The Old Kent Barn

The Old Kent Barn The Old Kent Barn is an exclusive use multi-award winning venue set in beautifully landscaped gardens
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The Old Kent Barn is an exclusive 5 star venue set in beautifully landscaped grounds. Spring & Summer wedding ceremonies are held outdoors in a beautiful gazebo with seating capacity for up to 150 guests. Our new oak framed barn is licensed for ceremonies all year round for 150 people. Wedding receptions are held in a stylish and contemporary oak framed barn which holds up to 150 guests for the wedding breakfast & 250 in the evening.

Rock My Wedding - Featured We were thrilled to see Laura & Nitish’s wedding featured on Rock My Wedding earlier this yea...
19/06/2024

Rock My Wedding - Featured

We were thrilled to see Laura & Nitish’s wedding featured on Rock My Wedding earlier this year.

We’re proud to have been part of their multiple wedding days, celebrating both their heritage and cultural backgrounds, Irish & Mauritian

Their focus, joining together two families and cultures together. Irish bagpipes and a traditional Irish band honoured Laura’s heritage, a guard of honour marking Nitish’s military background.

With the expert assistance and support of planner Lydia throughout their planning and wedding day, a dream day for a dream couple.

The celebrations continued the following week celebrating Nitish’s Mauritian roots with a Hindu ceremony and reception at the Langham, London

Wedding planner Ella Parisa
Photographer Chloë Caldwell Photography
Videographer Charli May Videography
Florist & Venue Stylist Chic Weddings and Events
Cake Designer Emily's Mixing Bowl
MUA By Kiran Makeup
Hair Stylist Keely Knight Hair
Dress Bellamore Bridal Shop
Bagpiper The Piping Experience
Harpist & Vocalist Gina Mackey
Stationery ByBlossom Wedding Stationery

If you thought April’s weddings were amazing, you have to see May’s too! Your happiness beams through your captures from...
12/06/2024

If you thought April’s weddings were amazing, you have to see May’s too!

Your happiness beams through your captures from your wonderful photographers

We cannot wait for more happiest of days

Team TOKB 🤍

Chris Blackledge Kent Wedding Photographer | Mike Pelling Film & Photography | Daniel Luke | Jodi Hanagan Photography | Paul Fuller Kent Photography | Danny Jack Photography | Florence Berry Photography | bluelilyweddings.com | Costa Weddings UK | Olegs & Rita Photography

Blooming Lovely 🌸 Ellen & Leon’s beautiful Summer wedding has been featured in the latest edition of A Kentish Ceremony ...
05/06/2024

Blooming Lovely 🌸

Ellen & Leon’s beautiful Summer wedding has been featured in the latest edition of A Kentish Ceremony magazine

Divine details, an abundance of fresh florals, beautiful barn ceremony - blooming lovely!

Beautifully captured by Lemonade Pictures

Featuring

JoJo Blooms
Sue Davies Flowers
Gable & Grain
The Cake Witch
White Lace and Butterflies
Holly O'Connor- Makeup
Bridal Hair by Kerrie
Fox and Braces
Dave Brazier Sax

Sketched By Siena
Doodlebug Designs
Moss Bross
Club Mob & Ben Soyza

Read their wedding story, pages 102-103

https://viewer.joomag.com/a-kentish-ceremony-summer-2024/0647174001715176640?short&

Reminiscing beautiful days, beautiful people & beautiful weddings in AprilOur wonderful couples really are planning the ...
31/05/2024

Reminiscing beautiful days, beautiful people & beautiful weddings in April

Our wonderful couples really are planning the best days, filled with so many immeasurable moments!

How lucky are we to be a part of your best day ever!

Olegs & Rita Photography | Hayley Bray Weddings | Sophie Louise Photography | Wedding Diaries & Bride Diaries | Kerry Ann Duffy Photography | RJ Photography | James Davies Wedding Photography | Bella Luce Photography | Indiego Photography | Ollie Baines Photography

Happiness is March weddings! A TOKB record for wonderful couples choosing to marry in March! Each day beautifully person...
16/04/2024

Happiness is March weddings!

A TOKB record for wonderful couples choosing to marry in March! Each day beautifully personal and unique to each couple, how lucky are we to be chosen to be their venue!

