Kent Life Weddings

(53)
£750 - £2,600 for Venue Hire
Up to 150
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence

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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 Pavilion to hold your ceremony/ reception. It's situated at the top of the site with perfect views of the North Downs. The Pavilion 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. You also will receive 2 free tickets to Kent Life to relive your a special day for your 1st anniversary, T&C's apply.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Lindsay Wanstall
I am the wedding coordinator at Kent Life Weddings. 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

Overview of Kent Life Weddings

Wedding Venue Type
Barn
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
250

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Open Flame Permitted
Marquee Permitted
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Wedding Catering

Asian Catering
In-house Catering
Halal Catering
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Cultural Specialists

Other

Pricing for Kent Life Weddings

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 for Kent Life Weddings
(53)

Carly & Lewis
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Magical day!

Hi Lindsay I just wanted to say a BEYOND HUGE THANKYOU!! We had the most magical day. All of the staff were so organised, kind and friendly. You in particular made the day so stress free and seamless. We are beyond grateful for your help, feel like we lucked out having you as our coordinator! All of our guests have commented on how fantastic the whole day was, from the beautiful setting, to the delicious food and all of the little behind the scenes things that you guys did. We couldn't have done it without you and wouldn't change a thing about our special day. So a huge thank you to you and the staff at Vincent's Catering and Kent Life! Lots of love, Mr and Mrs Baker x

Emma & Steven
Happy couple married in October
November 2024
Thank you!

Hi Lindsay Thank you for everything you have done we had the most amazing day and loved every minute. From Emma and steven

Keren & Stephen
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Amazing day

Hi Lindsay Thank you so much for an amazing day. It all ran so smoothly and all our friends and family were blown away by the venue and said it was the best wedding they had been too. You were fantastic, I know it’s your job but you really just blended in and popped out at times to keep us on track. Love Mr & Mrs Cornhill

Ria & Doug
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Perfect day

Thank you so much for all your support in the run up and on our big day! It all felt like it ran so seamlessly and in exactly the relaxed way that we both wanted. This really was the perfect venue for us, and we really appreciated your keeping things on track in a calm and easy manner so we could fully enjoy the day. All of the suppliers did such a fantastic job too of pulling our vision together. We really had the perfect day and friends are still telling us how much they loved the venue and catering. You were a great support in the run up, and kept us feeling in safe hands on the day itself, keeping everything running efficiently but with exactly the relaxed touch we wanted. Thanks for everything Lindsay x

Katie & Scott
Happy couple married in August
November 2024
Perfect

The day was just perfect. We couldn’t of asked for anything better, we all had an absolutely amazing time so thank you so much Lindsay for pulling it all together. You was always so kind and helpful. Thank you again for everything Lindsay! xx

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

Location & Contact Details for Kent Life Weddings

Wedding Venue Address
Lock Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AU, England, United Kingdom
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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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