Mount Ephraim Gardens

Located in the countryside near Faversham in Kent lies Mount Ephraim, a truly beautiful wedding venue offering both indoor and outdoor ceremonies and receptions. This family-owned stately home has 10 acres of Edwardian gardens and stunning views of the surrounding countryside and orchards, offering the most perfect, picturesque and tranquil setting for your wedding day. The manor house is exclusively available for your wedding day. As you can have access to the house, both the day before and the day after your wedding, you will have a stress-free experience. Above everything else, the team at this venue want you to feel relaxed and enjoy each moment. Ceremonies and receptions can take place in a range of event spaces. Ceremonies - inside and out You can choose from getting married in the main hall, with capacity for up to 100 guests, which features an elegant staircase, and a guaranteed spectacular entrance under a large glass skylight. Alternatively, the gardens offer an enchanting experience for an outdoor ceremony for up to 150 guests. There is an impressive staircase leading down to the ceremony lawn, which sits alongside a series of rock pools and leads to a beautifully crafted Japanese stone bridge and lake. Alternatively our beautiful reception rooms are licensed for ceremonies of up to 150 guests, and area ideal for anyone considering a ceremony only or marquee reception. Receptions Drinks receptions with canapes and fizz can take place on the front lawn or in the elegant hall. The reception rooms, adorned with marble fireplaces and chandeliers, create an elegant space for your wedding breakfast and the hall and boutique bar offer an incredible party atmosphere for the evening.The reception rooms can comfortably accommodate up to 100 for a sit-down meal inside the house with space in the house for up to 175 guests in the evening, or the front lawn is perfect for marquee receptions for larger weddings. Catering and Drinks The meals and food are all prepared by the fabulous exclusive caterers Scott Anderson Ltd. Using only the finest ingredients, sourced locally wherever possible, this team create imaginatively presented and delicious tasting food that is beautifully served. Their wonderful team also run the bar and take care of all the drinks service throughout the day. Accommodation This beautiful venue includes accommodation and breakfast for up to 22 guests as part of their wedding package for the night before and the night of your wedding day. There is never a wedding the day before or after yours, allowing you time and space to enjoy your celebrations. There are 11 rooms in total in two different wings of the house, including the luxury wedding suite and four individually decorated, double ensuite rooms, plus a self-catering wing with six bedrooms, two shared bathrooms, two sitting rooms, and a large kitchen/diner so you and your closest family and friends can spend quality time together. Services Offered A dedicated wedding co-ordinator will liaise with you throughout your wedding preparations and in the lead up to your big day, whilst helping to ensure the wedding day itself goes exactly as you've planned it. A list of trusted wedding suppliers can be provided to help you plan your perfect day. The venue is pet friendly, should you want your pet to be part of your special day.