Your Kent Wedding - May/June 2022 (Issue 102)

HAYNE HOUSE 01303 262 555 | www.haynehouse.co.uk Set near the historical village of Saltwood and the Hythe Coast, Hayne House is an elegant wedding venue nestled within the serene and tranquil setting of an immaculately landscaped private family estate. The combination of traditional country-house charm paired with the modern sophistication of the Orangery make this venue a one-of-a-kind. Surrounded by beautiful landscaped English country gardens and fronted by uninterrupted floor-to-ceiling French doors, The Orangery also boasts stunning overhead roof lanterns flooding it with natural light. It provides a natural link to the gardens and every angle of the building is wonderfully photogenic. Built from sustainable materials you can host a wedding here any time of the year in a setting that’s simultaneously flexible, contemporary, stylish and eco-chic. Say “I do” al fresco under cover of the Garden Pavilion or elsewhere in the gardens, with up to 120 loved ones. Alternatively, during the cooler months, you can opt to exchange vows inside The Orangery, which also has space for 120. Later on, you can dine in style with a seated wedding breakfast in The Orangery accompanied by your 120 nearest and dearest, and invite an additional 30 to join you for the evening revelries bring the total guest list up to 150. There are hand-crafted bi-folding doors to separate the dining and ceremony areas if required. Next to The Orangery is Hayne House, the former hunting lodge of Edward VIII, which has been lovingly restored. Within the house are are five en-suite bedrooms, plus the sumptuous honeymoon suite. There’s also another bed and breakfast on site with five further bedrooms, which can accommodate up to 22 guests. www.daleweeksphotography.co.uk https://jackcorthine.com HOATH HOUSE 01732 617 270 | www.hoathhouse.com This magnificent Victorian mansion is located in the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, overlooking the border between Kent and Sussex. As well as breathtaking views from its high position, it also boasts accommodation for 80 guests, an outdoor heated swimming pool and luxury glamping domes. Plus, conveniently situated, it’s a mere 10-minute drive to most local train stations. The gardens, which burst with colour throughout the seasons, showcase 100 different varieties of plants across its six acres. They’re a hive of wildlife activity and offer distant views of the Kent-Sussex border. The “I dos” can be held al fresco beneath a Victorian ceremonial arch with 200 loved ones looking on surrounded by the beautiful gardens. Alternatively, the main house can accommodate 80 for the ceremony, set in a large 18th-century room packed with character and history. Meanwhile, the marquee, which is designed and fully-equipped for any style of ceremony can play host to 300 to witness your vows. Receptions also take place in the marquee for 300 whatever your theme or vibe, and for smaller guests lists, the House can welcome 80 for the celebrations. 25

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