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

THE GARDENS 01622 814 650 | www.thegardensyalding.co.uk With no less than 12 acres of beautiful grounds to explore, The Gardens, Yalding, is a living celebration of Kent’s long heritage as the Garden of England. Couples have exclusive use of this stunning space, which is divided into 16 areas demonstrating planting styles throughout the ages including Medieval, Tudor, 19 th -century cottage, Victorian and Edwardian Gardens, all alongside orchards and a large fruit garden. The organic produce used by the venue’s catering team is even grown here. Set in the heart of The Gardens, the gazebo provides a delightful setting for your outdoor ceremony with a 360-degree view of the venue’s magnificent garden (130 guests). A lovingly restored barn is connected to quirky tipis, adorned in fairylights with two firepits, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The sides of the tipis can be lifted to reveal impressive views of the beautiful outdoor space. The Barn is suitable for 130 ceremony, 90 wedding breakfast and 240 evening guests, and the tipis can host 140 seated and also 240 for an evening buffet. There’s also the Croft, situated on the upper level of the barn, a lovely ceremony spot for 80 guests. Use of the bridal dressing room is included within the wedding package. It’s located on the upper level of the barn. ST JULIANS CLUB 01732 458 261 | www.stjulians.co.uk St Julians is an elegant Georgian country house set in charming surroundings just outside Sevenoaks, which has been a secluded and exclusive private club since the early 1950s. Overlooking the Weald of Kent, surrounded by 70 acres of woodland and beautiful manicured gardens, St Julians offers a characterful and traditional venue for your special day. The Lounge is the original drawing room of the house, with long bay windows, which open onto the external flagstone terrace. It has a beautiful marble fireplace and Steinway grand piano, which is available for you to use on the day. Double doors lead to the Victorian Conservatory, with its incredible canopy of wisteria giving fragrant blooms up to four times a year. The Gallery boasts the same amazing views and the bay window is the perfect spot for a more intimate wedding ceremony. The venue offers a great wedding package including a civil ceremony for up to 110 guests, social membership of the club for one year, use of the grounds and gardens for your reception drinks and photographs, bespoke menus planned with the team of experienced chefs, private use of the three main function rooms, as well as the privacy of the flagstone and grass terraces across the front of the house. Finally, complimentary menu and wine tasting is also available for you both. www.sara hcaponphotography.co.uk www.tdhm edia.co.uk www.tdhm edia.co.uk GLORIOUS GARDENS 29