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

NETTLESTEAD PLACE 01622 328 328 | www.nettlestead-place.co.uk Still a private family home, Grade I listed Nettlestead Place has hosted many lavish events and celebrations over the centuries. Now, the gorgeous manor house and its surroundings offer a quintessentially English setting for your big day. Set among 10 acres of grounds the award-winning gardens boast their own sunken pond and far-reaching views across the River Medway. Complete with stone walls, archways, secret gardens, a maze and winding pathways, Nettlestead Place offers a wealth of unforgettable photo opportunities. Indoor ceremonies are held in the 13th-century Undercroft, characterised by its three Medieval pillars and vaulted ceiling. The ambience is perfect for the “I dos” offering a historical location fitting for the occasion. Outdoor ceremonies take place in the Rose Garden, with its 300-yearold lime tree, beneath which sits a wooden gazebo. The sweet fragrances of the surrounding plants along with the secluded setting make this a truly romantic spot. Receptions are hosted in a large wedding marque, positioned to make the most of the views. It can accommodate up to 150 day guests and 200 evening guests. With wooden floors, dividing walls and a private bridal changing room, it offers a blank canvas for you to decorate however you wish. PENSHURST PLACE AND GARDENS 01892 870 307 | https://weddings.penshurstplace.com Set in a 2,500-acre estate, the 14th-century Penshurst Place and its formal gardens are rich in natural splendour and breathtaking historical architecture. With sandstone walls and an impressive sweeping driveway, it has been described as the perfect combination of an inspiring castle and intimate country manor house. This grand stately home welcomes visitors through the wicket gate in the large wooden doorway that previously saw centuries of royalty pass through. Built in 1341 and the oldest room at Penshurst Place is the spectacular Baron’s Hall brimming with character and original Medieval architecture. It can host 200 guests for a seated ceremony, 136 for the wedding breakfast or 200 for a standing reception. The Sunderland Room adjoins the Minstrel Gallery and overlooks Baron’s Hall. Hung with historical paintings, it sits atop a spiral turret staircase. It can hold136 seated for the ceremony, 88 for the wedding breakfast and 140 for a standing reception. The Buttery, once the original bottle store for the house, boasts ancient brick walls, a large fireplace and tapestries. Ideal for intimate “I dos” it can hold 40 nearest and dearest. There’s also space here for 30 loved ones at the wedding breakfast and 50 at the standing reception. For al fresco ceremonies, the Inner Courtyard is a beautiful spot, surrounded by sandstone walls and scented roses. In addition, the newly licensed Nut Garden provides a more informal alternative to the Elizabethan rooms inside the house. In fact, so varied are the options here, we’d need most of the magazine to tell you about them! So, hop over to the website or get in touch with the wedding team to find out more. DID YOU KNOW? Nettlestead Place was included in the Domesday Book of 1086, then owned by William the Conqueror’s half-brother Odo, the Earl of Kent and Bishop of Bayeux in Northern France and second in power after the King of England. https://parkershots.com https://parkershots.com DID YOU KNOW? Filming at Penshurst Place in recent years has included Mary Queen of Scots, Wolf Hall, The Other Boleyn Girl, and The Boleyns – A Scandalous Family, plus the 1987 classic The Princess Bride. www.kerryannduffy.com www.alextentersphotography.co.uk 24

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