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All Posts We’re Nick & Catherine, a husband and wife filmmaking team. Our film style is elegant and romantic, we aim to be discrete on your wedding day and blend…

Weddings, Blessings, Elopements and Vow Renewals – What is the difference? Hi, I’m Karina O’Donnell from Simply Ceremonies UK and I’m so glad you have decided to get married. Huge…

TIME TO CHECK IN: WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO BOOK A WEDDING VENUE THAT HAS ONSITE ACCOMMODATION FOR YOUR GUESTS? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO BOOK A WEDDING VENUE THAT…

Birthday Celebrations: The Orangery Turns 2!Olegs Samsonov Photography The team at Hayne House can’t believe that this April (2020) sees us – and all the amazing couples who have held…

All Posts Are you looking to have your bouquet preserved in a different way as well as being sustainably conscious? Hi, I’m Sarah – together with my mum Sharon we…

All Posts Hello, I am Hannah the founder of Patina & Petal, I love indulging in the creativity & happiness that your wedding brings. I specialise in working with you…

All Posts Where is the Bridal Boutique of Jules located in relation to Hayne House? The Bridal Boutique of Jules is a beautifully quaint bridal boutique beside the seaside in…

All PostsCarla Guest Photography There are many benefits of a weekday wedding. At Hayne House, we can see why the appeal of getting married on a week-day is growing. Whilst…

Destination Wedaway- Orangery, Kent, UK! Are you thinking about planning and creating your dream destination wedding in the UK, but you live abroad, for instance in Australia, Canada or Dubai?…

Spring into the wedding season, as we go all Japanese at Hayne House At Hayne House, we understand that choosing the right season to get married can be a bit…

All Posts During these difficult ‘lockdown’ times, if you’re planning your wedding or on the hunt for a new wedding venue we are recommending that all couples: #staywell, #stayathome and…

Sustainable Balloons?  Welcome to Balloonista Hello Hayne House readers and welcome into the wonderful world of Balloonista! Balloonista is a creative balloon artistry business based on the Kent/London border.  We…

Your Eco-Friendly Wedding Something old, something hired and a venue that is something ‘green’ Do you want to host a ‘green’ wedding, but don’t want to comprise on your style?…

Just engaged? Congratulations, what should you do next?! Congratulations you’ve said YES!  You are now engaged to be married and we are guessing that the next 48 hours might feel…

AT THE HAYNE HOUSE WEDDING VENUE, ALL THE TEAM WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS AN ORANGERY! Who wouldn’t love an Orangery for Christmas? With their abundance of light and connection to…

Romantic Places in Kent – The Wedding Continues… It’s sometimes hard not to feel bittersweet when your romantic Kent wedding comes to an end. You plan and plan for your…

The Top Five Reasons to get married in Kent We love Kent, not only is it the Garden on England but it is full of all the best secret attractions…

All Posts No matter how, when, or where you met or how long you have been together for, you will just know you have found the love of your life…

LATE AVAILABILITY: HOW DO I PLAN A PICTURE-PERFECT LAST MINUTE WEDDING? Last minute weddings, or as we like to call them at Hayne House, #ShareThe LoveWeddings, we understand aren’t for…

HAPPY VALENTINES; A TRIP DOWN THE ORANGERY 2018 MEMORY LANE With kind permission of Carla Guest For those of you who visited us on or around Valentine’s day last year…

Trick or treat? Are you ready to say ‘I do’ this spooky season? With the Autumnal weather kicking in and the smell of pumpkin pie in the air, who doesn’t…

AL-FRESCO WEDDINGS: HOW TO PLAN THE PERFECT OUTDOOR WEDDING CEREMONY Here at Hayne House, we know a thing or two about having an outdoor wedding. With two out of three…

Credit - Matt Ebbage How to Create a Winter Wedding Extravaganza Winter is a truly magical season to say ‘I do’ in. With dark nights and frosty air, it makes…

How do you choose the perfect menu for your wedding day? A wedding breakfast is the central part of a wedding day – guests are seated in the stunning Hayne…

The Perfect Songs for a Valentines Proposal or Wedding What are the perfect songs for my Valentine’s wedding or proposal? The month of February, also the time of Valentine’s, is…

The Perfect Ring Selfie If you’re reading this then, we are going to guess that you are probably recently engaged, so if you haven’t already, time to take the perfect…

Your twelve hour wedding day countdown Here at Hayne House, we understand that, having a 12-hour wedding count-down will help you to get the most out of your big day…

Photos with thanks to - Emzlovestories + Golden Hare Photography Sustainably Stylish: Your Wedding Favours Welcome back to the Hayne House blog and our brand-new series of how-to wedding plan…

Sustainably Stylish: Your Eco-Honeymoon Photos with thanks to - Emzlovestories + Golden Hare Photography After being forced to stay at home for the past year we are all hankering for…

 Chiqas Music + Hayne House = The perfect match! CHIQAS MUSIC Are you debating whether to have a band play as you walk down the aisle? Or maybe you want…

Short Guide To Planning Your Picture-Perfect Intimate Wedding  Here at Hayne House, we are full of tips and tricks of how to make your intimate wedding day a whole lot…

All Posts Decisions, decisions…how do I choose the perfect engagement ring? Wow, you’ve decided to pop the question? Firstly…congratulations! Making the decision to propose to your partner, no matter how…

Reasons to ‘fall’ in love with the versatility of an Orangery for your autumn wedding One of the most important aspects of any wedding is choosing the right venue.  A…

All Posts My Pinterest board is overflowing, where do I go from here and how do I pull it all together without spending a fortune?   Don’t worry that’s where…

TICKLED PINK HOW DO I COME UP WITH IDEAS FOR MY WEDDING TABLE DECORATIONS? Since 1963, Pantone, the worldwide authority on colour, have been releasing their colour predictions annually.  Their…

NUTS ABOUT WEDDING FAVOURS WHAT ARE WEDDING FAVOURS? Traditionally wedding favours are a small token of appreciation to thank your friends and family for sharing your big day. ARE WEDDING…

ORANGES ARE THE ONLY FRUIT WHAT IS AN ORANGERY? Typically, an Orangery, or Orangerie, is a glass-fronted building providing expansive views of the gardens.  Originally used to protect oranges, other…

ALL WE WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS YOU Christmas is wonderful time of year, so why not make sure everyone spends some quality time together by throwing the best-ever private Christmas…

BE OUR VALENTINE Each year on February 14th, many people exchange cards, gifts, chocolates or flowers with their special “valentine”, but why not exchange your vows?  Are you a hopeless…

TIPS ON FINDING THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE IN KENT Spring signifies fresh beginnings and new life, so it feels like a natural and wonderful time to consider starting your married…

TAKE A SEAT, AT YOUR EASTER ‘BRUNCH’, IN THE ORANGERY As the gardens here at Hayne House burst into life and as the first of the most iconic of the…

TIPS ON FINDING THE PERFECT WEDDING VENUE IN KENT At Hayne House, we understand finding the perfect wedding venue can be quite a task.  If you are just engaged, there…

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS! THE TRANSITION FROM MARQUEE TO ORANGERY AT HAYNE HOUSE. As a former marquee wedding venue, at Hayne House we have been hosting weddings for over six years. When…

A LABOUR OF LOVE, THE ORANGERY, AT HAYNE HOUSE WEDDING VENUE It’s Valentines soon, the annual celebration of love, and guess what?  As we near the completion of our build,…