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

We love… the variety of outdoor space available for a barbecue, hog roast, garden games and even a bouncy castle. HEMPSTEAD HOUSE HOTEL & SPA 01795 428 020 hempsteadhouse.co.uk We love… the gorgeous AquaManda spa. With an extensive range of natural treatments on offer, wedding stress will be a thing of the past when you take some well-earned relaxation time here. A traditional country house hotel in the Garden of England, Hempstead House boasts contemporary and vintage decor with classical chandeliers, high ceilings and open log fires. Situated within secluded grounds, the front aspect of the venue is covered with beautiful ivy, while the Heritage Suite’s grand entrance and fascia showcases a traditional coach house with modern conversion – still synonymous with the old Kentish feel. Views of the sheep fields and the buzzing atmosphere of the hotel create a wonderful open house feel both inside and out. Fruit trees line the manicured lawns accompanied by the summer house, gazebo, waterfalls and sunken gardens. The venue offers complimentary accommodation, a pre-wedding meal, spa packages for the bride and bridesmaids, wedding gifts and champagne on the house, plus a complimentary first anniversary stay. MERCURE TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOTEL 01892 628 298 mercuretunbridgewells.co.uk nickythomas.photography davidfenwick.co.uk Venue of the Year finalists at the recent Kent Wedding Awards, this charming four-star hotel is built around an original Georgian dower house. It offers a combination of traditional and modern settings for your big day. The oast house provides a grand entrance for you and your guests, while the original part of the building and terrace lends a warm and welcoming atmosphere. There are photo opportunities aplenty here with the courtyard’s first floor access meaning your photographer can capture some overhead shots of your guests mingling during your reception drinks. For more intimate snaps be sure to grab a moment or two in the secret garden with its beautiful lily pond. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ Parkside Suite is the largest function room. Situated on the ground floor it’s neutrally decorated to suit any theme, with its own bar, and access to a private garden (120 ceremony, 150 evening guests). ❤ Park Avenue Suite is situated in the original Georgian dower house and boasts arched windows, creating a beautiful ceremony backdrop (70 ceremony guests). ❤ Park View Suite is ideal for intimate ceremonies with access to the courtyard (40 ceremony guests). SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ Heritage Suite , flooded with natural light, can be used for both your ceremony and reception (90 ceremony, 150 dining, 200 evening guests). ❤ Gazebo situated in the lovely courtyard for al fresco “I dos” (90 ceremony guests). ❤ Summer House is also available for smaller outdoor ceremonies (30 ceremony guests). ❤ The Lounge is ideal for more intimate ceremonies (20 ceremony guests). ❤ Lakes Restaurant is also an option for your reception. 33 THEMED VENUES