05/09/2024
Daniel and Kim’s wedding day was so much fun from start to finish! 🥰💚
Captured perfectly by Rachel Weatherley Photography 📸
Hair and Make Up - Sophie Henderson313 💄
Nestled within the heart of historical Rochester Kent a beautifully restored quirky, intimate, boutique restaurant and wedding venue.
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Just a few moments’ walk from the historic Castle and Cathedral of Rochester is the Old Archdeaconry. We have delicately and lovingly restored this magnificent building into a stunning hotel and restaurant. With a selection of rooms and dining experiences, we want to create a special food experience for our guests. Why not stay in one of our guest rooms, intended to inspire rest and relaxation. Ea
ch suite has been individually designed with handpicked furnishings, textiles and fine linens. Neighbouring the charming and picturesque High Street of Rochester and newly named as The Vines, this luxury boutique venue will be coming to you soon.
Daniel and Kim’s wedding day was so much fun from start to finish! 🥰💚
Captured perfectly by Rachel Weatherley Photography 📸
Hair and Make Up - Sophie Henderson313 💄
Simply stunning 💫
- Tom Jeavons
🩷💙 Rebecca and Dave 🩷💙
With plenty of enchanting gems to explore both within The Vines and outside…you’ll be spoilt for choice for photo locations 💫
Photography - Lily and White Photography
MUA - Haleigh Maskall Makeup
Hair - The Wedding Hairstylists
Florist - Donna Ripley Flowers
Wedding cake - Garden Bakery Kent
Wedding singer - Ian Ingles Music
There’s something pretty special about our festival weddings…the atmosphere, the food, the drink, the music…and then the dancing.
And Alex and Tom’s wedding was the perfect festival wedding…one we will never forget 💫
Photographer -
Venue styling -
Cake -
Day musician -
Drag Queen -
We are expanding our team and are therefore looking for bar staff to join us ☺️
Applicants;
- Must be aged 18 and over
- Must be able to travel to both our wedding venues including Cooling Castle Barn and The Vines.
To find out more or apply please contact [email protected]
Thank you ✨
So many ways to dress the entrance to our Nordic tipi…each as beautiful as the next 💐
Thank you Donna Ripley Flowers 🌼
Many Congratulations to Olivia & Hubby who recently tied the Knot here.
Olivia looked stunning in her gorgeous Millie May Gown teamed with the equally gorgeous Emma Bridals Cathedral length Veil.
- Kiss the Bride
Lots of Luck & Happiness for the future ❤️❤️
A mixture of rustic elements entwined with military tradition, just as the weather entwined summer sunshine with hacking downpours!
Standard procedure nowadays!
Bit that certainly did not take any of the magic and warmth away from a beautiful wedding ✨
- Chris Blackledge Photography
💫 Henna and Lewis : 10/08/2024 💫
“The best day in Kent with the loveliest couple - thanks so much for having us guys, such an honour to be part of your day!”
- The Falkenburgs 📸
Autumn weddings at The Vines are pretty special.
For starters, we can transform our grounds into a rustic dream thanks to some of our amazing suppliers. But we are also surrounded by the most beautiful historic grounds that create the perfect backdrop 🤎🧡
📸 Chelsey M Photography
We are perfectionists in everything we do...detail matters.
So for our Festival Weddings we have carefully created a variety of drinks packages, you both then choose exactly what you fancy. Not into wine? Why not choose cocktails, real ale & some spirits? Its all your choice – we then can stagger the drinks service across the property and across the day at times of your choosing 🍸
To find out about our Festival or Traditional weddings please just contact us directly ☺️
Happy 1st Anniversary to the wonderful Alex and Tom 💙💙
"We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional experience we had at The Vines. From the stunning surroundings to the impeccable service, every detail exceeded our expectations and made our day truly unforgettable. Your team's dedication and professionalism ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to fully enjoy and cherish each moment. We often reflect on our special day with joy and fond memories, and we owe much of that to the beautiful setting and outstanding hospitality provided by your venue. Thank you for helping make our wedding day perfect."
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Our beautiful bride Jodie having her STUNNING makeup fixed by Helen Lee ahead of her wedding here.
We just love photos like this ❤️
Captured brilliantly by Tom Jeavons 📸
We really do work with some wonderful suppliers 🥹
“Some very awesome memories for the brain to absorb from earlier this month. Always lovely to work alongside the guys at the Vines and the very wonderful Louise Mcintosh Makeupartist
Great day in an amazing location. Could share a load but here’s just a few 😎⚡️😎⚡️”
Thank you Chris Blackledge Photography ☺️
Daniel and Kim 🖤🤍
- 📸 Rachel Weatherley Photography
The moment you realise it’s official 🙌🏻💥
Hayley and Matt ✨
📸 Perfectly captured by Matthew Doyle Photography and JD Wedding Photography
Hayley and Matt - what a beautifully magical day ✨
📸 And perfectly captured by Matthew Doyle Photography and JD Wedding Photography
Probably one of our favourite moments during any wedding…✨
It’s kinda special 🥹
Sam & Stacy 🥂
📸 James Grist Photography
A huge happy first anniversary to the beautiful Crystal & Sam 💙❤️
How was this stunning wedding a year ago already 💫
Tatum Reid Photography 📸
Beautiful Summer brights for this stunning wedding cake 🌺
- The Garden Bakery
C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to MR & MRS CLAYDEN 🥂
We’re in love with this injection of colour 💚🩷
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albert.music
Let’s talk about The Vines front door.
