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

THE PEGWELL BAY HOTEL 01843 599 590 | www.pegwellbayhotel.co.uk The team at The Pegwell Bay Hotel understand what a daunting task selecting a wedding reception venue can be, so armed with dedication and experience, they’re on hand to guide you through the arrangements, ensuring you have a reception tailored to your dreams. Idyllically located on the Kent coast, Pegwell Bay boasts many beautiful spots perfect for memorable photo opportunities. Aside from the obvious stunning sea views there’s also the West Cliff Promenade and Gardens, and the Pegwell Bay Country Park. The venue is licensed to hold ceremonies for civil marriages and partnerships inside in its two suites and al fresco in the gazebo, where you’re able to exchange vows just feet from the water’s edge. The Ravenscliffe Suite has been fully refurbished with a contemporary feel. It boasts a fully-equipped bar, a solid wooden dancefloor, air conditioning and a fantastic veranda overlooking the sea. The veranda area also offers casual seating, allowing your guests to relax while taking in the breathtaking scenery. Seating up to 100 loved ones, it offers a relaxed yet formal wedding breakfast along with an evening reception and dancing. The venue is licensed for DJs and live bands, and you can ask the team to make a booking or they’ll be happy to give you contact details of recommended artists. The Clifton Suite is the smaller of the two and is located one floor above sea level. With access to a private balcony area, your guests are sure to be overwhelmed by the stunning sea views. The room has been lovingly restored with its original features remaining intact. With high ceilings, six ornate chandeliers, your own private bar and floor-to-ceiling windows, this suite really is the picture of Victorian elegance. You can comfortably seat 55 guests here and have the option of a sit-down meal or informal buffet with entertainment and dancing. WINTERS BARNS 01227 472 581 | www.winters-barns.co.uk Located in the Kent countryside, just outside of Canterbury, Winters Barns offers the ideal romantic setting for any couple looking for exclusive-use of a beautiful wedding venue with the perfect blend of historical features and modern amenities. Indeed, everything you could possibly need is here. The barns date from 1660 and their surrounding buildings have been lovingly restored. After you’ve gotten ready in the venue’s salons everything will flow seamlessly with the help of its award-winning team, and once you’ve partied the night away you can rest your heads in one of nine on-site bedrooms before meeting up with loved ones the next morning over breakfast. Nestled by Kentish fields with many a magical photo opportunity to hand, from original oak barn doors lit by streetlight at night, to the white bridge spanning the lily pond, beauty is around every corner. Your ceremony can be held in the Outdoor Cart Barn (150 guests). Enter through the oak arch to walk down the aisle and marry beneath the historial cart barn. Alternatively, the Indoor Ceremony Barn (150 guests) boasts a tall beamed ceiling with a fairylight canopy. It’s a magical spot in which to say “I do.” After your vows you’ll move through to the Wedding Breakfast Barn (150 guests) for a sit-down meal. This 16th-century barn is bursting with character, bordered with hops and coated in fairylights. Evening receptions are hosted in the Dancefloor Barn (220 guests), this large, spacious barn is perfect for a party! https://wildmeadowphotography.co.uk www.ovis-photography.co.uk Scan to view video 27 LOCAL VENUES

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