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If most wedding venues are the beige Volvo estates of matrimony, The Wilderness is an Aston Martin disguised as a treehouse. One of the most stylish, boho, and ecologically minded destinations in the UK, it manages to be both wildly romantic and disarmingly practical — a rare feat in a world where beauty and convenience usually refuse to share a bed.
Picture this: 200 acres of rolling green valley, with a lake shimmering in the middle, ancient woodland standing sentinel, and skies so open they make you feel guilty about living in a city. Add to this two licensed ceremony spaces — the architectural Boat House with its ethereal Chapel Tent, or a naked tipi perched by the water’s edge. Either option makes “signing the register” feel less like a bureaucratic obligation and more like starring in your own Richard Curtis film.
And because details matter, even the bathrooms here are works of art. Designed by craftspeople with a sense of humour, the tin tabernacle chapel may well be the only loo in Britain you’ll want to photograph — and brag about later. (Proof that small, unexpected joys can outshine the grandest gestures.)
Receptions are held in three magnificent interconnected tipis — “Katas,” if you want to sound clever — where guests sit at hand-crafted wooden tables, feasting on menus that lean heavily into local, foraged, and wildly inventive fare. The caterers are not only creative but also game for anything, so you needn’t feel guilty about asking for, say, a vegan take on a medieval banquet.
The Wilderness also embodies that rarest of luxuries: moral satisfaction. At its heart, it is a family-run farm dedicated to rewilding and restoring nature. Your wedding isn’t just a party; it’s a tiny vote in favour of biodiversity, sustainability, and foxgloves. Even the cocktails follow suit, mixed in a purpose-built Champagne Shack Bar from locally sourced wines and woodland inspirations.
In short, The Wilderness doesn’t just offer you a venue. It offers you a story. A story your guests will tell, your Instagram will flatter, and — perhaps most importantly — your conscience will quietly applaud.
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- CClare and Rib24/01/2018We can't sing the praises of Wilderness and the team highly enough!We can't sing the praises of Wilderness and the team highly enough!''Our wedding was so much more than we could ever have hoped for. In large part, this was down to the amazing location that was Wilderness Weddings, Kent. The team at Wilderness made this possible with their vision for a wedding in the rolling picturesque Kent countryside, complete with stunning woodlands, fields and a lake by which the ceremony was held (check out the pictures!) The team were so creative in turning this setting into an almost dreamlike venue. But at the same time, they were never overbearing and were very clear that it was our wedding and that they were happy to accommodate all our ideas and suggestions for doing things. You simply don't get this freedom at a conventional wedding venue, just one of the things that attracted us to Wilderness! With a woodland wedding like this, you are putting a lot of trust in the venue and organising team. But given their track record in running weddings at the stunning, nearby Preston Court, we were confident that the team's style would fit exactly the kind of look and relaxed, informal vibe we were going for. They did not disappoint. Organising a woodland wedding requires a lot of planning. Like all those small things you usually take for granted, like vehicle access and power! But the team thought of every last detail. Like the brilliant vintage buses provided to take all the guests there and back. And, whilst for our day, the weather was great, the team also put a lot of effort into developing some really great alternative options in case the rain came. You would never have known that this (and many of our guests were surprised) was the first wedding they had delivered at Wilderness. The result was a simply stunning wedding. We both are of course biased, but it was interesting to see how our guests were equally wowed by the location and experience. We are so pleased that we went for a different kind of wedding at Wilderness. As you will see from the pictures, it was a day that nobody there will ever forget. We can't sing the praises of Wilderness and the team highly enough!'' ''Our wedding was so much more than we could ever have hoped for. In large part, this was down to the amazing location that was Wilderness Weddings, Kent. The team at Wilderness made this possible with their vision for a wedding in the rolling picturesque Kent countryside, complete with stunning woodlands, fields and a lake by which the ceremony was held (check out the pictures!) The team were so creative in turning this setting into an almost dreamlike venue. But at the same time, they were never overbearing and were very clear that it was our wedding and that they were happy to accommodate all our ideas and suggestions for doing things. You simply don't get this freedom at a conventional wedding venue, just one of the things that attracted us to Wilderness! With a woodland wedding like this, you are putting a lot of trust in the venue and organising team. But given their track record in running weddings at the stunning, nearby Preston Court, we were confident that the team's style would fit exactly the kind of look and relaxed, informal vibe we were going for. They did not disappoint. Organising a woodland wedding requires a lot of planning. Like all those small things you usually take for granted, like vehicle access and power! But the team thought of every last detail. Like the brilliant vintage buses provided to take all the guests there and back. And, whilst for our day, the weather was great, the team also put a lot of effort into developing some really great alternative options in case the rain came. You would never have known that this (and many of our guests were surprised) was the first wedding they had delivered at Wilderness. The result was a simply stunning wedding. We both are of course biased, but it was interesting to see how our guests were equally wowed by the location and experience. We are so pleased that we went for a different kind of wedding at Wilderness. As you will see from the pictures, it was a day that nobody there will ever forget. We can't sing the praises of Wilderness and the team highly enough!''
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Describe the best wedding that happened at your venue?
Every Wedding is truley unique and amazing - there are too many to choose one.
What is your No.1 wedding planning tip for couples?
Look at at least 5 venues in person to work out what you really want as it might not be what you first imagine it is.
What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?
The Grooms surprised his new wife with a black and white cocker spaniel puppy.
Describe your venue in 5 adjectives.
Stylish, magnificent, personal, fun and romantic.
Where’s the best photo spot at your venue?
There are too many places to take photos but the sunsets here are incredible.
Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at your venue?
Yes quite a few. Gary Barlow, Jesse Ware to name a few.
What’s your favourite canapé?
Mini Roast Beef, Horseradish and Yorkshire puddings
What’s your favourite midnight treat?
Crepes with chocolate or honey and lemon.
What is your venue's most unique feature?
The landscape and the setting is truley breath taking.
What part of your business are you most proud of?
The venue and the staff - we all love working here and take special care to ensure each wedding is perfect.
