Your Kent Wedding - Jul/Aug 2019 (Issue 85)

 The garden of England Our roundup of Kent’s glorious garden venues The Old Kent Barn 01303 844 270 | theoldkentbarn.co.uk The Old Kent Barn is a 200-year-old oak-framed tithe barn, full of character and beams. It serves as the accommodation for the venue, with a luxurious newlywed suite and two additional double en suite rooms. Receptions are held in the new barn, which is both opulent and neutral to coordinate with any colour scheme or theme. There’s a light tiled floor throughout the venue, and the solid wood dancefloor and stage area are softened with ivory drapes and a magical starlit ceiling, guiding you to the floor for your first dance. You can also exchange vows here. THE GARDENS The beautiful grounds have been professionally landscaped, creating formal parterres with romantic roses, sweeping curved hedges and an informal lake garden with a fountain all set against a backdrop of mature trees and countryside. Within the gardens sits a large gazebo with a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside. The whole area is paved and covered with glass pergolas, so if the weather should take a turn for the worse, your guests will be kept dry and comfy. THE GUEST LIST Ceremony: 150 Wedding breakfast: 150 Reception: 250 The Gardens , Yalding 01622 814 650 | thegardensyalding.co.uk This venue offers a wonderful balance of old and new. The barn has been beautifully restored, with two bespoke interlinked tipis providing a gorgeous space for your celebrations and bringing the outside inside. The Gardens add the wow factor with fire pits and romantic fairylights. The barn offers a blank canvas, so you can create the wedding of your dreams. The ground floor is purposely designed to accommodate winter wedding ceremonies or to use when the weather is less than kind. The fully glazed frontage provides views across the gardens, bringing it to life. THE GARDENS Set in 12 acres of beautiful land on the edge of Yalding, the landscape offers a magnificent setting for your nuptials. The gardens are divided into 16 areas, demonstrating planting styles through the ages including Medieval, Tudor, 19 th -century, Victoria and Edwardian. The delightful gazebo, situated in the centre of the gardens, provides a picturesque location for the “I dos.” You and your guests can then enjoy a stroll around the gardens, which are a photographer’s dream! They will love the exquisite backdrops and delight in capturing every moment. THE GUEST LIST Ceremony: 140 Wedding breakfast: 140 Reception: 240 olegssamsonovsphotography.com olegssamsonovsphotography.com trevorgodfree.com trevorgodfree.com THEMED VENUES 29