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The Orchard

Maidstone, Kent

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Samantha D. Sent on 05/08/2024

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Stunning Venue

I came across The Orchard years ago (well before being engaged) and had my heart set on it for my wedding. This is the only venue we visited and we were blown away from the moment we arrived, it’s even more beautiful than the pictures.

Tanith and her team are incredible, they went above and beyond to accommodate every request. I had a vision to offer a seated BBQ sharing meal (Big Easy style) which is something they haven’t offered before but we’re more than happy to support and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the chef went out of his way to provide recommendations and to meet on many occasions to discuss our plans.

The venue itself has so many beautiful features, the bridal lodge is stunning and a perfect area for the bridal party to relax while getting ready.

The main room is breathtakingly beautiful without needing any additional decor and has the added bonus of a bar within the room to avoid losing guests throughout the evening. We had a live band and separate sax player all night and our guests were still dancing at 2am wishing the night didn’t have to end. The Orchard continued to make small decor changes since booking and every time we visited we fell in love with it a little more.

Three weeks since our wedding and the guests are still complimenting the stunning venue. We can’t wait to book again in a few years for my big birthday.

Thanks again Tanith, Callum and the team. You helped make a potentially stressful day run so smoothly without any hiccups and we are extremely grateful for all your support x

I came across The Orchard years ago (well before being engaged) and had my heart set on it for my wedding. This is the only venue we visited and we were blown away from the moment we arrived, it’s even more beautiful than the pictures.

Tanith and her team are incredible, they went above and beyond to accommodate every request. I had a vision to offer a seated BBQ sharing meal (Big Easy style) which is something they haven’t offered before but we’re more than happy to support and it did not disappoint. The food was delicious and the chef went out of his way to provide recommendations and to meet on many occasions to discuss our plans.

The venue itself has so many beautiful features, the bridal lodge is stunning and a perfect area for the bridal party to relax while getting ready.

The main room is breathtakingly beautiful without needing any additional decor and has the added bonus of a bar within the room to avoid losing guests throughout the evening. We had a live band and separate sax player all night and our guests were still dancing at 2am wishing the night didn’t have to end. The Orchard continued to make small decor changes since booking and every time we visited we fell in love with it a little more.

Three weeks since our wedding and the guests are still complimenting the stunning venue. We can’t wait to book again in a few years for my big birthday.

Thanks again Tanith, Callum and the team. You helped make a potentially stressful day run so smoothly without any hiccups and we are extremely grateful for all your support x
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The Orchard's reply:

Hey Sam,
Thank you so much for this amazing review and your stunning photos! We are so grateful you chose to host your special day with us and we are so happy we could make it perfect for you!
We wish you a lifetime of happiness together.
Love, The Orchard team x
Beth B. Sent on 14/11/2024

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MR&MRS Brooks 26.10.24 .

When we first started wedding planning we booked a few venues to look at, the orchard being one of them. When we came here we instantly fell in love. The venue is already stunning and then adding your own personal touches will create the most incredible day. The orchard is very flexible with what you would like to have/do on your day with staff members always on deck to help out no matter what the situation is. They have a beautiful lodge that is on site but also tucked out of the way for you and your bridal team to get ready, the grounds are beautiful with a lovely lake just 5 mins away also with a park just outside the venue along with beautiful fields surrounding the venue all to capture those beautiful pictures. We appriciate everyone who helped out on our special day it was amazing and went so smoothly.

When we first started wedding planning we booked a few venues to look at, the orchard being one of them. When we came here we instantly fell in love. The venue is already stunning and then adding your own personal touches will create the most incredible day. The orchard is very flexible with what you would like to have/do on your day with staff members always on deck to help out no matter what the situation is. They have a beautiful lodge that is on site but also tucked out of the way for you and your bridal team to get ready, the grounds are beautiful with a lovely lake just 5 mins away also with a park just outside the venue along with beautiful fields surrounding the venue all to capture those beautiful pictures. We appriciate everyone who helped out on our special day it was amazing and went so smoothly.
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The Orchard's reply:

Mr & Mrs Brooks thank you so much for your kind words and wonderful review!

We’re so happy to hear that you fell in love with The Orchard and that we were able to make your wedding day so special. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful for the opportunity to be part of your big day.

Wishing you both all the best as you start this exciting new chapter together!

Love, The Orchard Team x
Caroline O. Sent on 14/11/2024

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Our day 19/10/24

We had our day on the 19th Oct 2024 and it was the best day ever. We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The venue is stunning and the staff were so helpful in making it an amazing day. The food was delicious and the venue looked beautiful with all the lights etc. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you to all involved x

We had our day on the 19th Oct 2024 and it was the best day ever. We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The venue is stunning and the staff were so helpful in making it an amazing day. The food was delicious and the venue looked beautiful with all the lights etc. We couldn’t have asked for a better day. Thank you to all involved x
The Orchard's reply:

Thank you so much for your wonderful review Caroline & Samuel! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your day was everything you hoped for and more. It was a pleasure to be part of such a special occasion, and we’re so glad we helped make it unforgettable! Your kind words mean the world to us.

