At Nettlestead Place, we believe your venue hire should include far more than simply the use of a beautiful setting.
When you choose Nettlestead Place, you’ll enjoy exclusive use and access to our historic manor house, stunning gardens, ceremony spaces and marquee, together with a range of services and experiences designed to make planning your wedding both enjoyable and stress-free.
From food and wine tastings to dedicated planning support, many of the details that are often additional extras elsewhere are already included as part of your wedding day with us.
Some key aspects included are as follows:
A calm and private space to prepare for one of the most important days of your life.
Available exclusively to couples marrying at Nettlestead Place, the Bridal Suite provides the perfect setting for those special morning moments with your closest family and friends before you walk down the aisle.
The 13th-century Undercroft
For couples seeking a romantic indoor ceremony, the 13th-century Undercroft offers a setting unlike any other.
Its vaulted ceiling, historic stonework and intimate atmosphere create a sense of occasion from the moment guests take their seats. Rich in character yet wonderfully elegant, it provides a beautiful backdrop for exchanging your vows surrounded by family and friends. It is also available as a back up for outdoor ceremonies should the weather be inclement.
Licenced for up to 120 guests.
Adjacent is a private Sitting Room, available to the Bridal party just prior to the ceremony, this quiet and calming room offers space and time to help settle the nerves.
The Rose Garden Gazebo
Imagine exchanging your vows beneath a centuries-old lime tree, surrounded by fragrant roses and beautiful gardens.
The Rose Garden Gazebo offers one of the most picturesque outdoor ceremony settings in Kent, combining natural beauty with the romance of an English country garden.
Licenced for up to 120 guests.
Should the weather be inclement, there is the Undercroft as a back up.
10 acres of award winning gardens
From formal and informal gardens and hidden pathways, to sweeping countryside views across the river and valley, every corner of Nettlestead Place has been designed to create beautiful moments.
Whether enjoying drinks on the terrace, exploring the grounds with your photographer or simply taking a quiet moment together as newlyweds, the gardens become an unforgettable part of your wedding day… and your guests
Flooded with natural light and surrounded by panoramic countryside views, our elegant marquee provides the perfect setting for your wedding breakfast, speeches and evening party.
Whether your vision is timeless elegance or relaxed modern luxury, the space can be styled to reflect your personalities perfectly.
Perfectly designed to bring the outside in !
Other elements included as standard are:
- – Solid Wooden Flooring
- – Silk Linings (Cream)
- – Festoon Lighting (Warm White)
- – Dance Floor (Black & White Chequered)
- – Bridal Changing Room
- – Banqueting Tables (5ft or 6ft Round or Straight)
- – Chivari Chairs (with Cream Pads)
Planning your wedding should feel exciting, not overwhelming.
From your first viewing to your final dance, your dedicated wedding consultant will be there to guide and support you throughout the planning process, helping ensure every detail comes together seamlessly.
The perfect opportunity for the Bride and Groom to sample dishes from our menus and to meet with the Chef and his team and to ask any culinary or service related questions you may have.
Be it Canapes, Starters, Main Courses or Desserts, you will experience the level of skill and attention to detail given to one of the most important elements of the day.
The perfect opportunity for the Bride and Groom to sample some of our Red, White, Rose and Sparkling wines and to pair them with the various dishes sampled.
Our wine expert will be on hand to provide guidance on which wines you are looking for.
Remember to book a taxi !
Our Venue, Culinary and Beverage teams, will ensure everything is perfect for when you and your guests arrive. This includes but is not limited to the set up of:
- – Ceremony Chairs
- – Registrar’s Table & Chairs
- – Reception Tables & Chairs
- – Linens (Tablecloths & Napkins)
- – Crockery (+ Charger Plates if required)
- – Cutlery
- – Glassware
- – Cake Table, Cloth, Stand (Round or Square) & Knife
- – Guest Favours
- – Table Stationery (Place Cards, Menus etc)
- – Bar Stocking
- – Bathroom Toiletries
We shall also liaise with your various suppliers to ensure everything is as you wish
- These quality stylish ladies and gent’s washrooms are positioned adjacent to the wedding marquee for easy access.
- They are provided fully equiped with:
- – Liquid Soap
- – Hand Moisteriser
- – Paper Handtowels
- – Paper Tissues
- – Lighting
- – Accent Lighting
- – Mirrors
- – Air Freshener
Optional Extras
There are a whole range of optional extras that can be added to your Wedding Day to make it even more bespoke. These include but are not limited to, a choice of table linen colour, crockery – cutlery – glassware styles, bespoke menus and wines and marquee extras