The Orangery is an exceptional wedding venue in Kent, winners of The Best Wedding Venue by Muddy Stilettos 2023, with over 20 years of experience in delivering five-star weddings.
You won’t believe your eyes when you walk through The Orangery's wrought iron gate into nine acres of landscaped gardens, recently awarded GOLD in South & South-East in Bloom.
Located in Central Maidstone, the venue is a rural oasis in an urban location, benefitting from unbeatable transport links, ample free parking, and local accommodation options.
If you're planning a Civil Ceremony, you'll have three indoor and outdoor ceremony options to choose from; the elegant white Gazebo, the whimsical Lapa on the lake, or the beautiful Garden Room, all suitable for up to 150 seated guests.
If you're planning a Hindu, Tamil, Sikh, or Islamic Ceremony, the grounds, Garden Room, or The Orangery all provide a picturesque location for up to 150 seated guests with suitable areas for your Mandap, Havan Kund, or Anand Karaj.
Your meal and evening reception will take place in the elegant Orangery with capacity for up to 150 seated or 250 standing guests. With doors leading directly onto the terraced patio, and its indoor-outdoor feel, your guests will enjoy the perfect dining experience.
The in-house chefs pride themselves on providing a first-class dining experience, using only the freshest ingredients. They will collaborate with you to create a menu that will delight your guests, catering to all styles and culinary preferences. Enjoy a three-course feast, hog roast, or BBQ across a range of cuisines.
After much dancing, return to the lake to watch your own spectacular and private fireworks display.
You’ll love the endless photo opportunities that can be found at The Orangery, including the tumbling waterfall, breathtaking lake, and award-winning landscaped gardens.
We can’t wait to meet you and show you around our beautiful venue.
Personal Message from the Manager
Name of Wedding Contact: Kate & Bryony
Thank you for considering The Orangery for your wedding day. We have decades of experience and will be by your side throughout your wedding planning journey to ensure you have the day of your dreams. We can't wait to meet you and show you around our breathtaking venue.
Experience
Year Business Was Established
1998
No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
125
Overview of The Orangery
Venue Type
Garden
Outdoor
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
250
Usual Access Time
08:00 AM
Usual Finish Time
12:00 AM
Ceremony & Reception
Fireworks Permitted
Wedding Licence
Sound System Available
Dancefloor Available
Outdoor Ceremony Available
Confetti Permitted
Venue
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator
Open Flame Permitted
Water View
Pet Friendly
Food and Drink
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence
Asian Catering
Halal Catering
Kosher Catering
Cultural Specialists
Asian Wedding Specialist
Muslim Wedding Specialist
Pricing for The Orangery
Packages
(total price)
Prices Start At
£10,288
Maximum Price
£23,600
Number of Guests Included
80
Contact us for a wedding package price that's tailored to your dream day.
The Orangery is located 1.5 miles from Junction 7 of the M20 and is a 10 minute walk from the centre of Maidstone via the Len Valley footpath. Vehicular access into the estate is from the A20. Turkey Mill is adjacent to and connected by footpath to Mote Park. Maidstone East Station is on the London (Victoria) to Ashford line and is either a 20 minute walk or a 5 minute drive from The Orangery.
Describe the best wedding that happened at The Orangery?
The best wedding so far was full of beautiful floral decor both in the Orangery and at the Lapa where the couple chose to be married. They had live music at every turn and it created an energetic and fun atmosphere all day. Accompanied by singing and dancing all day that really showed their personality as a couple, even down to a singing flash mob who were brilliant!
What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?
My number one planning tip would be that you can never start too early! Whether that's planning your guest list or meeting with suppliers to arrange decor. The sooner you tackle these things, you'll be in a better place when it comes to putting everything together nearer the end.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
My favourite personal touch was when the couple named their tables after places they visited, this particular couple went travelling for almost a year shortly after booking with us and told their story and shared their journey through their table names.
Describe The Orangery in 5 adjectives
Elegant, timeless, beautiful, spacious, alluring.
Where’s the best photo spot at The Orangery?
The swing in the woodland walk.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Orangery?
We had Tasha Stones from The Great British Bake Off as a guest here!
What’s your favourite canapé?
My favourite canape is the Steak & Chip!
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
If I'm completely honest I'm usually in bed sound asleep by 11pm and hardly ever wake up to want a midnight snack - mum life knocks me out! If I did have to choose, I'd say a cheese toastie for sure. Quick & easy to make & always tastes amazing.
What is The Orangery most unique feature?
The most unique feature would have to be the waterfall. It's so rare you can get close to a waterfall like that.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
I'm proudest of how far we have come as a business and as a team since COVID. We started off really unsure what the future would bring but we have pushed hard, kept our amazing standards and spirits high and expanded and developed our team over the years since then. We've been able to gain access to so many more resources and have teams dedicated to specific areas of all things wedding, food and drink, marketing, accounts, sales and it all just works like clockwork with each other. We are all there for each other with the same end goal, to give our couples an unforgettable day and we really hone in on that over everything else.
Press & Awards
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Bridebook recommended photographer
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Tom Cullen Photography has previously worked at The Orangery. Check out their work!