Our wedding in the Garden of England
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for a memorable weekend abroad as we celebrate our wedding in Kent, the picturesque Garden of England. We've arranged a variety of activities from Friday evening until Sunday afternoon, and you are welcome to participate in as many or as few as you like.
On this website, you'll find:
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An overview of the planned activities
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Information on accommodations
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Details on how to get there
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Recommendations for those who wish to extend their stay
We can't wait to celebrate with you!
Planned activities
1. Welcome drinks on Friday
You are invited to join us for a few drinks and some small bites on Friday evening in one of the oldest pubs in Canterbury, as of 7 pm. ​​​
2. Wedding day on Saturday
On Saturday, transportation will be provided from Canterbury to our wedding venue.
Around noon there will be a pick up at the recommended hotel. After the evening party, you will be dropped off at the hotel again around midnight.
Wedding day schedule:
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1:00 PM: ceremony
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2:00 PM: reception
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4:00 PM: wedding breakfast
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7:00 PM: dance party
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12:00 AM: time to go home
3. Sunday walk
To conclude our weekend, we invite you to join us for a nice walk in the English countryside, with a small lunch and some drinks. Enjoy good food and great company as we wrap up the festivities together.
Recommended accommodation
& practical information on how to get there
Accommodation in Canterbury
For your stay in Canterbury, we recommend the Hampton by Hilton hotel. We've arranged for a special rate and reserved plenty of rooms for our guests.
You can book your room via this link.
Feel free to choose a different hotel if you prefer. Please note that our pick-up and drop-off on Saturday will be organised around this hotel.
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How to get to Canterbury
You have several options to travel to Canterbury from Belgium:
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By car and ferry: drive to the port of Calais and take the ferry to Dover. Crossing the channel takes about one hour and a half. From Dover, it’s a short 30-minute drive to Canterbury.
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By car and Eurotunnel shuttle: drive to Calais and take the Eurotunnel "Le Shuttle" to Folkestone. The shuttle crosses the channel in 30 minutes. From Folkestone, it’s about a 30-minute drive to Canterbury.
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By Train: take the Eurostar from Lille Europe or Brussels Midi/Zuid station to London St Pancras International. From there, transfer to a Southeastern train to Canterbury West. The entire journey takes approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.
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Practical tips
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Be sure to bring an international passport that is valid for at least six months to ensure entry into the UK. On top of that, you will also need to apply for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). You can do this using the official 'UK ETA' app.
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UK socket outlets are different from those in Belgium, so we recommend bringing a travel adaptor.
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Ferry and Eurotunnel prices are based on cars rather than the number of passengers. Carpooling can help reduce costs, and booking a round-trip journey is usually more economical than two separate one-way trips.
Our recommendations
Kent
Known as the "Garden of England," this region boasts beautiful countryside, charming towns, and a rich history.
After your stay in Canterbury, where you can explore the stunning cathedral and wander through the quaint streets, consider visiting some of the region's magnificent mansions or castles and their gardens.
Discover the beautiful gardens of Scotney Castle and Sissinghurst, tour Bateman’s, the former home of Rudyard Kipling, or wander through the wild gardens of Ightham Mote. Closer to London, you’ll find Chartwell, the iconic home and garden of Sir Winston Churchill.
If you’re more inclined to explore nature, the breathtaking White Cliffs of Dover are sure to impress.
Be my happiness.
And I'll be yours.
Charlotte Brönte. Jane Eyre.