Your Kent Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 94)

HOLIDAY INN DOVER 01304 821 230 | www.holidayinndover.co.uk Set amongst four acres of beautifully landscapes gardens, the Holiday Inn Dover makes a fabulous location for some stunning wedding photos. The venue’s Grand Marquee is an impressive space indeed and is one of the largest in Kent. It’s fully heated and air-conditioned ensuring you and your loved ones are comfortable whatever the weather. What’s more it’s pillar free, which makes for an unobstructed view for guests witnessing your “I dos.” The Grand Marquee can hold 400 for the vows or 350 for the reception. If al fresco vows are more your thing, the Gazebo (120 guests) is a beautiful spot with guests looking on surrounded by the lovely gardens. Finally for more intimate ceremonies (50 guests), the Octagon Suite is a quiet spot with six of its eight sides being large windows. It also boasts an atrium ceiling. This suite can play host to your wedding breakfast, also for 50, and creates a cosy ambience. The hotel’s chefs are experienced in catering for large receptions and a menu can be designed to meet your requirements. INN ON THE LAKE 01474 823 333 | www.fcdhotels.co.uk The Inn on the Lake sits on the edge of 12 acres of woodland and its glorious gardens are built around three natural lakes, which are the focal point for weddings here. The floor-to-ceiling and wall-to- wall windows flood the hotel’s large wedding room with natural light and offer stunning panoramic views over the lakes and gardens. The ultimate romantic spot, the Lakeside Gazebo is set on the edge of the largest lake and permits 200 loved ones (with an additional 50 standing) to witness your vows. Then there’s the Fountain Suite – an intimate room it’s stylishly decorated with soft drapes, chandeliers and a natural-wood floor. Here, 100 can join you for the ceremony, with space for 30 more standing. Finally, the Lakeside Suite is an ideal spot for larger weddings, with panoramic lake views and exclusive access to the Lakeside Terrace. It can accommodate 250 for your “I dos,” 250 for your wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening do. When you book your wedding at Inn on the Lake, you’ll receive two complimentary tickets to a tribute event, where you can sample the food and the DJ. You can also enjoy a complimentary stay in the spa suite, where the bride also gets an inclusive wedding-eve stay with her bridesmaids. www.rebe ccadouglas.co.uk www.rebe ccadouglas.co.uk 32