You may think it’s just a door but it makes the perfect backdrop for your photos - especially this time of year ☘️
Sam & Stacy 🥂
📸 James Grist Photography
Festival fun for Caraline & John 💛💚🩷🩵
Flowers everywhere 💛
Colourful lanterns 💛
Vibrant ribbons 💛
- Donna Ripley Flowers
She really is a thing of beauty ⭐️
Our Nordic Tepee - the perfect setting for your boutique Festival, Twilight or Traditional wedding✨
If you'd like to find out more about getting married with us then please just get in touch☺️
These photos from Paul Fuller Kent Photography perfectly capture the magic of Jon and Caraline’s wedding ⭐️
The whole day was intentionally informal - with no speeches or formalities. The festival vibe provided the perfect setting for lots of lovely food and drink with their loved ones.
And let’s take a moment to appreciate the beautiful flowers by Donna Ripley Flowers 🌺
Feedback like this 🤎
We work so hard to make sure every wedding here is perfect - weddings are our passion after all 🤎
You really don’t have to love history to appreciate what Rochester has to offer.
The Vines is surrounded by hidden gems, magical sights and enchanting views. ALL of which make the perfect boutique wedding vibe and photography opp⭐️!
Jon and Caraline ⭐️
📸 Paul Fuller Kent Photography
🌺 Donna Ripley Flowers
We absolutely love it when our couples share their wedding photos 😍
Thank you Charney - we still love them too 🧡
Perfectly captured by Wild Meadow Photography
Let's talk wedding desserts...
Here's an example of the types of desserts available for your special day:
🤎 Sea salt chocolate brownie, salted caramel sauce & vanilla ice cream – V, NF
🤎 Glazed Lemon tart, whipped vanilla crème fraiche - *GF, V, NF
🤎 Sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce & salted caramel ice cream – V, NF
🤎 Chocolate mousse, raspberries, honeycomb & raspberry sorbet – GF, V, NF
🤎 ‘Eton mess’ meringue, Chantilly cream, fresh fruit salad & basil – GF, V, NF
🤎 Pistachio cake, raspberry granola, raspberry sorbet – suppl £1.50 – GF, V
🤎 Bakewell tart, raspberries & chocolate ice cream - V
🤎 Mango bavorois, roasted hazlenuts, diced strawberry & caramelised meringue - GF
🤎 Vegan & GF sticky toffee pudding, toffee sauce & vegan vanilla ice cream – V, Ve, DF, GF, NF
🤎 Vegan & GF brownie & vegan ice cream – DF, GF, V, Ve, NF
🤎 Cheese plate
Just one of our beautiful guest bedrooms 💞
Please do contact us to find out more about our festival, twilight or traditional weddings or book a date to visit us 🤎
📞 Telephone: 01634 222233
The Old Archdeaconry, The Precinct, Rochester
Kent
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H U G E C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S to this beautiful pair. They finally did it! ✨What an incredible day it was 🤎 -Charlotte Walters Photography
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“Every wedding is the same surely”. Absolutely not! We may have been wedding coordinators for years BUT every single wedding with us is unique and bespoke. No two weddings are ever the same. And that’s why we love what we do. We’re here to help make your wedding personal, memorable and perfect to you 🌟We’d love you to get in touch to find out more or come and see The Vines for yourself ❤️
Thank you for these kind words Nicky Tulip Photography…🫶🏼. “Looking for a wedding venue?F E S T I V A L V I B E S Nothing to see here.. other than the most EPIC of wedding venues!! Yes.. The Vines has it all. Such an awesome venue, offering a stunning setting for your wedding day. With character, style and a warm friendly atmosphere. Really is truly a rare gem of a venue! Also has the bonus of luxurious accommodation and I can vouch for the delicious food 😋what is not to love.”
We could show you the beautiful sights of Rochester BUT we think the gorgeous @hari.the.cockapoo does it much better 🥰❤️❤️❤️
And that’s the Spring 2024 Open Day all wrapped up ✨ Despite the typical UK spring weather…it was a wonderful day thanks to our amazing suppliers, staff AND couples. Thank you to everyone who made today such a success ❤️ If you didn’t get to us today but would like to visit then please just get in touch with us x
WE JUST LOVE OUR FESTIVAL WEDDINGS❤️From the relaxed nature of the day, to our delicious festival food, through to our guests dancing alongside our talented musicians, weddings are what we do!❤️ To discuss our festive packages or to book a venue viewing, please contact our helpful team of Wedding Coordinators on 01634 222233, we can’t wait to hear from you!
