insideKENT Magazine Issue 47 - February 2016 | Page 54

WEDDINGS THE DAY OF YOUR DREAMS KENT’S TOP WEDDING VENUES Picking the perfect venue for your wedding is an important part of getting your day absolutely right. There’s a lot to think about – how will the photos look? How many guests can you fit in? What kind of catering packages are on offer? And how much do you love the venue of your dreams? With such an array of choice in Kent, we’ve put together a selection of some of the most idyllic, beautiful, and charming wedding venues in the county. The Port Lympne Hotel Hythe Imperial Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LR 01303 234111 [email protected] www.aspinallfoundation.org Princes Parade, Hythe CT21 6AE 01303 267441 [email protected] www.hytheimperial.co.uk To ensure your dreams become reality the Hythe Imperial is dedicated to making your special day perfect and as individual as you are. Whether you are planning a civil ceremony, traditional church service or civil partnership we recognize every wedding is different. We have elegantly styled suites, including the amazing Imperial Ballroom which overlooks the English Channel, together with great food and dedicated customer service all equals the very essence of your wedding. From the moment you meet with our specialized wedding coordinator to the day of your wedding you can feel confident that the Hythe Imperial Hotel will ensure every detail is covered and all you need to think about is saying I do! The Port Lympne Hotel at Port Lympne Reserve has been awarded the coveted title of Kent Venue of the Year at the prestigious Kent Wedding Awards 2015. The awards, now in their fifth year, celebrate the best of Kent’s wedding professionals and suppliers. The Port Lympne Hotel, a beautifully refurbished Edwardian mansion at the heart of the popular wild animal park, offers a unique, romantic setting for weddings. Built in 1912 the hotel is surrounded by 15 acres of landscaped gardens, incorporating water features, colourful borders, romantic terraces and the famous Trojan steps. A spokesperson for Kent Wedding Awards said: “Port Lympne Hotel is a splendid venue offering the height of elegance with polished floors, high ceilings, beautiful grounds and fabulous detail. Judges were impressed with the level of care and the almost unlimited service for couples detailed in their presentation and loved the variety of their packages, menus and open pricing shown.” On Sunday 7th February, the Port Lympne Hotel will be inviting all couples to take a tour of the historic building, its beautiful ground floor rooms, picturesque gardens and luxuriously decorated bedrooms. From 11am until 3pm, couples looking for the perfect wedding venue will be welcomed by the hotel’s experienced wedding coordinator and will also be able to meet some trusted suppliers as they explore the unique mansion, surrounded by Port Lympne Reserve. 54