Kent Life Weddings

(48)
£750 - £2,600 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Kent Life Weddings Full Description
Kent Life is a licensed venue for Civil Marriages and is the perfect setting for a romantic wedding with a difference. A picturesque, peaceful environment for an unforgettable day with professional wedding co-ordinating and catering provided by Vincents Catering. There are three area’s in which you can hold your wedding ceremony The Ulcombe Village Hall, the marquee and the Old Wedding Chapel. New to 2024 we have a beautiful Marquee to hold your ceremony/ reception. It's situated at the top of the site with perfect views of the North Downs. The Marquee seats up to 150 guests and then an additional 100 guests for the reception. You have use of the whole site for your photographs - including the lovers seat, the dovecote and the herb garden and easy access by River Boat for those wishing to get married at the Archbishops Palace and having just their wedding reception at Kent Life. Choice of two hotels within a 2-5 minute walk of the venue.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Lindsay Wanstall
I am the wedding coordinator at Kent Life along with Belle. I am dedicated to making your wedding day perfect and for everything to run smoothly, from your initial viewing, to making your booking, to the day itself and taking away any stress you may have! I will be a constant support throughout the whole process and I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
2010
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
20
Kent Life Weddings Features & Capacity

Overview

Venue Type
Barn
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
250
Usual Access Time
09:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Late Night Extension
Yes

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Dancefloor Available
Confetti Permitted
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Landscaped Gardens
Open Flame Permitted
Marquee Permitted
Pet Friendly
Disabled Access
Grade I/II Listed Building
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Exclusive Use

Food and Drink

Asian Catering
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
Alcohol Licence
Kosher Catering

Cultural Specialists

Other
Kent Life Weddings Pricing & Costs

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£750
Maximum Price
£2,600
Kent Life charge a venue hire fee for exclusive use of the Wagon Store, Marquee, Ulcombe Village Hall and associated wedding area from 9am until midnight (entertainment and bar closes at 11.30pm). However for a small fee we can allow an extension on this time to 1am (entertainment and bar closes at 12.30am). The venue hire remains the same whether you want your wedding ceremony (in Ulcombe Village Hall) and reception on site or just your wedding reception.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
External caterers not permitted
Furniture included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day

In-house catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£92
Maximum Price
£115
Included in this price: - Waitress served hot and cold Canapés with reception drink after your wedding ceremony or upon arrival at the venue if married elsewhere. - Four course sit down wedding breakfast or luxury BBQ. - Drinks package - please enquire for further information. - Evening party menu (from the various choices). Please note any additional guests invited to the evening party that you wish to cater for will be charged at £16.00 per head. - Services of an informal Toastmaster to facilitate your wedding. - Provision of waiting staff under professional supervision. - White table linen to include tablecloths and napkins (folded beautifully), white china, cutlery and glassware (vintage china available at extra cost). - Fully staffed bar opening after your wedding ceremony has finished and staying open throughout your day until the end of the evening.
What is included in this pricing:
Bespoke menu available
Wine allowance per guest
Minimum numbers apply
Cutlery included
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Table linen included
Reviews
(48)
Hannah & Charlie
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
Beautiful venue

Hi Lindsay I just wanted to say thank you so much to you and all the amazing staff for yesterday. It was the best day of my life and you were all so kind and lovely and helpful - I really couldn’t have picked a more beautiful venue with such wonderful staff. Thank you so much - everything so was so perfect and I couldn’t have wished for a better day - it was a dream come true Thank you again Hannah and Charlie

Nicole & Glen
Happy couple married in June
September 2024
Very special

Hi Lindsay Glen and I would like to thank you all very much for making our day so very special. It was great that you were able to make the run up to the day as stress less as possible. Every couple want it to be perfect and your team made that possible. Many thanks. Nicole and Glen

Louise & Evan
Happy couple married in May
September 2024
Beautiful & unique

We had our wedding at Kent Life on 26th May. It was a perfect day filled with colour, laughter and- of course- animals, all facilitated by the Vincent's catering team and their recommended suppliers. The whole team were immensely helpful from start to finish. Lindsay was very informative at our planning meeting, and was quick to respond to all of our queries on this day and via email. The team go above and beyond to help you and are very supportive and knowledgeable. We were particularly appreciative of her remembering that we had enquired about the Owl Academy but had been disappointed that they were not available on the day of our wedding. When they had a late cancellation, Lindsay told us straight away and the owls truly stole the show on our day! Tracey, our 'day of' co-ordinator, really helped to make our day easy, fun and memorable, ensuring that everyone was in the right place at the right time and that the bride and groom were well looked after. The catering was fantastic and went down a treat with our guests. We opted for the Afternoon Tea option, which included a delicious selection of pies and savoury pastries as well as the usual finger sandwiches, cakes and scones. All food was continuously topped up so our guests were well fed. Our vegetarian and vegan guests had their own selections and they were very impressed by the thought put into flavoursome alternatives! In the evening we opted for the burger bar, which was a great casual option for guests who wanted to eat outside or while watching our band. Kent Life is a beautiful and unique setting for a wedding which is great value for money. The quirkiness of the animal encounters, tractor ride to the venue and tug of war were so 'us' and it was the perfect venue for our special day. Thank you to the team for all of your help. Thank you so much for everything!

