Wakehurst Place Licenced To Wed

Kew 's country garden, Wakehurst Place, in West Sussex, is now licensed to conduct Marriages and Civil Partnership ceremonies in its stunning Elizabethan Mansion, set against the sensational backdrop of its 300 acre country estate, complete with ornamental gardens, water features and natural woodlands.

“Wakehurst is an exceptional venue, offering guests the unique opportunity to be married amongst beautiful scenery,” said Nickola Savage, venue hire manager for Wakehurst Place. “We are delighted to be able to offer the total package of ceremony and reception and we have dates still available throughout this year. Our catering specialist, Company of Cooks, provides a selection of delicious menus using locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Our couples can look forward to a truly memorable occasion.”

Both the Gallery and Dining Room in the Mansion have been licensed as approved premises to conduct Marriage and Civil Partnership ceremonies. Each room has a capacity of up to 60 for dining or ceremony style. They open onto a formal lawn that presents an outstanding opportunity for both romantic and group photographs. The lawns and wood-panelled library can be used for drinks receptions on arrival or between ceremony and wedding breakfast. Music and dancing are licensed until 11pm; this can be extended to midnight, Monday to Saturday, on request.

Wakehurst Place, managed by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is located at Ardingly, four miles north of Haywards Heath, West Sussex .

For further information on venue hire for weddings and other events, contact the events team: telephone 0208 332 5664, email wakehurstevents@kew.org or visit www.kew.org/venues/wakehurst .

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Enquiries and images:

Sharon Buckley, Wakehurst Place Press Office

Tel: 01444 894018 Email: prwakehurst@kew.org