Your Kent Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 88)

22 THE GRAND 01303 222 222 | grand-uk.com The Grand is an elegant Edwardian building, built by master of innovative design Daniel Baker in 1900. It exudes luxury, with its famous glasshouse and majestic marble steps that lead you back in time as you enter. The hotel boasts elegant rooms designed to make the most of their beautiful location with stunning vintage décor that lends a timeless atmosphere. Set in glorious grounds on one of the finest marine promenades in the world, The Grand offers exemplary views of The Leas, award- winning Coastal Park, and French skyline. Its spectacular location, of course, makes it an ideal setting for some impressive wedding photographs. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Green Room with its high ceilings and tall windows is a charming reception room overlooking Terlingham Gardens (90 ceremony, 80 dining guests). ❤ The Drawing Room boasting vintage crystal chandeliers and an open fire for the colder months offers a spacious and airy feel. It’s ideal for more intimate ceremonies (50 ceremony and dining guests). ❤ The Dining Room certainly lives up to The Grand’s name. It boasts three balconies with stunning views and is the hotel’s largest function space (220 guests). ❤ Palm Court is a fabulous glasshouse facing The Leas and the English Channel (4 guests). ❤ The Ballroom , inspired by the Art Deco period, is a truly special room with a stylish vintage touch (200 dining guests). ❤ The Music Room provides ample space for a band or DJ, and for dancing the night away, making it the go-to spot for your evening reception ❤ Keppels Wine Bar offers space for guests to relax and mingle. It’s available for hire alongside the Music Room or the latter may be hired on it’s own. fleurchallisphotography.com fleurchallisphotography.com THE CASTLE WESTENHANGER 01303 261 068 | westenhangercastle.co.uk The Castle Westenhanger is steeped in history dating back to the 16 th century. Inside, you can enjoy a visual feast of exposed beams, and stunning features such as the inglenook fireplace, all surrounded by original brickwork. There’s a wonderfully romantic ambience here that brings history and romance to life. A scheduled ancient monument with Grade I listed status reflecting both its national and historic importance, the Castle has been home to prominent figures such as Henry VIII, Edward VI and Queen Victoria. The gorgeous 14 acres of grounds feature the manor house, castle turrets, thatched gazebo and luxury marquee. It’s a photographer’s paradise with endless opportunities for incredible shots, and unforgettable backdrops such as Rosamond’s tower. You also have the use of the bridal dressing room located on the upper level of the manor house available from 9am on your wedding day until midnight. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The thatched gazebo sits on the main lawn surrounded by the castle turrets and Rosamond’s tower, meaning your guests can get a good view of the ceremony whilst enjoying the surrounding history and beauty (120 ceremony guests). ❤ The manor house is the indoor ceremony option. Facing the Georgian façade, it offers a truly romantic dream castle wedding (120 ceremony guests). ❤ The luxury marquee is the spot where receptions are held. With its sweeping drapes, magnificent chandeliers and starlit ceiling above the spacious dancefloor it offers a great opportunity to entertain your guests in style (200 dining, 300 evening guests). davidfenwick.co.uk davidfenwick.co.uk