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Dreaming of a beautiful winter wedding on the Kent coast?
From November through to February, Hythe Imperial Hotel & Spa provides the perfect setting for romantic winter weddings, festive celebrations and magical December weddings. With stunning sea views, elegant ceremony rooms, luxurious reception spaces and exceptional service, your wedding day will be unforgettable from start to finish.
Whether you’re planning a grand Christmas wedding reception or a small winter wedding with your closest family and friends, our historic coastal venue offers everything you need for a truly special celebration.
There is something undeniably romantic about getting married in the winter.
Imagine crisp coastal air, sparkling lights, candlelit celebrations and breathtaking sunsets across the English Channel. Winter creates a warm, intimate atmosphere that makes every moment feel even more special.
From 16th November until early January, the hotel is beautifully decorated for the festive season, creating a magical backdrop for Christmas weddings and December weddings. Grand Christmas trees, twinkling lights and elegant seasonal décor fill the hotel, making every wedding feel like its own winter wonderland wedding.
As one of Kent’s best winter wedding venues, Hythe Imperial offers a variety of stunning spaces for your ceremony and reception.
Our elegant ceremony rooms provide the perfect setting to say “I do”, while the magnificent Imperial Ballroom creates a spectacular space for your wedding breakfast, evening celebrations and dancing into the night.
For couples looking for small winter wedding venues, we also offer more intimate spaces that feel warm, welcoming and wonderfully romantic during the winter months.
Combined with our coastal location, every space offers beautiful opportunities for unforgettable wedding photographs.
It’s easy to see why so many couples choose Hythe Imperial when looking for winter wedding venues, Christmas wedding venues and December wedding venues in Kent.
Discover what we have to offer

Planning your winter wedding should be exciting, not stressful.
Our wedding packages are designed to help make planning simple while allowing you to create a celebration that reflects your style as a couple. Whether you’re planning a festive wedding, a December wedding or a winter wedding reception in the new year, our dedicated Weddings Team will help bring your vision to life.
From your first enquiry through to your wedding day, you’ll be supported every step of the way by Georgia, our Wedding Manager, and her experienced team.
Learn more about our packagesBook a private appointment with Georgia, our Wedding Manager, to explore our ceremony rooms, reception spaces and stunning coastal setting. She’ll be delighted to discuss your plans and help you discover how magical your winter wedding could be.
You can also join us at one of our monthly Wedding Fairs, where you’ll meet our Weddings Team, explore the venue and gather inspiration from some of Kent’s leading wedding suppliers.
Whether you’re planning a Christmas wedding, a beautiful December wedding or a romantic winter wedding by the sea, we’d love to help make your dream day a reality.