Here’s a snapshot of March weddings from professional images kindly shared with us

Olegs & Rita Photography | Gavin Photography | Steve Barber Wedding Photography | Jodie Donovan Photography | Photography by Kirsty | Charlotte Claricoat Photography | James Grist Photography | James Davies Wedding Photography | Harvey Giles Photography | N Shot Photography

Today is one of our favourite days in the calendar, a day for celebrating love❤️P.S Did we tell you we love what we do? ...
14/02/2024

Today is one of our favourite days in the calendar, a day for celebrating love❤️

P.S Did we tell you we love what we do? ❤️

Olegs & Rita Photography

Such a perfect day 🤍Beth & Rob’s perfect day featured in Your Kent Wedding magazine.Perfectly planned, their day include...
24/01/2024

Such a perfect day 🤍

Beth & Rob’s perfect day featured in Your Kent Wedding magazine.

Perfectly planned, their day included beautiful florals, personalised details, signature drinks, sunshine and live music throughout.

They said;

“We’ve been blown away from start to finish on our wedding planning journey with you all. You’ve gone above and beyond to look after every wish and need we had on our special day, and we will remember our day forever”

Picture Purple Photography
She Said Yes Bridal Hair by Kimberley Dale
Lydia Rae Makeup
Bridal Way
Foxgloves of Birchington
Dotty about Paper
Halo Events
The Soul Monkeys

Bridebook Platinum Award WinnersA great start to year, receiving a Best of Bridebook 2024 platinum award from Bridebook ...
15/01/2024

Bridebook Platinum Award Winners

A great start to year, receiving a Best of Bridebook 2024 platinum award from Bridebook - The No.1 Wedding Planning App for receiving five star reviews from happy couples in 2023

A heartfelt thank you to the Class of 2023, for your kind words and time taken to review your experiences with us.

We say it often, we love what we do.

Team TOKB 🤍

NYE ✨ We’re so fortunate to end this incredible year in true TOKB style, hosting a fabulous wedding! Although we’re not ...
31/12/2023

NYE ✨

We’re so fortunate to end this incredible year in true TOKB style, hosting a fabulous wedding!

Although we’re not quite ready to say farewell to 2023, we’re taking time to reflect on the wonderful weddings and amazing couples we’ve been so fortunate to look after this year, and the wonderful businesses we’ve worked alongside, we cannot thank you all enough, we truly love what we do 🤍

2024, we are ready for you! You’ve given us a sneak peek of the fun, love & laughter you’ll be bringing at your Tasting Experiences and we cannot wait to host your wedding days!

Wishing you a Happy New Year’s Eve and New Year from all at TOKB.

NYE inspired?
There’s no better way to end and begin a year as newlyweds! A memorable day and evening, chiming in the New Year surrounded by your family and friends! Begin a new year and new adventures as a married couple 🤍

Special thanks to Danny Jack Photography

Styling & Floristry J's Perfections Weddings and Occasions
Cake - Hanna’s Creations
MUA - Missy Warren
Hair - Ian Carmicheal
Film - Fond Media
Live Music - Weekend Ticket Band

Say I Do at TOKBWe’re hosting the most magical Winter weddings, a perfect return after a short break and the best way to...
29/12/2023

Say I Do at TOKB

We’re hosting the most magical Winter weddings, a perfect return after a short break and the best way to see in the New Year. Every couple that choose the barn to be their wedding venue reminds us how lucky we are to be chosen to host your weddings✨

Are you searching for the perfect venue to say I Do?

We’re welcoming new couples to an exclusive event on Saturday 6th January. With 1-1 tours exploring the barns and grounds, meet our experienced team and discover how we can look after you and your wedding.

Book your 1-1 tour using the quick link below;

https://calendly.com/the-old-kent-barn/open-event-1-1-tours

Olegs & Rita Photography

Tasting Experiences 2023 ✨We hosted our final Tasting Experience Evenings for 2023 last weekend. Both Friday & Saturday ...
22/11/2023

Tasting Experiences 2023 ✨

We hosted our final Tasting Experience Evenings for 2023 last weekend.

Both Friday & Saturday night, well, WOW!

To our 2024 couples, if the evenings were an insight for us before your weddings, we have SO much fun and laughter to look forward to next year!

We love hosting the experiences for you. We especially love how you have the chance to meet and bond with other couples during the evening and as a team we get to experience the fun with you!

Thank you Daniel Luke & May Media for capturing Saturday night’s fun!

Additional special thanks for their event support;

Styling J's Perfections Weddings and Occasions | Stationery The Invite Shack |
Music The Boombox UK | Music Abigail Cardwell | Art The Artful Doodler | Magic Spencer Wood Magic | Backdrop & Photobooth Nova Memories Events |
Wine Experts Drink Warehouse UK |
Wine Specialists Gusbourne

A huge thank you to everyone who has attended and supported our Tastings this year. We’ll be back hosting the experiences early next year ✨

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! We’re hosting our Back to the Barn events✨        ‘Welcome To The Old Kent Bar...
20/11/2023

It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
We’re hosting our Back to the Barn events✨

‘Welcome To The Old Kent Barn’

Looking to secure your wedding date before the New Year flurry?

