Your Kent Wedding - Page number 28 - July/August 2021 (Issue 97)

WEDDINGS AT QUEX PARK 01843 482 004 | https://quexweddingsandevents.co.uk Weddings & Events at Quex Park is a family-run business situated in the coastal town of Birchington. Weddings at Quex has been in operation for more than seven years and has built up an enviable reputation thanks to its idyllic location, exceptional service and outstanding freshly-prepared food made by the onsite head chef. No country house would be complete without extensive grounds and Quex is no exception with 15 acres of beautiful, informal gardens featuring lawns, herbaceous borders, fountains, a croquet lawn and a Victorian walled garden. The photographic opportunities are practically endless. Both indoor and open-air options are available for your “I dos.” The Victorian-style gazebo is situated among the gardens and provides an idyllic spot for a dream summer ceremony. It can host 120 of your loved ones. The Grand Hall, with capacity for 70 guests, can be found inside Quex House, which boasts oak-panelled rooms and a sweeping staircase for a grand bridal entrance. Celebrations take place in the Banqueting Suite, which can accommodate 120 for a sit-down meal and 200 for the evening revelries. This light and airy space provides the perfect neutral backdrop to decorate in whichever theme or palette you wish. There’s a bridal suite inside the historical house, available for use for up to six hours before the ceremony. The venue also offers free food and wine tasting evenings, as well as a number of wedding fairs throughout the year. HYTHE IMPERIAL HOTEL 01303 267 441 | www.hytheimperial.co.uk The four-star Hythe Imperial is a classically-styled hotel located in one of Kent’s most elegant resort towns with the beach just a stone’s throw away. It boasts uninterrupted panoramic sea views from the back with beautifully manicured gardens to the front. The ornate Victorian gazebo is set in a secret garden with the hotel’s grand facade in the background. You can tie the knot here with the sound of rolling waves reminding you how close the sea is. Ceremonies are held in the gazebo between April and September and given the town’s microclimate this is a lovely spot for such an occasion. The area can seat 130. The Imperial Ballroom, fronted by sundecks; The Coast Restaurant with its majestic carpeted entrance; and The Elizabeth Room, which can be enhanced to your liking can also host 130 for the “I dos.” The Garden Room is ideal for more intimate ceremonies as it can seat 70 and The Afternoon Tea Parlour, seating 50 is perfect if you’re looking for something different. The Moët and Chandon Champagne Bar is the jewel in the venue’s crown though – think glamour and charm with a laid-back attitude. The space seats 40 making it ideal for a family-only ceremony. Receptions are hosted in the impressive Imperial Ballroom with mirror- lined walls and full-length windows offering views over the lawns and sea. It’s both glorious in daylight and romantic with candlelight in the evening. It has a function bar and the Champagne Bar is just next door. There’s a free menu tasting available along with a complimentary night’s accommodation for you both. Some packages also treat you to a three- course meal on your first anniversary. http://fleu rchallisphotography.com www.sam anthajonesphotography.co.uk https://imm i-photography.co / www.macvideography.co.uk 28