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 â youâll feel it from the moment you arrive.
Exclusively yours for your wedding, enjoy a choice of three stunning ceremony locations. From the wooden gazebo with panoramic garden views to our two indoor ceremony areas in the barn, create your dream day with expert support every step of the way. After your ceremony, youâll 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 Prince 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, youâll 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 wonât leave you feeling frazzled by the time you reach the aisle. All our couples are granted exclusive access to Sonas, our online planning tool thatâs 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 ÂŁ7,550 â ÂŁ18,250
- In-house wedding coordinator
- Online planning tool
- Ceremony Capacity: 130
- Dinner Capacity: 130
- Standing Capacity: 240
- 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
Your Bridal Suite
Within your package, we are pleased to offer you exclusive use of our dressing room. The dressing room is located on the upper level of the barn and is available from 9am on the day of your wedding right through to midnight.
The Croft (Up to 80 Guests)
If youâre looking for a more intimate occasion, The Croft offers the perfect ceremony location. Flooded with light for those all-important photographs, itâs the ultimate blank canvas to hold your dream wedding ceremony.
The Barn (Up to 130 Day & 240 Evening 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. Itâs also a wonderful space for an unforgettable party.
The Gazebo (Up to 130 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 Reception
The Gardens
When holding your wedding ceremony or reception at The Gardens, you will enjoy exclusive access to 12 acres of breathtaking English country gardens for you and your guests to enjoy.
Professional Catering
Using the best of seasonal ingredients, our professional catering team will work with you to create your dream wedding breakfast menu. Food and wine tastings are available for all of our couples.
Romantic fairy lights cascade from the stunning wooden beams while the fire pits exude subtle light and warmth, creating a serene ambience for your wedding breakfast or event.
The Tipis (Up to 130 Guests for a Sit Down Meal and 300 for a Buffet)
Connected to The Barn, our quirky tipis add the wow factor to any occasion.
Book Your Tour at The Gardens
âFrom 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 couldnât recommend The Gardens enough and all of our guests were blown away.â
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 ÂŁ7,550
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.Â
Prices start at ÂŁ7,900
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 ÂŁ7,850
3 Steps To Your Dream Garden Wedding
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Tipis Restaurant will be back in November
As featured in The Telegraph
Tipis Restaurant is closed for wedding season at The Gardens and will reopen from November 2022 until February 2023. Keep an eye on our social media channels for details on when our online booking form is live. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for delicious British food in our heated tipis.