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Price: £3,500 – £6,750
Guests: 130
Description
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.
Message from the team
Name of Wedding Contact: Katie, Amy, Devon, Jessi and Caroline
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
35
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 license
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
In-House Wine List
In-house catering
Alcohol license
Halal catering
Hog Roast
Bar
Vegan catering
External catering permitted
Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
Eastern European
Caribbean
African
Middle Eastern
Chinese / Japanese
Indian
Pricing for The Orchard
Pricing for The Orchard
What's Included?
Exclusive use
Choice of preferred caterers
External caterers not permitted
Exclusive use of the Oak Rooms, Wisteria Room, Starlight Suite, Garden Gazebo, Secret Gardens, and fairy lit
Water Terrace until 1am (Friday & Saturday) 12am finish (Sunday - Thursday)
Fully stocked and staffed bar
Ample free parking for guests
Access to Sonas wedding planning portal, to help build your perfect wedding day online
Hide detailsReviews (53)
- LLucy & Ben02/12/20255 stars all around!5 stars all around!Absolutely 5 stars all around! The venue was beyond perfect for our wedding—it felt like a dream come true. From the beautiful setting to the unforgettable atmosphere, everything came together to make our day so special. The staff were absolutely amazing—so helpful, kind, and attentive, making sure everything ran smoothly. Special mention to our wedding coordinator Katie, she made the process so easy from start to finish, we couldn’t have asked for better! We’ll cherish the memories forever.Absolutely 5 stars all around! The venue was beyond perfect for our wedding—it felt like a dream come true. From the beautiful setting to the unforgettable atmosphere, everything came together to make our day so special. The staff were absolutely amazing—so helpful, kind, and attentive, making sure everything ran smoothly. Special mention to our wedding coordinator Katie, she made the process so easy from start to finish, we couldn’t have asked for better! We’ll cherish the memories forever.
- AAmy & George02/12/2025The most beautiful magical venue!The most beautiful magical venue!We got married here 3 days ago and all I can say is wow 🤩 From start to finish every single second has been a dream, Katie was our wedding coordinator and she has been amazing, nothing was too much of a task. She made it so easy and went above to make everything a special as possible. The whole team at the orchard were unreal! Every single thing was perfect the food was amazing the venue was beautiful and the whole day was a literal dream, I wish I could do it all over again. Thanks again guys!We got married here 3 days ago and all I can say is wow 🤩 From start to finish every single second has been a dream, Katie was our wedding coordinator and she has been amazing, nothing was too much of a task. She made it so easy and went above to make everything a special as possible. The whole team at the orchard were unreal! Every single thing was perfect the food was amazing the venue was beautiful and the whole day was a literal dream, I wish I could do it all over again. Thanks again guys!
- MMel & Mike02/12/2025Amazing wedding venue!Amazing wedding venue!We are so happy that we chose to have our wedding here. The venue is stunning, the food is amazing, and the staff are all so lovely and always happy to help with any questions. A big thank you to Katie who coordinated our day, she made sure everything was perfect and that the day ran smoothly we didn’t have to worry about a thing! We had the best day and everything came together even better than we imagined it, thank you to the whole Orchard Team for making our day so amazing!!We are so happy that we chose to have our wedding here. The venue is stunning, the food is amazing, and the staff are all so lovely and always happy to help with any questions. A big thank you to Katie who coordinated our day, she made sure everything was perfect and that the day ran smoothly we didn’t have to worry about a thing! We had the best day and everything came together even better than we imagined it, thank you to the whole Orchard Team for making our day so amazing!!
- LLauren & Sam02/12/2025The Perfect Day!The Perfect Day!I don’t know where to start, our experience with The Orchard was brilliant from start to finish. We’d looked around multiple venues before The Orchard and knew it was the one for us as soon we saw it. Amy, our coordinator, and Callum, who we met on the wedding weekend were amazing. Everything felt under control and they couldn’t do enough for us. The food was unbelievable, from the canapés to wedding breakfast. Our guests were complimenting all aspects too - we couldn’t recommend enough!!I don’t know where to start, our experience with The Orchard was brilliant from start to finish. We’d looked around multiple venues before The Orchard and knew it was the one for us as soon we saw it. Amy, our coordinator, and Callum, who we met on the wedding weekend were amazing. Everything felt under control and they couldn’t do enough for us. The food was unbelievable, from the canapés to wedding breakfast. Our guests were complimenting all aspects too - we couldn’t recommend enough!!
- LLaura & Anthony02/12/2024The best dayThe best dayWe 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!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!
- SSophie and Alex25/11/2024Beautiful dayBeautiful dayWe 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. 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.
- SSarah & Maison24/11/2024The best day ever! 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! 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!
- SSaph & Lenny21/11/2024Amazing venue & Amazing TeamAmazing venue & Amazing TeamWe 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.xWe 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
- MMorgan20/11/2024Our dream wedding Our dream weddingWe 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.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.
- GGeorgia B20/11/2024Brilliant. 🤩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!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!
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
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 your venue in 5 adjectives.
- Boutique
- Unique
- Characteristic
- Countryside
- BEAUTIFUL!
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
Our neighbouring corn fields right next to The Orchard
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
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?
Fish and Chip cones!
What is your venue's 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.