Your Kent Wedding - March/April 2023 (Issue 107)

HERONS PARK VENUE 07949 156 636 | www.heronsparkvenue.co.uk Situated on the outskirts of Lydd, surrounded by wildlife, some rare, the family-owned and operated Heron’s Park Venue overlooks beautiful lakes. The venue is decorated in a neutral, serene colour palette. Light and airy throughout with many rooms at your full disposal, there’s no shortage of space here. The venue is always hired for exclusive use, and available to you the day before your wedding for those all-important finishing touches. THE “I DOS” Little Egret is the larger bright and spacious ceremony room, decorated in a neutral colour palette it offers a blank canvas for your ceremony and can host up to 110. The smaller of the two ceremony spaces is the Conservatory, with space for 44 nearest and dearest. Ideal for intimate “I dos” it boasts beautiful views of the neighbouring sheep fields. THE CELEBRATIONS The wedding breakfast room, seats 110 guests formally or 200 for the evening or for informal dining. This space complete with huge raised bar never fails to impress, with stunning views of the lake everywhere you look. After the wedding breakfast, the team will remove some of the tables to make room for the dancefloor in the evening. The main room leads onto the terrace with lakeside views, this is the perfect place for a drinks reception, garden games or street food. When everyone has finished eating you’ll have full use of the whole venue, including the beautiful conservatory, which is a great spot for a photo booth. It’s also used for drinks receptions if the weather is poor. Following the vows, the larger ceremony room is transformed into a cosy lounge for the evening, an ideal space for relaxing and catching up with family and friends. There’s even a cocktail bar available. Also part of the hire is the Children’s Play Room. This space is equipped with toys and games and is available for your littlest guests to use all day. You can even fit in a bouncy castle! The venue also offers a free wine tasting, and a wedding planning service that goes above and beyond. The team will plan your whole day with you, making suggestions along the way. Once the itinerary is agreed upon, it’s over to them. They will contact all suppliers and liaise with them, so you can sit back and relax knowing everything is taken care of. LEAS CLIFF HALL 01303 228 607 | www.leascliffhall.co.uk Dramatically located 400 feet above sea level, overlooking the English Channel and built into the Kent coast cliff face, Leas Cliff Hall offers one of the most enviable settings for your wedding. The Grade II listed building is steeped in history and with plenty of flexibility it can cater for any size of event. CEREMONY TO CELEBRATIONS The Grand Hall has played host to many bespoke weddings over the years and has been particularly popular for hosting large scale, elaborate nuptials. It’s the ideal location if you’re planning a lavish gathering surrounded by several hundred of your closest friends and family. This Georgian ballroom has its own private bar, large grand theatre-style stage area and access to balconies that run the length of the hall overlooking the English Channel with uninterrupted views across to France. The Channel Suite has a variety of layouts that can be designed to suit your day. The panoramic views offer an iconic backdrop for some stunning photography. Plus, the team of in-house chefs will prepare your menu and the head chef will design your dream wedding breakfast. THE EXTRA MILE You’re only limited by your own imagination here. The sky’s the limit with additional extras to ensure your guests remember your wedding for years to come. Think vintage style, fully-stocked pick and mix sweet cart; Saturday Night Fever style LED dancefloor to dance the night away on; individual ice cream tubs served to your guests by a classically-styled usherette from her serving tray; have a mixologist create you a one-off, specially-named wedding day cocktail for you and your guests, and much much more. www.nshepherdphotography.com www.sabrinastockwellphotography.co.uk 26

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