10th June 2023
The Oak Grove is a secluded woodland venue sat beside tranquil meadows and is set within five acres of the North Kent countryside.
The ceremony and reception will both take place on site, with no need for travel during the day.
Please find details on nearby accommodation here.
A number of hotels and B&Bs can be found in the nearby towns of Sittingbourne and Gillingham.
| Name | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Hempstead House | Hempstead House Hotel, London Road, Bapchild, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 9PP | website |
| Premier Inn Sittingbourne | High St, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 7JE | website |
| Premier Inn Gillingham Business Park | Bobbing Corner, Sheppey Way, Sittingbourne, ME9 8RZ | website |
| Travelodge Chatham | Chatham Historic Dockyard, Western Ave, Chatham, ME4 4NT | website |
| Pope Cottage Bed and Breakfast | Meresborough Rd, Rainham, Gillingham, ME8 8PP | website |
| Watercress Barns Holiday Apartments | Boxted Lane Newington, Kent, ME9 7LD | booking.com |
Please be aware that we have not yet finalised the agenda.
| 1300 | Arrival |
| 1400 | Ceremony in the woodland arbor |
| 1430 | Celebratory drinks |
| 1600 | Afternoon Tea served in the stretch tent |
| 1630 | Cake! |
| 1800 | Games and Recuperation |
| 2000 | First Dance |
| 2030 | Evening Food |
| 2300 | Bar closes |
| 2330 | Taxis |
Yes, there's free on-site parking and you are welcome to leave your car over night.
No, both locations are within a few metres of one another.
Probably not, this is a woodland venue so shoes should be suitable for grass.
Yes. Though it's a rural site so consider bringing cash just in case.
Yes. We've been advised that's best.
Yes, that will be part of the formal invites coming to you a few months prior.