An enchanting country garden wedding venue in Kent where celebrations take place surrounded by blooms and birdsong. Local Area & Amenities: Located in the quaint village of Yalding, the venue is only 6 miles from Maidstone Town Centre, and offers plenty of local transport and accommodation options. Suitable for weddings of up to 100 ceremony guests and 200 reception guests. Wedding Packages: For 2024 weddings, packages start from £9,660 based on 50-day guests and up to 200 evening guests. Packages include exclusive venue hire, a dedicated wedding coordinator, reception drinks, your wedding meal, wine for the guests, an evening buffet, a professional DJ, access to our exclusive online wedding planning tool, and much more. We also offer an unbeatable Winter wedding package which includes rustic garden-inspired styling and wonky crockery, with prices starting from £9,330 for 50-day guests and up to 100 evening guests. Your Choice of Ceremony Areas: You will have a choice of four indoor and outdoor ceremony areas; The Gazebo, a romantic outdoor option in the centre of the gardens, The Orchard, a rustic and relaxed outdoor setting under the dappled shade of the trees, The Nook, our enchanting and unique indoor ceremony tipi, and the beautiful barn with views across the gardens. After the ceremony, enjoy your reception drinks on the garden lawn, before feasting on an unforgettable wedding breakfast in the Nordic tipis adorned with twinkles. Unforgettable Food: The in-house chefs pride themselves on providing a first-class dining experience, using only the freshest ingredients. They will collaborate with you to create a menu that will delight your guests, catering to all styles and culinary preferences. Enjoy a three-course feast, hog roast, or BBQ across a range of cuisines.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Jenny, Beth & Bex

Thank you for considering The Gardens for your wedding day. We have years of experience, and will be by your side throughout your wedding planning journey to ensure you have the day of your dreams. We can't wait to meet you and show you around our beautiful country garden wedding venue.

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2016

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

No. of People In Team

135

Overview of The Gardens

Venue Type

Garden

Outdoor

Dining Capacity

100

Reception Capacity

200

Usual Access Time

09:00 AM

Usual Finish Time

12:00 AM

Late Night Extension

Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Dancefloor Available

Confetti Permitted

Sound System Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Wedding Licence

Venue

Exclusive Use

Outdoor Reception Space

Disabled Access

Landscaped Gardens

Bridal Changing Facilities

In-House Wedding Coordinator

On-Site Parking

Pet Friendly

Food and Drink

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Asian Catering

Halal Catering

Kosher Catering

In-House Wine List

Pricing for The Gardens

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At

£9,330

Maximum Price

£19,690

Number of Guests Included

What is included in this pricing:

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Reviews for The Gardens
(113)

Caroline

Happy couple married in September

October 2024

The perfect day at The Gardens

Myself and husband had the perfect wedding at The Gardens. Our package included the venue, food and DJ. We opted for the BBQ for a relaxed vibe which everyone loved. The food in the evening was also very delicious. The staff made sure it ran like clockwork so we didn't need to worry about timings on our special day. The staff are also very responsive and helpful in the run-up to the wedding - I emailed a lot of questions and they always responded promptly. You use a wedding portal that the team at The Gardens send to you to input and plan your wedding day so it is very well organised. We had quite a few kids at our wedding and they loved running around the gardens. Lucky for us the sun was out. We'd highly recommend The Gardens for anyone looking for a venue for their big day. A big thank you to everyone in the team that made it so special. Mr & Mrs S

Kate and Becky

Happy couple married in October

October 2024

The perfect venue for our autumnal wedding

We had our wedding at The Gardens in early October and the gardens were in full autumn colour. Bex and her team were so helpful, answering all our questions as we were planning and then making sure the day ran smoothly. The food was delicious and the DJ delivered exactly what we had asked for. It was the perfect venue for us, not just for its setting but also its value for money, quality and service.

Ellie & Simon

Happy couple married in August

October 2024

Beautiful Venue

We had a wonderful wedding reception, at The Gardens, in August 2024. The venue was beautiful, the food was delicious (all vegetarian) and the staff were very efficient. Our guests all commented on what a lovely venue it was, even on the hottest day of the year! Communication via email was excellent and we were able to organise absolutely everything via our online portal. It did take a fair amount of time to enter all the information they required, but it meant everything went smoothly. The only slight downside was all the leftover food had to be binned due to their strict food policy. Which was a shame as we wanted to avoid food waste and would have preferred to take it away with us. We hope, at the very least, they make a compost heap to dispose of compostable food in the future, which will also feed their beautiful gardens! The other slight issue was the band kept using the bridal suit to change and freshen up in, as there wasn't enough room for them in the office they were asked to use. Not ideal when I popped up to change dresses in the evening! A wonderful day though, which we all thoroughly enjoyed!

Dan & Charlotte

Happy couple married in August

September 2024

A perfect venue

After we first visited The Gardens, we knew it was the perfect place for our wedding. As people who love being in the countryside, all the green space was beautiful. We were also particularly drawn to the exclusive access to the venue and the use of the Sonas system which made inputting and personalising every detail of our day easy. The inspiration and VIP events we attended beforehand were a great help for our planning. Everyone we came into contact with at The Gardens were so professional, knowledgeable and always happy to help with any query we had. Beth was our coordinator on the day and was so lovely and helpful with everything, ensuring the day ran smoothly and that we didn’t need to worry about anything. So many of our guests have commented on how amazing the venue was, from the scenery to the food and drink. We can’t wait to come back to visit again in the future during the winter months to enjoy the food again at the Tipi restaurant (which is equally as lovely)!