BON APPETIT TO YOU ALL🍽️ The Main Event, The Heart of The Day, The Wedding Breakfast!❤️. From the perfectly polished glasses and cutlery, to placing out individual name cards and favours and not forgetting the exquisite food itself, our team have every area covered to bring you the wedding breakfast of your dreams!❤️Hospitality is the heart of all that we do, so join us and be our guest, we can’t wait to welcome you!❤️
LET THE BATTLE COMMENCE👀Like we said, we know it’s wrong to have favourites, but we all secretly still do!🤫With twelve bespoke guest bedrooms, all with their own individual character and quirk, and this just showing a selection, we know that you are bound to have a favourite!🤭Let us know in the comments below which guest bedroom is your favourite or which one you’d like to see next, we can’t wait to show you more of our higgledy piggedly wedding venue!🤍To see our guest rooms and decide for yourself, please do get in contact with our team on 01634 222233 or visit our website for full venue viewing availability.
UNSURE ABOUT FESTIVAL DRINKS?🥂No table plan, no name cards and no sit down wedding breakfast…welcome to Festival Weddings!❤️Your wedding breakfast is replaced with four hours of continuous food and drink, your drinks then making up your drinks station!🍷With a ratio of four drinks per person, with options including; beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks and more, our festival weddings are the perfect package for this couples looking for a more relaxed and intimate day!❤️To discuss our festive packages or to book a venue viewing, please contact our helpful team of Wedding Coordinators on 01634 222233, we can’t wait to hear from you! #kentweddingvenue #kentwedding #festivalwedding #festivaldrinks #weddinginspo #tipiweddingkent #tipiwedding #kenttipiwedding #TraditionalWedding #kentteepeewedding #KentVenues #KentWeddingVenue #WeddingsInKent #TheVinesRochester #RochesterMedway #BoutiqueWeddingKent #BoutiqueVenueKent #KentVenueHire #WinterWeddingKent #VisitKent #RochesterKent #FestivalWeddingKent
LET’S BE NOSEY, SHALL WE👀… With 12 bespoke bedrooms, all with their own individual character, Room 8 is most definitely one of our favourites!❤️ From a first glance, this room appears to be one of our luxury double rooms but upon further inspection, this brilliant space reveals a secret entrance that leads through to an entirely new area, either a relaxing lounge area or a whole new room complete with a sofa bed, perfect for families!👍🏻 Our wedding venue is exclusive use meaning that each of our rooms, all with their own quirks are charm, are all to be enjoyed by your guests only!❤️ So, we will leave you to decide which room is your favourite…😉 To book a venue viewing, visit our website for full availability or for anything else, please feel free to contact with us on 01634 222233 and our wedding coordinators will be more than happy to help! - Holly x
LET’S BE NOSEY, SHALL WE👀… With 12 bespoke bedrooms, all with their own individual character, Room 8 is most definitely one of our favourites!❤️ From a first glance, this room appears to be one of our luxury double rooms but upon further inspection, this brilliant space reveals a secret entrance that leads through to an entirely new area, either a relaxing lounge area or a whole new room complete with a sofa bed, perfect for families!👍🏻 Our wedding venue is exclusive use meaning that each of our rooms, all with their own quirks are charm, are all to be enjoyed by your guests only!❤️ So, we will leave you to decide which room is your favourite…😉 To book a venue viewing, visit our website for full availability or for anything else, please feel free to contact with us on 01634 222233 and our wedding coordinators will be more than happy to help!
And so to bed... You and your guests have 12 Unique & Individual bedrooms to choose from 😍 Each of the rooms in the main house have been lovingly restored, to highlight the best of this rambling old Cathedral property, whilst providing all the modern conveniences for a luxury stay. For this reason we think every room is beautifully unique. We also have 5 brand new bedrooms in our wonderfully landscaped gardens, these come with individual patio area for your guests to enjoy. We’d love for you to come along and see for yourself 🤎 - Beth x
Our Deluxe Garden Suite…come and take a peek! You and your wedding guests have 12 Unique & Individual Rooms to choose from. Each of the rooms in the main house has been lovingly restored, to highlight the best of this rambling old Cathedral property, whilst providing all the modern conveniences for a luxury stay. For this reason every room is beautifully unique. Get in touch to find out for yourself 🤎 - Holly x
Sneak peak behind the scenes from one of our weddings held here ✨ Makeup by Hali ❤️ If you would like any information on our Festival, Twilight or Traditional weddings then please just get in touch with us ☺️ https://www.thevinesofrochester.com
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