The Setting
The Gardens is a breathtaking English country garden wedding venue in the quaint village of Yalding in Kent, between Maidstone (7 miles) and Tunbridge Wells (11 miles). It’s around 40 miles from London, roughly an hour’s drive through rolling fields and picturesque countryside.
The Gardens is a horticultural masterpiece, with 12 acres of grounds divided into 16 landscaped gardens, each with its unique theme and style for your exclusive use. You’ll enjoy endless photo opportunities, from tumbling vines and whimsical forests to their grand Victorian greenhouse donated by Prince Charles.
The Vibe
Exclusively yours for your wedding, you will enjoy a choice of three stunning ceremony locations. From the wooden gazebo with panoramic garden views to their two indoor ceremony areas in the barn, create your dream day with expert support at every step.
The bespoke Nordic tipis adjoining the barn provides the perfect location for your unforgettable wedding breakfast. Draped in fairy lights and warmed with fire pits, you’ll enjoy an exceptional, locally sourced menu designed with their talented in-house catering team. As the sun sets and The Gardens transforms into a twilight oasis with endless festoon lights, you can dance the night away in the barn with your guests.
You’ll be supported by a dedicated wedding coordinator who will be by your side throughout your planning journey, and you’ll also enjoy access to their exclusive online wedding planning tool that’s dedicated to reducing time-consuming wedmin.
The Setting
The Orangery is a stunning waterside wedding venue just a short walk from the centre of Maidstone in Kent.
Close to local amenities with excellent transport links, including trains running directly to London Victoria from Maidstone East (a 5-minute drive away). It’s your slice of the English countryside in an urban location, with endless photo opportunities for you and your guests.
The Vibe
The Orangery is licensed for both indoor and outdoor civil ceremonies, and you’ll have the choice of three stunning options:
The Gazebo is their outdoor ceremony option, suitable for up to 150 of your friends and family. Nestled within the immaculately landscaped grounds, it provides an unforgettable setting to exchange your vows. You and your wedding party can make your entrance, including across the bridge or alongside the lake and waterfall.
The Lapa is the second outdoor ceremony option for up to 150 guests. Couples choosing The Lapa for their ceremony can walk through the woodland walk for their grand entrance. Surrounded by trees dating back hundreds of years, The Lapa’s thatched roof is open on all sides to maintain magnificent views across the lake to the boathouse.
The Garden Room is an indoor ceremony option for up to 150 guests. The elegant Garden Room is a stunning year-round location for your civil ceremony. Five double doors span the front facade, providing guests with a perfect view of the beautiful garden and the wedding party as they make their entrance across the bridge.
You’ll be supported by a dedicated wedding coordinator who will be by your side throughout your planning journey, and you’ll also enjoy access to their exclusive online wedding planning tool that’s dedicated to reducing time-consuming wedmin.