Your Kent Wedding - September/October 2023 (Issue 110)

OAD ST WEDDINGS 01795 720 193 | www.oadstweddings.com Oad St is a family-owned and run wedding venue. Working to meet customer needs for the past 30 years, it prides itself on the quality and warmth of its service, creating unforgettable memories for its couples to cherish. Located in the beautiful countryside of Borden, with convenient links to the M2, M20 and Thanet, it’s easy to reach while still feeling pleasantly secluded. Offering a modern twist on a countryside venue, the modern elegance of Oad St is evident in its high-end interiors. The team is understandably very proud of the stunning dining hall and elegant luxury bar, as well as the excellent food and service. The venue doesn’t hold a ceremony licence as yet, but does welcome celebrant-led nuptials. The indoor ceremony hall can seat a maximum of 88 nearest and dearest with the option of overflow seating slightly further back in the bar area to increase the number to 108. The space provides simple tranquillity with modern details, including greenery and flowers draped from the vaulted ceiling, large floor-to-ceiling windows and furniture options to complement these stunning features. The outside ceremony space will be able to accommodate 108 loved ones. As a new venue the team is working hard to ensure every area is of the highest quality. There are plans afoot to redesign and renovate this space with landscaping and unique features, to ensure the most beautiful, private setting for your “I dos.” A memorable, fun and relaxed drinks reception awaits the arrival of your loved ones either in the bar or in the gardens with the quirky cocktail bar. Then, receptions for 108 diners are hosted in the Dining Hall, the perfect blend of luxury elegance and contemporary beauty, allowing you the flexibility to add personal touches if you wish. If you prefer to take it easy though, it is equally beautiful without! As the evening unfolds, lights dim to create a romantic starlit ambience, and the open-plan layout means that no matter where you and your 250 guests are, everyone can enjoy the night together. Once you’ve secured your date, you’ll be allocated a dedicated wedding coordinator, and offered a wine-tasting night. The venue’s catering partner also offers food tastings at their kitchen space, all at no extra cost. THE GARDENS 01622 814 650 | www.thegardens.co.uk The Gardens is a quintessentially English countryside venue with 12 acres of gardens. Located in the quaint village of Yalding, the venue is a horticultural masterpiece divided into 16 landscaped gardens. Each one celebrates a different period or style in gardening providing virtually endless whimsical and romantic photo opportunities. You have a choice here of three ceremony spaces. The Gazebo set among the gardens can seat 130, and surrounded by nature it offers beathtaking views at every turn. The Ceremony Tipi can seat 100. New for 2023 it’s attached to the barn and is the perfect all-weather, yearround option for intimate and informal “I dos.” The Barn is ideal for the winter when 130 loved ones can gather to witness your vows. It offers a gorgeous location with bifold doors spanning the width of the room providing views of the gardens beyond. Once you’re wed, you can celebrate in style in The Tipis with 130 loved ones for a sit-down meal and later 300 for a buffet. Romantic fairylights cascade from the wooden beams, while the firepits exude subtle light and warmth, creating a serene ambience. In the summer months, the sides of the tipis can be opened allowing you to enjoy views of the grounds. The Barn is ideal for the evening bash, accommodating 240 standing guests. Here, you can enjoy a large dancefloor, DJ booth and a wellstocked bar. The Gardens hosts a number of VIP events throughout the year to inspire couples who’ve booked their wedding here. These provide an opportunity for you to meet the team and recommended suppliers, taste the culinary delights provided by the venue’s in-house chefs and gather ideas for your big day. Flowers by Floral Explosion Flowers by Floral Explosion 23 LOCAL VENUES

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