Your Kent Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 76)

 TIMELESS romance Our roundup of Kent’s historical venues PENSHURST PLACE AND GARDENS 01892 870 307 weddings.penshurstplace.com Nestled in a 2,500 acre estate, this 14 th -century house and formal gardens are steeped in splendour and were once described as the perfect combination of an inspiring castle and an intimate manor house. Penshurst Place is one of the most complete examples of 14-century architecture in England surviving in its original location. The 11-acre Grade I listed Elizabethan walled gardens are divided into a series of outside rooms by a mile of yew hedging and are packed with seasonal flowers, colour and topiary. Each wedding day is bespoke, allowing you the flexibility to decide how the venue and grounds are used for your celebrations. You’re also offered a free tasting to sample the food and wine options before selecting your menu. SPACE TO CELEBRATE ❤ The Baron’s Hall is an awe-inspiring candlelit space packed with historical features and can play host to your ceremony (200 guests), wedding breakfast (136) and evening reception (200). ❤ The Inner Courtyard is a romantic and secluded spot framed by roses and scented peonies (120 ceremony, 200 evening). ❤ The Sunderland Room , decorated with paintings, sits atop a spiral turret staircase and offers fantastic views across the parklands (136 ceremony, 88 dining, 140 evening). ❤ The Buttery is the original bottle store for the house and is ideal for intimate gatherings (40 ceremony, 30 dining, 50 evening). ❤ Marquee can be arranged for the Inner Courtyard (160 dining, 210 evening) or the South Lawn (up to 300). Did you know? Movies filmed at the house and gardens in recent years include Mary Queen of Scots, Wolf Hall and The Other Boleyn Girl. parkershots.com pennyyoungphotography.com THEMED VENUES 29