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Our Favourite Local & Most Popular Wedding Venues in Kent, Sussex, Surrey and London!

Updated: Apr 12

As you can imagine we have hundreds of brides through our bridal room doors yearly and we hear of so many wedding venues! Local, classics, just opened, rural or city and we absolutely love doing our research to see where our brides get married!


We thought we would compile a few of our favourite local wedding venues for you to see if you’re just starting out on your wedding planning journey! We are then going to treat you and go one step further with the dresses from our collections that we think suit them perfectly! That being said, you should wear the dress of your dreams not what suits your venue or mother's taste!! 


Just for fun, see our top venues and matching bridal styles…


The Vines of Rochester is a luxurious, boutique, intimate & informal venue. Escape the world, enjoy their hospitality and rest a while in their stunning, higgledy-piggledy grade II listed wedding venue.


Set within the historic precincts of Rochester, Kent, just 35 minutes by train from London.  The classic, historic venue also offers a more modern element in the form of a ‘festival’ style wedding too!


Images sourced @the_vines_rochester


Our bride Liv wore the Auldyn linen wedding dress by And For Love, puff sleeves, full skirt and open back. This dress gives elegant, modern vibes with a slight classic feel, absolutely perfect for this style of wedding!


wedding dress at vines of rochester

Photography by Daniel Luke Weddings


 

Discover The Old Kent Barn, a delightful wedding venue located in the picturesque Kent countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury in the village of Swingfield.


This charming 250-year-old barn was originally used to house cattle and hay, and now, after being transformed by the Simmons Family, it's one of the most perfect, magical, countryside wedding venues. Kent itself, is a picturesque county renowned for its stunning countryside, historical landmarks, and charming coastal towns.


We would pair our Rayne satin dress with silk organza sleeves, the perfect marriage of modern bridal style that is timeless and classic for a beautiful English country wedding!


Photography by Olegs Samsonovs | Faye Wilde | Daniel Luke Weddings


 

Chapel House Estate has been created from the ground up with your wedding, event or private stay in mind. Surrounded by 35 acres of rustic wildness and considered landscaping, the centuries-old estate provides a unique backdrop for relaxing, entertaining, and celebrating in the most private of country settings.


Built in 1290, over seven hundred years old, Chapel House resides at the heart of the estate. a boutique, supremely comfortable converted chapel with a timeless appeal that no one wants to leave. this wedding venue has only recently been restored and it is magic, the perfect blend of Kent history and super modern buildings surrounding it! I love this venue!


Images sourced @chapelhouseestate


The dress we would place here is our Skye dress, 3d flower lace sleeve & back with a detachable embroidered veil skirt!


Photography by William Harvey Photography


 

The Castle Westenhanger in Kent is a castle wedding venue nestled in 14 acres of magnificent countryside. Romantic and regal with breathtaking ruins to be found at every turn, The Castle Westenhanger is your medieval fairytale dream.


Located near the historic market town of Hythe, the castle is a scheduled ancient monument with a Grade 1 listed manor house. It enjoys a rich history and has been connected to many notable figures throughout history, including Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I.


Photography by Scott Kendall Photography |The Captured Picture Company | Fleur Challis Photography


Arla is the perfect wedding dress for this venue, buttery satin fabric with a modern open back and delicious pleated front. Modern but classic and perfect for a castle wedding.


arla wedding dress

Photography by Faye Wilde


 

The Barn at Botley Hill venue sits high on Titsey Hill, with panoramic views of the North Downs. Outside, there are beautiful, landscaped gardens and a wooden terrace.

Inside the Barn you can entertain your guests against a backdrop of huge feature crittall windows, soft neutral tones and exposed wood and flint. It’s the perfect Surrey wedding venue for the modern bride.


Photography by Sammy Taylor Wedding Photography


We would pair our Paloma lace draped bodice dress with detachable long lace sleeves, modern, effortless and absolutely perfect for this venue.


lace wedding dress

Photography by Faye Wilde


 

Weddings at The Ned take place on the historic sixth floor, which has six rooms and two outdoor terraces with views across London.  Covering both intimate and larger weddings, The Ned can offer beautiful food, a place for your guests to stay and a spa for the day before or after! The perfect city wedding venue.


Photography by Beatrici Photography | Images sourced @thenedlondon


The dress we would suggest for this venue would be our satin Juno slip dress, with a low back and large train and our tulle Mila, long-sleeve top. For the evening party, we would 100% recommend our sequin short capri dress!


Photography by Faye Wilde


 

100 Barrington Road is a versatile events space in Brixton, starting life as a furniture factory in 1879, the building maintains the original brickwork, high ceilings and exposed beams. The main space is over 2000 sqft making it the perfect venue for a large wedding. A modern, edgy London wedding venue at its finest.


Photography by Mark Horton Photos | Joshua Gooding | Caitlin and Jones


The perfect place to wear our separates, Lana top and Lola satin skirt is the ideal cool girls, relaxed vibe look for this venue.


bridal separates

Photography by Faye Wilde


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