£750 - £2,600 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Exclusive Bridebook Deal
Bridebook Couple Discount
Late availability
Kent Life is licensed for Civil Marriages and is the perfect setting for a romantic vintage wedding with a difference. A picturesque, peaceful venue for an unforgettable day!
Kent Life Weddings Pricing & Costs
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£750
Maximum Price
£2,600
Kent Life charge a venue hire fee for exclusive use of the Wagon Store, Marquee, Ulcombe Village Hall and associated wedding area from 9am until midnight (entertainment and bar closes at 11.30pm).
However for a small fee we can allow an extension on this time to 1am (entertainment and bar closes at 12.30am). The venue hire remains the same whether you want your wedding ceremony (in Ulcombe Village Hall) and reception on site or just your wedding reception.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
In-house catering(price per head)
Prices Start At
£92
Maximum Price
£115
Included in this price:
- Waitress served hot and cold Canapés with reception drink after your wedding ceremony or upon arrival at the venue if married elsewhere.
- Four course sit down wedding breakfast or luxury BBQ.
- Drinks package - please enquire for further information.
- Evening party menu (from the various choices). Please note any additional guests invited to the evening party that you wish to cater for will be charged at £16.00 per head.
- Services of an informal Toastmaster to facilitate your wedding.
- Provision of waiting staff under professional supervision.
- White table linen to include tablecloths and napkins (folded beautifully), white china, cutlery and glassware (vintage china available at extra cost).
- Fully staffed bar opening after your wedding ceremony has finished and staying open throughout your day until the end of the evening.
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Wine allowance per guest
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Kent Life Weddings Features & Capacity
Overview
Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
250
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Venue
Landscaped Gardens
Open Flame Permitted
Marquee Permitted
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Exclusive Use
Food and Drink
Asian Catering
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering
Cultural Specialists
Other
Kent Life Weddings Full Description
Kent Life is a licensed venue for Civil Marriages and is the perfect setting for a romantic wedding with a difference. A picturesque, peaceful environment for an unforgettable day with professional wedding co-ordinating and catering provided by Vincents Catering. There are three area’s in which you can hold your wedding ceremony The Ulcombe Village Hall, the marquee and the Old Wedding Chapel.
New to 2024 we have a beautiful Marquee to hold your ceremony/ reception. It's situated at the top of the site with perfect views of the North Downs. The Marquee seats up to 150 guests and then an additional 100 guests for the reception.
You have use of the whole site for your photographs - including the lovers seat, the dovecote and the herb garden and easy access by River Boat for those wishing to get married at the Archbishops Palace and having just their wedding reception at Kent Life. Choice of two hotels within a 2-5 minute walk of the venue.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Lindsay Wanstall
I am the wedding coordinator at Kent Life along with Belle. I am dedicated to making your wedding day perfect and for everything to run smoothly, from your initial viewing, to making your booking, to the day itself and taking away any stress you may have! I will be a constant support throughout the whole process and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20
FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs
Describe the best wedding that happened at Kent Life Weddings?
All the weddings held at our venue are as unique and individual as the wedding couples themselves. I could not possibly offend anyone by picking a 'best' wedding! There all fabulous in their own way!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
This is your wedding! Do what YOU love. Invite the people you want. Dance to the songs that bring you most joy. Eat the best food. Enjoy all moments. Share the photographs with your children and grandchildren. Most of all spend the rest of your days with the person you love!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Every single wedding has personal touches that are individual to them and their relationship and I love to see the individuality of each wedding that happens here at Kent Life. To ensure I don't forget these personal touches I always take lots and lots of photographs which I like to twitter about!
Describe Kent Life Weddings in 5 adjectives
Unique Vintage Quirky Fun Memorable
Where’s the best photo spot at Kent Life Weddings?
We have loads and loads and loads...28 acres worth of fantastic photo opportunities!
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Kent Life Weddings?
Yes, we have had a few here at Kent Life but we are sworn to secrecy!!! Sssssshhhhhhhhhh!!!
What’s your favourite canapé?
Definitely the arancini balls.
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Cheese and biscuits! Lots and lots of Cheese and biscuits!
What is Kent Life Weddings most unique feature?
The original buildings which have been dismantled and painstakingly rebuild here at Kent Life. This includes the chapel brought over from Cuxton Village, The Village Hall brought over from Ulcombe Village and The Cottages brought over from Lenham Village.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
We are immensely proud of the team that work for us and who ensure that every single wedding is perfect from start to finish!
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