We are spoilt for choice when it comes to wedding reception & ceremony venues in Kent! But with so much choice, it can be hard to decide which one to choose! So we thought we'd make your life a little easier by sharing our favourite locations.
Selecting your reception and ceremony venue in Kent should be one of the first decisions you make when organising a wedding. However, finding somewhere that fits your needs and truly represents you, as a couple, can often be bewildering. Here at The Kent Wedding Centre we have decided to ease your pressure and shortlist the best wedding reception venues for you!
Best Wedding Venues in Kent
BILSINGTON PRIORY
Bilsington Priory, The Most Romantic Wedding Venue In Kent.
Situated in the most beautiful location, Bilsington Priory really ticks all the boxes and their ethos of ‘our venue, your dream’ is always delivered though their care and professionalism for all their couples, from start to finish.
Set in seven magnificent acres of mature gardens with majestic outlooks in every direction, the distinguished old Priory and Edwardian country house are offered exclusively for couples searching for that unique location. A wedding photographers’ dream, offering an unparalleled backdrop to weddings in Kent.
MERCURE TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Set in the heart of Kent, the garden of England, the Mercure Tunbridge Wells provides a stunning location for your dream wedding.
Built around an original Georgian Dower House and Oast, the charming four-star hotel at the Mercure Tunbridge Wells presents the perfect combination of traditional and modern to provide a spectacular venue for your wedding day for up to 120 guests.
Mercure know that every wedding is different and specialise in turning your ideas into a reality! The Mercure hotel is a flexible venue and is happy to discuss all the little details that will make your big day memorable and personal to you. Whether it’s a BBQ or a hog roast you desire, or even a bouncy castle to keep the little ones amused, Mercure are more than happy to discuss your ideas.
THE GEORGE INN
The George Inn, Newnham is a traditional, family run Shepherd Neame Country pub and Wedding venue, nestled in the Kent countryside between Sittingbourne and Faversham.
This stunning pub venue dates back to 1540, when The George was originally a farm building, only becoming a brew house in 1718.
The old Dining Room creates a romantic setting for your wedding ceremony for up to 50 people, full of character from old oak beams, hops, and inglenook fireplaces. The old Stable and large garden with marquee is the perfect setting for a traditional country wedding with a capacity of 100 evening guests. Through the archway you will find their private garden surrounded by beautiful countryside and the marquee complete with ivory linings, chandeliers, and a floor to dance the night away.
THE BLACK HORSE INN
The Black Horse Inn is the quintessential English country pub and wedding venue. Family run, traditional and dating back to the 16th century, it has always offered weary travellers a welcome refuge for food, drink or indeed a place to stay.
Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the North Downs, in the quiet hamlet of Thurnham, near Maidstone in Kent, the Black Horse brings together the traditional countryside character, and old English rustic charm. Cosy nooks and crannies, ceilings adorned with hops, and roaring open fires in the winter, and beautiful gardens, and alfresco dining on the beautiful terrace in the summer make the Black Horse Inn a truly wonderful place to be whatever the season.
THE HOP FARM PADDOCK WOOD
We couldn’t resist adding our neighbour into our list of the best wedding venues in Kent! Set deep in the heart of the Kent Countryside, amongst the largest collection of Victorian oast Houses in the world, The Hop Farm in Paddock Wood is a unique and very beautiful venue for your wedding and/or reception. Offering a flexible range of facilities for all sizes and types of wedding. The main wedding and reception suite ‘Whites Banqueting Suite’ is oak beamed and hop garlanded with fabulous views over the wedding lawn and Garden Gazebo. The Garden Gazebo holds a licence for ceremonies giving you the opportunity to marry outside, weather permitting!
We could write forever about wedding venues in Kent to tie the knot, but we need to get back to our brides! We hope this shortlist of The Best Wedding Venues in Kent has helped you in your search for your dream country house, mansion or cathedral. And once you have make sure you check out our many wedding services that will be ready and waiting to deliver your dream wedding!