Your Kent Wedding - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 87)

PORT LYMPNE HOTEL & RESERVE 01303 234 111 aspinallfoundation.org/ weddings KENT LIFE 07504 219 531 kentlife.org.uk rebeccacarpenterphotography.com Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is a multi-award winning wedding venue based near Ashford. Set within Kent’s largest wild animal park, Port Lympne provides an idyllic setting with sensational views. The four-star, Grade II-listed hotel itself is located at the heart of the 600-acre estate and is surrounded by 15 acres of stunning landscaped gardens featuring terraces, water features and incredible views. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ Port Lympne Hotel – the four-star, Grade II-listed mansion surrounded by stunning gardens (50 seated guests). ❤ Lime Tree Avenue Marquee is suitable for all weathers, situated in the hotel gardens (250 seated guests). ❤ Aspinall Suite is a large glass-ceilinged reception room, ideal for larger guests lists (180 seated guests). ❤ Moroccan Courtyard is a romantic spot at the hotel decorated with antiques handpicked from the souks of Marrakesh (20 seated guests). ❤ Giraffe Cottage is ideal for intimate ceremonies overlooking the reserve’s African Experience, where amazing animals roam freely (8 seated). ❤ Treehouse Hotel features luxe contemporary suites set into the tree line overlooking the rhino and cheetah habitats with a central clubhouse. ❤ Bear Lodge is a glamping site with a clubhouse overlooking the spectacled bear habitats, complete with stunning views to the coast beyond. jeffoliver.co.uk We love… The one-of-a-kind overnight accommodation available. You can opt to spend your first night together as newlyweds stargazing from the bubble or sleeping within a whisker of tigers or lions in a luxury lodge. Kent Life is home to gardens, orchards and characterful period buildings, which include the Victorian farmhouse, WWII cottage, 1950s home, original village hall, chapel, and oast houses. Delightfully set in 28 acres of beautiful rural surroundings Kent Life is now one of only a handful of places in Britain where hops are grown. It’s also a traditional heritage farm attraction, encompassing a wonderful farmyard with a family of friendly animals, many of which are reared on site. From the herb garden to the wedding orchard, the love seat to the hop garden, the varied historical buildings to the farmyard, you’ll be spoilt with beautiful and unusual photography settings. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ Ulcombe Village Hall is an authentic wartime village hall, now situated within the beautiful grounds of Kent Life and licensed to hold ceremonies as well as providing ample space for celebrations (100 guests). ❤ The 19 th -century Old Pink Wedding Chapel was originally built in Cuxton in 1897 and moved to Kent Life in 2000 – a cute, quirky spot for the “I dos” (70 guests). ❤ The Wagon Store , the perfect setting for your wedding breakfast, is complete with timber beams strung with fairylights and decorated yearly with traditional Kentish dried hops (100 guests). kentdiscos.me.uk davidfenwick.co.uk We love… The land train and the tractor with trailor, which can bring the bridal party guests from the venue entrance to the wedding area at the top of the site. There’s also Cuddle Corner and an outdoor adventure play area to keep younger guests entertained. 30