Your Kent Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 91)

LOCAL VENUES 23 THE BARNYARD (KENT) LTD 01634 235 059 | www.the-barnyard.com Surrounded by 150 acres of stunning landscape in the heart of the Kentish countryside, you’ll find The BarnYard. Home to a beautiful barn conversion and a luxurious permanent grand marquee with a capacity of 300, it’s both tranquil and charming in equal measure. The beautiful lawn is a wonderful location for a glass of bubbly following the ceremony. There are also some terrific photo opportunities on the romantic wooden bridge, which is built over a cobble garden and set among some stunning landscaping, with a view of the orchards, woodland and rolling fields beyond. The venue offers a fine-dining experience, with a menu created from fresh and locally sourced ingredients for traditional three- course wedding breakfasts through to barbecues and hog roasts. You have a choice of two wonderful outside areas to say “I do.” The Topiary Garden Gazebo is surrounded by the beautiful gardens and can play host to 200 loved ones, and the Orchard Garden Gazebo, accommodating 100 of your nearest and dearest, can be found among the orchards and natural woodland. Both of these spaces are backed up by an indoor area if the weather takes a turn for the worse. The venue also offers twilight ceremonies, which are held in the newly converted Apple Barn, with the option to use a gazebo for an outdoor ceremony in the pretty courtyard. Vows are at 5.30pm followed by the evening celebrations. THE ALEXANDER CENTRE 01795 591 691 | www.thealexandercentre.com The Alexander Centre is an attractive Victorian building in the heart of picturesque Medieval market town, Faversham. Its position in the town ensures 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 backdrop for photographs. Plus, there’s a private secluded garden located just off of the main hall for further snaps. There’s space available for pre-ceremony preparations, and you’ll also have access on the evening before to dress the space and make it your own. The venue’s team takes great pride in offering you the flexibility to create the day you choose. The Jubilee Room is a light and airy heritage room with large windows, high ceilings, and detailed cornicing. It can seat 50 for your vows. On the other hand, The Gatefield Hall, the venue’s main function space, boasts an impressive 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. Also, alongside the Hall is a separate bar and lounge area, included in your venue hire. You can host your ceremony here with 150 guests, followed by your reception with ample space for 250.