John & Mel
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
Time of our lives

Hi Lindsay, Now the dust has settle a bit we both just wanted to say a massive thank you and what an excellent job you did. The whole day went perfectly and we had the time of our lives. You (and everybody there) smashed it. Thanks so much. Was a bit tipsy at the end so might have said all that already. Best regards, John

Elena & Dan
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
Thank you

Hi Lindsay, We would like to thank you for all your help with everything - organising, changing things (like the desert), adding things (like the bread).. helping with the first look, allowing us to spend a bit more time decorating on the Friday (apologies for getting us locked up there though), and overall being there for us when we had any questions. Thank you again for helping us have such a special day, and as stress free as possible. Elena

Sarah
Wedding: May
August 2024
Thank you!!

I was a guest at the wedding of my niece, Louise, on Sunday 26th May. It was a fantastic day, and your staff were so attentive. From a personal point of view, as a vegan I have been to many events where there is little I can eat, however you catered for me so well, and I thoroughly enjoyed really delicious food - in fact several (non vegan) people wanted to try my food. So I just wanted to say a very big thank you.

Nicola & Matt
Happy couple married in May
July 2024
Made our day so wonderful

Hi Lindsay, Just wanted to say a massive thank you to all of you that made our day so wonderful, Thank you for answering all of my questions and the food was amazing! We had a wonderful day and it is truly thanks to you and the team! Thank you to blue sky bunting for decorating the village hall for us and to carlaquins florist for our amazing table pieces and our bouquets they really were everything I had asked for. Also a massive thank you to our dream team! If you’re having a wedding these were fantastic! Blueskybunting Carlaquinsflorist Wildmeadowphotography Keepcalmandbookus Thanks again Lindsay. Nicola and Matt x

Mark & Rebecca
Happy couple married in March
July 2024
Twilight wedding

We had a wonderful twilight wedding at Kent Life. Everything ran smoothly with Lindsay's help. We was able to enjoy the day, stress free. We got married in the Chapel which added that little extra something different. It was a lovely setting with everything we needed available on site. It had a well stocked bar and a delicious evening bbq. We would highly recommend it as a wedding venue.

Matthew & Louise Rogers
Happy couple married in April
May 2024
The best wedding we've ever been to!

My husband and I cannot thank Kent Life enough for executing our rather quirky wedding! Lindsay and the team did a fantastic job on helping us plan our Steampunk Pirate day and we are thrilled that they enjoyed it as much as we did. We will never forget this magical day nor this place. With Love Matt & Lou x

Nicola & Alex
Happy couple married in July
February 2024
Wonderful memories

Good morning Lindsay, We really want to thank you for how seamlessly our wedding went and I have no doubt it was down to your planning and keeping an eye on everything whilst we enjoyed ourselves. We thought that planning a wedding was going to be stressful but thanks to you and everyone else at Kent life, including Belle, Vincent's, the staff looking after the animals and the lovely bar staff, it really was straightforward and we had the best day. So, thank you for making it such an easy process and for giving us wonderful memories to look back on ☺️

Kent Life Weddings Location & Contact Details

Address

Lock Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AU, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Maidstone

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20

Nearest Train Station

Maidstone East

Nearest Airport

Gatwick or Stanstead

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Describe the best wedding that happened at Kent Life Weddings?

All the weddings held at our venue are as unique and individual as the wedding couples themselves. I could not possibly offend anyone by picking a 'best' wedding! There all fabulous in their own way!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

This is your wedding! Do what YOU love. Invite the people you want. Dance to the songs that bring you most joy. Eat the best food. Enjoy all moments. Share the photographs with your children and grandchildren. Most of all spend the rest of your days with the person you love!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Every single wedding has personal touches that are individual to them and their relationship and I love to see the individuality of each wedding that happens here at Kent Life. To ensure I don't forget these personal touches I always take lots and lots of photographs which I like to twitter about!

Describe Kent Life Weddings in 5 adjectives

Unique Vintage Quirky Fun Memorable

Where’s the best photo spot at Kent Life Weddings?

We have loads and loads and loads...28 acres worth of fantastic photo opportunities!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Kent Life Weddings?

Yes, we have had a few here at Kent Life but we are sworn to secrecy!!! Sssssshhhhhhhhhh!!!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Definitely the arancini balls.

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Cheese and biscuits! Lots and lots of Cheese and biscuits!

What is Kent Life Weddings most unique feature?

The original buildings which have been dismantled and painstakingly rebuild here at Kent Life. This includes the chapel brought over from Cuxton Village, The Village Hall brought over from Ulcombe Village and The Cottages brought over from Lenham Village.

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are immensely proud of the team that work for us and who ensure that every single wedding is perfect from start to finish!
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