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Situated in Maidstone, Kent, Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is perfect for couples looking for a luxurious wedding venue in the heart of the Garden of England. This South East gem is nestled amid 26 acres of picturesque countryside, with attractions like Leeds Castle close by. Rehearsal dinners, ceremonies, and receptions can all be hosted in the hotel's various event spaces. Whether you are planning an intimate event or a large-scale celebration, this idyllic property has the means to accommodate your needs.

Facilities and Capacity

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel is able to receive up to 600 of your friends and relatives. If you desire a small ceremony, the sophisticated Park View Suite would be ideal. You can also enjoy your "I do" moment in The Hollingbourne, a south-facing event room that boasts panoramic views of the scenic gardens. The ornate Heart of Kent Suite is suitable for receptions and even has its own private entrance. Should you opt for an outdoor celebration, a gazebo can be set up in the gardens. The hotel also features a helipad for soon-to-be newlyweds who wish to make unforgettable arrivals.

Services Offered

Mercure Maidstone Great Danes Hotel offers a range of impressive wedding packages designed to appeal to a selection of preferences. The comprehensive Orchid bundle includes a red carpet arrival, a three-course wedding breakfast, overnight accommodation for the happy couple, and much more. The hotel's dedicated wedding planner will work with you to ensure that every aspect of your vision is brought to life.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Small hotel
Asian wedding
Marquees and tents
Large hotel
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts

Ceremony options:

Fire ceremony
Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Corkage option
Private catering allowed
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

Dance floor
Entertainment licence
Live band facilities
Evening reception facilities
DJ facilities

Overnight accommodation:

Overnight accommodation for wedding couple
Overnight accommodation for guests

Venue staff assistance:

Master of ceremonies/toastmaster
Wedding coordinator

Venue leisure facilities:

Hairdresser
Swimming pool
Health suite
Fitness centre

Other features:

Accessible facilities
Car parking
Helipad
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
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Natalie Sent on 22/10/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you

We both just wanted to say thank you for all your help with the organisation of our wedding on the 5th October this year. It was truly a brilliant day and everyone enjoyed themselves.

I would also like you to thank Oliver and the rest of the staff who helped on the day, they were an excellent team.
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Mrs Sent on 06/09/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank your for the outstanding service

Now the dust has settled I felt that I should drop you a line to thank your for the outstanding service I received both whilst planning and during our daughters wedding on Saturday.

In particular I would like to thank Kelly Burt, without whom I would never have been able to pull off such a special event. From our first meeting she was both friendly and professional and I felt I had found just the right person to help me with the planning. Nothing was too much trouble for her and I felt she went above and beyond what was actually expected of her. She was always happy to answer any queries I may have had no matter how small and had a genuine way of making me feel like a friend and not only a client.

I would also like to thank Pravin who was also more than helpful on each occasion I had the pleasure of meeting him and Ollie who also helped prepare for us.

I would also like to thank the entire team of staff that worked on the day that helped make the day run smoothly. I’m sure that it wasn’t easy to feed 240ish guests and get everything out hot and on time but from what I have been told this seems to be exactly what happened.

I would have no hesitation in recommending Kelly and your hotel to anyone and hope that we have occasion to stay and use your facilities again in the future.
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Anonymous Sent on 27/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A massive thank you

Just like to say a massive thank you to you & Oliver & your team the day was perfect it looked stunning & the food was lovely!
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Anonymous Sent on 17/07/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Such a beautiful venue

We would like to express our gratitude for all the hard work that was put into making our big day so special and how lucky we both feel to have had the opportunity to get married at such a beautiful place with winning the Competition!
We are so grateful to of had such a wonderful service, it was a pleasure being able to go through the process of planning our wedding with you all/
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Anonymous Sent on 14/05/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A massive thank you to everyone at the Great Danes

We just wanted to say a massive thank you to everyone at the great danes who worked so hard to make our day as amazing as it was. We had a lovely day despite the weather. Exactly what we wanted laid back, friendly and intimate.

