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£750 - £6,500 for Venue Hire
Up to 360
126 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
Limited-Time Offers & Deals
Late Availability
Last Minute Dates Available
Winter 2024 Wedding dates
Description
Description
Surrounded by 26 acres of stunning Kentish countryside, adjacent to Leeds Castle - whether you are planning a civil ceremony, traditional church service or civil partnership, we can create a day as perfect and individual as you are.
Heart of Kent Suite 120 to 600 guests
Arrive in style via your own private entrance and reception area to this fabulous suite seating up to 400 guests.
Hollingbourne Suite 50 - 200 guests
A beautiful suite with private bar located just outside the room and views overlooking the hotels grounds.
Park View 20 to 100 guests
A lovely suite overlooking the grounds and gazebo. Versatile and cosy with its own bar, it is ideal for a more intimate celebration.
Lenham 10 to 50 guests
A lovely suite overlooking our courtyard; perfect room for an elegant intimate wedding.
Medway 4 to 30 guests
The perfect setting for an elegant intimate wedding, with patio doors leading onto the grounds.
Gazebo 8 to 600 guests
Exchange your vows in our gazebo positioned in beautiful landscaped gardens for the perfect backdrop to capture memories of your special day
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Kelly, Lee & Emma
Your Wedding, Your Way - We don’t have off the shelf packages, as we believe every wedding is unique to each of our couples.
Instead, we will create a bespoke package just for you, with attention to every detail.
We will get to know you and understand what you are looking for and what matters most to you on your wedding day.
You can relax knowing every item on your to-do list is taken care of.
Experience
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
80
Overview of The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
Venue Type
Hotel
Dining Capacity
360
Reception Capacity
500
No. of Bedrooms
126
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite
Usual Access Time
01:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes
Ceremony & Reception
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Fireworks Permitted
Venue
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Spa On-Site
Pet Friendly
Food and Drink
External Catering Permitted
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
In-House Wine List
Vegan Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Jewish Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
Pricing for The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel
Venue Hire Only
Prices Start At
£750
Maximum Price
£6,500
Your Wedding, Your Way - We don’t have off the shelf packages to send as we believe every wedding is unique to each of our couples. Instead, we will create a bespoke package just for you, with attention to every detail. We will get to know you and understand what you are looking for and what matters most to you on your wedding day. From here we will then create a quote for you. You can relax knowing every item on your to-do list is taken care of.
What is included in this pricing:
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Furniture included
Choice of preferred caterers
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Multiple course wedding breakfast
In-house Catering(price per head)
Prices Start At
£30
Maximum Price
£100
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Menu tasting included
Wine allowance per guest
Corkage charge applicable
Minimum numbers apply
Set menu options only
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Packages(price per head)
Prices Start At
£50
Maximum Price
£150
Minimum Number of Guests
4
Your Wedding, Your Way - We don’t have off the shelf packages to send as we believe every wedding is unique to each of our couples. Instead, we will create a bespoke package just for you, with attention to every detail. We will get to know you and understand what you are looking for and what matters most to you on your wedding day. From here we will then create a quote for you. You can relax knowing every item on your to-do list is taken care of.
What is included in this pricing:
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Packages(total price)
Prices Start At
£750
Maximum Price
£20,000
Your Wedding, Your Way - We don’t have off the shelf packages to send as we believe every wedding is unique to each of our couples. Instead, we will create a bespoke package just for you, with attention to every detail. We will get to know you and understand what you are looking for and what matters most to you on your wedding day. From here we will then create a quote for you. You can relax knowing every item on your to-do list is taken care of.
What is included in this pricing:
Furniture included
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
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FAQs
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel?
We have held a range of amazing weddings, all unique and special in their own way. We have held beautiful outdoors weddings in marquees and Tipis. As well as extravagant weddings in our Heart of Kent suite where the whole room has been Decorated, Draped and Transformed.
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Focus on each other, and understand what you both want on your big day!
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
Memory Tables for loved ones who couldn't be there on that special day.
Describe The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel in 5 adjectives
Bespoke, Unique, Affordable, individual and flexible
Where’s the best photo spot at The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel?
On our 26 acres of grounds, around our Beautiful Oak Tree.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel?
N/A
What’s your favourite canapé?
Pigs in Blankets with Honey Mustard Dip
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Bacon Baps
What is The Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel most unique feature?
Your Wedding, Your Way - We don’t have off the shelf packages to send as we believe every wedding is unique to each of our couples.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
Our Team!
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Bridebook Benefits
Bridebook GiftWith every wedding guest's receive 15% discount when booking a bedroom.
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