The Orchard

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£6,500 - £28,000 for a package

Up to 130

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Description

The Orchard is a charming 14th-century farmhouse wedding venue located in the heart of Maidstone, Bearsted, Kent. Nestled in the peaceful Kent countryside, yet easily accessible from Maidstone town, it offers a picturesque and convenient setting for your special day. To cater to every couple’s unique needs and budget, we offer four carefully designed packages. Whether you're envisioning an intimate celebration or a grand affair, we have something to suit your dream wedding. Our beautiful Oak Lodge provides the perfect space for bridal preparation on the morning of your wedding. It’s a peaceful and private retreat where you can get ready for the big day ahead. At The Orchard, we believe every wedding should be as unique as the couple. We take pride in creating a warm, relaxed, and family-oriented atmosphere, ensuring you feel cherished and supported throughout your entire wedding journey.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Katie, Amy, Devon, Jessi and Tanith

Thank you for considering The Orchard for your special day. With years of experience, our dedicated team ensures you’re in expert hands. From your initial enquiry to the final moments of your celebration, we’ll be with you every step of the way, helping bring your dream day to life. We look forward to meeting you and showing you around The Orchard!

Experience

Year Business Was Established

2005

No. of Weddings Hosted

More than 50

Public Liability Insurance

Yes

No. of People In Team

Overview of The Orchard

Wedding Venue Type

Country House / Manor House

Wedding Venue Capacity

Dining Capacity

130

Reception Capacity

250

Wedding Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance

Sound System Available

Wedding Licence

Dancefloor Available

Outdoor Ceremony Available

Confetti Permitted

Wedding Venue Details

Grade I/II Listed Building

Landscaped Gardens

Exclusive Use

Marquee Permitted

Disabled Access

On-Site Parking

Ballroom

Outdoor Reception Space

In-House Wedding Coordinator

Pet Friendly

Bridal Changing Facilities

Wedding Catering

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol

In-House Wine List

In-house Catering

Alcohol Licence

Halal Catering

Hog Roast

Bar

Pricing for The Orchard

Packages (price per head)

£55 - £84

Minimum number of guests: 50

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Packages (total price)

£6,500 - £28,000

Number of guests included: 100

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What's Included?

Exclusive use

Furniture included

Private room(s) included (non-exclusive use)

Wine / soft drinks allowance per guest

Multiple course wedding breakfast

Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)

Wedding coordinator available on the day

Canapés included

Our packages have been designed to have a stress-free wedding! From our Twilight package to the Platinum Package, you are able to choose how much you would like to do yourself, or if you would prefer us to take care of your wedding for you... The Platinum package includes items such as your cake, photographer and even a range of photobooths to capture your memories! We pride ourselves in offering the most inclusive packages, at affordable prices - there is always something for everyone.

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Reviews for The Orchard
(49)

Laura & Anthony

Happy couple married in November

December 2024

The best day

We got married at the Orchard in Nov 24 and we couldn't have asked for a better day. All of the Team at the Orchard are so helpful and lovely that planning was a breeze (even for someone like me who has never organised an event before). Everything on the day went without a hitch and the venue was beautiful. Both us and the guests had a fantastic day and we were able to get married outside (even though it was November!) A beautiful venue, the most wonderful staff!

Sophie and Alex

Happy couple married in October

November 2024

Beautiful day

We had a wonderful day. The orchard staff were there helping us and keeping us informed of every step. The day ran so smoothly. Honestly best day we could have asked for. The venue looked lovely. Food was delicious, staff were attentive. We had such good feedback from all our guests. Several guests have told us it's the best wedding they've attended. We are so happy we chose to have our wedding here. We literally couldn't have asked for a better day. Wonderful place and staff.

Sarah & Maison

Happy couple married in August

November 2024

The best day ever!

We had the best wedding day ever. The Orchard team were amazing from start to finish, especially as I sent them what felt like thousands of emails - they couldn’t have been more helpful and patient. The day ran so smoothly and we didn’t need to worry about a thing, from setting up our decor to ensuring everything ran to time while keeping a calm and chilled out atmosphere. We just wish that we could relive the whole day and night over and over again! Thank you to the best team!

