The countdown to Christmas 2026
The weather outside is delightful…
So yes, we’re aware it’s the middle of summer!
This means there’s a good chance you’re reading this with the doors thrown open and a glass of something cold in hand, so talking about tinsel might feel a little premature…
But believe it or not, Christmas 2026 is now under six months away!
And if you’re engaged and looking for the top winter wedding venues… now’s the perfect time to start thinking about the magic of a December wedding at the Hythe Imperial Hotel – before all the best dates disappear.
Let us show you what makes getting married in the winter so special.
Winter weddings in Kent
Getting married at Christmas time means the whole season does a lot of the heavy lifting for you…
By the time we’ve entered the Christmas party season, people are already in a celebratory mood. The nights are dark and cosy, fireplaces are lit, and there’s a sparkle in the air that you simply can’t recreate in June, however many fairy lights you string up.
For your guests, winter weddings have a way of feeling instantly festive, with very little effort required on your part. Your wedding day just becomes part of that wonderful feeling, while still being entirely personal to you.
And at the Hythe Imperial Hotel, the season brings its own particular magic… Think a huge tree dressed top to bottom in the lobby. Every space decorated with twinkling decorations. Our huge chandelier – one of the largest in Europe – somehow looks even more spectacular.
There’s our dramatic coastal backdrop with winter sea views, elegant function rooms and plenty of space for your guests to relax and enjoy the day.
It’s a fabulous setting to enjoy your ceremony and celebration, all under one roof.
The truth is, you don’t need to engineer your own winter wonderland wedding from scratch – when the hotel is already most of the way there!
Winter and December wedding packages
It’s not just December… and our Kent wedding packages mean you can stay perfectly in control of your winter wedding too.
From November through to early January, our hotel is fully decorated for the season, and a lovely choice for couples looking for a premier winter wedding venue in Kent.
So whether you’re planning a full Christmas wedding reception or perhaps a smaller gathering with your nearest and dearest, it’s the ideal time.
Plus, our wedding packages are there to make your winter wedding hassle free.
Depending on the package you choose, your day includes so much upfront, to keep you on budget. The ceremony and reception, a wedding breakfast or hot buffet, drinks on arrival and for the toast, wine with the meal, an evening buffet and disco, an overnight stay for the happy couple and more, all in one inclusive price!
With so much already arranged in one clear and totally fabulous wedding package – you’ll spend far less time chasing separate suppliers – and more time choosing the festive details that make your winter wedding feel just like you.
Join us for a showround
If you’re thinking about getting married in the winter, a wedding venue showround is the perfect place to start.
Of course it won’t yet be decorated for Christmas, but it gives you a firm idea of what to expect when you choose our grand hotel for your winter wedding in Kent.
Explore the spaces, see the Imperial Ballroom, take in the sea views and picture how the hotel could look for your own Christmas wedding day.
You can also meet Georgia and the Weddings Team, ask questions and talk more about the various wedding packages we have available.
Winter weddings may be a little different from summer celebrations, but that is exactly what makes them so different and memorable! We adore them!
Get in touch today about your Kent winter wedding
If a December wedding is starting to sound appealing, we’re here to help you take the next step…
Make sure you contact our friendly Weddings Team and find out more about our wedding packages, the current 2026 wedding offers you can enjoy – and all the available dates we have this year – and next.
Get in touch with the Weddings Team today and start planning a winter wedding by the sea that feels entirely your own.
