Category Archives: Kent Wedding Venues

Getting married at Hall Place & Gardens in Bexley Kent certainly is a regal affair, as soon as you walk in it offers that wow factor, it is very grand and has amazing architecture as you would expect from a Grade I listed Tudor house.

It was originally build for the Lord Mayor of London in the reign of Henry VII and has beautiful landscaped gardens surrounding the house.

It is licensed for civil ceremonies, the ceremony will take place in either the Great Hall or the Great Chamber, having seen both rooms they are equally as beautiful as each other, the great hall has traditional wood panels on the walls with thick dark wooden beams on the ceiling and beautiful gold chandeliers hanging down which complements the whole grandeur feel of the room, the Great Chamber has a magnificent carved ceiling and has neutral colours so you can dress to your own taste.

Above the great hall is the minstrels gallery, this is a perfect area for the photographer to stand and take amazing pictures of the double height panelled room, this room leads out onto the paved courtyard of the private garden where your guest s can enjoy a pre dinner drink.

For this venue you would need to hire out a mobile bar which can be set up in the Tudor Kitchen just off the Great Hall, there is a Grand piano for use in the Great Hall, no charge for usage or tuning.

The surrounding gardens are a masterpiece in their own right with amazing sculptured hedges akin to a children’s fairytale and has been kept immaculate.

Hall place can cater for 100 seated guests in the great hall, catering is by Relish who are local, professional and competitive.

Are you getting married at Hall Place & Gardens Wedding Venue in Bexley Kent. Please get in touch to discuss your photography requirements.

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****10% Off Wedding Photography Packages at Cooling Castle Barn****

Kent Wedding venue Cooling Castle Barn is located on the outskirts of London, in fact a 35 minute drive from Greenwich positioned within the rural peninsular of North Kent.

We went to see Cooling Castle barn yesterday as a potential venue for our own wedding, according to their calendar they are a very popular venue and it is very easy to see why, as soon as we walked in we were greeted by one of the staff who knew both of our names and knew we were coming, you may think that is pretty standard but believe me we have been to lots of venues who didn’t even know we were coming, she was extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable, as she walked us through the venue she described what would happen in every room, and how we would enter, it made me visualise my day in the venue, out of every venue we have been to this is the venue where I thought we would be taken care of and everything would run smoothly.

To celebrate us getting married at Cooling Castle Barn we are offering a unique Cooling Castle Barn wedding photography special offer, anyone who books with us who are also getting married at Cooling Castle Barn will get a 10% discount plus our Honeymoon Album presented to you on the same day as your wedding.

Cooling castle barn dates back to the 17^th century and is adjacent to Cooling Castle, the barns themselves are beautiful with high exposed beams and natural brickwork which gives you a blank canvas to choose your own colour scheme.

Just to quote from the first page of their booklet:

“We are different.  We want each and every one of our couples to feel special.  We believe in giving a dedicated and personal service.  We are here to help you plan and organise your day, and we aim to make the planning as exciting as the day itself.  We would like to share your day with you.  We are unique.  We are … COOLING CASTLE BARN”

That is the feeling you get when you walk in, I knew as I was walking around that this had to be where I got married, it felt special as I walked around, as with some barns it didn’t have that damp old smell which had previously put me off anything historical.

The Fathom Barn is where the ceremony will be held and this too has high beams and natural brickwork, the bride arrives dramatically onto a raised balcony and then walks down the stairs towards the 60ft promenade down the aisle.  The last Barn which is the Heritage Barn is where your guests arrive and wait to be called by the toast master into the ceremony room; this has a home from home feel with its warm and cosy feel.

The Tithe Barn is where you would have your wedding breakfast and your evening celebrations, the DJ has a suspended area above the space which enables great lighting, the vertical beams can be used to place uplighters, creating the perfect atmosphere whilst eating, this Barn can seat up to 160 for a wedding breakfast and 250 guests for the evening celebration.

 
Another bonus about cooling castle barn is that your guests get to choose from 3 dishes rather than everyone having the same, kids can have Pizza and chips or sausage and mash if they want to or half adult portions, I love chicken so everyone would have had to have chicken like me at least now they have a choice.

The outside space is equally beautiful with plenty of lovely backdrops for photo opportunities; overall I found this the perfect wedding venue and can’t wait to get married there.

