Ceremony venues in Tonbridge

Hi Everyone!

Just looking for some help. We've found our perfect venue for our reception in Tonbridge, but unfortunately they don't hold a wedding licence so we need to hold the ceremony somewhere else. We don't live in that area so aren't to sure what's about, but are looking for somewhere outside if possible. Nothing fancy and not a registry office and doesn't have to be exactly in Tonbridge. Does anyone have any suggestions. Have searched the internet, but just can't find the right place. Also the problem of venues wanting you to have the reception- food etc: with them, as opposed to just the ceremony. Any help or suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Some friends of ours got married in Tonbridge two years ago. We attended another friend's wedding on that day so couldn't go but apparently it was a lovely venue. I'm not sure that I still have the invitation but I'll email another friend who did attend and ask where it was. 

Welcome to Hitched, by the way!

We're getting married in Tunbridge Wells, which is about 10-15 minutes away from Tonbrige. We're getting married in a hotel which might not be what your after but there are still lots of gorgeous venues there.

Not really from round that area so maybe way off but is High Rocks that way?? I'm sure someone said it was that way not sure what it's like but reports have been good from others

swil13:

but are looking for somewhere outside if possible.

Hiya, just wanted to say before you went getting your hopes up - if you mean 100% outside, you can not be legally married outside, it needs to be in an approved structure -eg. you can have a garden with a gazebo, but not just a garden

We found this on the citizens advice website:

Local authorities in England and Wales may approve premises other than Register Offices where civil marriages may take place. Applications for approval must be made by the owner or trustee of the building, not the couple.The premises must be regularly open to members of the public, so private homes are unlikely to be approved, since they are not normally open to the public. Stately homes, hotels and civic buildings are likely to be thought suitable. Approval will not be given for open air venues, such as moonlit beaches or golf courses. Generally, the premises will need to be permanent built structures, although it may be possible for approval to be given to a permanently moored, publicly open boat. Hot air balloons or aeroplanes will not be approved.

Regards tonbridge though, you can have ceremony only type affairs in Tonbridge Castle - GORGEOUS venue!