Fancy Organising A Piss-Up In A Brewery?
Not that your wife-to-be would thank you for referring to her Big Day as a “Piss-Up” of course, but the fact remains that as far as wedding venues go, the brewhouse of Britain’s oldest brewers is something of a Groom Win Scenario.
Shield your eyes, here comes the PR:
Britain’s oldest brewer has been holding weddings and other special occasions in its brewhouse and newly-refurbished visitor centre since March 2007…The brewhouse, which accommodates up to 50 guests, features a stunning stained glass window, depicting Kentish hop picking and brewing, as well as a traditional wooden mash tun, nearly a century old.
We know what you’re thinking – stained glass windows depicting a wooden mash tun are all well and good but they might not be enough to sell this idea to your Mrs. Fortunately, there are plenty of bonuses to getting hitched at a brewery:
Wedding guests at the 300-year-old brewery’s visitor centre can enjoy a toast of unique celebration ale, with a label featuring the date and the names of the happy couple. Extra bottles can be provided as wedding favours for friends and relatives who can’t make it to the ceremony or as a stylish keepsake.
Need more?
Couples can make the day special by arriving in one of Shepherd Neame’s vintage vehicles, having photos in the Brewer’s Garden, and being showered with hops instead of confetti. And with exclusive use of the well-stocked, full-sized bar, it’s like having your own pub for the day.
Personally, we think that it’s the ideal venue for a wedding and just imagine being able to smell her wedding dress in 20 years, drink in all those delicious pub cellar whiffs and instantly recall where you got married. Heavenly.
Brownie Points
- When considering venues the main criteria are cost, practicalities (for instance, if it has disabled access, etc) location and selecting a venue that reflects the sort of day you want to have.
- Whether it’s a pub or a convent, it’s worth checking what licensing arrangements are in place (no one wants the bar to shut at 11) and putting together a list of local hotels and B+Bs from a range of price brackets and taxi firms for your guests.
- Think big when it comes to your venue. There are lots of interesting wedding venues around and you could even register a venue (link goes to example of a county council registration process) if it means that much to you.
Are you getting married somewhere interesting? Would you recommend it, or should we stick to the tried and tested church/hotel formula?
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