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

 Go with the flow Our pick of Kent’s wonderful waterside and coastal venues Crescent Turner Hotel 01227 263 506 | crescentturner.co.uk From the moment you set foot into Crescent Turner Hotel’s inviting lounge, you’ll appreciate this venue’s restful and elegant feel. This stylishly renovated 200-year- old building retains many original features and offers stunning views across the coast and surrounding countryside from many of its lusciously furnished rooms. Set high upon Wraik Hill, with views over Whitstable’s famed oyster beds and out to sea, this boutique hotel is just a five-minute walk from the town’s charms, culture and rich maritime history. THE VOWS Say “I do” al fresco in the gazebo or indoors in the main function room. The former can hold 80 seated guests, with standing room available for more guests. Inside, in the function room, 70 can be seated, and there are two large patio doors, which open out on to the lovely grounds and their views. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The function room is also the location for receptions and has been purposely kept in neutral colours, providing a blank canvas for you to shape the theme and palette of your choice. It can seat 50 of your nearest and dearest for your first meal together as husband and wife. WE LOVE… The fact that the venue is so named as it’s located on the spot where J.M.W Turner painted his famous Seasalter flats, depicting the oyster dredgers plying their trade. Marine Hotel 01227 272 672 | marinewhitstable.co.uk Recently restyled, Marine Hotel is bright and airy with two beautiful function suites and lounge. It boasts 27 stunning boutique en-suite bedrooms, an orangery, a well-stocked bar and restaurant. Set in the heart of Tankerton, just a short distance from the market harbor town of Whitstable, the venue is situated overlooking the glorious Kent coast, making the sea views a memorable backdrop for those precious wedding day photos. The pretty outdoor space includes a terrace to the front and courtyard garden to the rear. THE VOWS Ceremonies can be held in The Galley Suite with capacity for 100, The Ballroom has space for 120 and The Lounge is able to host 70. The latter was recently refurbished in a contemporary style. CELEBRATE IN STYLE The ground floor ballroom offers a private bar and dancefloor, ideal for a live band or DJ. It can accommodate a wedding breakfast for 120 guests and can be easily converted for more informal evening seating. The Galley Suite is self-contained with private access, a bar, dancefloor and cloakrooms, with space for 60 loved ones. WE LOVE… The Tankerton slopes. Rich in wildlife, they’re an ideal location for some alone time. With a quaint beach, at low tide, you can walk ‘the street’ – a natural path that takes you out to sea. THEMED VENUES 31