Your Kent Wedding - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 84)

REGIONAL VENUES 27 PENSHURST PLACE AND GARDENS 01892 870 307 | weddings.penshurstplace.com Nestled in a 2,500-acre estate, the 14 th -century house and formal gardens are steeped in natural splendour and historical architecture. Its sandstone walls and impressive entrance have been described as the perfect combination of an inspiring castle combined with an intimate manor house. The 11-acre Grade I listed Elizabethan walled gardens are divided into a series of 11 outside rooms by a mile of yew hedging and are packed with seasonal flowers, colour and topiary. The Baron’s Hall is an awe-inspiring spot for you nuptials. The candlelit space befits a fairytale and historic features include the original firepit, a chestnut single-span roof, arched windows, suits of armour and Medieval trestle tables, which can be decorated to suit your palette. Secluded and hidden between the ancient walls of the house, the Inner Courtyard is a romantic space for open-air ceremonies and pre-reception mingling, with the lawn framed by colourful roses and scented peonies. The Sunderland Room and The Buttery are more intimate indoor spaces available for you to enjoy your reception. If you’ve a much bigger bash in mind, though, the marquee might be the space for you. Beautifully draped, it can be arranged as a magical setting in either the Inner Courtyard or for even more guests on the South Lawn. The guest list Ceremony: 200 | Wedding breakfast: 200 Reception: 300 georgimabee.com craigprentis.co.uk HEVER RESORT HOTEL 01732 700 700 | heverhotel.co.uk A delightful mock Tudor property, The Hever Resort Hotel sits on the former grounds of Hever Castle. Once a dairy farm attached to the castle, it still boasts many historical features, including the weighbridge and weathervane. The original wooden beams, paired with attractive modern facilities, give you the best of both worlds. Wedding ceremonies take place in the Music Room or the Hever Suite, which was recently renovated and offers plenty of natural light and direct access to the woodland. Keep your eyes peeled as the venue plans to offer an outdoor ceremony space soon. Later on, you can celebrate in Piccadilly, with its dedicated bar, which can welcome your nearest and dearest for drinks and canapés before proceeding to the Hever Suite to join you for your first meal together as husband and wife. When everyone is partied out, guests can retire to one of the venue’s 70 delightful bedrooms. The guest list Ceremony: 120 | Wedding breakfast: 120 | Reception: 140