The Court Yard, Mersham-le-Hatch, Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent TN25 6NH
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We’re not here to be the average wedding venue; we are truly romantics and all about relaxed, natural rustic charm; creating an open and welcoming environment for all lovers.
Here at the Secret Garden, we love to celebrate love – no matter what that looks like for you. We are dreamers, fun-loving and open to any suggestions you can throw at us as to what will make your day truly yours. We believe that is the core of what makes an amazing wedding day for both the couple and their guests; a celebration designed to embrace and commemorate your love. and we mean your specific love; your journey and adventures that led you to here with us, standing at the top of our aisle and making your commitments to one another.
Whilst we truly believe each wedding day is unique to each love story, we also believe that our job as your venue is to help take as much pressure from you as we can. We are a small team of dedicated professionals (who are truly obsessed with weddings) and have carefully pored over what we believe are the essentials to create a fabulous, relaxed and stress-free day. Let us do the hard work and the small details for you – this is why we’ve created our pre-built packages including all of the milestone necessities for ease of choice and budgeting, with a hand-picked selection of options for you to tailor to your tastes.
Please get in touch if you’d like to receive a copy of our brochures or use the book a viewing portal below to choose a date that suits you to come and view our venue for yourselves. We can’t wait to chat all things ‘I do’ with you.
Our exclusive hire package is perfect for groups between 30 to 90 day guests during April – October.
Including a licensed ceremony at 1pm, drinks reception with two cocktails or mocktails per person, your choice of wedding breakfast (a la carte, BBQ, feasting menu or afternoon tea) with house table wine, toast drink, tea & coffee on the terrace, followed by an evening party with options including woodfired pizza, BBQ, paella, farmhouse table and more. This one is packed full to the brim with everything you need and more.
Request a copy of our brochure now and you will receive an email instantly with lots more information including package prices and sample menus.
We specialise in all-inclusive packages to take some of the planning stress off your shoulders. However, if you feel that our packages are not fitting exactly what you had in mind, please contact us directly – we are always happy design a bespoke package that is right for your wedding.
Dreaming of a Christmas wedding? Or a golden, autumnal day? Our Winter Wedding Package is available from October – March, for 30 – 90 day guests, and up to 100 evening guests in total. It’s packed full of extra special inclusions (hot chocolate station anyone?) to make the most of your celebration – this one comes with a built in DJ too!
If you have a dreamy dusk ceremony in mind, we also have our Twilight package – tie the knot whilst the sun sets, followed by a relaxed buffet and reception. Perfect for couples who want their day to be romantic and informal – and to dance the night away! Available from October – March, from 40 – 70 Guests. This evening only package is perfect for couples who want their day to be romantic and informal – and to dance the night away!
Please get in touch if you’d like to enquire about availability and further information, or to arrange a showaround.
If a cosier, close-knit celebration has taken your fancy, our intimate package is perfect for smaller groups between 15 to 30.
Including a licensed ceremony, drinks reception with one cocktail or mocktail per person, two course wedding breakfast and toast drink during six hours hire of two venue areas of your choice.
Or, if you’re looking for something even more intimate – take a look at our elopement package.
Request a brochure below for more information about our packages.
We specialise in all-inclusive packages to make your day as stress-free as possible, without compromising on any of the magic – although it may be small, the celebration will still be mighty. From a beautifully prepared meal made from scratch with local produce by our talented team of Chefs, to local Kent Sparkling Wines to toast with and seamless on the day coordination by our experienced Coordinators, it’s all included.
We and all of our guests could not have been more impressed and amazed at the slick professionalism of the service, quality of the food and presentation that was provided to make our wedding ceremony and celebrations so perfect. Your unique environment complimented by a wonderful staff who could not do enough to ensure every guest was catered for. We loved The Secret Garden from our first visit but our expectations were exceeded on every level. Thank you for making our day so special in every way.
The Court Yard, Mersham-le-Hatch, Hythe Road, Ashford, Kent TN25 6NH