Wishing you both all the best as you begin this exciting new chapter together! Thank you again for choosing us to celebrate your special day.

Love, The Orchard Team x

Rosie C. Sent on 14/11/2024

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06.06.2024

We got married back in June 2024.
After getting engaged in April 2022 we went to look around venues, the orchards being the first. We fell in love with the venue from the first visit.

We had Tanith on the day and she was amazing at keeping everything running smoothly.

Highly recommend all the team at the orchards, any enquiries where never to much and answered within a few hours of emailing.
Chefs were amazing at making sure everyone’s dietary requirements were met, the meal we had was one of the best we’ve ever tasted.

Thank you to all the team we had from the booking to the big day.

Mr & Mrs Clark

We got married back in June 2024.
After getting engaged in April 2022 we went to look around venues, the orchards being the first. We fell in love with the venue from the first visit.

We had Tanith on the day and she was amazing at keeping everything running smoothly.

Highly recommend all the team at the orchards, any enquiries where never to much and answered within a few hours of emailing.
Chefs were amazing at making sure everyone’s dietary requirements were met, the meal we had was one of the best we’ve ever tasted.

Thank you to all the team we had from the booking to the big day.

Mr & Mrs Clark
Samantha H. Sent on 14/11/2024

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Our Twilight Wedding! Samantha & Michael 08.11.24

Myself and my husband would 100% recommend the Orchard! Beautiful venue, absolute dream come true! Professional, flexible, knowledgeable and incredibly kind, cannot fault them at all! Special shout out to our wedding co-ordinator for our day, Katie; she made sure everything went smoothly, made us feel completely at ease, thank you ever so much! Absolutely perfect and I wish I could do it all over again! All our love, Samantha & Michael xx

Myself and my husband would 100% recommend the Orchard! Beautiful venue, absolute dream come true! Professional, flexible, knowledgeable and incredibly kind, cannot fault them at all! Special shout out to our wedding co-ordinator for our day, Katie; she made sure everything went smoothly, made us feel completely at ease, thank you ever so much! Absolutely perfect and I wish I could do it all over again! All our love, Samantha & Michael xx
The Orchard's reply:

Dear Samantha & Michael,

Thank you so much for your kind words! We are beyond thrilled to hear that your wedding at The Orchard was everything you dreamed of. It was truly a pleasure to be part of your special day, and we’re so glad that Katie could help make it as smooth and stress-free as possible. Your feedback means the world to us, and we’re so happy you felt at ease throughout the process.

Wishing you both a lifetime of love and happiness – and if you ever do want to relive the magic, you’re always welcome back!

All our best,
The Orchard Team xx
Rachel Sent on 27/10/2024

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Absolutely stunning venue and amazing staff

The Orchard was the first of 6 venues we had booked in to view for our Wedding Day.......we fell in love with it immediately! Booking our first viewing was straight forward, the staff were really welcoming, friendly and informative. Communication with them was easy and they always responded to phone calls, emails and my barrage of questions quickly and professionally. During a moment of panicking that we had forgotten something on the lead up to our big day, The Orchard staff were on hand ready to reassure us that everything was in hand. We chose their elegance package which included everything we needed and more.
Katie, Tanith and Sam went above and beyond to make sure our Wedding Day was the best day of our lives. All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was, how friendly the staff were and how beautiful the setting and venue are.
We want to relive the day over and over and absolutely recommend this fantastic venue to anyone looking for their wedding venue in the rolling Kent countryside.

Rachel and Jim Lynn - September 2024

The Orchard was the first of 6 venues we had booked in to view for our Wedding Day.......we fell in love with it immediately! Booking our first viewing was straight forward, the staff were really welcoming, friendly and informative. Communication with them was easy and they always responded to phone calls, emails and my barrage of questions quickly and professionally. During a moment of panicking that we had forgotten something on the lead up to our big day, The Orchard staff were on hand ready to reassure us that everything was in hand. We chose their elegance package which included everything we needed and more.
Katie, Tanith and Sam went above and beyond to make sure our Wedding Day was the best day of our lives. All of our guests commented on how delicious the food was, how friendly the staff were and how beautiful the setting and venue are.
We want to relive the day over and over and absolutely recommend this fantastic venue to anyone looking for their wedding venue in the rolling Kent countryside.

