Your Kent Wedding - September/October 2024 (Issue 116)

ST JULIANS CLUB, TN15 0RX 01732 458 261 | www.stjulians.co.uk St Julians Club is an attractive venue with an old-world charm and bohemian atmosphere. The property boasts an eclectic combination of 1950s architecture and Grade II-listed rooms, a conservatory and tall bay windows framing the expansive views across the Weald Valley. The Georgian country house transforms into the perfect canvas for weddings. The grounds are a charming setting, with manicured lawns and gardens with elegant stairways and a semi-ancient woodland. Bluebells grow in the spring and gorgeous blooms are in abundance throughout the summer, all nestled into the hillside with outstanding views. Celebrate in style The property is licensed for ceremonies in two listed rooms. Choose the intimate charm of the Gallery, where vows are exchanged in front of a window offering panoramic views across the valley. Alternatively, experience the grandeur of the main room, The Lounge, featuring a Grand Steinway piano, accompanied by the elegant Conservatory adorned with wisteria, with seating for ceremonies of up to 60 guests and 120 for the party. Reception only weddings can seat 80 guests for a wedding breakfast, followed by evening dancing for up to 120. We love... When tying the knot here, you will be invited to a complimentary food tasting and have a social membership to the club for a year. The team at St Julians understands that your wedding day is special and is proud to make it unforgettable for you and your guests. The team will be with you every step of the way, assisting you in the planning of your reception or ceremony. BRADBOURNE HOUSE, ME19 6DZ 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. Celebrate in style 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 ideal 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. We love... When tying the knot here, you will receive a wedding menu taster session and a dressing area to utilise. www.tomphotos.co.uk www.helenenglandphotography.co.uk 33 HISTORIC VENUES

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