The Orchard

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£6,500 - £28,000 for a package
Up to 130
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

We pride ourselves on our award winning wedding packages, including an array of the very best suppliers and services. Our amazing team does all of the hard-work, so you don't have to! The Orchard is a unique 14th century venue, bursting with character. With endless photographic opportunities throughout the countryside grounds and within the venue, your special day will stay with you forever.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Tanith & Katie
Here at The Orchard, our passion for weddings creates the most outstanding day for our couples! From the moment you walk in the door, you feel at home - especially with our close knit team. Every wedding is just as unique as the next, and we aspire for each couple to feel taken care of before, during and after their wedding day!

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2005
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
35

Overview of The Orchard

Venue Type
Country House
Manor House
Dining Capacity
130
Reception Capacity
250
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
01:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted

Venue

Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Ballroom
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Pet Friendly
Bridal Changing Facilities

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Halal Catering

Pricing for The Orchard

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£55
Maximum Price
£84
Minimum Number of Guests
50
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Canapés included
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.)

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£6,500
Maximum Price
£28,000
Number of Guests Included
100
Our packages have been designed to have a stress-free wedding! From our Twilight package to the Platinum Package, you are able to choose how much you would like to do yourself, or if you would prefer us to take care of your wedding for you... The Platinum package includes items such as your cake, photographer and even a range of photobooths to capture your memories! We pride ourselves in offering the most inclusive packages, at affordable prices - there is always something for everyone.
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
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Canapés included

Reviews for The Orchard
(48)

