What better location to hold your elegant winter wedding than Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve. This award-winning venue is a breathtakingly beautiful animal reserve, located in the Kent Countryside, making it the ultimate getaway and wedding location – regardless of time of year.
Good weather in the UK can never be guaranteed at any point of year, but with a winter wedding date, the weather on your wedding day isn't the focus. Crisp winter sunshine, beautiful frosty mornings or even a dusting of snow are just an added benefit to hosting your wedding during the winter months at Port Lympne.
Home to a variety of endangered wild animals, Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is the ideal venue to host your closest friends and family in the most unique setting for your most special day.
1. More romantic lighting on your day
With darker evenings, foggier mornings and a dusky, dreamy feel, a Winter Wedding gives you even more reason to add fairy lights, festoon lighting and candles to add that extra bit of sparkle to your wedding day. These little touches give a real cozy character and brighten up all parts of your wedding day.
2. Wildlife
Winter brings changes in animal behaviour that can be fascinating to observe. Some animals become more active or easier to spot. Our red panda’s beautiful red coats make them stand out among the winter treetops and big, bold rhino are always out to greet guests, especially if there’s a puddle to stamp in.
3. Winter themed drinks
Although the winter months are the darkest and coldest of the year, the season is full of warm scents and bright flavours. From aromatic herbs to vibrant citrus fruits, winter showcases some of the most fabulous flavour pairings of the year. Delight your guests by incorporating wedding cocktail ideas that highlight fresh, seasonal ingredients and offer unique flavours such as our Winter Aperol – a combination of Aperol, apple cider and prosecco topped with apple and star anise.
4. Warm homely dishes
What's better than a warm, tasty menu for your guests to experience at your wedding? A major benefit of having a winter wedding is you get the chance to serve crowd-pleasing comfort foods and rich sweets. Indulge in the flavours of our butternut squash soup with sage and coconut yoghurt for starters followed by a braised beef bourguignon for mains and satisfy their sweet tooth with the perfect winter treat of an apple and blackberry crumble from our Winter Wedding Menu.
5. Winter sun
Despite the colder chill and thin air found during Winter, the glow and crisp light can be stunning for your wedding photos and vibe. As the dusky light and cosy settings accompany our stunning surroundings, it's certain that your wedding will be one to look back on and remember. Our changing grounds, blooming flowerbeds and calm environments allow us to experience new wonders all the time.
There’s no doubt that planning a wedding in winter is a very special time of year. By choosing a winter date at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, you’ll bring uniqueness and exclusivity to your day that’ll lighten up even the darkest of nights
Written by Stephanie Betts
Event Sales Manager
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
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