Your Kent Wedding - Page number 19 - November/December 2021 (Issue 99)

Canterbury & Thanet SPOTLIGHT ON... Tie the knot in a local hotspot CITY WALL TOWER WEDDING CHAPEL & EVENTS VENUE 01227 903 533 | https://citywalltower.com City Wall Tower is a Grade II listed English Heritage building, formerly called Zoar Chapel, meaning small chapel. Absolutely brimming with history, it’s a Medieval battle tower built into the city wall and the foundations are thought to date from around 1140, with the rest of the building dating from the late 14 th century. During the 18 th and 19 th centuries huge parts of the city wall were demolished as Canterbury grew, but the little chapel survived. Even when German bombing caused further damage during the Second World War, it remained intact. So, you could argue that it should have been renamed The Lucky Chapel! This is also where the famous and highly regarded Edmund Reed, the police officer who oversaw the Jack the Ripper investigation, tied the knot. THE “I DOS” City Wall Tower is a dry hire venue, meaning you have a blank canvas on which to create your dream wedding. It’s licensed for civil ceremonies and can host 80 of your nearest and dearest, plus the wedding party. Located on Burgate Lane, it boasts two small, paved outdoor courtyards, ideal for photos and post-ceremony mingling. THE CELEBRATIONS While this is a ceremony only venue, there’s no shortage of options for your reception, as the Chapel is conveniently located in the city centre, walking distance from literally hundreds of restaurants, pubs and other unique spots. Although, you can opt to upgrade your hire to include a glass of bubbly and canapés following your ceremony, which is well worth doing before you head off. What’s more, if you need any help choosing a reception venue, the Chapel’s wedding and event planners will be more than happy to take that stress away from you. THERE’S MORE There are several packages of extras offering you as much or as little help with your big day as you wish. These include services such as venue styling, organising wedding suppliers, reception and meal packages, transport, accommodation booking and organising tours and trips. ww.luke batchelorproductions.com .luke batchelorproductions.com LOCAL VENUES 19