Oliver and his team were great. A special thank you to the man whose name I didn't get apologies tall with black hair. The bar staff were so friendly. The food was amazing despite being buffet was all so good and moist. I don't know how they kept the corn on the cob so juicy. So a massive thank you and well doen to the kitchen staff. Everyone has told us they had a lovely day despite the wind and hail.

And a special thank you to you for putting up with us and all your time organising our day. It was perfect and everything ran so smoothly.
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Anonymous Sent on 30/04/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Day!!

Thank you Kelly for all your support and guidance in the run up to our wedding. The day was just as we imagined and we would recommend your venue.
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Anonymous Sent on 28/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

A fantastic day

Just a quick email to say thank you for ensuring our wedding day went according to plan. We had a fantastic day with lovely weather.

Please also pass on our thanks to Plavin who was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. He was highly thought of by all of our guests.
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Anonymous Sent on 24/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Thank you!

Just a quick email to say thank you for ensuring our wedding day went according to plan. We had a fantastic day with lovely weather.

Please also pass on our thanks to Pravin who was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. He was highly thought of by all of our guests.
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Anonymous Sent on 28/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

5 Star Venue

Thank you Kelly for all your help in the planning of our special day. You have been amazing!
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Steven Sent on 19/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best staff and wedding venue

The whole experience was great from the staff to the whole day ...we was treated great the building was nice and the food was good...we had our wedding there and the whole day was stress-less.. the staff help us and did everything we asked. our family stayed and was also accommodated and felt like they was on a holiday. if i could i would do the whole thing over and i would use them over and over . It was the best decision for us and it was great value for money so glad i booked with them - thanks for all your help 5 star x x
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Anonymous Sent on 28/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Best day ever!

Thank you so much to Clare and the team for making our day so special and one we will remember forever!
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Nicole Sent on 06/12/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Day

We had our whole wedding weekend here from 7th - 9th Sept. On behalf of myself, my new husband and I believe the rest of my wedding party and guests, we could not fault anything. From Friday night dinner to Sunday breakfast... The food was lovely, all our guests commented.. Well done chefs. The staff were very friendly and helpful, anything we asked for was done and the rooms were clean and beds comfy.
We had a few issues after we first booked our wedding but with special thanks to Kelly and Stuart these were all rectified.
Stuart was a complete star all day! and Charlie was a true help and gent til the very end. Our day was perfect and every thing a wedding should be from start to finish. We will certainly be looking forward to our first anniversary here!
Big Thanks to all the staff involved in our wedding.
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Anonymous Sent on 09/08/2018
5 out of 5 rating

The venue was amazing

We just had our wedding here on Sunday and what can I say. The venue was amazing. The staff were all friendly and supportive, one of the most helpful hotels we have ever stayed in. I am sure me and family will stay here again over the next year even just for a night to use pool and outdoors
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Anonymous Sent on 11/07/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Just wanted to say as huge thank you

Just wanted to say as huge thank you for all your help with the planning of the wedding.

The day went perfect and the team effort working alongside Paul from Beejay Entertainments just showed how well and connected the whole day was. We were so glad we had Paul from start to finish it just lifted that extra stress and just showed how well you all work together.

The room was incredible, (creative venue done an amazing job) and thank you for accommodating the last minute changes and also for your ideas that you put forward.

We had the most amazing day, accompanied by the best of weather and a great team at the Mercure Great Danes!

We look forward to returning next year and reminiscing about it all.

Please pass on our thank you’s to the team that served, bar staff and the chef who made delicious food for our wedding breakfast and buffet.

I wish I could relive it all again!
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Sweetdim Sent on 19/02/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding in gazebo

We had a hindu ceremony there and it was amazing. Claire and her team were outstanding in organising everything for us.

Lovely gazebo. Nice staff. Dinner was brilliant.

Price was reasonable compared to what another hotel nearby was quoting us.

Pravin looked after us during our stay and we could not have asked for more.

There was a peacock in the hotel yard and we got some stunning photos.

Would definitely recommend this hotel.
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