Herons Park Dengemarsh Road , Lydd , Romney Marsh TN29 9JH 01797 320323 www . heronspark . com
Charlton Place Charlton Park , Bishopsbourne , Canterbury CT4 5JA 01227 831355 www . charlton-park . org
If you like the idea of a festival wedding , then Herons Park may well be the best place for you to do it . Hiring the large campsite and three-acre field means that you get three days of fun rather than just one ! You will have exclusive use of all 53 camping pitches ( 14 of which have electric hook up ), so you really can make the most of the time you have in this beautiful place .
Dode Village Great Buckland , Gravesend DA13 0XF 01622 734205 www . dodevillage . com
The Lost Village of Dode is far and away one of the most unique and sought after wedding venues in Kent . The marriage room itself was built over 900 years ago . It ’ s small but truly lovely , and can hold up to 40 guests . Weddings are held only on certain dates throughout the year , with only one wedding per day , so if there is a particular date that you want , it is best to contact Dode early to ensure that you get it . As well as a wonderful wedding room , there is a dedicated wedding planner who can help you get everything organised .
Charlton Place is a private country house set in parkland , just a 10- minute drive from Canterbury . The stunning white Regency façade and elegant first floor ballroom create perfect backdrops for civil marriages , celebrant weddings , and wedding receptions . Up to 80 guests can be seated in the ballroom for served meals , while marquees are erected to accommodate greater numbers ( 350 max ) and evening dancing . The Bechstein piano in the ballroom is used during ceremonies and wedding breakfasts too .
Celebrant ceremonies held on the lawns and in the woods are tailored to the happy couple ’ s wishes . Meanwhile , during the winter months , guests can enjoy the open log fires in the hall and drawing room , and the marriage , wedding feast and evening party ( up to 60 guests ) can be held in the house . The Charlton Park team is dedicated to creating the perfect , bespoke wedding day .
Turner Contemporary Rendezvous , Margate CT9 1HG 01843 233000 weddings @ turnercontemporary . org www . turnercontemporary . org / weddings
Penshurst Place Tonbridge TN11 8DG 01892 870307 www . penshurstplace . com / wedding-event / your-wedding
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Weddings at Penshurst Place are spectacular things , as they should be ; there have been nuptials taking place here for hundreds of years , so they really do know what they are doing . This is a truly romantic place , and if beautiful wedding photos are on your list of must haves , then Penshurst Place won ’ t disappoint . You can have your choice of rooms within the house to have your wedding including the impressive medieval Baron ’ s Hall ( which was built in 1341 ) which comes complete with a minstrels ’ gallery and open fire pit . Whatever your party size , there will be a room to match it . And of course there is the stunning inner courtyard for ceremonies or summer receptions .
The memories of your wedding day stay with you forever , so make them even more special with a wedding or reception in a truly remarkable venue . Turner Contemporary is fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies and its elegant spaces and warm , welcoming atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for the bridal party .
The venue ' s beautiful reception space has panoramic windows that frame the captivating Margate coastline , a private terrace for your guests to enjoy , and all of the modern amenities to make your celebration flawless .
The dedicated Turner Contemporary wedding team will ensure that your day exceeds all expectations , whilst its superb on-site caterers will tailor the menu to your needs and tastes .
Whether you are looking to celebrate your whole day , the ceremony , or just the reception at Turner Contemporary , the team can provide a package to suit your taste and style .
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