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

ST JULIANS CLUB 01732 458 261 stjulians.co.uk We love… The elegant Steinway grand piano in The Lounge, available for use on the big day. HALL PLACE & GARDENS 01322 526 574 hallplace.org.uk We love… The two courtyards offering quaint spaces for those all-important photos. kerryannduffy.com St Julians is an elegant Georgian country house situated just outside of Sevenoaks, which has been a private members’ club since the 1950s. The venue offers a beautiful and intimate location for your ceremony or reception filled with old-world charm and a bohemian atmosphere you’ll love. Overlooking the Weald of Kent, St Julians offers breathtaking views across the rolling countryside, along with 70 acres of woodland and landscaped gardens – an exceptional natural backdrop for your big day. You’ll also benefit from the club’s social membership gifted to the both of you when you book your wedding here. Plus, there’s access to bespoke menus planned alongside the experienced team and a dedicated wedding co-ordinator to assist in preparations. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Lounge is the original drawing room of the house, with long bay windows that open out onto the flagstone terrace, ideal for “I dos” and dining (110 guests). ❤ The Conservatory , with its incredible canopy of wisteria, is connected to The Lounge by double doors and can be used in conjunction with this neighbouring space for a larger ceremony area, or with The Gallery when used for pre-reception drinks. ❤ The Gallery is also licensed for ceremonies and can be used for your drinks reception too (62 guests). Hall Place is a Grade I listed scheduled monument. With its Tudor monastic stone walls and red Jacobean brick the house offers two contrasting, yet magnificent styles. The landscaped gardens are award-winning with topiary shapes, rose gardens and magnolia walks. The River Cray runs through the grounds and with the wider parkland boasting herbaceous borders and wild flowers there’s a sense of peace and wellbeing at every turn. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Great Hall is a panelled room overlooking the north courtyard (100 guests). ❤ Tudor Kitchen is a rustic room offering intimacy with access to the North Courtyard (100 guests). ❤ The Great Chamber is a light and airy space on the first floor overlooking the topiary lawns (50 guests). ❤ The Parlour is a smaller panelled room offering a cosy feel amongst the history of the house (40 guests). ❤ North Courtyard is the ideal spot for reception drinks with privacy and beauty. 33 THEMED VENUES