YO U R S P R I N G W E D D I N G
THE OLD KENT BARN
Our venue is exclusive to you and your family from the moment your guests arrive NATIONAL COUNTRYSIDE WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR 2019 BARN VENUE OF THE YEAR ~ BRITISH WEDDING AWARDS 2019 3 ~ TIME WINNER ~ KENT WEDDING VENUE OF THE YEAR
INTRODUCTION
THE OLD KENT BARN IS A PA S S I O N AT E FA M I LY B U S I N E S S O F F E R I N G A F I R S T- C L A S S S E RV I C E W I T H H I G H AT T E N T I O N T O D E TA I L A N D T H E V E RY B E S T FA C I L I T I E S
T H E B E AU T I F U L N EW OA K - F R A M E D B A R N F O R YO U R W E D D I N G R E C E P T I O N
OUR VENUE IS EXCLUSIVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY FROM THE MOMENT YOUR GUESTS ARRIVE’. THE PASSION AND CARE FROM EVERY MEMBER OF OUR TEAM IS REFLECTED IN THE WONDERFUL COMMENTS FROM OUR COUPLES AND GUESTS. WEDDING CEREMONIES ARE HELD OUTDOORS IN OUR PICTURESQUE GAZEBO (DURING SPRING AND SUMMER) OR IN OUR CONTEMPORARY OAK-FRAMED BARN ALL YEAR ROUND. THERE’S NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE TO HOLD YOUR CEREMONY WITH US, HOWEVER REGISTRAR’S FEES ARE EXTRA AND PAID DIRECTLY TO THEM FOR THEIR SERVICES. THE BEAUTIFUL NEW OAK-FRAMED BARN FOR YOUR WEDDING RECEPTION CAN ACCOMMODATE UP TO 150 GUESTS FOR THE WEDDING BREAKFAST AND 250 FOR THE EVENING RECEPTION. OUR DINING AREA, BAR AND DANCE FLOOR ARE ALL IN THE SAME ROOM, KEEPING YOUR PARTY TOGETHER. -3-
VENUE HIRE
THE COST OF HIRING THE BARN INCLUDES A L ARGE NUMBER OF ITEMS A N D S E RV I C E S YO U M I G H T PA Y E X T R A F O R AT O T H E R V E N U E S
S PA C I O U S D R E S S I N G RO O M S A N D B E A U T I F U L O U T D O O R C E R E M O N I E S
EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE BARNS AND GROUNDS FROM THE MOMENT YOUR GUESTS ARRIVE
TABLE DECORATION AND SET UP SERVICE You’ll be relaxing in the dressing room while we set out the tables and grounds to your specification.
Your wedding will be the only event on-site and we’ll dedicate ourselves to providing an outstanding service for you, your family and your guests.
WEDDING NIGHT IN LUXURY NEWLYWED SUITE (5-STAR, GOLD AWARD & BREAKFAST AWARD)
PERSONALISED WEDDING ADVICE FROM YOUR INITIAL ENQUIRY We’re here to help and share our knowledge and experience.
Retire to your comfortable, well-appointed room & wake up to a delicious breakfast.
TOTAL MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATION OF YOUR WEDDING DAY
GLAMOROUS DRESSING ROOM WITH EN-SUITE SHOWER AND BATHROOM
We ensure the day runs smoothly - and to time - so just relax and enjoy a stress free day while we take care of everything.
Available from 7.30am the morning of your wedding; a luxurious way to prepare for your wedding - includes fridge, digital TV, Music dock, hanging spaces, sofas and more. There is tea, coffee and juice available from your dresser and we’ll also deliver pastries to your room for a mid-morning light bite. If you need anything else just buzz, and we’ll be right up!
FULL-LENGTH TABLECLOTHS AND NAPKINS Your choice of white or ivory, all ironed in-house to perfection. -4-
VENUE HIRE CONTINUED
THERE ARE NO HIDDEN EXTRAS, SIMPLY PAY FOR VENUE HIRE PLUS FOOD AND DRINK
R E L A X A N D E N J OY YO U R D AY W H I L E W E S E T U P A N D M A N AG E EV E RY T H I N G
FULLY EQUIPPED AND SERVICED BAR
INFORMATION EVENING TO HELP PLAN YOUR DAY
Our modern bar has a large selection of beers, wines and spirits and will be operated with plenty of staff to ensure a speedy service for your guests.
Come along to chat with our coordinators about every aspect of your day. Plus you can visit The Barn as many times as you like.
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
EVERYTHING FOR THE MEAL
We can act as Master of Ceremonies, which can include announcing your entrance to the Wedding Breakfast, the speeches and cutting of the cake and performing other MC duties.
Crockery and cutlery, glassware and front of house and waiting staff.
STARLIGHT BACKDROP ON THE STAGE AND MAGICAL STARLIGHT CEILING OVER DANCE FLOOR
Three separate systems with air recycling create the perfect temperature at the push of a button.
CLIMATE CONTROLLED AIR CONDITIONING SOUND SYSTEM AND AV EQUIPMENT
As you take your first dance a truly stunning setting awaits you.
Synchronised music plays everywhere and a range of microphones and an extra large, HD TV are ready for you to use.
FOOD AND WINE TASTING SESSION FOR 3 COURSE WEDDING BREAKFASTS
DÉCOR AND ACCESSORIES
Every couple that books a 3 course wedding breakfast enjoys a group evening of food and wine tasting, to help make those important menu choices.
Optional table numbers in ivory frames or silver stands, a wooden easel to display your seating plan, a cake stand with cake knife and slice and decorative bay trees with fairy lights.
