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About

On Hitched.co.uk since 2020

Last update: December 2025

Welcome to The Gardens, an enchanting rustic country garden wedding and events venue in Kent where celebrations take place surrounded by blooms and birdsong. A setting that’s as unique as your love story.

Your magical ceremony awaits

Choose from four magical wedding ceremony areas at The Gardens, each seating up to 100 of your loved ones. The perfect ceremony, all year round. The Nook, The Gazebo, The Orchard, The Barn.

The Retreat is a spacious and comfortable dressing room for your wedding day morning.

After your wedding ceremony, catch up with your guests in a relaxed and informal setting. Enjoy cocktails and garden games, explore the twelve acres of beautiful gardens, and make the most of the endless photo opportunities. Enjoy a delicious meal or relaxed BBQ with your family and friends in the magical tipis. Dance the night away at your evening reception with up to 200 guests, enjoy delicious cocktails, and create unforgettable memories.

Bespoke quote tailored to your dream day

Wedding packages at The Gardens start from £9,330. Prices vary depending on the month, day of the week, and year you decide to hold your wedding. All packages include exclusive use of the venue, in-house catering, use of our spacious dressing room and the support of our experienced team. Packages are available throughout the seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Venue type:

In the country
Unusual weddings
Marquees and tents
Woodland and festival
Barn
Outdoor license
Tipis and yurts
Unique weddings

Ceremony options:

Civil ceremony licence

Dining options:

Seated meal facilities
Alcohol licence
Buffet meal facilities
In-house catering

Evening entertainment:

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

Venue staff assistance:

Wedding coordinator

Other features:

Exclusive use
Accessible facilities
Car parking
Confetti permitted
Changing room for wedding guests
Pet-friendly
Horse baraat permitted
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Chloe Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Stunning relaxed wedding venue

We would fully recommend the gardens for your wedding day. From start to finish the staff have been lovely, attentive and very helpful, always responding to queries quickly. The day was perfect. The grounds are stunning and the food is absolutely delicious, a lot of choices and massive portions - our guests have not stopped commenting on how nice the food was and the venue itself. Great portal which helps with the planning also. We viewed quite a few venues and from the first visit we knew this was the one for us. We did not regret it and wish we could do it all again. If you are looking for a relaxed wedding day with beautiful settings then this is for you! Thank you to all the team at the gardens - Chloe & Sam.
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Phil Sent on 09/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

All Round Fabulous Venue

The gardens is a fantastic venue! We had an autumn wedding here, and it looked stunning! The food was amazing and we had so many compliments from our guests. The bar was well priced and well run.
The whole experience from our initial look around through to the actual day was second to none. Very professional, helpful and polite. Loads of really useful practical advice gained from on the job experience. Happy to accommodate with any of my crazy requests, even down to switching place settings on the day as it wasn't quite what i wanted!
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Emily Sent on 17/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect day at the most perfect venue

The Garands and glow events staff are amazing! The most professional yet personal team who helped plan our special day making it run so smoothly. The venue is amazing and all the guests have said how lovely and beautiful it was.
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David Sent on 10/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

An incredible venue and a terrific team

The team at The Gardens helped us have the best wedding day ever.

Not only is the venue beautiful (we have had so many comments from our guests) but the team helped with all the planning beforehand meaning the day went off without a hitch.

I can express how amazing they were. They ran everything behind the scenes, making sure guests were in the right places and the right times meaning we could relax and focus on enjoying the day.

If you want to get married at the best venue in Kent then you have to see The Gardens.
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Mags Sent on 18/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Warning: May Cause Wedding Envy

We got married at The Gardens in Yalding, and it was truly the most magical experience we could have hoped for. The venue itself is breathtaking—twelve acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, charming tipis, and a serene atmosphere that made every moment feel like a dream.
But what truly sets The Gardens apart is the incredible team behind it. The staff were warm, professional, and went above and beyond to make our day perfect. One moment that really stood out was their kindness in adjusting menu choices only days before the wedding for guests with last minute dietary needs. That level of care and flexibility meant the world to us and showed how deeply they value their guests.
The food was exceptional—elegant, flavourful, and beautifully presented. Every detail, from the décor to the flow of the day, was handled with such grace and precision. Our guests are still raving about it!
If you're looking for a wedding venue that combines natural beauty with heartfelt service, The Gardens is everything and more. We’ll cherish our memories there forever.
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Sian Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The perfect venue

We couldn’t have asked for a more perfect venue than The Gardens for our wedding. The setting was absolutely beautiful — the gardens themselves were stunning and a real highlight for our guests to explore and enjoy. The tipis looked magical, especially when they were all lit up at night, creating the most incredible atmosphere. The staff were truly wonderful — so helpful, friendly, and professional from start to finish. Nothing was ever too much trouble, and they executed everything perfectly. The food was also absolutely amazing! We’re so grateful to The Gardens team for making our day so special.
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Patrick Sent on 30/08/2025
4.8 out of 5 rating

A Stunning Venue

The venue staff were extremely helpful and welcoming in the lead up, extremely responsive to questions and were very supportive on the day to ensure everything went smoothly.
The food was excellent and all the guests were extremely happy and complimentary about it.
The Gardens and tipi setting are also stunning and provide a great background for a rustic style. Very little decoration was needed except for flowers.
Rachel
Rachel Sent on 21/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Karl and Rachel 14.8.25

