Your Kent Wedding - March/April 2022 (Issue 101)

WESTERHAM GOLF CLUB 01959 567 100 | www.westerhamgc.co.uk As you wind your way through secluded woodland and up the tree-lined private driveway, you can’t help but feel relaxed, and it’s here you’ll catch the first glimpse of the clubhouse, set in the historical and natural beauty of the North Downs countryside. THE “I DOS” Licensed for civil ceremonies, the Eleanor Suite provides a wonderful backdrop to your vows. Accessed via a private patio area it holds up to 150 loved ones and boasts exposed oak beams creating the feel of a rustic barn venue. What’s more, bifold doors open onto a private balcony with views of the surrounding countryside. THE CELEBRATIONS Receptions take place in the Valence Suite, which can seat 228 guests for the wedding breakfast, with up to 300 for the evening revelries. Here, exposed oak beams contrast beautifully with high white barn-like ceilings, while floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors allow natural light to flood in all year round and entice you on to the full-length balcony area. You can enjoy views across the 18-hole golf course and the sound of the fountain water feature set in the centre of the lake. PLUS… The venue offers a complimentary menu-tasting evening, where you can enjoy a three-course meal and a glass of wine or two. Other features include a private bar, private lounge, open feature fireplaces, air conditioning and a sprung dancefloor. WEST HEATH 01732 465 993 | https://westheathweddings.com The 18th-century building is steeped in history with classically-designed rooms featuring high ceilings, chandeliers, and neutral colours. As you enter, you’ll immediately be taken in by the wood-panelled entrance with its stunning original staircase and large fireplace complete with open fire. The Old House at West Heath can be exclusively yours for the entire weekend of your wedding celebrations. So, make yourself at home and enjoy the beautiful rooms and gardens. Bright and airy it’ll wow your guests with its charm and tranquillity. The grounds boast 32 acres and are home to beautiful trees, rhododendrons and flowers – idyllic and gorgeous backdrops for your photos. THE “I DOS” Ceremonies can take place in one of two elegant rooms. The Red Room, with space for 80 nearest and dearest is located in the original 18thcentury building, it boasts a charming fireplace and impressive pillars. The larger Recital Room can host 110 loved ones and undoubtedly has the wow factor. Light and airy with three crystal chandeliers, it also has French doors leading out onto a covered patio and the lawns. THE CELEBRATIONS The Recital Room can also be used for your reception with 110 for the wedding breakfast and 160 for the big bash. Here your loved ones will be able to enjoy the delicious food in this sophisticated yet relaxed space before the chandeliers are dimmed, candles are lit and disco lighting is added, transforming it into the place to be for the evening revelries. The Oak Room is brimming with original features and can be home to your bar for the day and evening. Your guests can mill around sipping the venue’s refreshing and delicious drinks carefully prepared by the bar staff. The Room can accommodate 70. PLUS… Leading straight outside from the Recital Room, the south-facing lawn is the ideal spot for your guests to enjoy reception drinks and canapes. There are garden tables available to add a little extra comfort and you can provide lawn games from croquet to cricket, giant Jenga to a bouncy castle. LOCAL VENUES 19

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