Your Kent Wedding - November/December 2024 (Issue 117)

WINTERS BARNS, CT4 7AY 01227 472 581 | www.winters-barns.co.uk Located in the Kent countryside, just outside of Canterbury, Winters Barns offers a romantic setting for couples looking for an exclusive use wedding venue with the perfect blend of historical features and modern amenities. The barns date from 1660, and the surrounding buildings have been lovingly restored. After you’ve gotten ready in the venue’s salons, everything will flow seamlessly with the help of its award-winning team, and once you’ve partied the night away, you can rest your heads in one of nine on-site bedrooms before meeting up with your loved ones the next morning for breakfast. Celebrate in style Your ceremony can be held in the Outdoor Cart Barn with up to 150 guests. Enter through the oak arch to walk down the aisle and marry beneath the historical cart barn. Alternatively, the Indoor Ceremony Barn boasts a tall beamed ceiling with a fairylight canopy. It’s a magical spot in which to say ‘I do’, surrounded by 150 of your nearest and dearest. After your vows, you’ll move through to the Wedding Breakfast Barn for a sit-down meal with up to 150 of your friends and family. This 16th-century barn is bursting with character and is bordered with hops and coated in fairylights. Evening receptions of up to 220 people are hosted in the Dancefloor Barn; this large, spacious barn is perfect for a party. We love... Nestled by Kentish fields with many a magical photo opportunity to hand, from original oak barn doors lit by streetlight at night to the white bridge spanning the lily pond, beauty is around every corner at Winters Barns. THE PEGWELL BAY HOTEL, CT11 0NJ 01843 599 590 | www.pegwellbayhotel.co.uk Idyllically located on the Kent coast, The Pegwell Bay Hotel boasts many beautiful spots perfect for memorable photo opportunities. Aside from the obvious stunning sea views, there’s also the West Cliff Promenade and Gardens and the Pegwell Bay Country Park. Celebrate in style The venue is licenced to hold ceremonies for marriages and civil partnerships inside its two suites and al fresco in the gazebo, where you’re able to exchange vows just feet from the water’s edge. The Ravenscliffe Suite has a contemporary feel and boasts a fully equipped bar, a solid wooden dancefloor, air conditioning and a fantastic veranda overlooking the sea. The veranda area also offers casual seating, allowing your guests to relax while taking in the breathtaking scenery. The Clifton Suite is the smaller of the two and is located one floor above sea level. With access to a private balcony area, your friends and family are sure to be overwhelmed by the sea views. The room has been lovingly restored with its original features remaining intact. With high ceilings, ornate chandeliers, and your own private bar, it is a picture of Victorian elegance. You can comfortably seat 55 people here and have the option of a sit-down meal or an informal buffet with entertainment and dancing. The venue is licensed for DJs and live bands of your choice and you can ask the team to make recommendations. Both the function suites and hotel rooms boast panoramic views over the English channel and your guests will also receive preferential rates if they choose to stay the night. We love... The team at The Pegwell Bay Hotel understands what a daunting task selecting a wedding venue can be, so armed with dedication and experience, they’re on hand to guide you through the arrangements, ensuring you have a wedding tailored to your dreams. www.ovis-photography.co.uk www.wildmeadowphotography.co.uk 25 CANTERBURY & THANET VENUES

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