Visit this Saturday, 25th November

A wonderful time to view the barns & grounds. Discover how we can look after you & your wedding, with our renowned service and team.

To pre-book your 1-1 tour email [email protected] or visit between 10am & 3pm for a guided tour.

In addition, we’re excited to be Welcoming Back booked TOKB couples on Sunday 26th November ✨

- Seasonal Styling
- Meet our recommended WIPs
- Rediscover your venue & facilities with family & friends

We can’t wait to see you ❤️

Olegs & Rita Photography

Quite simply, we can’t do our wonderful work without the ongoing commitment and support from our fellow Wedding Industry...
10/11/2023

Quite simply, we can’t do our wonderful work without the ongoing commitment and support from our fellow Wedding Industry Professionals (you’ve heard of VIPs we have WIPs!)

More than a ‘supplier’ every unique business we consider ourselves lucky to work alongside has their own journey with every couple from enquiry to wedding day and beyond.

While we’d love to recommend everyone, that isn’t possible, we’ve aimed to create a unique directory for TOKB couples to explore and inspire their wedding plans. We recommend a wide range of styles, niches and price points with all couples in mind.

The Directory remains a transparent recommendation from us to the wonderful WIPs we recommend. No fees, contracts or commissions.

We continue to look forward to welcoming and working with all business and growing our relationships with you too.

We’re delighted 2023 is the year (just about) we officially re-launch Look For The Logo and new style Directory.

A huge thank you to all contributors, (especially so during the busy wedding season) and for your patience while this project was in progress.

TOKB couples - head to your portals to view your new style directory.

Happy planning!

Special thanks as always to Olegs & Rita Photography

The wedding awards season is buzzing! We’re thrilled to see so many wedding business, including many of our recommended ...
11/10/2023

The wedding awards season is buzzing! We’re thrilled to see so many wedding business, including many of our recommended suppliers and industry friends share their finalist places this week! We know well, the hard work that goes into your applications between delivering dream weddings. A huge congratulations to you all and best of luck for the finals ✨

As you know from our recent post, we’re currently judging TWIA regional finalists (and we’re already looking forward to the results!) We thought award season would be a great time to share our latest blog, sharing our industry award journey from the start to the present day.

Team TOKB 🤍

https://theoldkentbarn.co.uk/ask-the-experts-blog/awards

📷 Olegs & Rita Photography

TOKB & TWIAThe Wedding Industry Awards judging has officially begun. We’re delighted to have been selected to judge once...
04/10/2023

TOKB & TWIA

The Wedding Industry Awards judging has officially begun.

We’re delighted to have been selected to judge once again Events Team, Venue (Barn), Venue (Historic Building) and Venue (Other) categories across 8 regions.

We’re proud of our TWIA history.
Regional and National awards that wouldn’t have been possible without our wonderful couples, treasured memories.

Team TOKB are wishing all wedding businesses who’ve entered this year the very best of luck! ✨

Olegs & Rita Photography

As a new season approaches, we start to think about autumnal colours and styling for our homes, fashion and of course we...
12/09/2023

As a new season approaches, we start to think about autumnal colours and styling for our homes, fashion and of course weddings.

Our friends at Your Kent Wedding magazine asked us recently about one of 2023’s styling trends and themes - Rust, and ways to incorporate Rust into your wedding styling

Olegs & Rita Photography
Make up by Chloe
Dress Dreams Bridal Boutique
The Bridal Boutique of Jules
David's Bridal
The Lane Bakery
Petal&Pearl
Boho & Bloom Prop Hire

To read their latest issue follow the link below -

https://www.county.wedding/image-upload/flippingbook/YKW109/57/

August, you were amazing! An exceptional month of weddings, here’s a peek at just some of the best days ever! We LOVE wh...
01/09/2023

August, you were amazing!

An exceptional month of weddings, here’s a peek at just some of the best days ever!

We LOVE what we do!

Jeff Oliver Photography | Dan Biggins Photography | Danny Jack Photography | Chris Bradshaw Photography | Temptation Towers - Fun Foods and Entertainment Specialists | Wallflower Weddings - Videography

As we say hello to August, we say a fond farewell to July.Each and every wedding had their best day ever! How lucky are ...
01/08/2023

As we say hello to August, we say a fond farewell to July.

Each and every wedding had their best day ever! How lucky are we to be a part!

