Mount Ephraim Gardens

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£1,500 - £5,000 for Venue Hire
Up to 100
11 Bedrooms
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Description

Mount Ephraim offers a unique, classically romantic venue for your wedding or civil ceremony. From the spectacular views of the gardens and estate, to the elegant sweeping staircase leading into the main hall; where we often host ceremonies and receptions. At Mount Ephraim we can offer you a memorable and relaxed experience to make your big day extra special. We can accommodate ceremonies of up to 100 people in the house or garden. The manor house reception rooms offer seated wedding breakfasts for up to 100 guests, with room for a total of 175 evening guests. Or for larger wedding parties we can host receptions on our front lawn in a marquee, overlooking the stunning ten acres of gardens, with room for 250+ evening guests. We’re very flexible – if you’re looking for a traditional affair, there’s no better romantic setting. Or if you’re looking to explore arrangements a little more leftfield, we can accommodate you too. There is also never a wedding the day before or after your wedding, so you can relax, take your time and enjoy your moment! We also offer accommodation, from our spectacular Sir Edwyn Suite for the night of your wedding, to 4x other newly decorated B&B guest rooms, so you can wake up to the stunning views and setting, and all enjoy breakfast the morning after. Plus, you can also hire out our modern, country themed, self-catering Garden Wing, sleeping 12, offering you the chance to have more of your closest friends and family to stay over your wedding weekend. The estate has been owned by the Dawes family since 1695 and is still run by members of the family today. It’s this family touch that lends Mount Ephraim it's personal charm. Come and meet us, view the estate and find out how we can help create your dream wedding.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Lucy Dawes
Mount Ephraim is our family home, and we aim to ensure that all our couples and their families and friends, have the perfect wedding day and will enjoy our home as much as we do. We're very flexible and offer a personalised experience. Please get in touch to find out more about having your wedding with us.

Experience

Year Business Was Established
1990
No. of Weddings Hosted
Between 10 and 30
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
2

Overview of Mount Ephraim Gardens

Wedding Venue Type
Country House / Manor House
Wedding Venue Capacity
Dining Capacity
100
Reception Capacity
175
Wedding Venue Accommodation
No. of Bedrooms
11
Sleeps No. of People
25
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
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Wedding Venue Details

Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
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Wedding Catering

In-House Wine List
External Catering Permitted
In-house Catering
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Pricing for Mount Ephraim Gardens

Venue Hire Only

Prices Start At
£1,500
Maximum Price
£5,000
Venue hire is based on seasonal and mid week/weekend pricing with options for ceremony only or ceremony and reception.

In-house Catering
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£50
Maximum Price
£116
Our in house caterers Scott Anderson offer an extensive menu to choose from.

Packages
(price per head)

Prices Start At
£95
Maximum Price
£118
Minimum Number of Guests
80
Based on hiring Mount Ephraim for a wedding reception with 3 course wedding breakfast, drinks package including welcome drink, half a bottle of wine per person and toasting glass and evening food.

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£7,200
Maximum Price
£12,500
Number of Guests Included
60
Our packages are based on 60 day guests and 100 evening guests. Packages include the wedding breakfast with drinks package, evening food plus all venue hire.

Reviews for Mount Ephraim Gardens
(26)

Ellie & Kieran
Happy couple married in July
March 2024
Magical Venue!

What an incredible venue! From booking our wedding with Lucy, and arranging visits during the ease of lockdown measures, right up to the morning after the big day; Mount Ephraim was the perfect venue for our wedding and Lucy and the team were amazing. Our guests couldn't stop talking about how beautiful the grounds & house are, as well as the incredible food supplied by Scott Anderson Catering. Lucy made arranging the fine details of our day so easy and stress-free. She really made us feel at home and looked after, in order to have the most perfect day. Surrounded by our loved ones and friends, our wedding was everything we wanted it to be and more. Our first dance in the reception room by the stairs was a moment we will never forget - surrounded by our loved ones, singing & dancing together. It truly is a wonderful atmosphere in the main house and the gardens during the summer evening was beautiful. From a very family orientated background, Mount Ephraim and all of its staff feel like (and some are!) one huge family. The bedrooms are beautiful and the bridal party loved their stay on the night of our wedding - even getting a glimpse of the Classic Car Show out on the front lawns the next morning - what a treat! Breakfast in the Tea Rooms was superb and the team were incredible at catering for our guests with allergens and the younger guests (Thank you Sophie & Elliot!). The venue were so supportive and we were able to have sparklers at the end of the night & our live band fit in perfectly by the dance floor. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you so much to all the staff at Mount Ephraim for giving us a magical wedding- we look forward to coming back to visit on our anniversary in the future!

Matthew & Rachel
Happy couple married in July
January 2024
Perfect Wedding Venue

We got married at Mount Ephraim in July 23, and it was truly everything we could have hoped for - and more! Mount Ephraim is a really special place, and Lucy guided us through the whole process of booking our big day seamlessly. The venue itself is beautiful, with plenty of accommodation and set up options. We used the caterers that came with the venue - who again we couldn’t fault and even a couple of the recommended suppliers who were also brilliant. Honestly couldn’t recommend a more special place to host a wedding. Thank you to Lucy & everyone at Mount Ephraim - we have the best memories of our day.

