Weddings at Preston Court

Ceremony Locations

3 places to tie the knot.

The 17th century ‘Kentish’ Barn can be used for civil marriages, the renewal of vows, naming ceremonies and civil partnerships on every day of the week.

This is a simple but enchanting open-framed wooden building which can seat up to 120 people for ceremonies and receptions. There is a maximum capacity of up to 150 guests in the evening.

The space is versatile and can be decorated and themed to your requirements, while we also have an number of suitable plans and table dressing ideas.

Licensed for outdoor weddings and blessings, this romantic island sits within the front lake at Preston Court.

Walk up the isle by crossing the pretty iron bridge.

Then have your intimate ceremony underneath the stunning wedding pagoda, craddled by an ancient yew tree.

Guests can watch the ceremony from rows of seating on the adjacent lawn.

Why not have a church wedding?

It’s now possible to marry in a church where you are not a member of the Parish.

St Mildred’s Church directly adjoins the gardens and farm at Preston Court, being less than 100 meters from the Kent Barn where receptions and celebrations can be held.

This gorgeous rural church has pre-Saxon origins and is surrounded by open farmland.

Church of England weddings are available at St Mildred’s, including to those with no prior connection to the parish, after agreement with the Reverend & Church Wardens. For further information please contact the Church Administrator, Emma Gray or you can email thecanonrybenefice@hotmail.com

Hold a dream reception.

In the Garden & Kent Barn.

A versatile canvas for your reception ideas: with both indoor and outdoor reception areas, Preston Court offers an amazing spaces to feed, entertain and celebrate with your friends and family.

…And then it’s time to celebrate!

BAR, MUSIC & AMBIANCE

  • The Bar

    Get the party rolling with a full range drinks, including beer from local brewer Shepherd Neame.

  • The First Dance

    Start the party with some romance

  • Music in swing

    Make your wedding unique with your choice of band and D.J.

  • The Kent Barn

    Get the party rolling with a full range drinks, including beer from local brewer Shepherd Neame.

  • Dancing

    The Kent Barn offers an atmospheric experience

  • The Barn Yard Terrace

    A lovely place to gather on a summer's evening, there's a table service available to the mix of cafe style tables.

  • The Wood Burning Stove

    Cosy up on the sofa next to the wood burning stove when the evening gets colder.

  • The Victorian Carousel

    The magnificent carousel ride (merry-go-round) can be fantastic and unique addition to your celebrations. Part of the collection, it's available for hire.

  • The Showmans Van

    A great place to get away from the party for a few moments, to get changed or store your valuables

What they say.

  • We would recommend Preston Court to anyone planning their wedding. It really was the most amazing day and a huge amount of that was due to the incredible staff and beautiful grounds at Preston Court. From our initial point of contact, they were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We fell in love with the venue immediately online and after viewing it, we loved it even more. They made the whole process really easy when it come to securing the date, paying the initial deposit and a clear programme was in place for the run up to the wedding and booking in handy meetings to discuss everything from where an easel was going to go to how many glasses of fizz where needed, when. The day itself was a dream. This sounds odd but we promise it is a massive compliment but, it was like the staff were not even there as it ran SO smoothly and was so well organised. However, when you needed anything extra, they were there at a drop of hat to help. All our guests commented on the staff for being so approachable and accommodating. Furthermore, they all said how stunning Preston Court was and how the day 'flowed' with all the beautiful areas and spaces available. The best venue and team - thanks a million for the most wonderful day!

  • We cannot thank everybody at Preston Court enough for all their hard work, continued support and always going the extra mile to ensure we had our dream wedding. When we looked round the venue in summer 2015 with Anna and Jen we knew it was the venue for us and booked it! (Over 2 years in advance!) This venue is so unique as it has those extra touches like the incredible carousel, gigglebox and resident peacocks Dave and Steve. The staff are incredibly friendly- always! We want to say a special ‘thank you’ to Tiggi for her excellent venue styling, signage making (which will go up on our walls at Home!) and just listening to us and getting our vision for our day. Don’t bother with any other venue styler, she is everything you need and more and is absolutely lovely as are all the staff at Preston court! Thank you, thank you and thank you Preston Court! Adam and Jen Burrage xxx

    Jen & Adam - Date of Wedding - 16 Sep 2017

  • Dear Preston Court team, Thank you so much for your help and hard work throughout 18months of our wedding planning and our special day. We loved every single minute - Preston Court will forever stay in our hearts. We wish we could do it all over again. Lots of Love Chris and Julija Adams.

    Julija and Christopher

  • Listed at No.5 in Buzzfeed's list: "The 23 Most Spectacular Places To Get Married In The UK". "With a caravan and a carousel, this location is so perfectly boho. Find out more here."

    Buzzfeed - http://www.buzzfeed.com/ailbhemalone/the-most-spectacular-places-to-get-married-in-the-uk#360lj4f

  • Listed as one of the world's 10 best barn venues, according to Bridal Musings. A 17th century Kentish barn, near Canterbury, England, Preston Court is perhaps one of the prettiest and most iconic barn venues in the UK. Whimsical, beautiful and utterly unique, the traditional barn is home to some stunning fairground organs, with the choice of a vintage carousel outside to match. This epic venue can hold up to 120 for dinner, with a variety of catering options and table set-ups. The wider estate is home to a pretty stone church, and an atmospheric island garden for outdoor weddings. If you’re looking for a barn venue in England with wow factor, this is probably, The One.

    Bridal Musings - World's 10 Best Barn Venues - http://bridalmusings.com/2014/06/ten-best-barn-wedding-venues-world/