BEST WESTERN PREMIER DOVER MARINA HOTEL & SPA 01304 203 633 | www.dovermarinahotel.co.uk Best Western Premier Dover Marina Hotel & Spa has been renovated to cater to the 21st-century guest while retaining its Victorian charm and elegance. The Grade II listed building Dover Marina Hotel has retained its original appearance and there are balconies on the first floor and the ground floor and alcoves in the restaurants, function rooms and in the Churchill Bar & Lounge bar that overlook the sea. Located on Dover’s waterfront, the terrace garden boasts outdoor seating allowing you to relax and enjoy the sea views. For weddings, the front façade of the hotel with Dover Castle in the background makes for an ideal backdrop for excellent photos. There is a large spa and health club, which features a salon, seven treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, a Jacuzzi, a relaxation area and a large gym, so there’s plenty of scope here for some well-deserved pre- or post-wedding rest and relaxation. There are also two Marco Pierre White dining outlets – Mr White’s English Chophouse and Wheeler’s Fish & Chips. In addition, there’s a cafe serving breakfast and Starbucks coffee and the Churchill Bar & Lounge. The hotel’s function rooms are licensed for ceremonies. They include the large Winston Hall and the Blenheim Suite for more intimate ceremonies of up to 30 guests. Both function rooms overlook the seafront with doors that lead out to the terrace. The hotel now has five new suites, together with 117 four-star guest rooms, to create an enjoyable stay. BRADBOURNE HOUSE 01732 897 436 | www.bradbournehousekent.co.uk Surrounded by 20 acres of picturesque parkland, Bradbourne House is a magnificent Queen Anne country house dating back to 1590. Boasting a tranquil lake, waterfall and thriving grounds, the gardens offer farreaching views, making them the perfect setting for photographs. Full of history, this Grade I listed building has lots of original character with elegant interiors that create a blend of tranquillity and classic elegance, from the striking teal and gold walls in the Great Hall to the spectacular ornate ceiling in the Committee Room. The Great Hall can seat 100 guests for the ceremony and has doors that open onto the lawn, offering beautiful views of the grounds. After the wedding breakfast, this room transforms into the evening reception area, where you can party the night away with up to 200 loved ones. With bay windows and an ornate golden ceiling adorned with chandeliers, the elegant Drawing Room is for a more intimate wedding with up to 40 people. With an impressive view of the parkland and lake, this space can also be used for your drinks and canapé reception, wedding breakfast and evening reception. It’s also the perfect location for cutting the cake. The library, an oak-panelled room with round feature windows, is ideal for serving the evening buffet or holding smaller receptions of up to 75 friends and family. Weather permitting, you will have the choice of two outside ceremony settings: the Great Hall steps or the Hatton Fruit Garden, which are truly unforgettable settings for up to 100 nearest and dearest. The Hatton Fruit Garden provides a charming ceremony space with a ‘secret garden’ feel, offering far-reaching views over orchards and the grounds of the house. When tying the knot here, you will receive a wedding menu taster session and a dressing area to utilise. www.helenenglandphotography.co.uk www.tomphotos.co.uk 31 THEMED VENUES
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