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 party!

BAR, MUSIC STAGE & DANCE FLOOR

  • 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.

  • Wow!! Preston Court was the best location and venue I had seen on my initial hunt for the perfect wedding. Quirky, unique, creative and more importantly, somewhere that you can inject a bit of your own personality into. All the staff are super easy to deal with and managed my "control freakiness" with ease!!!!! Nothing was too much trouble and with their stellar recommendations, I had a wedding that Pinterest would be proud of!! I can't recommend these guys enough if you're looking for something less ordinary. AND Gigglebox is very fun. I loved watching the edit and seeing all my mates reactions on film. Great idea and so glad we did it!! A day we'll never forget.xx

    Sabrina & Nick - Date of Wedding - 15 Sep 2017

  • 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

  • Hopelessly In Love With...Preston Court. Preston Court is a jaw droppingly stunning venue, nestled between Canterbury and Sandwich and new to weddings, with a rich history dating back to the 17th Century.

    Grant Riley Wedding Planner - http://grantrileyweddings.blogspot.co.uk/2009/06/hopelessly-in-love-withpreston-court.html

  • 'Thanks to Tiggi, Charlotte and the team for making to day run so smoothly. I felt like I was in such safe hands throughout the day and allowed me to relax and enjoy the day. Preston court was a fairytale venue from the ceremony on the island to the dinner in the barn, everything looked so beautiful. And a big shout out to the weather fairies that help that storm out until the last guests had got home.''

    Christoper and Cheryl Soo

  • Everyone at Preston Court were so helpful, friendly and made our wedding day in October so very special. It is an amazing and beautiful venue and we couldn't have imagined getting married anywhere else. Everyone at the wedding commented on how unique the venue was and how lovely the staff were. Thank you for making our day so wonderful and one we will remember forever.

    Kelly & John - Date of Wedding - 27 Aug 2017