Here’s just a snippet of some of the love and laughter 🤍

Olegs & Rita Photography | Pearce Wedding Photography | Jeff Oliver Photography | Matt Trott Photography | Lemonade Pictures | Lisa Emanuel Photography | Lawless Rose Photography

Real Wedding 🤍 Real Love Let’s take a moment to appreciate the incredible florals Jess & Tom chose for their best day! S...
13/07/2023

Real Wedding 🤍 Real Love

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the incredible florals Jess & Tom chose for their best day!

So many beautiful details, fun and laughter throughout, we loved being their wedding venue 🤍

Jess and Tom said:

“We just wanted to say the biggest thank you ever for all of your help in the lead up to our wedding and on the day itself! It was honestly the best day of our lives and you made us (me in particular) feel so calm throughout it all, as I knew you had it all in hand! The venue is literally breathtaking and I’m so glad the weather was on our side to be able to get married outside! Please also thank your incredible gardeners for keeping everything so pristine!

Everyone has said how incredible the food was so please thank your amazing chefs!!! And of course to all of the waiting staff for serving it so perfectly to everyone, in between dancing to the band ha!”

Victoria Mitchell Photography
Mary Jane Vaughan
Avril Jarrett Make-Up Artist
Makeup by Hali
Bridal Hair by Kerrie
Corinne's Cake Creations - Wedding Cake Specialist
Timeless Videography

As June comes to a close, the celebrations, love and laughter have been immeasurable. We’ve celebrated love for all thro...
30/06/2023

As June comes to a close, the celebrations, love and laughter have been immeasurable.

We’ve celebrated love for all throughout.

We say it often, we love what we do 🤍

📷 Olegs & Rita Photography | Alex Tenters Photography | Paul Grace Photography | Jeff Oliver Photography| Lucas Vale Photography | Matt Cook Photography

Real Wedding Feature 🤍Sophie & Joseph’s wedding has been featured in the latest edition of A Kentish Ceremony magazine  ...
22/06/2023

Real Wedding Feature 🤍

Sophie & Joseph’s wedding has been featured in the latest edition of A Kentish Ceremony magazine

They waited patiently 609 days for their wedding, planned to perfection (and they partied accordingly)

Fresh eucalyptus and white linens, accented with grey. We loved talented Bride Sophie’s stationery design and the individual cake centrepieces expertly baked by the Bride’s twin sister, made extra special with one guest chosen on each table to cut the cake.

Not one, not two but three confetti moments, a day totally worth the wait 🤍

Featuring

Kerry Ann Duffy Photography
Russell Kent Nicholls - Cinematic Videography Perfection Bridal Maidstone
Donna Ripley Flowers
Cakes by Polly
GrooveZoo
20-20 Sounds - Event Entertainment
Bethanyemilymua
Hanna King Hair
Stationery Sophie (Bride)

Read their story here in the latest edition of A Kentish Ceremony P 88-89

https://viewer.joomag.com/a-kentish-ceremony-summer-2023/0577065001685706950

Ready, set, fun! 🏓 ⚽️ 🕳 Joining the fun this summer we have a trio of garden games, the newest additions to the TOKB in-...
20/06/2023

Ready, set, fun! 🏓 ⚽️ 🕳

Joining the fun this summer we have a trio of garden games, the newest additions to the TOKB in-house accessories.

Table Tennis - Co****le - Table Football

The games are a great addition to your existing garden game bookings, or choose to have the trio for your guests to enjoy during the day*

Want to add some fun in the sun? ☀️

Your coordinator will confirm your choice with you.

Olegs & Rita Photography

*weather permitting

The sun has been shining over the wonderful weddings this week.The New Barn is air temperature controlled keeping you, a...
11/06/2023

The sun has been shining over the wonderful weddings this week.

The New Barn is air temperature controlled keeping you, and your guests comfortable in all seasons.

The cool air conditioning around the barn has been especially appreciated this weekend ☀️

Olegs & Rita Photography

Good Morning You’ve had the best day ever! You’ve woken up in peaceful Kent countryside, and starting the first day of m...
28/05/2023

Good Morning

You’ve had the best day ever! You’ve woken up in peaceful Kent countryside, and starting the first day of married life together 🤍

Start the day the best way, with a freshly prepared breakfast, from a dedicated chef from The Old Kent Barn kitchen team.

You’ll be allocated an experienced check out assistant, who will be there throughout morning to ensure you have a smooth start to the day, before a fond farewell.

The newly renovated breakfast room, with views of the gardens, is located on the ground floor of the Old Barn.

Accommodating up to 16 guests with table and self-service menus, you can choose to start the day as a couple, with overnight guests or welcome further guests back the following morning.

