Preferred Suppliers
Venues
Oak Tree Barn, Kent
The old stable Barn, full of charm and character serves as the backdrop upon which you can create your truly perfect wedding day. Modernised but still retaining its original rustic ambiance, The Barn creates an atmosphere that is both enchanting and romantic.
Situated just off of the A21, with easy access to the M25. Central London is a direct 40 minute train journey from Tonbridge station
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
Chilham Village Hall, Kent
Close to Chilham’s Church and famous picturesque medieval square is Chilham Village Hall. With 2 historic inter-linked beamed halls that may be hired separately, it’s a lovely setting for your wedding or wedding reception.
Licensed for entertainment, dancing and music, there is a stage in the main hall, ideal for musicians.
Special rates for local residents and parking for 100 cars.
Capacity: Up to 130 guests
Salomons Estate, Kent
Situated just two miles outside the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Salomons Estate is a stunning Victorian mansion.
Event spaces include an impressive Victorian theatre, seating up to 230 guests and an intricately decorated Gold Room, a private and intimate function space located on the South side of the Terrace, with direct access to a range of gardens and woodland.
Capacity: Up to 230 guests
Kings Hill Community Centre
Set in the heart of the modern village of Kings Hill, home for Kings Hill Pre-School as well as providing a choice of four halls and two meeting rooms to hire for social, corporate and community events in the Community Centre.
Our halls:
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Mary Ellis Hall
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Townsend Hall
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Jim Fry Hall
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Cunningham Room
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Gibson Suite
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Braham Suite
The hire options include free wifi, fully licensed bar, wheelchair accessibility and a free car parklocated at the front of the Community Centre.
Capacity: Up to 250 guests
Frickley Lake, East Sussex
A beautiful collection of lake, wedding marquee, boat house, camping fields, chill-out pagoda, UV forest, firepit and woodland make it the perfect venue for your unique wedding.
Whether it’s simple rustic, classic chic, bohemian hip or vintage homemade ~ the possibilities are endless.
Capacity: Up to 150 guests
The Milwards Estate, East Sussex
This stunning venue can offer you the exclusive use of the estate and Milwards House for your wedding reception or any special occasion.
Hire packages include full access to the estate's amenities along with the use of the permanent, fully lined clear span marquee.
Capacity: Up to 200 guests.
Preston Court, Canterbury
This enchanting venue is set in a secluded private 600 acre estate in Kent. Surrounded by ornamental lakes and gardens, Preston Court has many eclectic features including 17th century barnyard, beautiful musical organs, carousel rides and barnyard filled with twinkly lights and a fairytale Island for ceremonies.
Capacity: 120 guests
The Wilderness, Canterbury
An idyllic woodland venue hidden away.
The Wilderness is a family run farm with the long term vision of restoring the natural water meadow landscape of the Little Stour valley.
Gather your friends and family for an unconventional day in complete privacy, surrounded by woods and water meadows, lakes and fragrant wild flowers. This is the perfect escape into a magical, world of nature.
Capacity: 120 guests
The Mercure Great Danes Maidstone
In the heart of the picturesque ‘Garden of England’ the Mercure Maidstone Hotel is built around a Georgian country house adjacent to Leeds Castle and licensed for Civil Marriages & Partnerships.
Why not arrive in style from the air onto your own helipad & exchange vows in the beautiful gazebo. Set within acres of grounds, this backdrop will be the perfect setting for photos capturing memories of your special day.
Capacity: Heart of Kent Suite 360 guests
Toast Masters
Bars
DJ's
Toastmaster Mote
Having completed the Guild’s extensive training and examination process I am qualified to act as a Toastmaster or Master of Ceremonies at events ranging from traditional weddings to Bar Mitzvahs, and specialist events or parties.
So, no matter what event you are planning, if you want it to run seamlessly to time and with a minimum of fuss, why not get in touch with me and see how I can help you make this happen?
The Thirsty Farrier Mobile Bar Company
The Thirsty Farrier Mobile Bar Company is a family-run business on a mission to bring high quality bars and drinks to events across the South East. We believe that your bar service should be an extension to your party, and so The Thirsty Farrier is made up of fun, enthusiastic and outgoing bartenders who are keen to ensure your party is the best you’ve ever attended. From Weddings, Cocktail Masterclasses, Birthday Bars and Corporate Parties, whatever the occasion - we've got you covered!
Matt James Photography
Portrait and Wedding photographer Kent is the heading but we shoot everything.
From weddings to product photography in my studio in Tonbridge as well as offering family photo shoots in Kent and all over the UK and even overseas.
I also shoot events, actor head shot’s, commercial, sports you name it, and in fact wedding photography covers most situation all in one day and it only happens once so what better practice for everything else and everything else is good practice for weddings! works both ways.
Beyond The Table
Create an impact with a perfectly styled dinner table from Beyond The Table. With a wide range and variety of tableware, linen and glassware available Sarah will design your bespoke tablescape based on your event, style, occasion and season to bring you a beautiful, unique and functional tablescape. Let Sarah set the stage for your special event and wow your guests with ‘Insta’ worthy place settings, centerpieces and styling. Every tablescape is unique and is designed to enhance your occasion and bring a little luxury to your table.
Great Bower Barn
Beautiful wedding venue in rural Kent.
Great Bower wedding venue has a beautiful Edwardian brick barn in the secluded Kent countryside. It is a huge space which can seat up to 150 people.
It is a perfect wedding venue with a wonderful open space to plan your wedding any way you wish.
The cost is £4500 until end of 2023, then £4750 from 2024 onwards.
This magnificent Flemish style barn has very large wooden and glass doors which can be opened to let your guests feel they are in the heart of the countryside. There are beautiful views of the North Downs and across to Kings Wood.