Amy & James
Happy couple married in June
July 2024
The best day x
We cannot thank the team at the orchard enough, from answering my many emails to helping our day run smoothly ( even constantly checking i was ok whilst getting ready ) the food was exceptional and everyone of our guests have said it was the best wedding food they have ever eaten. We are so sad its over & would love to relive our day, thank you Katie & team for everything for making our day so special. Amy & James xxx
Laura and Phill
Happy couple married in June
June 2024
The BEST Day!
We fell in love with The Orchard when we first visited and booked our date very soon after. Katie was excellent in the planning stages answering all the questions and nothing was to much to ask. On the day Katie and the team were amazing from the moment of arrival to the moment we left. Several of our guests also commented on the venue and how fantastic the staff were :-)
Rachel and David
Happy couple married in May
June 2024
Amazing venue
The Orchard is a stunning venue with a beautiful backdrop into the countryside. Our wedding co ordinator Katie was on hand for anything we needed in the run up to our wedding, nothing was too much trouble for her! On the day Katie was extremely helpful and ensured everything came together seamlessly. All our guests have been commenting on how amazing the service was and how delicious the food was. I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone
Mr & Mrs Ross
Happy couple married in May
May 2024
Hands down the best day of my life
The Orchard was fantastic from start to finish. Even when we first started planning and had millions of questions, the team were amazing at showing patience and care to take us through each step. The team clearly care about how your day will go and it shows in the service and support they gave us and our guests. A special shoutout to Tanith too who was just amazing. Everything from the food, the DJ, the getting ready room was fantastic. I cannot recommend the Orchard enough, it was truly an amazing day. Thank you Tanith and team xxx
Jess and Kevin
Happy couple married in April
April 2024
Beautiful venue
I cannot speak highly enough of the Orchard, the venue, its staff and the whole wedding day! From the first time meeting with Tanith she made us feel welcome and at ease. The planning was all made easy and someone was always there to answer our questions. The day itself was incredible, the venue looked beautiful and everything was set out perfectly. The food was amazing and the staff are all friendly and helpful! It is also a dog friendly venue which was so important for us. You get great value for your money at the orchard and I throughly recommend getting married here! Thank you Tanith and team for the best day! From Jess , Kevin and Lily pug!
Jemma and chris
Happy couple married in November
November 2023
Most amazing day
We had a twighlight wedding it was amazing and so magical venue did everything was the most magical day we could of ever asked for
Mr and Mrs Leaney-Stirzaker
Happy couple married in August
August 2023
Wonderful night and every night!
Well what can I say about the lovely Orchard! Through out our whole time with the orchard (we booked in 2020!) They have been nothing but fantastic! Any problem I had was never too small for reassurance and they always had the best advice for any situation! Tanith was an absolute godsend through out the whole planning! She was very professional but also felt like a friend I've known for years! We cannot thank her enough for our special day! The food was glorious, the drinks amazing shout out to Charlie for his fantastic cocktails! The staff were all amazing and so helpful throughout our day, outer guests were blown away buy everything! I just wish we could do it all over again! Thank you again!!!!
Response from the venue
Hi Mr and Mrs Leaney-Stirzaker!! Thank you for your amazing review! It was an absolute pleasure to be a part of your special day. We wish you both a lifetime of happiness together xx
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Jess & Josh
Happy couple married in July
July 2023
Amazing venue!
I’m not really sure where to begin to express how amazing The Orchard was as a wedding venue. Our day was perfect. The venue is beautiful. There are so many different areas for photos and the setting is amazing. We feel lucky to have been able to get married here. All our guests commented on how lovely the venue was. The food was incredible. I definitely could have licked the bowl from the chocolate brownie. The packages have so much included and they are great value for money. The staff are on another level. They are kind, efficient, great at their jobs and nothing was too much trouble. The service was amazing and they accommodated everything to make our vision a reality. In particular Tanith was amazing as our wedding planner. She kept us informed and was so approachable. She is great at her job! Overall the venue is amazing. I want to get married here every day!! I can’t fault them at all and would recommend to everyone. Thank you so much for making our day perfect!
Response from the venue
Thank you so much for your lovely review! It was a pleasure to be a part of your special day - we wish you could do it again!! Love, the Orchard team xx
Venue responded
Terry-Ann & Mark
Happy couple married in April
June 2023
The Best day of our lives!
The Orchard is an amazing venue! All of our guests commented on your how beautiful it was. Tanith and the team were fantastic, they helped with all our needs and worries as a bride and groom to be! The day run without a hitch because of their organisation and planning and meant we could fully enjoy our day. The food was incredible and the set up stunning.
Sammy & Ben
Happy couple married in February
June 2023
What an amazing day
From start to finish the whole team at The Orchard made the experience incredible. From when we first set eyes on the Venue we fell in love, the staff were so accommodating and the place was beautiful. We knew it was the one. When the day finally come it just couldn’t have been more magical, nothing was too much and we really did have the most perfect day. Thank you so much for making us the happiest couple.

Location & Contact Details for The Orchard

Address

Spot Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SE, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Maidstone

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20 Junction 7 & 8

Nearest Train Station

Bearsted

Nearest Airport

Gatwick
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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Orchard?

During the reception drinks, one of our couples had a gender reveal with their friends and family - this was such a special moment to see and everyone loved finding out the gender of the baby!

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

No matter where you marry, always meet your guests expectations by noting an 'arrival' time, as well as your ceremony time. E.g 1:30pm arrival for a 2pm ceremony.

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

Breast cancer awareness badges, especially after losing a loved one!

Describe The Orchard in 5 adjectives

- Boutique - Unique - Characteristic - Countryside - BEAUTIFUL!

Where’s the best photo spot at The Orchard?

Our picturesque lake, just moments walk!

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

One of our bride's appeared on 'Say yes to the dress, curvy Bride's'

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini lamb kofta, mint yogurt & pickled cucumber or Mini Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream & beef, with such a big selection it's so hard to just pick one!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

The Orchard chocolate brownie

What is The Orchard most unique feature?

Our outdoor undercover wedding ceremony area

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The team
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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftBottle of Prosecco for the couple.
Bridebook Special OfferBook through Bridebook, and upon booking through BB you will receive a bottle of Prosecco for the table for the couple.