Your Kent Wedding - November/December 2023 (Issue 111)

CHAPEL HOUSE ESTATE 01843 881 290 | www.chapelhouseestate.co.uk Nestled in the heart of South East England, Chapel House Estate invites you to step into a world of timeless elegance and natural beauty. The 35-acre estate, steeped in history, offers the ideal canvas for your dream wedding, whether you’re envisioning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration. Chapel House Estate is already becoming one of Kent’s most popular outdoor wedding venues. This former private residence has been built from the ground up to create something very special. With its lush outdoor spaces the venue offers an idyllic backdrop for al fresco celebrations, with an all-important indoor contingency. The Wild Apple Tree Orchard (150 guests), allows you to exchange vows sheltered by the purpose-built oak gazebo amidst a heritage orchard, where nature paints a breathtaking backdrop each season. The Old Malt Granary (150 guests), boasts rustic charm and is ideal for yearround indoor ceremonies. Photographers and videographers can capture unforgettable moments from the mezzanine and you can enhance your ceremony with live music. The Walled Courtyard (50 guests) is perfect for smaller, intimate gatherings. This secluded Italian-vibe courtyard boasts a glasshouse available for striking photo opportunities, a Lounge Bar, and No.9 Restaurant for a relaxed and informal wedding breakfast. Finally for the “I dos,” The Vaulted Room (10 guests) provides space for the most intimate of affairs. The Grade II listed Medieval chapel offers a unique setting complete with professional elopement services. The Thorne Barn (up to 150 guests) offers you the opportunity to host a grand wedding breakfast and after party, complete with air-conditioning and large bar. Bands are welcome. Meanwhile, the adjacent North Paddock offers additional options for your evening celebrations. The No.9 Restaurant (50 guests) is perfect for small, informal wedding breakfasts and exudes Italian style for your intimate gathering. The venue combines quality, fresh, locally-sourced ingredients, some inspired by the abundance of fruit from the stunning gardens on the Estate, to create classic and new sought-after flavours and textures. A foodtasting evening is included in the bespoke quote for all couples choosing a three-course meal in No.9 Restaurant. There are nine modern lodges all on site, located in the West Paddock and an additional two bedroom cottage. There is also a beauty treatment lodge and massage room (treatments not included). The private Green Room Bar can be used for pre-wedding drinks and a helicopter pad is available for that all-important grand entrance. CANTERBURY AND THANET Spotlight on... Tie the knot in a local hotspot http://fleurchallisphotography.com www.chriskemp.co.uk 23 LOCAL VENUES

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