The Orangery

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£10,288 - £23,600 for a package
Up to 150
Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
Wedding Licence
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The Orangery Full Description
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
The Orangery Features & Capacity

Overview

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
The Orangery Pricing & Costs

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.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Furniture included
Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)
Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Reviews
(96)
Nicole & Mark
Happy couple married in July
September 2024
The best day of our lives!

The Orangery is simply stunning, we couldn't have chosen a better wedding venue for our day. We had our ceremony take place at the Lapa and it truly felt like we could've been in Bali it was so so gorgeous. The staff couldn't do enough for us and treated our suppliers with the most respect. Thank you for being such a huge part of our special day! Love, The Thomsons x

Ness & Kirk
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
Simply the Best

We cannot thank The Orangery enough for making our special day a perfect 10/10 affair. We were overwhelmed by their professionalism, attention to detail and helpfulness (nothing was ever too much trouble). The quality of the food served was insane. It looked beautiful and tasted fantastic, plus all meals were served hot and promptly. Our guests, without exception, all raved about the beauty of the venue, quality of service and the amazing food served up. Our guests were happy, we were happy. The hugest thanks to the fantastic, unflappable Bryony and her team. You were defo the "A***" team! This day will live on in our hearts forever and all for all the best of reasons.

Ellie & Chris
Happy couple married in September
September 2024
The wedding day of dreams!

We saw The Orangery on Instagram, the photos looked absolutely stunning so we booked in a viewing and the real thing did not disappoint - stunning. When it came to our wedding day, everything was so organised and stress free, the team are truly talented at what they do. We had the most beautiful day from start to finish and can’t thank them enough for allowing us to have our perfect wedding day!

Lauren & Thomas
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Truly the dreamiest wedding venue

From the very beginning of planning our wedding 2 years before our big day, to midnight on our wedding day The Orangery team were there to help in every way, no request or question was to big or small. The Orangery is the most beautiful, dreamy venue and we truly couldn’t be happier with our choice. With the help of the team we really did have a perfect wedding day. Both our families also asked us to share their feedback, which was that the venue and staff were so helpful and they were impressed how smooth the day ran from start to finish. We loved the venue and our experience so much we wish we could do it all over again!

Joe and Mollie
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
The best day ever!

From the moment we first inquired about The Orangery as our wedding venue, we knew we were in for something special, but the actual experience exceeded all our expectations in every way. The staff at The Orangery were absolutely phenomenal. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident from our very first interaction. They made us feel like a priority throughout the entire planning process and were always quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. Their communication was seamless, and they provided us with all the information we needed to make our special day perfect. On the big day, the staff’s dedication was truly remarkable. They managed every aspect of the event with such grace and efficiency, ensuring everything ran smoothly so we could focus on celebrating. Their friendly demeanor and willingness to go the extra mile made a world of difference. The food and service were exceptional. The meals were beautifully presented and tasted absolutely incredible. It was clear that a lot of care and skill went into every dish. Overall, The Orangery made our wedding day an unforgettable experience. The combination of outstanding service, exquisite food, and a breathtaking venue truly made it the best day ever. If you’re considering a venue for your special day, The Orangery comes with our highest recommendation.

Siouxsie & Adam
Happy couple married in August
September 2024
Absolutely beautiful day

We had an amazing day, the staff were so helpful from beginning to end and the venue was stunning. Nothing was too much when planning, my Nephew has lots of food allergies and usually misses out on special meal but the staff checked all the food and made arrangements so that he felt included, it really made his day. The only negative was that the day went too quickly and it’s now all over. I would highly recommend The Orangery to anyone.

Jason & Rachael
Wedding: August
August 2024
The best day we have ever had.

Where do I start, it's the best venue around, with the best team ever. The stunning gardens and lake and ducks about, this venue is really maintained to a very high standard. The food was out of this world, I have loads of people telling me how amazing it was. You don't have to do anything the team do everything for you, get the room ready and make sure everything is running on time and how it should be. The team are polite and very kind and can't do enough for you. The lady we had was Jamie so was great she helped out with everything you asked her to do can't thank her enough. The bar stuff was great wasn't people waiting for drinks they were very quick. And the buffet was delicious too, saved me and my husband a plate of food incase we didn't get any food. I would love to do this all again and would 100% recommend to anyone getting married. The dj was great too played all the right songs and was having fun with us. The dj was supplied by the venue and he was great. There was never no one on the dance floor, he definitely knew what songs to play to keep people dancing and having fun, well done and thank you. Was all very stress free, Loved our special day and the orangery made it the best Thank you everyone but a massive thank you to Jamie

Mr & Mrs Hesketh
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
An incredible day!

What can I say?! From the moment we looked round the Orangery two years ago, we knew that it was a perfect choice for our wedding day. We wanted to get married outside but also wanted somewhere where the inside was beautiful too. The Orangery fit the bill perfectly! The wedding portal website is so useful and helps to keep everything organised in the lead up to the big day. All of the staff were amazing but a huge shout out must go to Jaime. Nothing was too much to ask and she was brilliant! The day was absolutely perfect and I know that there was a lot going on ‘behind the scenes’ to ensure it was perfect. Our guests were full of compliments about the venue too. We would recommend The Orangery to anyone! It really is a spectacular venue with the best staff. Thank you! Mr and Mrs Hesketh xx

Amanda Lukey
Happy couple married in August
August 2024
A beautiful day!

We got married at the end of August at the beautiful Orangery in Maidstone. When first looking at venues, we had never stepped foot in the Orangery, when we walked through the gates the stunning scenary hit us immediately. Looking around, there are so many opportunities for beautiful photos. Living in England, we also wanted to make sure that the inside was just as pretty, and it is. The Garden Room has twinkling lights and is so bright and inviting. We could see ourselves getting married here.

Juliette Martin
Happy couple married in October
August 2024
Breath-taking venue

The Orangery was the first wedding venue we looked around and didn't need to see another! We instantly fell in love with the venue and the grounds. They are just breathtaking. It's looked after so well and everything is just beautiful. During the planning we had a team and Natalia help us with the organising, it made it so easy and calm. We really enjoyed planning the wedding due to this. On the day of the wedding we didn't need to do anything in terms of organising or helping setup it was all d

The Orangery Location & Contact Details

Address

Turkey Court, Turkey Mill, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5PP, England, United Kingdom

Travel Notes

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.

Nearest Town

Maidstone

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20

Nearest Train Station

Maidstone

Nearest Airport

London City
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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.
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