Your Kent Wedding - March/April 2021 (Issue 95)

THE PLOUGH INN AND BARN AT LEIGH 01732 832 149 | https://theploughatleigh.com A beautifully rustic barn in West Kent, The Plough is hung with traditional Kentish hops and boasts a large country garden. Despite its idyllic countryside location, complete with birdsong ambience, the venue is conveniently close to the A21 and M25 as well as having good public transport links, so your guests will be able to join you from far and wide. Say your vows in The Barn or al fresco beneath the gorgeous hedgerow gazebo. The Barn has capacity for 130 to150 guests for your “I dos” and wedding breakfast. Beamed and resplendently decorated in hops and fairylights, it’s heated by two wood-burning stoves when the weather turns chilly, perfect whatever the season. The pub is also hung with hops and serves a great range of local Kentish ales, sure to prove popular among your guests. It’s ideal as an alternative space for mingling and catching up. BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTEL & SPA 01634 201 333 | www.bridgewoodmanorhotel.com With space for 200 wedding guests at this charming hotel, everything you’ll ever need for your big day will be taken care of by its team of specialist wedding coordinators, who take pride in their outstanding knowledge of local suppliers. Whatever you need, whether it’s a bespoke floral arrangement or wow-factor evening entertainment, they’ll organise it for you. What’s more, with easy access to the M2, M20 and M25 you can rest assured knowing guests will be able to find you easily at Bridgewood Manor. The hotel is designed around a beautiful inner courtyard, a fantastic location for drinks receptions and those all-important photographs. Nestled at the rear of the hotel, lies the wedding lawn and newly licensed gazebo. The perfect setting for an outdoor wedding, it provides a picturesque backdrop for your vows. There are a variety of suites available for you to choose from both for the “I dos” and for the revelries. The Hythe Suite is the largest with capacity for 200. It’s a bright and airy space overlooking the courtyard. A partition wall separates it from the bar area making it flexible. There’s also the Hogarth Suite with room for 120, and the more intimate Stratford and Maidstone Suites, which can both accommodate 40 for your ceremony. All of the venue’s full-day wedding packages include a complimentary tasting of the wedding breakfast menu and a bedroom for the newlyweds. We love… THE WEALTH OF WEDDING EXPERTISE We love… THE RUSTIC STYLE www.tdh media.co.uk www.tere ncejosephphotography.co.uk 24