Olegs & Rita Photography

It’s official, the dressing room has had a make-over! A new glam station, soft furnishings, accessories, luxury hard flo...
17/05/2023

It’s official, the dressing room has had a make-over!

A new glam station, soft furnishings, accessories, luxury hard floor and kitchenette are just a few of the exciting updates.

We’ve been thrilled with the amazing feedback following the launch, and from
couples and guests who’ve experienced the upgraded facilities so far.

We’re excited for new preparation picture opportunities for your wedding mornings.

Special thanks to Olegs & Rita
Olegs & Rita Photography

We were delighted to help, when our friends Your Kent Wedding asked Head Chef, James Crank for this thoughts on some top...
26/04/2023

We were delighted to help, when our friends Your Kent Wedding asked Head Chef, James Crank for this thoughts on some top wedding catering questions, including choosing a menu for all guests, relaxed menus and dietary requirements

With special thanks to Olegs & Rita Photography

To read the latest edition of Your Kent Wedding Magazine click here

https://www.county.wedding/image-upload/flippingbook/YKW107/?_gl=1*2iqygj*_ga*MTkzNzY4NjI0My4xNjgyNTQwMTE4*_ga_CFMZQ1LCTN*MTY4MjU0MDExNy4xLjEuMTY4MjU0MDEyNy41MC4wLjA

Rock My Wedding 🤍We’re loving Rhiannon and Dom’s dreamy day that’s been featured today on Rock My Wedding 🤍We’re so luck...
14/04/2023

Rock My Wedding 🤍

We’re loving Rhiannon and Dom’s dreamy day that’s been featured today on Rock My Wedding 🤍

We’re so lucky to have been part of such a beautiful day, alongside talented wedding pros - inspired? Check out their dream team below 👇

Photography Olegs & Rita Photography
Film JP Video Kent
Florals Hedges & Flowers
Boutique Amore Brides
Designer Pronovias
Jumpsuit Nadine Merabi
Groom’s Suit Ralph Lauren
Groomsmen Next
Bridesmaids Pretty Lavish
Bride Shoes kate spade new york
Public Desire
Grooms Shoes Russell & Bromley
Hair Stylist Sophistic Hair
MUA Make Up By Ebony
Cake The Little Cake Box - Cakes in Canterbury
Signage Boards by Jess
Favours Sketched By Siena
Chair Styling J's Perfections Weddings and Occasions
Drapes Styled to Remember
Stationery Ink and Paper Ldn
Sweet Treats Temptation Towers - Fun Foods and Entertainment Specialists
Live Music Solo Sax Kent

Read more here about their dreamy day 🤍

https://www.rockmywedding.co.uk/feather-jumpsuit

Real Wedding Feature 🤍 Grace & Craig’s dreamy Summer wedding has been featured in the Spring edition of A Kentish Ceremo...
30/03/2023

Real Wedding Feature 🤍

Grace & Craig’s dreamy Summer wedding has been featured in the Spring edition of A Kentish Ceremony

The sun shone for the happy couple right up until the sun finally set, casting beautiful light throughout their perfect day.

Grace and Craig said

“We wanted to say thank you to all of you who work for The Old Kent Barn. You have all made our wedding day one to remember, we are truly grateful to all of you.

We had so many compliments about the venue, we knew it was a great choice. A lot of people said to us it’s one of the best weddings they’ve been to, the venue, set up and organisation.

It was all fantastic, we’re on cloud nine.

We’d like to personally thank you for making sure the day went smoothly and any questions we had you answered swiftly”

Photography: Daniel Luke
Videography: Harry Bristow - Diamond 9 Productions
Florals: Moody Blooms
Cake: Fairy Dust Bakery - Canterbury
Dress: Isabella Grace Bridal Boutique
MUA: Jade Ewen MUA
Hair: Charlotte (Family Friend)
Band: The Black Hat Band
Photobooth: Absolute Booth
Sweet cart, doughnut wall, garden games: Handmade Creations - Kent Wedding & Event Hire

Read their real wedding story inside the Spring edition of A Kentish Ceremony, page 118

https://viewer.joomag.com/a-kentish-ceremony-spring-2023/0711534001677760759

International Women’s Day 💜Today we’re celebrating the women within Team TOKB A team of remarkable, passionate and creat...
08/03/2023

International Women’s Day 💜

Today we’re celebrating the women within Team TOKB

A team of remarkable, passionate and creative women, dedicated to our couples and their weddings.

We’re fortunate to be surrounded by incredible strong women within our industry.

Today and everyday we celebrate you, and all women 💜

Olegs & Rita Photography

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