If you are interested in a country wedding in Kent, you can't go wrong with a boutique country house hotel or an elegant mansion house wedding venue.
Country houses and stately homes have stunning spaces for both wedding ceremonies and receptions. If you've always wanted to get married in a picture gallery or orangery before retiring to the grounds for cocktails and an evening reception in the ballroom, then a country house in Kent could be the perfect wedding venue for you.
As mansions and country manors are houses first and foremost, they can feel like an elegant home-from-home. Some venues will have accommodation on site, usually with beautiful decor such as roll-top baths and four-poster beds, while others may have cottages or converted barns in the ground. This means that you’ll have the bonus of a beautiful bridal suite and accommodation for immediately family or the bridal party on site.
The setting of most country houses in Kent also makes them gorgeous options for your wedding photography. Many mansions have rolling grounds and manicured gardens, each with distinctive features that can include lakes, beautiful floral gardens and traditional fountains and mazes. There are plenty of opportunities for beautiful wedding photos both inside and out - your wedding photographer will be spoiled for choice! Make sure to take in the gardens on your venue viewing, even if you’re marrying in the winter.
Having your wedding in the countryside not only means that you’ll have stunning wedding photos, but also privacy for your wedding day. The peaceful setting and views over the countryside make your wedding in Kent a romantic getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Country house hotels and mansion house wedding venues are perfect for you if:
- You've always wanted a fairytale wedding day
- You want an outdoor element to your reception
- Light and airy spaces appeal to you
- You want a variety of locations for your photos
- You need a small amount of luxury accommodation
Country House and Mansion Wedding Venues in Kent - Frequently Asked Questions
What would it cost to have a wedding in a mansion house venue?
As with all wedding venues, costs for stately home and country house weddings vary, but you may be surprised at how affordable some of the options can be! It's not essential to have an extravagant budget to get your own mansion in Kent for your wedding. If you’re looking to cut costs, then consider a midweek wedding or marrying in the low season, such as early spring or late autumn. A mansion venues are ideal for winter weddings, as they often have large fireplaces and cozy wood-panelled rooms.
Is it possible to have exclusive use of a country house in Kent for the whole wedding weekend?
You will find that there are plenty of country house wedding venues and mansions that will provide you with exclusive use of the venue on your wedding day. This means that the venue is yours alone for the duration of your wedding. Sometimes this will be for your wedding day alone, and in other cases, you can hire your wedding venue for an entire weekend for you and your guests. This may incur an extra charge, but if you want an exclusive retreat for guests with catering staff on hand, then this could be the optimal choice for your wedding weekend. You will be able to find exclusive use country houses in Kent using our venue filters.
If I'm having a mansion house wedding what type of wedding dress should I wear?
Mansion houses in Kent come with plenty of original features, such as grand stairways, impressive statues and glittering chandeliers. Play up the drama of your surroundings with an equally glamorous wedding dress! Floor length veils, impressive trains and princess gowns look right at home in the ballrooms and art galleries of a manor. Vintage details and classic fabrics like lace are perfect too, as they're reminiscent of English socialites. Whatever dress you decide to wear on your wedding day, you will be able to find your dream mansion in Kent on Guides for Brides.