The team at Port Lympne were absolutely phenomenal. Months of planning and working with us to ensure our big day would go off without any issues, and it led to a really stress-free day for the both of us, allowing us to fully enjoy our wedding day.

There are far too many things to mention, it’s simply impossible to fully cover the scope of everything they have done for us as part of our wedding.

Guests were raving about pretty much every aspect of the day, and many said it was the best wedding they’d ever been to and probably will ever go to. Quite a few of the vendors made a point of communicating a similar sentiment to us as well!

Comminication is unparalleled, they will do everything they possible can to accommodate any request you may have, and worked tirelessly to provide us with an amazing experience.

We really did get to have a dream wedding, far beyond anything we could have ever imagined.

An immense thank you to everyone, the staff on-site, logistics team, event coordinators, etc… everyone came together to put us first and make the day the most amazing day of our lives.

We had the most amazing wedding day here! Everyone was so helpful, the space was absolutely beautiful, and the food was amazing. We haven't heard a single comment from any guest that was anything less than hugely positive and we got to just enjoy such a magical day. Thank you!

We chose Port Lympne for our June 2025 wedding this year. The wedding coordinators Olivia and Charlotte were absolutely brilliant, they held regular meetings throughout the year and ensured we had the exact wedding we wanted. The day ran smoothly and guest experiance was of the most importance, though for me, the day went super quickly, I was still able to recognise all the hard work and effort the team were putting in.

I dont think anyone would regret chosing this venue, its truly magical, the food was perfection and the safari experiance adds a unique touch.

We had our dream wedding at Port Lympne on 6 June and we could not have wished for a more beautiful and unique venue, with such lovely and accommodating staff!

It's difficult to put into words how thankful and impressed we are with everything they did. They were brilliant, meticulous and lovely to work with from start to finish.

The whole team was brilliant, but in particular Stephanie, who helped us plan and supported us on the day too (including fluffing up my wife's dress on the way to the ceremony!) We also wanted to thank Charlotte and Chris for running a very smooth operation on the day, which meant we could relax and soak up every moment without having to worry.

There were so many really nice touches we weren't expecting, such as how they moved some of our table centre decorations to our cake table ahead of the evening reception, which looked great!

If only we could re-live it all again!

All of our guests have said how fantastic, organised and lovely they all were. And that applies to everyone, including the gardeners who we chatted to as they were mowing the lawn the day before, and the bartenders and front of house staff - we loved that they were dancing and singing along to our band in the evening!

The food was also delicious and plentiful - no one went hungry!

The safari was also amazing and added a unique touch. We love animals so it was a perfect match to our personalities. It was great to have a South African driver/guide too, who made it feel even more authentic!

We could not have wished for a more magical and beautiful day. We plan to come back regularly, including on our future anniversaries, to celebrate and reminisce.

It was the wedding we dreamed of, and was very memorable. We've had nothing but compliments from everyone who attended. It's a stunning location with very accommodating staff. The safari addition was also unique, and everything was placed close together for our guests. Everything was also very well organised, which made planning seamless for us.

If you book Port Lympne (and we strongly advise that you do!), let your wedding coordinator guide you, and work as closely as you can with the venue leading up to the day - you will undoubtedly get the most perfect and worry-free wedding this way.

The safari was amazing and so unique. The venue itself is beautiful and everything is close together. The staff are so helpful and accommodating. The food is also amazing. The venue helped make the day stress-free and super fun!

I honestly can't think of a better wedding venue than Port Lympne. It is unique, truly beautiful and has absolutely stunning views.

We were blown away by the beauty of the venue from the moment we saw it. It is decorated to such a high standard and just so beautiful. Every part is different, but equally as stunning. We loved the fact that the ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast were all hosted in different parts of the venue, and the best part is, it is so beautifully decorated you barely need to add much more to it. All of our guests commented on how stunning the venue was and some even said it was the best wedding venue they had been to.

Port Lympne is also unique as you are surrounded by animals, which our younger guests loved. Where else can you take your guests on a safari on your wedding day?! After having it as part of our day, I honestly can't imagine having a wedding without it. It is a lovely experience to share with our closest family and friends and it also meant that there were no awkward period where guests are just standing around, as the room is changed round ready for the evening reception while you are out.

The team at Port Lympne were so so good, both in the lead up to the wedding and on the day. They will go above and beyond to ensure you have a special day. From the moment you book, you feel like everything is under control, which is so important when you are a bride to be. Queries were always answered promptly, and I appreciated having a few different meetings before the day to run through everything. We went through in such detail it really help to reassure me.

