Waterside Outdoor Weddings

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Outdoor Weddings in Kent

From our waterside oak gazebo

Discover perhaps the most idyllic backdrop for outdoor weddings in Kent. You’ll find the 16th century Ferry House wedding venue beside the Swale estuary, nestled between two wetland bird reserves, surrounded by rolling farmland, wild meadows and coastal beauty. Say ‘I do’ in the open-air overlooking the water from our elegant Oak Gazebo. Set within our terrace surrounded by our landscaped Rose Garden, it’s a location truly worthy of the best day of your life.

Meanwhile fabulous dining options from our award-winning chefs use our homegrown, family-farmed and local Harty Estate produce, while luxurious accommodation for up to 70+ guests and our personal wedding planning service ensure your wedding is all you ever hoped for – and more.

See our beautiful outdoor wedding venue for yourself in our virtual tour below, read on about outdoor celebrations, or enquire with the team.

Outdoor Weddings From Our Oak Gazebo

Our Oak Gazebo couldn’t be more beautifully situated with the estuary as its backdrop. Outdoor weddings are held here between April-October and can seat up to 200 guests on the terrace. After your ceremony the terrace and landscaped Rose Garden lend a relaxed and romantic vibe to your Drinks Reception – one that you and your guests will savour and remember for many years to come.

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Outdoor wedding inspo

Make the most of our idyllic location with all you need for a wonderful outdoor wedding celebration. From our vintage tractor arrival, wooden garden games and beautiful festoon lighting, to hay bale speeches, live alfresco music and evening firepits, scroll our gallery for your ‘outdoor inspo’ here.

Wedding Dining

Dining is a special part of your wedding day. We use homegrown produce from our Kitchen Garden, as well as family-farmed beef, wild game and hand-selected Kent produce in our expansive wedding menus. Lovers of outdoor weddings often feel passionate that our hyper local, sustainable dining elevates their wedding celebrations and enjoy sampling dishes on our dedicated Wedding Taster Evenings. You and your guests can even explore our Kitchen Garden if you wish! It certainly makes for some unique and beautiful photo opportunities.

Wedding Food & Drink

Wedding Accommodation

With 11 luxurious ensuite guest rooms and five self catering cottages, up to 70+ of your guests can end an exciting day in relaxed style and comfort. Make the most of our beautiful location during your outdoor wedding and extend your celebrations with our two day wedding package, or perhaps book an extra night or two. It's a perfect opportunity to explore, enjoy more of our local produce dining and maybe even a cheeky pamper treatment. You can book guest rooms and visit The Ferry House time and time again during the married years to come.

Wedding Accommodation

Wedding Planning

Each and every wedding is special and unique. We pride ourselves on helping curate yours with over 20 years of expertise and the passion of a family-owned wedding venue. With up to five personal planning meetings, 24/7 access to our dedicated wedding planning website and a carefully selected list of recommended suppliers, we make wedding planning what it should be - fun and stress free. On your wedding day you'll have a Wedding Assistant and a Venue Host from our in-house team, so those that know your day best bring it to life, exactly as you imagined it.

Wedding Planning

Getting Wedding Ready

You and your other half can get aisle ready in our two readying rooms - The Garden Lodge and The Coach Lounge - as part of your wedding package. There's large illuminated mirrors, styling stations, dressing and seating areas, making getting glammed a dream. Both rooms are located away from each other, so there’s no danger of spoiling that first aisle-sight. The Garden Lodge in particular benefits from its secluded setting in our 1.5 acre Kitchen Garden, complete with a terrace for a moment of fresh air and calm to help settle any big day nerves.

Getting Wedding Ready

Wedding Photo Opportunities

When you're dreaming of an outdoor wedding in Kent's beautiful countryside, you'll naturally want photos to treasure. Take a look at our curated galleries to see how our location has been captured throughout the seasons. From the estuary and surrounding fields and meadows, to the landscaped wedding garden and 'Secret' Orchard, there are so many idyllic and unique spots to discover.

Wedding Gallery & Videos