Your Dream Garden Wedding Venue in Kent
12 Acres of English Country Gardens
3 Indoor & Outdoor Ceremony Options
Exclusive Use Wedding Venue
Welcome to The Gardens, a luxury country garden wedding venue in Kent, where vows are made surrounded by blooms and birdsong. Located in the quaint village of Yalding, The Gardens is a horticultural masterpiece with 12 acres of grounds divided into 16 landscaped gardens. Family owned, with weddings run by the exceptional team at Glow Events, The Gardens is deeply loved – you’ll feel it from the moment you arrive.
Exclusively yours for your wedding, enjoy a choice of two stunning indoor and outdoor ceremony locations. From the wooden gazebo with panoramic garden views to our indoor ceremony area in the barn, create your dream day with expert support every step of the way. After your ceremony, you’ll love the quintessentially English photo opportunities that can be found at every twist and turn. Think tumbling vines, whimsical forests, and our grand Victorian greenhouse donated by King Charles in the 1990s.
The bespoke Nordic tipis adjoining the barn provide the perfect location for your unforgettable wedding breakfast. Draped in fairylights and warmed with fire pits, you’ll enjoy an exceptional, locally sourced menu designed in partnership with our 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.
Memories that make you glow
Weddings at The Gardens are run by the expert team at Glow Events, whose mission is to ensure you have the day of your dreams. With years of experience, they will guide you through the wedding planning process to ensure a stress-free experience that won’t leave you feeling frazzled by the time you reach the aisle. All our couples are granted exclusive access to Sonas, our online planning tool that’s dedicated to reducing time-consuming wedmin. On the day of your wedding, you can relax in the knowledge that every detail is taken care of by our team.
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- Exclusive use
- Packages between £8,830 to £19,190
- In-house wedding coordinator
- Online planning tool
- Ceremony Capacity: 100
- Dinner Capacity: 100
- Reception Capacity: 200
- In-house bar & professional catering
- Licensed for ceremonies
- Disabled facilities
- On-site bridal suite
- Local accommodation options
- Pet-friendly
- Free on-site parking
Your Choice of Ceremony Options
The Ceremony Tipi (Up to 100 Guests)
New for 2023, the ceremony tipi is attached to the barn and is the perfect all-weather, year-round option for your wedding ceremony. It is located in a separate area to the wedding breakfast tipis so your guests won't catch any sneak-peaks before your meal.
The Dressing Room (Up to 15 Guests)
The newly renovated dressing room is available from 9am to midnight on the day of your wedding. Furnished with four make-up stations, a lounge area, large mirror, and a changing area, it's the perfect place to spend your wedding morning.
The Barn (Up to 100 Guests)
The Barn provides a versatile space for wedding celebrations. During the winter or for those days when the weather is less kind, The Barn offers a stunning location for your ceremony. Later it transforms into the location of your wedding reception with a dancefloor and bar.
The Gazebo (Up to 100 Guests)
Surrounded by nature with stunning views at every turn, The Gazebo is set within the center of our magnificent gardens. After the ceremony, you and your guests can enjoy exploring the 16 surrounding individual gardens.
Your Wedding Day
The Barn (Up to 200 Reception Guests)
The barn is the perfect location for your wedding reception or event, with a large dancefloor, DJ booth, and fully-stocked bar.
The Gardens
When holding your wedding ceremony or event at The Gardens, you will enjoy exclusive access to 12 acres of breathtaking English country gardens for you and your guests to enjoy.
Romantic fairy lights cascade from the stuning wooden beams while the fire pits exude subtle light and warmth, creating a serene ambience. The sides of the tipis can be opened to enjoy beautiful views of the grounds.
The Tipis (Up to 100 Guests for a Sit Down Meal)
Connected to The Barn, our quirky tipis add the wow factor to your wedding breakfast or event.
Book Your Tour at The Gardens
“From the moment we arrived at The Gardens, we knew it was the one. The venue speaks for itself but the team was incredible from the get-go. They were in constant contact with us both during our 9-month planning stage. The food was OUTSTANDING and everything ran without a hitch on the day. We couldn’t recommend The Gardens enough and all of our guests were blown away.”
Sammi
Our Wedding Packages
TIPIS WEDDING PACKAGE
In autumn and winter, The Gardens transforms into the breathtaking Tipis Restaurant. This brand new package allows you to book Tipis exclusively for your wedding. Enjoy stylish interiors, cosy corners, and locally sourced British food served from wonky crockery.
Prices start at £8,830
TWILIGHT WEDDING PACKAGE
There is something so romantic about the sun setting over The Gardens and a twilight wedding captures the moment perfectly. As the sun sets and the venue lights up with endless festoon lighting, your ceremony will start at around 5pm surrounded by your family and friends.
Prices start at £9,160
FULL PACKAGE (our most popular option)
Everything you need for the perfect English country garden wedding ceremony and reception. Created specifically for you, based on the time of year you would like to get married, your preferred day of the week, and your total number of guests.
Prices start at £9,160
3 Steps To Your Dream Garden Wedding
Visit Us In Person to see if we’re ‘the one’
You’ll Hear From Us to discuss your plans and provide a quote
Click “Book A Tour” and request your preferred showround date
Contact Us
Visit our seasonal restaurant
As featured in The Telegraph
Tipis Restaurant is open Fridays to Sundays from 10th November 2023 until 17th March 2024. Inspired by our countryside surroundings, we serve British food and drink from our stunning tipis situated on 12 acres of gardens. Book a table by clicking here