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Wedding Photography’s Tryst With Medieval Times

One of the highlights of London suburbs is the historically relevant places that have remarkably retained their old charm even after centuries. One such destination is the 13th Century Lympne Castle that has not just survived invasions by Danes and Normans, but has also emerged as the favourite wedding destination for couples looking for an ancient backdrop to their memorable day.

Civil weddings and partnerships at the West Drawing Room of the Lympne Castle are a treat for the guests, and the wedding photography capturing the majesty of the medieval castle leaves you guessing about your wedding era! The massive bow window overlooking the south east coast welcomes you to the room with stone fireplace and wood panelling reminding you of the Castle’s glorious past. The room can easily accommodate around 80 guests and is ideal for hosting reception.

For breakfast, the Great Hall offers perfect settings with its part panelled walls, wooden roof beams and gothic-arched windows. Your photographer will simply love these settings as wedding photography in historical places has a unique charm, which can’t be rivalled by the modern wedding venues. The hall has a capacity to host 120 guests.

Wedding photography in Lympne Castle not just brings out the old medieval charm of the place, but also encapsulates some breathtaking views of the gardens, which are lush green with round the clock maintenance by the Castle’s caretakers. Indeed, the Lympne Castle plays a perfect host for the perfect couple!

Click the links below to see my Lympne Castle Wedding Photography.

Lympne Castle in November 2011

Lympne Castle in December 2011

The amazing West Drawing Room at Lympne Castle seats 80 guests.

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Wedding Photography in a Traditional and All-Season Wedding Venue in Kent

For over 300 years, the Dawes family has maintained the Mount Ephraim Gardens with their heart and soul. This exquisite wedding venue in Kent features some of the stunning landscape amidst the fabulous backdrop of a traditional mansion, which is now used as a part of the wedding venue and for hosting other private meetings and events. The sprawling 10 acres lush green Edwardian terraced gardens are a sight to behold and a natural choice for any couple to commemorate the most memorable day in their lives.

Located near Faversham and Canterbury, Mount Ephraim Gardens offer a perfect backdrop for testing the wedding photography skills of a wedding photojournalist. In fact, a good wedding photographer can bring out the subtle beauty of these stunning Gardens with his understanding of how to involve the venue itself within the entire package of his offerings.

The thrill of wedding photography, coupled with the suitability of the Gardens to offer ideal wedding hosting services in all seasons, is what makes Mount Ephraim special. The interiors can conveniently accommodate around 200 guests. The venue is licensed to host civil ceremonies with a gathering of 100-120 people.

One of the highlights of Mount Ephraim is the hallway which offers magnificent spots for wedding photography. For instance, the staircase is well-lit and ideal for group shots. Similarly, there is a magnificent stone portico in front of the complex, which is again a not-to-miss photographic spot.

Mount Ephraim in Kent

The Brandshatch Place and Spa in Kent is a stunning Georgian mansion built in 1806. Set within 12 acres of lush Kent countryside this beautiful hotel is a perfect setting for your Kent Wedding.

The hotel has plenty of fantastic wedding photography opportunities, you just need to pick a fantastic wedding photographer. It’s your lucky day as you have just found one.

Please feel free to get in touch to discuss your wedding at The Brandshatch Place and Spa in Kent and your wedding photography requirements.

Special  Brandshatch Place Hotel Wedding Photography Offer

If you’re getting married at the Brandshatch Place Hotel, getting ready there and having your ceremony my all day package which is normally £1275 is only £1150. When contacting me please quote “BHP All Day Offer”

Please call me on 0777 450 5184 or email info@gomesphotography.co.uk

Brands Hatch Road, Fawkham, Longfield DA3 8NQ
0845 072 7395

Please get in touch with us at Gomes Photography to discuss your wedding photography requirements.

The Inn onThe Lake | Wedding Photography

Set in 12 acres of woodland just off the A2 motorway near Gravesend, Kent the Inn on the Lake is a great wedding venue. This family run business has experience in planning, organisation and running wedding ceremonies and receptions.

With beautiful grounds in which to take those special photographs, The Inn on the Lake is a truly unique location and the views over the lakes will leave an everlasting impression on you and your guests.

Gomes Photography is experienced at photographing weddings at the Inn on the Lake in Kent and would love to photograph your wedding day. Please get in touch to discuss your wedding day photography.

The Inn On The Lake Hotel
A2
Shorne Gravesend
Kent
DA12  3HB
England

Tel: +44 (0) 1474 823 333