Sophie & Luke
Happy couple married in June
January 2024
Wish we could do it all over again

We had our wedding reception at Mount Ephraim in June 2023 and the whole day was perfect. Us and our guests were welcomed with drinks and canapés on our arrival from the church and were given time to relax and mingle how we wished. Some chose to sit and chat whilst others had a wonder around the grounds, I wanted this feeling of freedom for us and our guests and the gardens were perfect for that. We also used this opportunity to have some photos taken including a group one of all the guests on the stairs at the tennis courts which we will treasure. Our wedding breakfast was absolutely 5* and everyone commented on how delicious the food was and how attentive the staff were. We were given time and space to say thank you to our guests and do our speeches. Nothing felt rushed or on a strict to d schedule which is something we really wanted. Some of us stayed the night at the accommodation which was spotless, high spec and felt luxurious which is definitely something you want to feel on your wedding day. The gardens are stunning and were perfect for wedding photos, the views all around are breathtaking and you get a feel of being somewhere really special. We had so many comments on how lovely our wedding day was and I was so pleased everyone enjoyed themselves. The day was smooth and relaxed exactly as we wanted. Lucy made sure of this, she was so helpful, welcoming and warm and made us feel as if nothing was too much. The perfect person to help you plan your wedding. I only wish we could do it all over again! Luckily you can go and visit Mount Ephraim gardens to reminisce which is a bonus!

Anna and Brandon
Happy couple married in July
January 2024
everyone said how beautiful the venue was

Thank you for everything and for your kindness throughout the whole 2 years of planning and letting us use your family home. It was such a wonderful day and everyone said how beautiful the venue was. And dance floor was still big enough to do all the Greek dancing! We will be back for our anniversary next year.

Cath and Jim
Wedding: September
January 2024
the best wedding every attended...

I would like to thank you immensely for the very happy wedding that we had on Saturday. Your guidance, caring and professional help was amazing. The venue was absolutely beautiful and the catering staff were so efficient. Lovely young people. All the guests have said that it was the best wedding ever attended and the most beautiful venue too.

Johnny and Matt
Happy couple married in September
January 2024
The grounds and interior were stunning

I do not have enough good things to say about Mount Ephraim as a venue and Lucy as our wedding coordinator. The grounds and interiors were stunning, and it was really special having the whole wedding party staying with us before and after the big day. The B&B catering was also very warmly received by all our guests. From start to finish, Lucy made us feel like everything was under control, expertly managing logistics while still maintaining a personal touch and a warm smile.

Elli and Gregory
Happy couple married in August
January 2024
The house is phenomenal

Thank you so much! Everyone we encountered was absolutely fantastic! We felt so well looked after but also free to roam and sort things out at our own pace. The house is phenomenal as well and we had so many nice comments about our choice of venue.

Leslie and Lee
Happy couple married in June
April 2021
...way beyond our expectations

Just wanted to say a huge thank you for letting us have our wedding at your incredible venue. Everything went way beyond our expectations and every single member of the staff was amazing with us and our guests. We thought the gardens were absolutely gorgeous – very much delighted our photographer Liam who was like a kid at Christmas – and really, we couldn’t have dreamed of a better setting.

The Dallisons
Happy couple married in July
April 2021
Can't recommend this venue enough!

We can not recommend this venue enough! We had the best wedding and the venue is just simply stunning. The staff here are fabulous! The venue was very accommodating of our wants and needs before the wedding and always had an open dialogue form the start. Lucy was just fantastic and so was the accommodation. She truly went above and beyond, drying off our bouncy castle with towels so that we could use it for an hour (really not her job), allowing us to decorate the day before the wedding. Sadly, we had a rainy wedding but you really wouldn’t have know. The grounds make this venue but it’s just as fabulous in the rain if not more so. Lucy was there from the morning of our wedding until it had finished. The guests were blown away with what an amazing venue it was! If we could hire it every day for our wedding we would. This venue and the staff made our day truly magical. The Dallisons xx

Sarah and Mark
Happy couple married in August
April 2021
The best wedding venue

The best wedding venue! Lucy our wedding coordinator was fantastic the day went off without a hitch (we were so chill throughout the day it was great) The venue itself is stunning, you can get married inside or outside (both places are beautiful). Plenty of places for romantic photo opportunities. The best part is that we can come back and visit the gardens during the summer, which can’t do with a lot of wedding venues!

Location & Contact Details for Mount Ephraim Gardens

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Hernhill, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9TX, England, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Mount Ephraim Gardens?

All of our weddings are truly wonderful and each is unique to the couple, but for me, my own wedding was the best! I got married in the gardens back in 2005 and had a marquee reception on the front lawn for around 150 guests. It was the most magical day and to get married at my family home surrounded by my friends and family was the icing on the cake - or the profiteroles actually as we didn't have a wedding cake!!

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

Enjoy the moment

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

The ring bearer was their cute family dog

Describe Mount Ephraim Gardens in 5 adjectives

Stunning, Romantic, Elegant, Flexible, Personal

Where’s the best photo spot at Mount Ephraim Gardens?

The Japanese bridge in the gardens and our stunning staircases

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Mount Ephraim Gardens?

We sure have!

What’s your favourite canapé?

All of them

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

Champagne

What is Mount Ephraim Gardens most unique feature?

Our beautiful Japanese bridge in the gardens

What part of your business are you most proud of?

We are a family business and have been owned by the Dawes family since 1695
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