DINING FURNITURE
TRADITIONAL LONDON TAXI
Spacious 6ft tables and elegant wooden chairs with ivory seat pads.
We’ve restored a lovely Fairways Taxi to take you and your attendants from the dressing room to the ceremony area.
BACKUP POWER GENERATOR
CLIENT PORTAL
In the extremely unlikely event of a localised power cut we’re set up to continue.
Manage your whole day with us online. -5-
THE FOOD
OUR CROWNING ACHIEVEMENT IN RECENT YEARS WE OFFER A VARIETY OF MENUS ACCORDING TO YOUR BUDGET AND TASTE, INCLUDING HOT OR COLD, FORMAL TO INFORMAL. YOU CHOOSE FROM THE OLD KENT BARN MENU FOR BOTH YOUR DAY AND EVENING FOOD. OUR MENUS ARE PREPARED FROM FRESH LOCALLY SOURCED INGREDIENTS All menu prices include VAT along with staff, crockery and cutlery. Please go to the following link on our website to see our lovely menu: https://www.theoldkentbarn.co.uk/the-food/ Couples selecting a three-course menu for their wedding day are also invited to a complimentary food a wine tasting evening.
DRINKS WE’RE A FULLY LICENSED VENUE FOR ALL YOUR DRINKS REQUIREMENTS DURING THE DAY AND EVENING. OUR BAR AND ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE FINISHES AT 11.30PM, AND WE PLAY BACKGROUND MUSIC UNTIL MIDNIGHT. We’ve selected wines and champagnes to suit all tastes from some of the world’s most famous awardwinning Estates in regions including Kent, France, Italy and Spain along with those from the New World. -6-
A C C O M M O D AT I O N
2022 PRICES THE OLD KENT BARN B E D & B R E A K FA S T (5-STAR GOLD AWARD ACCOMMODATION)
‘NEWLYWED SUITE’ - COMPLIMENTARY ON NIGHT OF WEDDING Our double en-suite with kingsized bed, bath and double shower is included in our venue hire.
Remaining Rooms ‘Wisteria’ superkingsized double en suite with bath/shower ‘Willow’ kingsized double en suite with bath/shower (The above prices include full English or Continental breakfast) -7-
(high/low season/single occupancy) £135/130/110 per room per night £125/120/100 per room per night
G U E S T A C C O M M O D AT I O N
A C C O M M O D AT I O N F O R YO U R G U E S T S HOLIDAY INN FOLKESTONE We have a relationship with the Holiday Inn Folkestone, where larger groups can stay. Couples booked with The Old Kent Barn receive a discount code for their guests to use when booking. The Holiday Inn is a short 10 minute taxi ride from the venue.
LIST OF B&B’S IN THE AREA
LIST OF HOTELS IN THE AREA
Alkham Court Farmhouse South Alkham, CT15 7DG t: 01303 892056 www.alkhamcourt.co.uk
Holiday Inn Express Folkestone, CT18 8AN t: 01303 298450 www.hiexfolkestone.com Hotel Relish Folkestone, CT20 2RR t: 01303 850952, www.hotelrelish.co.uk
Crete Down Folkestone, CT18 7AA t: 01303 892392 www.crete-down.co.uk
Rocksalt Folkestone, CT19 6AA t: 01303 212 070 www.rocksaltfolkestone.co.uk
The Abbot’s Fireside Elham, CT4 6TD t: 01303 840265 www.abbotsfireside.com
The Marquis Alkham, CT15 7DF t: 01304 873410 www.themarquisatalkham.co.uk
The Beach Hythe, CT21 6AW t: 07967 590 732 www.thebeachhythe.co.uk
Premier Inn Folkestone, CT19 4AP t: 08701 977 103 www.premierinn.com
Brambles Bed and Breakfast, Eythorne, CT15 4AF t: 01304 832424 www.bramblesbreakfast.co.uk
SELF CATERING
Sandgate Hotel Folkestone, CT20 3DY t: 01303 220444 www.sandgatehotel.com
Hockley House Alkham Valley CT18 7EU t: 07971 404 11 e: ange@snapefarms.co.uk
The Abode Canterbury, KCT1 2RX t: 01227 766266 www.abodehotels.co.uk/canterbury
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GALLERY
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MAGICAL EVENING MEMORIES
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THE MOST PERFECT D E S T I N AT I O N F O R A W E D D I N G THE OLD KENT BARN IS OVER 200 YEARS OLD AND WAS USED TO HOUSE CATTLE AND HAY AS LATE AS 1989. IN THE ORIGINAL CONSTRUCTION ITS NUMEROUS OAK BEAMS WERE TAKEN FROM OLD SAILING SHIPS – HENCE THE ODD SHAPES AND INDENTATIONS. THE BUILDING IS FULL OF CHARACTER AND A WONDERFUL BACKDROP TO EVENTS ON SITE. WILL AND CLAIRE WEEDON, MANAGING PARTNERS OF THE OLD KENT BARN, WERE THE FIRST COUPLE TO HAVE THEIR WEDDING RECEPTION AT THE VENUE BACK IN 2005. TODAY, THEY LEAD A TEAM OF DEDICATED STAFF WHO ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT MAKING THIS VENUE THE MOST PERFECT DESTINATION FOR WEDDINGS.
THE OLD KENT BARN, SWINGFIELD, KENT CT15 7HF w: theoldkentbarn.co.uk t: 01303 844270 e: events@theoldkentbarn.co.uk The Old Kent Barn
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