On the day, the team work so hard behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly. We asked for ribbons tied around the napkins as place names, which took quite a bit of time, but the team set it all up with no hesitation the day before the wedding. Everything we asked for was set up and ready, meaning we didn't have to do any of it ourselves. They managed to pull together my vision perfectly, without me even being there. The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. We didn't need to worry that guests were going hungry! All vegans, vegetarians and one guest who had a food intolerance were catered for.

Having the accomodation on site is a great bonus, and meant that we could make a whole weekend of it with family and friends. Driving round in our golf buggies together the day before the wedding was so special.

Overall, choosing Port Lympne as our venue was the best decision we made in our wedding process. We would do it all over again if we could. I couldn't imagine having got married anywhere else, and we look forward to coming back to visit again in years to come.

We couldn’t have chosen a more magical venue for our wedding than Port Lympne. The setting was absolutely breathtaking—our guests were in awe of the views and the atmosphere - and that was before the wedding started!

The team at Port Lympne went above and beyond to make sure every detail was perfect, allowing us to enjoy every moment without a worry. The pergola and the orangery looked phenomenal in sun!

provided such a charming space for our reception. The food was exceptional, tailored to our tastes, and so many of our guests commented on how delicious it was.

One of the highlights was incorporating the wildlife reserve into our day. After the meal all of our guests got on trucks for a guided safari, which they absolutely loved—it added such a unique and memorable touch to the whole experience.

We couldn’t recommend Port Lympne enough. It was truly the perfect venue, and we’ll cherish the memories of our special day forever.

Port Lympne is an absolutely stunning venue, from the moment you arrive, you can feel how special and beautiful it is. The pergola has been designed so beautifully, with faux flowers intertwined all around it. It doesn't need any further decorating, it is stunning. What is great about this too is that the staff can put up Perspex glass over the windows if the weather isn't ideal, or can leave the windows open for a nice breeze if the day is good. The orangery is breath taking. As a bride, the worry about making either of these areas look pretty was a job already completed. Easily, the best and most beautiful venue.

The Wedding Team are incredible from start to finish. Nothing is too much trouble, they respond quickly to emails. I felt so cared for throughout the entire process, both myself and my husband were impressed by them. It is more expensive than other venues, but they are worth it. I'd hire them again in a heartbeat. We changed things close to the wedding day, the team easily accommodated, we asked for a different area for the reception drinks (we had to pay for this), but again, the team said yes and adjusted the scheduling in a thoughtful manner so we had more time by the southern terrace.

Food is amazing. We had lots of compliments about this. They catered for a number of vegetarian and vegan guests with ease. The evening buffet was so good. Plenty of good high quality food. I really was impressed.

We had the safari between the meal and evening reception - it was the best. Guests loved it, we loved it.

Honestly the best venue and staff. I want to attend a PL wedding as a guest now!!

Looking for a spectacular, unique venue with exceptional customer service? Look no further than Port Lympne! It's hard to find a better wedding venue. From the staff to the views, the facilities to the accommodation, and the food to the animals, everything is outstanding. Every member of staff goes above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome and to provide unforgettable experiences. Words like "unbelievable," "breathtaking," and "stunning" were frequently used by our guests, many of whom claimed it was the best wedding they had ever attended.

Special shout-outs go to…

Ceyda: Thank you for being our incredible wedding coordinator. Your responsiveness to countless emails and your dedication to making our big day exactly what we dreamed of were remarkable. Thank you for altering our function sheet so many times without question and for holding my drinks and fluffing my dress when needed!

Charlotte: Your calming presence and willingness to accommodate every request were invaluable. Thank you for keeping me calm in the morning and for your excellent communication throughout the day, ensuring everything ran seamlessly.

Our glorious toastmasters, Jonathan and Nikki: WOW, what a duo! Thank you for ensuring our day ran smoothly and for guiding our guests flawlessly. We (and our guests) loved both of your outfits, especially the park ranger uniforms.

Harry: Thank you for rescuing me and my bridesmaids when we locked ourselves out of Rhino Lodge.

Wedding breakfast serving staff: Your prompt, well-coordinated, and faultless delivery of our food was exceptional.

The chefs: Thank you for producing a mouthwatering three-course meal that was beautifully presented. Our guests couldn't believe the high standard of food and that all main courses were served hot. Thank you also for accommodating special requests and dietary requirements.

Evening bar staff: Your constant smiles and enthusiasm, especially joining in with the Macarena, added so much fun to our celebration.

Hotel staff: Thank you for assisting our overnight guests with check-in and ensuring their bags were taken to their rooms, allowing them to celebrate without interruption.

Our wedding at Port Lympne was a dream come true, thanks to the incredible team and the breathtaking venue. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a truly magical wedding experience.

