TONBRIDGE SCHOOL 01732 304 268 | www.tonbridge-events.co.uk/weddings-catered-events Set in 150 acres, the site has numerous beautiful gardens, sculptures and locations with traditional features, while also benefitting from close proximity to the local town. Tonbridge School offers a fabulous selection of locations, many with original historical features including leaded and stained-glass feature windows set in its Grade II listed rooms. In fact, the main buildings boast original architecture dating back to 1553 and reaching into the present day. These elements are complemented well by modern artwork and regular refurbishment to provide the ideal space for both formal wedding breakfasts and evening receptions. There are no fewer than six wonderful settings to choose from to host your ‘I dos’, ranging from the traditional Headmasters Library through to the quirky cricket pavilion. Moving on to the celebrations, you’re equally spoilt for choice. The Lowry Room has a traditional feel with vaulted ceiling, minstrel’s gallery and large feature window. There’s space here to seat 80 nearest and dearest for a wedding breakfast and invite 120 for the evening. The OBS Gallery is an art gallery with a modern feel, offering a light and airy space for 120 wedding breakfast guests and 150 evening guests. Big School meanwhile is a wood-panelled school hall with a stage and stained-glass windows. It can accommodate seated buffet-style menus for150 loved ones and up to 300 guests for the evening revelries. Finally, The Orchard Centre is a modern dining room overlooking the central school grounds. It offers seated dining for up to 150 and space for 300 in the evening. The venue offers a free tasting menu for two, an event planner and a wedding post box. RIVERHILL HIMALAYAN GARDENS 01732 459 777 | www.riverhillgardens.co.uk The historic Riverhill Himalayan Gardens date back to the 1800s and offer the perfect setting for your quintessential English country wedding. Providing the most amazing views across the Weald of Kent, as well as more than 12 acres of gardens for your guests to enjoy, the gardens are the perfect backdrop to your day. Couples have free reign to make the venue their own with themes and styling ideas, and whether it’s for the ceremony, reception or both, there are gorgeous photo opportunities around every corner; from the manicured perfection of the Walled Garden to the wild charm of the jungle and the dappled light of the Rock Garden, it’s a special place for the big day. The Garden Room, a quaint and rustic barn is also available for your wedding ceremony with up to 120 guests; simple, sweet, it boasts views over the gardens – it’s a great wet-weather backup! With its sculptural terraced lawns and central fountains, the exclusiveuse Walled Garden captivates couples and their guests with its natural beauty – the perfect spot for the ceremony and arrival drinks. Ceremonies take place inside the romantic Himalayan Hut on the top level. Made from Kentish hop poles and covered in climbing roses and vines, depending on the month, it has views over the Weald of Kent and is an intimate spot to say your vows to each other with up to 120 friends and family. After enjoying drinks in the Walled Garden guests will meander along the Rose Walk and then down to the beautifully manicured lawn which provides the perfect location for a marquee. It is wonderfully flat with sweeping views over the Weald of Kent on one side and Riverhill House on the other and can accommodate a pretty elaborate marquee set up with plenty of space left over for seating, games or firepits, whatever will make your day most you. The lawn is closed off to the public so it is exclusively for the use of you and your guests. When tying the knot here, it’s a dry-hire venue and couples benefit from no corkage charge and have full control of their own day where they’re able to arrange their desired suppliers. www.mariamarshallphotography.co.uk www.mariamarshallphotography.co.uk 20
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