We chose to visit this venue after reading about it online, being front line paramedics the fact that they offered blue light card discount was a very big factor! From the start of the planning process, to the morning after our wedding, The Gardens team were wonderful! The week before our wedding, we had to have some emergency guest changes after a friend of my parents ended up in ITU, and my parents gained responsibility for her disabled son. The team we delt with in trying to arrange things last minute to accommodate this were brilliant! Thank you The Gardens, we will definetly visit the Tipis restaurant for a meal in the future!
David
David Sent on 14/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

A perfect celebration at The Gardens

We'd really recommend the Gardens as a venue. The grounds are gorgeous, with a stunning getting ready room and beautiful outdoor ceremony area and there is so much space for guests to roam around in. The Gardens team were helpful and prompt to respond throughout the planning of our day, and enthusiastic about all our ideas! We loved being able to attend the various VIP and showcase events they put on throughout the year, they were a great way to see the venue again in the build up to our day and get more ideas. We went for the BBQ option for our reception and all the food was delicious, with such close attention to allergens (we had several in our party!) that it gave total peace of mind. On the day, Jaime made sure everything ran smoothly and was such a fun presence to have around. Thank you to everyone at The Gardens for making our day so special.
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Luxuriousgreendiamonds788 Sent on 13/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Perfect Wedding Venue

The Gardens was phenomenal, and I’m so incredibly happy we chose them for our wedding. The venue itself is absolutely gorgeous and breathtaking, and the staff go above and beyond to make sure everything is perfect. Every little detail is thought of so you never have to worry about a thing – from the first meeting to the final dance, they had it all covered.

We had lots of check-ins and meetings throughout the planning process, so they were always on top of everything and made the whole journey stress-free. A huge shoutout to Jaime, our wedding coordinator, who was quite literally the best thing ever. She made the entire experience a 10000/10 – organised, supportive, and just a joy to work with.

The DJ was fantastic, the bar was great, and having the whole venue to ourselves made the day even more special. Honestly, it makes me want to do the whole day over again – it was that good.

If you want a wedding day that’s completely stress-free, beautifully run, and absolutely magical, The Gardens is the place to go.
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Laurel Sent on 17/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Laurel & Ash - woodland wonderland

What can we say? The Gardens went above and beyond our expectations (and they were already pretty high), before, during and after our wedding day. We booked 2 and a half years in advance and the wedding team stayed in contact and answered our questions throughout that time. They were informative and happy to accommodate all of our ideas (even when we were being super specific about music). Josie, Jenny and Jose in particular were stand out employees, making our guests feel comfortable and well hydrated throughout a warm August day. The food and drink was superb and so delicious. Our guests had a wonderful time exploring the many acres of lush grounds, which was in full bloom during our wedding. Thank you so much Gardens Team for making our wedding the most special, magical and memorable day imaginable.
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Helen Sent on 28/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Autumnal wedding of dreams

After getting engaged in July 2022 we knew we wanted to get married quickly. Choosing your venue is a big task so we narrowed down what we wanted from it! An important thing for us was to marry soon and on a weekend. Knowing that summer times would be busy we knew choosing an autumn or winter date would be best and fell in love with the idea of an autumnal/winter wedding. Oh gosh this place did not disappoint!! The venue looked absolutely magical and we received compliments all day about how the place looked. The tipis stole the show for sure. They were decorated with fairy lights and had a warm cosey feel. Aside from the decor the staff were exemplary. They respond promptly to every email, they adjust whatever you need doing and could not help you enough. The food….well the food is incredible!!! Best wedding food I’ve ever tasted and again we get compliments still about the food. If you’re considering an autumn wedding here then do not hesitate to book. It was the wedding of dreams x
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Sarah Sent on 31/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Autumnal wedding

We went to view The gardens last October and fell in love with it and immediately booked for the following October.
We dreamed of an autumn wedding at the gardens and they definitely delivered.
The service was great and they let you have the freedom to make the day personable to you.
Food was great and there was a lot of food options to chose from.
The beautiful surroundings of the gardens gave the guest lovely views to go and explore and even if it did rain the ceremony tipi is just as lovely.
I wouldn’t have changed anything about our day, would highly recommend.
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Michelle Sent on 09/10/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Just wonderful from start to finish.

We had what we can only describe as a perfect wedding day. It ran smoothly from start to finish and we genuinely can’t find fault in anything. The Gardens won’t disappoint, the team is so professional and on the ball, we’d love to do the day all over again! Thank you! X
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Charlotte Sent on 25/09/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding Sep 2023

We had the most perfect day for our wedding at the Gardens. Not only is the venue obviously beautiful, the staff take all the stress off of your shoulders as the bride/groom and organise everything without even being asked. They ensured each part of the day happened as and when planned so everything ran so smoothly and the guests all really enjoyed themselves and the food. We feel so grateful to have had our dream wedding day- thanks so much to the Gardens team!
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Meet the team

Jasmine Hall
Jasmine Hall
Client Experience Executive

Hi I'm Jasmine,

As one of the Client Experience Executives here at Glow Events, I bring a passion for creating meaningful client relationships, ensuring they feel supported, heard and inspired throughout the planning process.

My main focus is to ensure their journey with us is seamless and unforgettable.

My favourite part of your dream day:

I love seeing what dress the bride has chosen, i have seen so many beautiful brides in lots of different style dresses.

Jamie Richardson
Jamie Richardson
Client Experience Executive

Hi I'm Jasmine,

As one of the Client Experience Executives here at Glow Events, I bring a passion for creating meaningful client relationships, ensuring they feel supported, heard and inspired throughout the planning process.

My main focus is to ensure their journey with us is seamless and unforgettable.

My favourite part of your dream day:

I love seeing what dress the bride has chosen, i have seen so many beautiful brides in lots of different style dresses.

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Benover Road ME18 6EX Nettlestead (Kent)
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