9 Quirky and Iconic Wedding Venues To Tie The Knot
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Planning Your Wedding's edit of quirky and iconic venues in London, Kent and Sussex for an unforgettable Wedding day. From botanical gardens in London to iconic landmarks in Brighton, where would you choose to say "I do"?
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Choosing a venue is the very first step of the wedding planning process and the hardest and most important decision to make. With so many venues and settings to choose from, just where to start? Think about your own personal style and what you enjoy in life, this will help determine whether you would like a more traditional or relaxed style of wedding. To help get you inspired, we've tracked down some of the quirkest and iconic settings to get married in London, Kent and Sussex. From a magical outdoor woodland venue to iconic historic settings, scroll down to discover our edit of nine locations guarenteed to make your wedding day unforgettable!
London Wedding Venues
For the garden lover - Kew Gardens
The sweeping Royal Botanic Gardens offer a whole host of different historic and modern venues for receptions and ceremonies. Better still holding your wedding at Kew means you're not only speaking your vows on a world Heritage site, you're helping to support their vital plan conservationa and scientific research. www.kew.org
For the Literature buff - The Swan at the Globe
For the Shakespeare lover, The Globe truely is a romantic location, with a choice of settings. Their Balcony room is licensed for ceremonies and able to seat up to 70 guests and for larger weddings the Underglobe, beneath the Globe theatre itself holds up to 450 This magical room features a full-size model oak tree and sweeping staircase for that all-important grand entrance. www.swanlondon.co.uk
For a room with a view - The London Eye
The London Eye is fast becoming one of the Worlds popular wedding locations for those with a head for heights and a yearning for their day to be somewhat different. You and your loved one can have your very own private capsule decorated with flowers to hold the ceremony courtesy of the Lambeth Register Office. The capsule is large enough to hold up to 20 guests and will be served with a champagne toast on the descent. Afterwards the Register Office offers a private room for you and your guests to enjoy additional champagne and canapés in a private function room, or you may wish to hold your own reception elsewhere. www.londoneye.com
Kent Wedding Venues
For stately grandeur - Hever Castle
Whether it’s the majestic grandiosity of the castle itself, The Astor Wing’s country house atmosphere, or The Guthrie Pavilion ‘s stunning lakeside location, Hever Castle offers a dream come true location for your special day. Catered for small groups, as well as exuberant celebrations and outdoor weddings. www.hevercastle.co.uk
For woodland echantment - Whetsted Farm
For a more relaxed wedding, Wise wedding venue (Whetsted Farm) is a delightful woodland hide away set in ten acres of oak and liver birch trees, lakes. Nestled within the surroundings is a tradtional marquee with a labyrinth of pathways, quirky woodland and lake lighting, suspended furniture, cast iron sculptures and cosy log fires complete with treehouses for a unique and memorable experience for you and your guests. www.wiseweddingvenue.co.uk
For thrill seekers - Dreamland, Margate
A funfair by the beach in the seaside town of Margate Dreamland, makes for a quirky setting to tie the knot. A grade 11 listed ballroom is avallable for hosting up to 800 and guests can enjoy all the attractions from Ferris wheels and roller disco to rollercoasters, your wedding day will literally be all the fun of the fair! www.dreamland.co.uk
Sussex Wedding Venues
For an iconic outdoor ceremony - Brighton Bandstand
Brighton’s iconic Bandstand! Right on the seafront, this victorian structure is certainly a unique spot to get married and looks out over the remains of the West Pier and the sea beyond. If the weather turns nasty you can move inside at the click of a finger to the cafe downstairs!
For outdoor natural beauty - Slaugham Place
The moated grounds of Elizabethan estate Slaugham Place make the perfect location for your outdoor nuptials. This unique site is situated in the heart of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Tie the knot under the Grade II-listed arches then party the night away in a luxury marquee with all of your friends and family. www.slaughamplace-weddings.co.uk
For the glamping lover - Two Woods Estate
Two Woods Estate is a stunning, 42 acre woodland estate in the heart of West Sussex, a stone’s throw from the village of Pulborough.The centrepiece of Two Woods is an enchanting Redwood forest, filled with towering Redwoods that create a natural cathedral-like effect, a place where love and nature go hand-in-hand, perfect for your special vows. The wild meadow has room for glamping, games and a firepit. Complete with a barn, orangerie, and outdoor patio are the perfect place for you to host your reception. www.twowoodsestate.com
