. Whether you are planning a civil ceremony, traditional church service or civil partnership, they recognise every wedding is different. Along with their elegantly styled suites, including the amazing Imperial Ballroom which overlooks the English Channel, the hotel is delighted to offer wedding ceremonies in the beautiful grounds from September. This partnered with great food and dedicated customer service all equals the very essence of your wedding. From the moment you meet with their specialised wedding consultant to the day of your wedding, you can feel confident that the Hythe Imperial Hotel will ensure every detail is covered and all you need to think about is saying ‘I do’! Leeds Castle Maidstone ME17 1PL 01622 767877 [email protected] www.leeds-castle.com/weddings The 900-year-old Leeds Castle is an idyllic setting for the most romantic of weddings, whether you seek an opulent celebration inside the castle or the exclusive hire of the 16thcentury Maiden’s Tower. For weddings of up to 100 guests the beautiful and historic castle offers magnificent staterooms, impressive views across the moat and opulent 1920’s drawing rooms. For up to 80 guests the Maiden’s Tower is perfect for your wedding ceremony, evening celebrations and overnight accommodation for the bridal party. New for 2016/17 is the ‘Garden Party Wedding’ designed to create an informal, relaxed occasion in the private walled garden of The Maiden’s Tower. Rowhill Grange Hotel Wilmington DA2 7QH 01322 612778 www.rowhillgrange.co.uk Every couple deserves a wedding day that is nothing less than perfect and at Rowhill Grange you can celebrate in a setting which is truly unforgettable. Rowhill Grange is an impressive 19thcentury manor house nestled in the Kent countryside. The blend of classic character has been carefully matched over the years with modern design which has see n Rowhill grow into the stylish, four-star boutique hotel and spa it is today. These traditional touches along with a sweeping entrance, romantic gardens, outdoor gazebo and collection of individually designed suites make Rowhill Grange a truly unique venue for your wedding.