Dominic & Sasha

Happy couple married in September

September 2024

The most stunning venue!

I want to thank The Gardens for being the venue of our dreams on our wedding day! The outdoor setting is absolutely breathtaking with endless photo opportunities that made our day even more special. The food was amazing and the staff went above and beyond. I honestly can’t find a single fault with this venue!

Molly and Matthew

Happy couple married in September

September 2024

The BEST day !!

We had the best day celebrating our wedding with all of our loved ones We wanted more of a rustic country theme from hog roast AND a bbq to a rodeo bucking bronco Beth and the team were absolutely excellent with answering every question I had (and i had a lot) they took all of the pressure off and made our vision come to life We had our two dogs their as groomsmen and were able to spend a few hours with us before dinner We had personalised cocktails Ice buckets filled with wine and beer for our guests A big photobooth Garden games Glow sticks Singers You name it we had it !! Couldn’t recommend the gardens enough! Best day ever

Shalwa

Happy couple married in May

September 2024

What a venue!

Hello Team, especially Jamie! We wanted to say a huge thank you to the Team and Jamie for coordinating such an amazing wedding last May. Jamie was effortless and helped our day run smoothly. Our guests loved the venue, food and support from all the staff. The Venue & Tipis were perfect, with the flexibility for guests to come in and out in-between courses. A special thank you to the DJ who also did an amazing job and tried to accommodate everyone. We had a special day at The Gardens, so thank you!

Hollie & Nicole

Happy couple married in May

September 2024

The perfect day, everything we dreamed of and more!

The setting was beautiful! The team couldn’t have been more helpful, nothing was too much to ask and they made the day run smoothly. We genuinely couldn’t ask for more and are so glad we chose The Gardens as our venue! We would highly recommend to anyone!

James Macintyre

Happy couple married in August

August 2024

Five star service

We couldn't have asked for a better service and wedding venue. The venue were very attentive and made it super easy for us to arrange all of our custom touches. Much love to the hard working staff from our wedding day and beyond. I can't recommend them highly enough.

We had a wonderful day here for our son's wedding yesterday. It's a beautiful setting. Lovely, friendly, and professional service. Perfect!

Location & Contact Details for The Gardens

Website

Phone

Wedding Venue Address

Benover Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME18 6EX, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

The Gardens is situated in the village of Yalding between Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells in Kent. It is 6 miles from Maidstone, 11 miles from Tunbridge Wells and 35 miles from London. There is plenty of local accommodation for guests. Sat nav postcode for The Gardens is ME18 6EX.

Nearest Town

Paddock Wood

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20

Nearest Train Station

Yalding

Nearest Airport

London Gatwick

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Gardens?

One of the most memorable weddings at The Gardens involved a groom who worked with horses. He wanted this passion reflected in his wedding, so we worked with him to arrange the most magical ceremony entrance we've ever seen from a groom. He arrived on horseback, like a knight in shining armour, riding his way down the aisle towards the gazebo (much to the delight of his guests). During the outdoor ceremony, his horse happily grazed on the grass as the pair said their vows. It was so romantic and a true reflection of a lovely couple, we've no doubt their guests are still talking about it now.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Throw away the rulebook, forget what's in fashion, and focus on what matters to both of you. This is a celebration of you and your relationship, so we always recommend couples think about ways they can incorporate little touches of their personalities throughout their day.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

It's always so lovely to see couples incorporating a nod to those who are no longer with them, it's such a special and personal touch.

Describe The Gardens in 5 adjectives

Breathtaking, rustic, magical, earthy & unforgettable.

Where’s the best photo spot at The Gardens?

There's too many to count - your photographer will be in paradise! We have 12 acres of grounds with 16 individual, beautifully designed garden ‘rooms’ each with their own characteristics, mood and colour. A very popular photo spot is our stunning victorian greenhouse, which was donated to The Gardens by King Charles in the 1990s. And for Spring weddings, our famous tumbling display of lilac wisteria gets a LOT of attention.

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Gardens?

One of our lovely brides went on to become a Finalist in The Great British Bake Off.

What’s your favourite canapé?

It's hard to choose, but we love our Beef Sirloin Steak, Pomme Frite & Bearnaise Sauce. It's indulgent and truly delicious.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Cheese!

What is The Gardens most unique feature?

Our stunning, Nordic hat style Tipis add the wow factor to every wedding breakfast. Romantic fairy lights cascade from the wooden beams, while the fire pits exude light and warmth, creating a really magical atmosphere. They're spacious - seating up to 130 guests for a sit down meal and 240 for a buffet - while feeling really intimate and special.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We're really proud of our commitment to making wedding planning fun and stress-free for couples. When you get married at The Gardens, you'll be looked after by Glow Events, a team which includes experienced wedding coordinators, exceptional chefs, and professional waiting staff who are committed to ensuring you have the day of your dreams. You’ll also benefit from access to our exclusive online planning tool, Sonas, which makes organising your wedding simple.

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