Your Kent Wedding - September/October 2022 (Issue 104)

ST. GEORGE HOTEL 01634 841 012 | www.george-hotel.co.uk Located in the heart of historical Medway, the St. George Hotel is ideally situated for those looking to experience the magnificent sights Kent has to offer while in town for your big day. Within walking distance of Rochester Castle and Cathedral, Fort Amherst and Chatham’s Historic Dockyard there’s so much to see and do. A family-run hotel, the team offers a personal and flexible service, so whatever your vision for your wedding, they’re on hand to make it a reality. Although the hotel doesn’t have its own grounds, it is conveniently located opposite a lovely green featuring a bandstand and beautiful flowerbeds. It’s also close to Rochester Castle so many guests choose to pop over there for photos. The venue has a choice of three licensed spaces all flexible and able to host your whole day. You can say “I do” in the Shorts Brothers Room surrounded by 65 of your nearest and dearest. This space is great for an intimate affair and also has a private bar, so it’s ideal for the ensuing celebrations. The Banqueting Hall, can host 50 to 150 to witness your vows. Moving into the afternoon and evening, it also has a large dancefloor, private bar and is air conditioned to keep you comfortable in the summer. Stanley House Ballroom is the biggest space and can accommodate 80 to 300 guests for ceremony and celebrations. It has a large dancefloor, stage and huge private bar. It also boasts its own entrance. LORDSWOOD LEISURE CENTRE 01634 682 862 | www.lordswood-leisure.co.uk Lordswood Leisure Centre is set in 14 acres of beautiful woodland surroundings in Kent. It has a wedding garden included when you book the Grand Quee Suite, which acts as a fantastic place for mingling and relaxation, especially during the summer. Ceremonies with up to 70 guests are hosted in the garden and Garden Marquee, the most popular spot for weddings here. For larger numbers and ceremony through to celebrations, The Grand Quee Suite can host 500 people. The space features a large silk-lined indoor marquee and there’s an option for a matching divider to be placed in the room. This is ideal if you want to make the space smaller or partition off an area for use later in the day. Inside, there’s an integrated bar for you and your guests to enjoy. The Quee Suite can accommodate up to 150 guests. A smaller alternative to The Grand Quee, it too features a silk-lined indoor marquee and bar. Also fitted inside is coloured mood lighting that can be set to suit your theme or palette. Finally, The Martin Grove Suite boasts modern, neutral décor allowing you to take the blank canvas and create your own theme. Located on the first floor with its own bar, it’s separate from the other function suites and can be hung with silk lining for an additional fee. It can host 150 loved ones. LOCAL VENUES 21

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