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Samantha D. Sent on 05/08/2024Stunning 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
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 -
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Courtney J. Sent on 15/12/2024Courtney & Aled wedding 30/11/2024
The team at the Orchard throughout our wedding planning were quick to respond to my thousand queries I had building up to the day! They were very professional, accommodating even being flexible with adding on a couple more guests a few days prior to the wedding. They would always help when/where they could. The feedback from our friends/family was all amazing. The waiting staff, bar staff, the food. Everything was wonderful, what we both wanted for our day. The waiting staff would cater and be very accommodating with requests from our guests throughout the wedding breakfast, bottles of wine were replaced when empty VERY quickly. It was overall an amazing experience and thank you all so much, we would highly recommend the Orchard. Thank you all for our amazing memories 🫶🏻The Orchard's reply:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that everything went smoothly and that you, your family, and friends had such a great time.
It was truly a pleasure to be a part of your wedding, and we’re so glad we could assist with all the details and last-minute adjustments.
We’re delighted that we were able to contribute to your amazing memories!
We wish you both a lifetime of happiness and love!
Love, The Orchard! x -
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Jo Foulger Sent on 03/12/2024November Wedding at The Orchard
Katie and the rest of the team made every aspect of our wedding relaxed and stress free from our initial visit to view the venue right through to the day itself.
Nothing was too much trouble and all our questions were answered very quickly which was a great help. The app that they use to help you plan your day makes everything so straightforward with all the details in one place including suppliers, guests and timelines. We especially liked the fact that we could use this to create our table plan, making changes until we were happy with it.
Although we had our ceremony at our local church I decided to use The Oak Lodge to get ready with friends and this was the perfect start to the day.
The team worked with all our suppliers to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day and we can honestly say we wouldn’t have changed a thing. Afterwards our guests commented on what a beautiful venue The Orchard was, how friendly and helpful the staff were and how amazing the food was.
We can’t recommend The Orchard highly enough, they really know how to make sure you and your guests have a day to remember.The Orchard's reply:
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear that your wedding day was everything you hoped for and that we could help make the whole experience stress-free for you. It was such a pleasure working with you both.
We’re thrilled that you found Sonas useful and that The Oak Lodge was the perfect spot for you to get ready with your friends. It’s also great to know your guests enjoyed the venue, the food, and the friendly staff!
Your recommendation really means a lot to us. We’re so grateful to have been a part of your special day and wish you both all the best in the future!
Love, The Orchard Team!x -
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Beth B. Sent on 14/11/2024
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.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 -
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Caroline O. Sent on 14/11/2024Our 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 xThe 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 -
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Rosie C. Sent on 14/11/2024
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.
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Samantha H. Sent on 14/11/2024Our 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 xxThe 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 -
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Rachel Sent on 27/10/2024
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.
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Sophie L. Sent on 20/10/2024Just 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. XThe 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 -
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Emma C. Sent on 04/09/2024What 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 xxThe 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 -
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