Your Kent Wedding - Page number 31 - July/August 2021 (Issue 97)

HEVER CASTLE 01732 861 800 | www.hevercastle.co.uk The venue’s Italian Gardens are award-winning and showcase original Roman statues alongside the stunning Loggia and Trevi-inspired fountain, overlooking the 38-acre boating lake. Impressive arched columns are set off against the gorgeously planted borders, bringing a taste of Italy to the heart of Kent. 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, its 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 and means you can extend the guest list to a total of 180 for your evening reception. www.tere ncejosephphotography.co.uk www.tdhmedia.co.uk Hever Castle & Gardens THE OLD KENT BARN 01303 844 270 | www.theoldkentbarn.co.uk The professionally landscaped grounds here create formal parterres with romantic roses, sweeping curved hedges and an informal water garden complete with fountain. Also set within the gardens is a classic wooden gazebo ideal for outdoor vows with a paved area in front for guests who can take shelter beneath the elegant glass pergolas. www.oleg ssamsonovsphotography.com GLORIOUS GARDENS 31