Your Kent Wedding - March/April 2021 (Issue 95)

THE WEALD OF KENT 01622 891 671 | www.weald-of-kent.co.uk The Weald of Kent is a beautifully maintained 18-hole parkland golf course and hotel. Set amongst the beautiful rolling Kent countryside, it boasts far-reaching views and lies just a short drive from Maidstone and Ashford. The team have been hard at work during lockdowns refreshing their wedding suites ready for the 2021 wedding season. Newly decorated with the addition of luxurious carpets in a neutral hue, together with freshly-painted walls throughout, these licenced spaces are ready to welcome you on your big day. With the immaculately manicured golf course and beautiful lakes as your backdrop, you can also relax and enjoy the exclusive wedding patio for drinks and mingling. The wedding rooms, with their fresh new look, can host both your ceremony and celebrations. The Lakeside Room has capacity for 100 and in the Waterside Room there’s space for 50. The two can be joined together to accommodate a total guest list of 150. For the evening bash, this combined space can hold 200. The venue also offers exclusive hotel booking, a complimentary suite for the wedding night and professional wedding planning from booking to the big day. CRESCENT TURNER HOTEL 01227 263 506 | www.crescentturner.co.uk Well-known for its iconic views of Whitstable and The Estuary, The Crescent Turner is a renovated 200-year-old building with a wealth of original features. Think chic chintz meets coastal countryside botanical elegance! The stylish boutique hotel, set high upon Wraik Hill, has more than three acres of land and is just a five-minute drive from the heart of Whitstable, which has its own charm, culture and rich maritime history. The venue boasts three areas, all licensed for ceremonies and perfect for post-vow celebrations. The Garden Pagoda, adorned with newly-planted wisteria, can accommodate up to 80 seated and more guests are welcome to stand at the back. Eucalyptus Kitchen is elegantly decorated in light and earthy tones and can seat up to 100 loved ones. The space opens up onto the grounds with a private terrace, allowing you to enjoy the views across the estuary. Finally, Crescent Canvas brings the outside in for a character-filled wedding. This cool and quirky tipi can seat up to 120 with a dancefloor. You’re offered a complimentary evening meal and stay for your first anniversary, which you’ll be itching to get back for once you’ve tried the food here. The Palm Pavilion offers exquisite fine dining and Eucalyptus Kitchen offers show-stopping tapas. Ideal for foodies the venue offers every type of dining experience – grazing or feasting tables, pop-up canapés and cocktails, formal gourmet dining and intimate candlelit meals. We love… THE FOOD We love… THE NEW LOOK VENUE HOT PICKS 23 