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Here you will find all the latest news, views, events and offers from the Hythe Imperial Hotel in Kent. Top tips for planning your wedding, exciting news about our latest events and offers and so much more.

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Why the Hythe Imperial is the Perfect LGBT+ Wedding Venue

Looking for an inclusive, beautiful, LGBT-friendly wedding venue in Kent? From wedding packages tailored for same-sex couples, to a team with years of experience planning gay weddings, find out why the Hythe Imperial is the perfect choice.

Mother’s Day 2023 at the Hythe Imperial Hotel

Looking for that special treat this Mother’s Day - Sunday 19th March? The Hythe Imperial Hotel in Kent is the perfect choice with so much to choose from. A delicious afternoon tea perhaps, a sumptuous three-course lunch or even a relaxing Spa day. As the hotel overlooks the beautiful Hythe beach, why not take a stroll along the promenade. Find out more here and book today.

Your perfect Kent wedding venue: 10 must-haves

A gazebo in enchanting gardens? A twilight wedding close to the ocean? Everyone’s idea of a perfect wedding is different. So for a little inspiration, here are our Top 10 things to look out for when planning your Big Day.Luckily, all can be found at the Hythe Imperial Hotel, one of Kent's premier wedding venues.

Luxury Wedding Venues - Hythe Imperial Hotel

Second weddings – I do… again!

The Hythe Imperial is the perfect choice for a second wedding as our ceremony spaces are the ideal settings for a civil ceremony. But there is so much more to planning a second wedding; whether you are marrying again following divorce or bereavement, what is the etiquette, the dos and don’ts the second (or, even, third) time round?

The Honeymoon – how to plan the trip of a lifetime!

Planning your honeymoon should be one of the most enjoyable of your wedding tasks but you might not know where to start and are looking for some inspiration. Hopefully this blog will whet your appetite and encourage you to start planning your first trip as a married couple!

Honeymoons heart in the sand on the beach

The role of your best man (or woman) and your ushers

Selecting your best man is usually quite straightforward – usually a best friend (note that ‘best women’ are also becoming more and more popular) or a brother (or sister) will step up to the role.

Choosing your bridesmaids!

Planning a wedding can be a daunting task so you really need your closest female family members and friends to step up. But how do you decide which of your sisters, cousins, nieces, or girlfriends to ask?

Remembering lost loved ones during your wedding day

There are ways in which you can remember lost loved ones sensitively and tastefully, and we detail some of the lovely ways that our couples here at the Hythe Imperial Hotel have done so...

Your wedding day and remembering lost loved ones during

Divorced parents and your wedding – how to make your special day go as smoothly as possible

There is no such thing as a ‘typical family’ and here at the Hythe Imperial Hotel we have come across all sorts of family situations. We would urge any couple planning their wedding to plan, plan, plan for potentially tricky situations – here are the two main issues we encounter and some tips on how best to address them.

Top 5 Wedding Hair trends of 2022

As a bride, you’ll want to feel your very best on your wedding day – inside and out. We see hundreds of brides with fabulous wedding hair and makeup here at The Hythe Imperial Hotel. Our recommended Hair Stylist is Megan from Blowdrys Kent – she offers wonderful service and really commits to giving our brides exactly what they want.