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

LOCAL VENUES 25 BRANDSHATCH PLACE HOTEL & SPA 01474 875 000 | handpickedhotels.co.uk/brandshatchplace Built for the Duke of Norfolk in 1806, this Georgian mansion has a charming red brick façade and romantic front porch. Positioned at the end of a long tree-lined drive, it’s perfect for that special arrival and plenty of idyllic wedding photographs. This charming hotel gives way to elegant painted oak panelling and decorative cornicing, nodding to its past as a famous country house, where entertainment was king. The function suites are enriched with contemporary touches such as modern spotlighting and decorative mirrors, creating a glamorous backdrop. Steps down from the traditional covered porch lead you on to a perfectly manicured lawn to the front of the hotel, with the smaller lawn to the rear accessed from the Terrace Suite. Guests staying overnight can enjoy one of the hotel’s 38 bedrooms, including suites, feature rooms and more contemporary classic rooms, as well as enjoying access to the award-winning health club and spa, making for the perfect post-party wind-down. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Terrace Suite is the hotel’s principal function space, and has access to a delightful private courtyard, with patio seating leading on to the rear lawn (110 ceremony, 110 dining, 150 evening guests) ❤ The Oak Room has beautifully painted panelled walls creating a lovely light space (80 ceremony, 40 dining guests). ❤ The Boardroom ’s beautiful bay window overlooks the gardens, making it a romantic spot for your vows and celebrations (40 ceremony, 30 dining guests). ❤ The Atrium Bar & Lounge offers a different dimension, with exposed brickwork, a glass ceiling and plenty of dancefloor space (150 evening guests). A little further afield… THE ALEXANDER CENTRE 01795 591 691 | thealexandercentre.com The Alexander Centre is an attractive Victorian building in the heart of Faversham, a picturesque Medieval market town situated within easy reach of the rest of Kent, and London. Its position in the town ensures that there are plenty of amenities nearby including hotels and B&Bs for your guests, all within easy walking distance. Its impressive period façade makes a real statement amongst the town’s architecture and features a grand portico, which makes a great feature for photographs. Plus, there’s a private secluded garden located just off of the main hall for further snaps. There are rooms available for pre-ceremony preparations, and you’ll also have access on the evening before to dress your wedding space and make it your own. The venue’s team takes great pride in offering you the flexibility to create the day you choose. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Jubilee Room is a light and airy heritage room with large windows, high ceilings, detailed cornicing and parquet flooring (50 ceremony guests). ❤ The Gatefield Hall is the venue’s main hall and boasts a high vaulted ceiling. It can be dressed with drapes, providing a blank canvas that can be decorated to suit your theme. It opens out onto a small, private garden, which can accommodate gazebos, or even a bouncy castle. Alongside the hall is a separate bar and lounge area, also included in your venue hire (150 ceremony, 250 reception guests).