FRASERS OF EGERTON 01233 756 122 | www.frasersegerton.co.uk Set in the heart of the idyllic Kent countryside just 20 minutes from junction 8 of the M20, Frasers is a wedding venue with a very special difference. Located on a 300 acre eco-estate, food for its couples’ wedding days is foraged, gleaned from or grown on the estate or from a carefully selected group of local artisan suppliers and growers. What’s more, the estate operates with 60 per cent renewable energy, while its lowintensity, wildlife-rich grasslands off-set any carbon footprint, resulting in it being net carbon neutral. The ethos is to create bespoke, stylish, country weddings, that literally don’t cost the earth! Oozing luxury and charm, Frasers is available for weddings of all sizes, and every one has exclusive use of the venue, with weekend weddings benefiting from an overnight stay and dinner on Friday evening for the wedding party. Each event is created around your requirements. The ceremony can take place either in the traditionally built Kentish oak-framed barn or within one of the beautiful garden areas. Following the “I dos,” while you pose for photographs, your nearest and dearest will move to the fabulous Stag’s Barn for drinks and canapés, or in fine weather the wonderful garden with an upcycled, converted container bar is available. Frasers can host receptions with up to 200 guests in its own marquee, located on the lawn surrounded by the picturesque rose garden; or smaller, boutique weddings in the oak-framed Frasers Barn with outside terrace facing the lawn. The venue also offers a complete floristry and event planning service. The latest addition here is the The Snug, a romantic, circular space in the converted Grain Store. Offering you the option of how to use it for your wedding celebration, it provides a beautifully scenic photo location and is the perfect space for the ceremony, intimate first dance and private dining for up to 20 guests. On-site accommodation is available, sleeping up to 20 guests in three beautiful period buildings, with nine of the suites situated on ground floor level. Nearby ancillary accommodation on a neighbouring farm can provide another five double rooms. ASHFORD INTERNATIONAL HOTEL 01233 219 988 | www.ashfordhotel.co.uk A four-star hotel located in close proximity to transport links and the M20, Ashford International is a contemporary hotel, with 179 bedrooms. Outside, private greens sheltered by trees offer an idyllic spot for photographs, while the large balcony and impressive staircase make for impressive interior shots. The Courtyard Suite can host ceremonies witnessed by 80 of your nearest and dearest, while the Canterbury Suite can accommodate 200. The latter is a modern event space, which can be partitioned to fit receptions from 50 to 200 loved ones. It boasts its own private bar and moveable stage and dancefloor. The Kent Suite is the ideal space for large weddings of 400 guests, with its own private adjoining reception and bar area. With a tall ceiling, and floor-to-ceiling windows, this is a bright and airy, contemporary space, which also boasts a moveable dancefloor and stage area perfect for evening entertainment. A free taster menu is available to the two of you, as is a complimentary bedroom with breakfast included in all packages. https://florenceberry.com 23 LOCAL VENUES
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