Your Kent Wedding - Page number 29 - May/Jun 2021 (Issue 96)

ST JULIANS CLUB 01732 458 261 | www.stjulians.co.uk St Julians, just outside Sevenoaks, is an elegant Georgian country house set amongst charming and beautifully manicured gardens and 70 acres of woodland. A secluded and exclusive private club since the early 1950s it overlooks the Weald of Kent and offers a traditional yet unusual location for your special day. The Lounge is the original drawing room of the house, with long bay windows that open on to the external flagstone terrace. It has a beautiful marble fireplace and Steinway grand piano, which is available for use on the day. Double doors lead to the Victorian Conservatory, which boasts an incredible canopy of wisteria giving fragrant blooms up to four times a year. The Gallery offers the same amazing views and the bay window is the perfect spot for an intimate wedding ceremony. St Julians offers space for 60 loved ones for the “I dos” and wedding breakfast with up to 80 for a standing evening reception. Packages include social membership of the club for the both of you for one year, use of the grounds and gardens for your reception drink and photos, bespoke menus planned with the team of experienced chefs, a complimentary menu and wine tasting, and private use of the three main function rooms as well as terraces. What’s more, the professional team of highly experienced wedding planners will work with you to arrange your bespoke wedding day. HAYNE HOUSE 01303 262 555 | www.haynehouse.co.uk Set near the historical village of Saltwood, Hayne House and its impressive Orangery are surrounded by a beautifully landscaped English country garden. The Orangery stands out as being a venue designed with the wants and needs of couples and their guests in mind. Fronted by uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling French doors and stunning overhead roof lanterns, it forms a natural link to the beautiful gardens. With every angle of the building being so photogenic it represents the perfect blend of house and garden. Purpose-built from sustainable materials to host weddings at any time of year, The Orangery offers a flexible contemporary, stylish and eco-friendly space perfect for any theme or style. Ceremonies take place al fresco in the Garden Pavilion, which seats up to 120 or inside The Orangery also for 120. You also have the option to say “I do” anywhere in the gardens witnessed by the same number of loved ones. Dine in style in The Orangery with 120 day guests for a seated wedding breakfast and 150 loved ones for your evening celebration. There are bi-folding doors to separate the dining and ceremony areas if required. Hayne House itself, the lovingly restored former hunting lodge and pavilion of Edward VIII, boasts five ensuite bedrooms, plus the sumptuous honeymoon suite. There’s also a bed and breakfast on site with a further five rooms. The venue works with caterers Scott Anderson and every booking includes a complimentary food and wine tasting. A range of menus is provided, but you’ll have the opportunity to build your own around your personal preferences. A range of fun drinks packages are also available, including the new gin bar or Kentish drinks selection. https://jack corthine.com www.dale weeksphotography.co.uk STATELY HOME VENUES 29