Your Kent Wedding - Page number 23 - November/December 2021 (Issue 99)

ST AUGUSTINE’S 01843 830 150 | www.staugustineskent.com St Augustine’s is a Grade II listed building set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Westgate-On-Sea. Formally a Catholic boarding school, it has more than meets the eye with its stunning chapel and array of function rooms. The gardens here are meticulously maintained, offering a gorgeous backdrop for those all-important photos. With a relaxing patio area, along with a vast lawn complete with a swing, they make an idyllic setting for any big day. THE “I DOS” The Chapel is the venue’s hidden gem. Primarily used for wedding ceremonies and Christenings, it can seat 218 for the vows. The Drawing Room too is licensed for the “I dos,” as is The Oak Room, which can host 85 for this part of the day. The latter is a beautiful room with vaulted ceiling, and comes into its own for couples opting for the venue’s Twilight Wedding package. THE CELEBRATIONS The Ruby Hall boasts an array of chandeliers and views of the gardens. It’s one of the largest function rooms here, ideal for wedding breakfasts and receptions. It can accommodate 220 for formal dining, 180 in a dinner dance setting and 500 for the evening. Alternatively, The Drawing Room is a popular spot for dining and can seat 80 for your wedding breakfast with 150 for the evening bash, whereas The Oak Room offers space for 70 diners. The gorgeous Chapel too can be transformed into your reception space. It even has its own bar. Finally, the Lounge Bar. This can host 120 in an informal buffet setting and is super-versatile, often being used for guest arrivals. THERE’S MORE! As the happy couple, you’ll be invited to a menu tasting allowing you to sample your choice of wedding breakfast. Also, check out the Twilight Wedding package, where you can receive an exclusive discount off of the standard room hire rates. THE OLD KENT BARN 01303 844 270 | www.theoldkentbarn.co.uk The Old Kent Barn itself is a 200-year-old oak-framed tythe barn, bursting with character, which now acts as the accommodation for the venue. It boasts a luxurious newlywed suite and two double en suite rooms. The stunning grounds are professionally landscaped creating formal parterres with romantic roses, sweeping curved hedges and an informal water garden with a fountain, all set against a backdrop of mature trees and countryside. THE “I DOS” Amongst the glorious gardens you’ll find the classic wooden gazebo, which hosts outdoor ceremonies, complete with a paved area to the front where guests can sit underneath the cover of elegant glass pergolas. In the winter months you have the option to marry beneath the starlit ceiling in the New Barn. Both have ample room for 150 guests. THE CELEBRATIONS Receptions are held in the New Barn, which is both opulent and neutral to coordinate with any theme. The large windows make this a beautifully bright and airy space, complemented by the light tiled floor throughout. The solid wood dancefloor and stage area are softened with ivory drapes, while fairylights surround the beams and a magical starlit ceiling welcomes you for your first dance. Here, there’s a space for 150 seated guests, with up to 250 for the evening. THERE’S MORE! The fabulous dressing room is available to you from 7.30 on the morning of your wedding. It boasts an en suite, digital TV, music speaker, air conditioning, plenty of mirrors, dress hooks and complimentary refreshments, with the attentive staff on hand. What more could you possibly wish for? www.oleg ssamsonovsphotography.com www.ara nyaphotography.co.uk www.oleg ssamsonovsphotography.com LOCAL VENUES 23