Your Kent Wedding - Mar/Apr 2020 (Issue 89)

LOCAL VENUES 21  Spotlight on… BROMLEY, BEXLEY & DARTFORD Tie the knot in a local hotspot COBHAM HALL 01474 619 019 | @cobhamhallweddings Nestled in 150 acres of Grade II listed parkland, Cobham Hall dates back to 1208 when the original manor was granted by the King to the De Cobham family. The Hall is home to a priceless collection of paintings and antiques as well as to the famous ashes of English cricket, which were gifted by the then English cricket captain and future 8 th Earl of Darnley, Ivo Bligh, in 1883. Now operating as an independent day and boarding school for 200 girls, Cobham Hall is one of the country’s finest historic country houses. Only 28 miles from central London and within easy reach of the A2, M2, M20 and M25 the venue is conveniently situated, while enjoying a picturesque and tranquil setting. Offering a maximum of 20 wedding dates per year, Cobham Hall is a hidden gem that will amaze your guests with its history, grandeur and elegance, plus its dedicated wedding team will help you create a day designed exclusively for you. What’s more, on booking your wedding day at Cobham Hall, you’ll be invited to a complimentary menu tasting and wine pairing. There’s also a bridal dressing room and groom’s lounge on site for use on the morning of your wedding. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ Lady Darnley’s Garden features a Grade II listed Ionic temple, brought to Cobham Hall in 1820, which makes a super-romantic location for your “I dos.” ❤ The Gilt Hall is the Hall’s former music room and boasts a fabulous gilded ceiling, marble fireplace, floor-to-ceiling windows, central chandelier and original wooden floors (140 ceremony, 120 dining, 220 evening guests). ❤ The Library is a beautiful space for intimate ceremonies and welcome drinks, and is connected to the Gilt Hall along with the vestibule. ❤ The West Court Gardens offer stunning formal elegance. They’re exclusively available for you and your guests for drinks and mingling. You can also host your reception in a marquee on the West Lawn overlooking the Hall (400 dining guests). stevebarberphotography.com stevebarberphotography.com jeffoliver.co.uk