Port Lympne is an incredible venue, such a unique and special location for your special day. We had spent our first weekend away as a couple there so it was great to go back 6 years later to get married.
All of our guests loved the venue and the day, and they still talk about the safari and how incredible it was.
Sadly for us, we were let down by the operations team on the day which caused unnecessary stress. The event team were great in the build up, with a few minor issues due to limited flexibility on their end. We also had about 3 different main points of contact due to staff turnover and therefore the package we agreed to and had changed and led to tense discussions. The issues for us arose on the day where the event team handed over the wedding to the operations team who we hadn't met and it seemed to be the first time they had heard of our wedding. Despite handing them a detailed folder explaining how the tables should be laid out, seating plans and all the other essentials, they made numerous mistakes resulting in the wedding party having to fix many of these just before the bride arrived! A few of our suppliers commented how it felt like the venue mustn't have had many weddings due to some of the issues on the day.

However, despite all of these challenges, everything else was magical. The venue spaces are incredible and the food was exceptional. The safari was a real highlight for us and all the guests.

Venue
We opted for Port Lympne to start with as we were swept away with the beauty of the venue. It’s truly the most beautiful place we visited. The mansion house is a lovely reception area, the pergola and orangery are private so just your guests get to enjoy this section. The pergola is light and beautiful, and perfect backdrop for a ceremony. It’s really easy to dress up with flowers, as it’s already so beautiful it doesn’t take much.
The orangery is amazing, high ceilings, beautiful greenery & rose bushes surround the area. There’s lovely lawns which you have the option to play garden games on & have photos.
The Moroccan courtyard is perfect for photos, and again doesn’t need any extra dressing or decoration to make it look beautiful - it’s simply stunning everywhere!

The Wedding Team
First the venue sweeps you the way, then the staff do! They are extremely helpful, lovely and attentive. I emailed them a couple of times a week leading up to the big day and they replied within a few hours every time.
On the big day they weren’t overbearing, no request was too much & they were there whenever we needed them.
They do multiple walk throughs with you & introduce you to everyone who is working on your wedding so you know who to ask if there’s any additional requests.

Food & Drink
On the lead up, you get to try the wedding food. They also offer a choice of two for starters mains and desserts (in contrast to other venues we viewed which only allowed for one choice).
The food was incredible, rich and yummy (not dry at all which you sometimes find with wedding food).
The queue for the bar was quick all night (and we had over 100 guests who are all big drinkers). There was no draught beer which we were worried about, but it was fine on the day as this meant everyone was served quickly.
The wine they pair the food with was gorgeous - and again you get to try all this before the big day.
They were accommodating to vegetarians and multiple allergies. This was all planned before hand & we had no issues with this on our day.

Safari
We opted for safari and it was a really magical and memorable touch. All our guests loved it!
You also get to use the buggies the day after the wedding (up to 10am) which is a lovely way to recover from the wedding and a fun way to start your first day of marriage bliss!

There’s nothing more we could have asked for! Perfect for 100-150 guests.

Port Lympne was an outstanding venue the whole team amazing from the events team to the ground staff always welcoming and helpful up to the day and then the wedding itself.
Safari it’s a great added extra guests totally loved. The mansion house was a perfect venue that sold it for us on our first visit. Outstanding accommodation across the site and food across the day was perfect.
Thank you port lympne team.

Our October wedding at Port Lympne was stunning - we had our ceremony in the Pergola followed by a reception in The Orangery, and the day ran smoothly. The staff are friendly and accommodating, the venue itself is beautiful with very little additional decorations needed, the safari was a huge talking point and we've been told repeatedly that the food was the best anyone had at a wedding all year. We'd definitely recommend booking your wedding here, you won't regret it.

We were married at Port Lympne on the August bank holiday 2023 and would thoroughly recommend the venue.

The Port Lympne team were incredibly helpful and responsive throughout. No question or detail was too much for Stephanie and Annie, who provided an excellent standard of service; they were straightforward to deal with and any concerns or queries were dealt with swiftly.
The wedding day itself ran smoothly and was truly memorable for both us and our guests. The combination of the pergola and the orangery provide for a stunning venue. There are also so many locations for beautiful photos!

A key reason we chose Port Lympne was the high-quality food we had experienced on previous visits to the garden room. For our wedding breakfast, we selected the sea bass with brown crab gnocchi, which was delicious and enjoyed by all guests. There is also an option to select a second/alternative main for those who preferred a non-fish dish.

In the evening we surprised our guests with the safari; it is a must-do and made the day truly memorable and unique.

We also had over 50 guests staying at the venue overnight and Stephanie and Annie efficiently co-ordinated the transport and accommodation elements.

Overall, we had a fantastic day and would highly recommend Port Lympne to couples seeking a unique and special wedding day.