Your Kent Wedding - September/October 2024 (Issue 116)

STONE COURT HOUSE, ME15 6LX 01622 200 391 | www.stonecourthouse.com Located in the heart of Kent, Stone Court House is a grand Grade II-listed four-storey Georgian townhouse of historic and national importance. With parts dating back to the Medieval period, it was once the private residence of Lady Sackville of Knole House, Sevenoaks, spanning in excess of 15,000sqft with 25 rooms. It boasts historical features such as a Medieval wall, Roman wishing well, oak-panelled Tudor and Georgian living rooms, masonic and spiritual carvings and windows, and Tudor fireplaces. Extensions have been added to the original building over the past seven hundred years, with the last addition of a large grand ballroom in the late Georgian period boasting 4m-high ceilings and crystal chandeliers with a grand Regency staircase. After an extensive three-year, multi-million-pound restoration, Stone Court House was finally opened to guests in 2022 as a luxury boutique hotel. There are six large double bedrooms named after judges, inspired by the period Stone Court House spent as The Crown Judges residence. All have standout features, including Gothic four-poster beds, large bathrooms with rolltop baths, Tudor oak beams, Regency styling and oak-panel detailing. Celebrate in style Recently granted its ceremony licence, you can now wed in the Georgian Ballroom with up to 75 loved ones. Featuring Georgian architecture with large windows, it’s bright and spacious. For al fresco nuptials, the internal courtyard can accommodate 30 nearest and dearest and the large Georgian veranda can hold 100 guests. Post-vows, a marquee forming an L-shape surrounding the civil room and Georgian veranda can host 100 friends and family. With 24-hour alcohol and live and recorded music licences, you can dance the night away in style. We love... When tying the knot here, tours of the property can be arranged, and you will benefit from a free menu tasting. What’s more, 18 of your guests can stay overnight, and you can enjoy a discount on your first anniversary stay! Also, why not host your hen and stag night here? A standout feature is the Judge Wright Bridal Suite, which includes two bedrooms, with the master bedroom containing a king-size Gothic fourposter, two bathrooms (one with a large cast iron roll-top bath) and a dedicated bridal dressing room with its own private living room. BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL & SPA, ME5 9AX 01634 201 333 | www.bridgewoodmanorhotel.com Bridgewood Manor Hotel & Spa is a charming hotel designed around a beautiful inner courtyard. All of the hotel’s packages include a complimentary bedroom, and everything you’ll ever need for your wedding can be taken care of by specialist coordinators who take pride in their unrivalled knowledge of local wedding suppliers. THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAM, ME4 4TZ 01634 823 800 | www.thedockyard.co.uk The Historic Dockyard Chatham has stunning scenery, ranging from majestic ships to towering red brick buildings. As you arrive at this private gated estate, you’re greeted by 80 acres of historic architecture and a collection of lovely buildings. The garden provides a picturesque setting of secluded spots and a striking greenhouse. UPNOR CASTLE, ME2 4XG 01634 718 742 | www.medway.gov.uk/info/200271/upnor_castle Set in the picturesque riverside village of Upnor, Upnor Castle is a rare example of an Elizabethan artillery fort. Paired with rolling hills, architectural brilliance and natural beauty, your big day here will be captured against a stunning backdrop of history at one of England’s truly timeless wedding venues. ST. GEORGE HOTEL, ME4 6BB 01634 841 012 | www.george-hotel.co.uk Located in the heart of historical Medway, the St. George Hotel is ideally situated for those of you looking to experience the magnificent sights Kent has to offer while in town for your big day. Within walking distance of Rochester Castle and Cathedral, Fort Amherst and Chatham’s Historic Dockyard, there’s so much to see and do. www.peggy-pollock.com Mrs Belinda May Demirbasa Also check out… 25 MAIDSTONE & MEDWAY

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