insideKENT Magazine Issue 53 - August 2016 | Page 114

WEDDINGS THE BEST VENUES TO SAY ‘I DO’ cont. OUR TOP WEDDING VENUE PICKS FOR 2016/17… Turner Contemporary The Port Lympne Hotel Rendezvous, Margate CT9 1HG 01843 233000 [email protected] www.turnercontemporary.org/weddings Aldington Road, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LR 01303 234111 [email protected] www.aspinallfoundation.org @TCspaces 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 18th September, 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 10am until 2.30pm, 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. Entrance to the open day is free and includes a free gift bag. Please call 01303 234111 to register. /tcmargate The memories of your wedding day stay with you forever, so make them even more special with a wedding or reception in a truly remarkable venue. Turner Contemporary is fully licensed to hold civil ceremonies and its elegant spaces and warm, welcoming atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for the bridal party. The venue's beautiful reception space has panoramic windows that frame the captivating Margate coastline, a private terrace for your guests to enjoy, and all of the modern amenities to make your celebration flawless. The dedicated Turner Contemporary wedding team will ensure that your day exceeds all expectations, whilst its superb on-site caterers will tailor the menu to your needs and tastes. Whether you are looking to celebrate your whole day, the ceremony, or just the reception at Turner Contemporary, the team can provide a package to suit your taste and style. 114