Your Kent Wedding - November/December 2022 (Issue 105)

PORT LYMPNE HOTEL & RESERVE 01303 234 111 | www.aspinallfoundation.org/weddings Embrace the natural world with a private guided safari or animal encounter A magical setting steeped in history, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is set in 600 acres of magnificent private parkland and home to 900 wild endangered animals. The venue offers a variety of wonderful indoor and outdoor locations for your wedding ceremony. The Pergola is set among 14 acres of perfectly manicured gardens and can host up to 100 guests. The Spencer Roberts Room is hand painted and showcases a mural of animals, some of which live on the reserve. It can seat up to 50 for the “I dos” or 30 for the wedding breakfast. The Long Room offers incredible views over the Southern Terrace and reserve. It can accommodate100 for the ceremony or 50 for the wedding breakfast. Al fresco options include the Moroccan Courtyard. Located in the Hotel, this offers a more intimate space and can seat 25 for the ceremony and seated dining. It includes details from the original 1920s Phillip Sassoon design and is decorated with items brought all the way from Marrakesh. A further open-air option, nestled among the gardens of the Hotel, The Iceberg Terrace can seat 100 with views of the Lime Tree Avenue and Trojan Steps. The four-star, Grade II listed Port Lympne Hotel can host your wedding reception for 50 day and 100 evening guests. Alternatively, The Orangery, which can seat 160 for your wedding breakfast is a stunning new space set within the gardens. A creative salute to the Gatsby era, it’s truly private and includes a dancefloor, cloakroom, luxury wash rooms and fully-incorporated kitchen. https://jeffoliverphotography.com DREAMLAND MARGATE 01843 295 887 | www.dreamland.co.uk Oh-so cool retro vibes Dreamland Margate is a unique British seaside entertainment and amusement park, set by the sea in the UK’s unofficial capital of cool, offering a one-of-a-kind wedding venue. The elegant Grade II listed ballroom is licensed for ceremonies for 250 seated guests. The space comes with a bar and has two smaller adjacent rooms, which can be hired at an additional cost. This is useful for extending the bar, or as dressing rooms for entertainers. For receptions, Dreamland’s sunny outdoor VIP huts can be hired along with the surrounding area overlooking the park and Scenic Stage Arena. This space has a bar and capability to add a food offering. It can host 120 guests, but can be extended to 200 if the viewing platform is included. The Roller Room has a café, seating area and plenty of space to set up a DJ. It’s perfect for your after party where you can dance the night away with 300 guests. The outdoor amusement park is the ultimate space to wow your guests! When the park is closed to the public, the team can arrange for selected rides to be operation just for you and your loved ones. For exclusive use, a minimum guest list of 300 is needed. 25 UNUSUAL VENUES

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