Why you should choose a Kent hotel wedding venue

The advantages of a hotel wedding in Kent

Kent doesn’t do things by halves when it comes to wedding venues…

Oast houses, barn conversions, stately homes – there’s a fairytale option pretty much round every corner here in the Garden of England.

So, why would you pick a hotel? Well because quietly and without much fuss, hotels tend to solve about ten problems you haven’t even thought of yet!

If you’re still trying to find your perfect Kent wedding venue, here are just some of the reasons you should consider a hotel…

…and why the award-winning Hythe Imperial Hotel ticks all the boxes.

Everything’s in one location

The very first reason to choose a hotel wedding venue… is actually the hotel itself!

Whether you’re planning a smaller-scale wedding with just family and close friends, or a big, grand wedding celebration for 100+ guests, the first thing you want to nail down is the location.

And choosing a hotel means it naturally becomes the heart of your wedding day.

It means your guests don’t have to drive between the ceremony and reception or other venues, sharing cars, ordering taxis, and possibly getting lost!

Getting married in Kent at a top hotel venue like the Hythe Imperial just adds a reassuring layer of convenience.

A red-carpet arrival, your vows and ceremony, wedding breakfast, speeches and toasts, then the evening party catered with delicious food and free-flowing drinks from the bar… having it all take place under one roof makes it extra enjoyable for everyone.

It makes your big day flow more naturally. Your guests will arrive, settle-in then stay with you from the first “I do”, right through to the last dance.

With a huge choice of indoor function rooms, plus elegant gardens with a beautiful gazebo, there are plenty of ways to have the Kent wedding you’ve been dreaming of…

Your guests can stay the night

If you want your wedding guests to really celebrate and have fun, knowing they can stay the night is another great reason to choose a hotel.

The Hythe Imperial Hotel has 92 refurbished bedrooms, with everything from classic rooms to sea-view options. So friends and family travelling down can turn your wedding into a proper mini holiday.

Having a Kent wedding with on-site accommodation also means everyone can just relax a little more. At out hotel, we offer special rates for your wedding guests wanting to stay, while many of our Kent wedding packages include an overnight stay for the happy couple on the wedding night too.

Plus, there’s something rather lovely – and hilarious – about seeing everyone again over breakfast the next morning!

The catering will be in expert hands

Good food is one of those things your guests are going to remember…

And this is another big tick for hotel venues. With in-house catering, you’re not starting from scratch. Instead, you’ll have the services of expert chefs and menu planning.

When you get married at the Hythe Imperial, your wedding catering will be cooked by the team from our AA-rosette winning Coast restaurant – the hotel’s on-site venue.

These kitchens use proper seasonal Kent produce and classic techniques with a modern twist – think local fish, meat and free-range eggs – with a huge selection of dishes to choose from.

It’s one less thing to organise, and a very delicious reason to relax. Just leave it all to us!

Wedding packages, to make budgeting easier

Ah, the budget. Every wedding has one. And wedding packages are a great way to keep you on track…

If you go it alone, organise all the elements and book everything separately, it doesn’t take long for the spreadsheet to develop a mind of its own.

But there is a way to keep everything together, locked down with a fixed price – our Kent hotel wedding packages.

For Kent weddings in 2026, 2027 and beyond, we offer a range to choose from.

Depending which you go for, you could be looking at your wedding breakfast, drinks, evening food, entertainment, an overnight stay for the happy couple, and more, all pre-paid for and included upfront.

It’s convenient, great value, and means you can add just the things you need to make your Kent wedding personal and tailored to you.

Hotel wedding packages really are the best way to take any stress away from your wedding budget.

A dedicated Weddings Team – by your side every step of the way

Easy to overlook this one, right up until you’re knee-deep in seating plans and panicking about all the tiny details!

A gorgeous wedding venue is one thing. A team who know that venue like the back of their hand is entirely different – and much more reassuring.

Choose the Hythe Imperial, and our dedicated Weddings Team will be with you, from your very first enquiry and venue showround, right through to the big day itself.

Get in touch with our team now, even if it’s just a simple enquiry, there is no pressure, and our hotel is open throughout the year.

They are ready to show you around!

Still making your mind up?

The only way to really know if the Hythe Imperial Hotel is the right venue for your wedding, is to come and visit us in person!

We invite you to book a venue showround, join us for a Kent wedding fair open day, or to get in touch with our Weddings Team who are always on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Feel free to call us on 01303 267441 – or you can also email the team here.

Discover for yourself why the Hythe Imperial Hotel is one of the top hotel wedding venues in Kent, for many reasons!