Saph & Lenny

Happy couple married in October

November 2024

Amazing venue & Amazing Team

We had our special day back in the middle of October. The team were amazing, we’d like to give a big shout out to Katie who made sure everything was just as it should have been & it was everything we wished for. From the decor & dj to the free flowing wine it was perfect! The setup was flawless and the aftercare for items was 5*, thankyou so much.x

Morgan

Happy couple married in March

November 2024

Our dream wedding

We couldn't have found a better venue for our wedding in March 2024. From our first visit we knew it was the perfect choice for us. Our wedding coordinator, Katie was amazing as were the whole team who were friendly, helpful and so accommodating. You can tell all the staff really love working here and get along with their colleagues, which makes for a really nice atmosphere. Lots of our guests commented how friendly the staff were on the day.

Georgia B

Happy couple married in February

November 2024

Brilliant. 🤩

We loved our wedding at the Orchard! The staff are so lovely and the venue was absolutely perfect. After 2 years in the making it couldn’t have been any better. Katie and Tanith both helped us so much and were very responsive to emails. Katie on the day was very attentive. We will be recommending this venue to everyone for events and weddings!

Erica B

Happy couple married in March

November 2024

Just Fabulous

Dave and I visited The Orchard whilst starting to plan our wedding in March 2024 and fell in love with it straight away. The exclusivity of the venue and choice of areas to make our wedding vows blew us away. The entire team could not have been more helpful during the whole planning and on our actual Wedding Day. The food was out of this world and every one of our guests commented on the fabulous venue, super friendly staff and the attention to detail. We could not recommend them highly enough

Charney J

Happy couple married in March

November 2024

The Orchard

We are so glad chose this venue for our big day. Katie was our wedding coordinator and she did an amazing job of putting me at ease. From booking to actually getting married, the whole team at The Orchard had just been so accommodating. The canapés were delicious as was the 3 course wedding breakfast. I would defiantly recommend this venue to anyone

Sharn and Michael

Happy couple married in April

November 2024

Brilliant, amazing

Everything from start to finish was fantastic. Katie, our wedding co ordinater was brilliant. The team on the day were fantastic. Nothing was too much for them. Charlie was brilliant and always made sure I had a glass of wine in my hand! Food was delicious and so much to go around, facilities were clean. We would do the whole thing again if we could. Thank you to the orchard team

Rachel and David

Happy couple married in June

November 2024

Beautiful venue with amazing staff

The Orchard is a stunning venue with a beautiful backdrop into the countryside. Our wedding co ordinator Katie was on hand for anything we needed in the run up to our wedding, nothing was too much trouble for her! On the day Katie was extremely helpful and ensured everything came together seamlessly. All our guests have been commenting on how amazing the service was and how delicious the food was. I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone!

Location & Contact Details for The Orchard

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Wedding Venue Address

Spot Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 8SE, England, United Kingdom

Nearest Town

Maidstone

Nearest Motorway & Junction

M20 Junction 7 & 8

Nearest Train Station

Bearsted

Nearest Airport

Gatwick

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FAQs

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Describe the best wedding that happened at The Orchard?

During the reception drinks, one of our couples had a gender reveal with their friends and family - this was such a special moment to see and everyone loved finding out the gender of the baby!

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

No matter where you marry, always meet your guests expectations by noting an 'arrival' time, as well as your ceremony time. E.g 1:30pm arrival for a 2pm ceremony.

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Breast cancer awareness badges, especially after losing a loved one!

Describe The Orchard in 5 adjectives

- Boutique - Unique - Characteristic - Countryside - BEAUTIFUL!

Where’s the best photo spot at The Orchard?

Our neighbouring corn fields right next to The Orchard

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at The Orchard?

One of our couples had James 'arg' Argent come and sing at their wedding!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Mini lamb kofta, mint yogurt & pickled cucumber or Mini Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream & beef, with such a big selection it's so hard to just pick one!

What’s your favourite midnight treat?

The Orchard chocolate brownie

What is The Orchard most unique feature?

Our outdoor undercover ceremony area the water terrace

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The wedding team who share the same love as making sure all our couples have the most amazing day!

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Bridebook Benefits

Bridebook GiftBottle of Prosecco for the couple.

Bridebook Special OfferBook through Bridebook, and upon booking through BB you will receive a bottle of Prosecco for the table for the couple.

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