Rachel and Jim Lynn - September 2024
Sophie L. Sent on 20/10/2024

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Just a perfect day

We booked our wedding at the orchard. We initially booked as it looked beautiful, the price was very reasonable for what the package was offering and the staff came across very friendly but professional. On the day, honestly we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The staff were amazing, everything went smoothly. The venue looked beautiful. The food was delicious. Our guest gave so many compliments on the food and venue. Many told us it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. We honestly would not have changed a thing, we were so happy with the day. Really was a perfect day. Thank you to all the staff at the orchard, you guys are fantastic. X

We booked our wedding at the orchard. We initially booked as it looked beautiful, the price was very reasonable for what the package was offering and the staff came across very friendly but professional. On the day, honestly we couldn't have asked for a more perfect day. The staff were amazing, everything went smoothly. The venue looked beautiful. The food was delicious. Our guest gave so many compliments on the food and venue. Many told us it was the best food they'd ever had at a wedding. We honestly would not have changed a thing, we were so happy with the day. Really was a perfect day. Thank you to all the staff at the orchard, you guys are fantastic. X

The Orchard's reply:

Thank you so much for this exceptional review Sophie & Alex! It means to world to us and the team.

We are so pleased you trusted us to host your special day and that it was perfect!

We wish you a lifetime of happiness together.
Love, The Orchard team x
Emma C. Sent on 04/09/2024

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What a day we had, full of love, laughter and celebrations.

We met at The Orchard in 2007 and there was nowhere else we wanted to say 'I DO'
The moment I arrived to get ready with my bridesmaids in the lodge to the end of the evening we couldn't have asked for anything more. All the staff were attentive, hard working and polite. We had canapes, a hog roast for our main meal and a grazing table for the evening, The food was delicious with plenty to choose from. The Orchard is stunning inside and the garden area was immaculate and perfect for a summers day wedding. We hired a mini pitch and putt which went down a storm. Our evening entertainment was a live band and the inhouse DJ, the dance floor was never empty!! We really couldn't have asked for a better day filled with love and laughter. Thank you to The Orchard for making it so special xx

We met at The Orchard in 2007 and there was nowhere else we wanted to say 'I DO'
The moment I arrived to get ready with my bridesmaids in the lodge to the end of the evening we couldn't have asked for anything more. All the staff were attentive, hard working and polite. We had canapes, a hog roast for our main meal and a grazing table for the evening, The food was delicious with plenty to choose from. The Orchard is stunning inside and the garden area was immaculate and perfect for a summers day wedding. We hired a mini pitch and putt which went down a storm. Our evening entertainment was a live band and the inhouse DJ, the dance floor was never empty!! We really couldn't have asked for a better day filled with love and laughter. Thank you to The Orchard for making it so special xx
The Orchard's reply:

Hey Emma and Wayne,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! What an amazing way to meet! We are so pleased you had the perfect day and so grateful you chose to host your special day with us.
We wish you a lifetime of happiness together!

Love, The Orchard team x
Ben J. Sent on 03/09/2024

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A day you could only dream about

from start to finish the staff were excellent, fast service with a smile all day long.

any questions we had where answered straight away, all the staff were a pleasure to be around, always around if you needed anything and nothing was too small for them to arrange.

all the guests complimented the staff and the venue as well as the way the venue was dressed / decorated, outside area is maintained beautifully nothing was missed in the finer details.

i wouldn't be surprised if i am invited to future weddings there from my guests who have all said they would love to book this venue as and when they get married.

would recommend to all.

lovely family run wedding venue

from start to finish the staff were excellent, fast service with a smile all day long.

any questions we had where answered straight away, all the staff were a pleasure to be around, always around if you needed anything and nothing was too small for them to arrange.

all the guests complimented the staff and the venue as well as the way the venue was dressed / decorated, outside area is maintained beautifully nothing was missed in the finer details.

i wouldn't be surprised if i am invited to future weddings there from my guests who have all said they would love to book this venue as and when they get married.

would recommend to all.

lovely family run wedding venue

The Orchard's reply:

Hi Ben,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so pleased you had the perfect day with us and are so grateful you chose to celebrate at The Orchard!

Wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!

Love, The Orchard team x
Paul L. Sent on 24/08/2024

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Fantastic venue

We recently had our wedding at the Orchard, our whole experience couldn’t have been better. The venue was loved by our guests, the food was outstanding and the staff support was first class.
We can look back on a memorable day thanks to the Orchard.

We recently had our wedding at the Orchard, our whole experience couldn’t have been better. The venue was loved by our guests, the food was outstanding and the staff support was first class.
We can look back on a memorable day thanks to the Orchard.

The Orchard's reply:

Hi Paul,
Thank you so much for your great review! It means the world to us and the team. We are so pleased to have been a part of your special day and wish you a lifetime of happiness together!
Love, The Orchard team x