An Italian Garden Wedding is hosted in the stunning surrounds of the beautiful gardens at Hever, utilising the lakeside ‘Loggia’ for a ceremony and The Guthrie Pavilion for the wedding breakfast and evening reception. It is, therefore, a magnificent area of the gardens, designed to display William Waldorf Astor’s fine collection of Italian sculpture.
Summer months see the Award Winning Italian Garden come to life. Afternoon wedding ceremonies take place under the beautiful arched columns of the Italian Loggia overlooking the 38 acre lake. This magical lakeside location can also include your drinks reception where guests can take in the views from the stone piazza, complete with our very own Trevi fountain.
Afterwards, guests take a short walk under the flower-clad terraces and through the rose gardens, on route to The Guthrie Pavilion for a wedding breakfast at 6.30pm. Extensively refurbished in Palladian style, The Guthrie Pavilion offers vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling arched windows. This provides a light and airy atmosphere from day into night without losing the romantic backdrop. The Guthrie Pavilion accommodates up to 180 for a wedding breakfast and an additional 40 guests for the evening reception.
Availability for an Italian Garden wedding
The Loggia is available for a ceremony at 4.30pm between April and October excluding the school summer holidays. The Guthrie Pavilion is available all year round from 6.30pm for receptions again excluding school holidays. There are certain days throughout the year when The Guthrie Pavilion can be available before 6.30pm. This includes when the Estate is closed to the public or when The Guthrie Pavilion is not open as part of the Day Visitor experience, which we are happy to discuss further with you.
Please note we request a minimum number of either 80 or 100 guests for an Italian Garden Wedding depending on when the wedding is held.
Naomi & Mark, July
Sam & James, 16th June
Howard & Kathy, April
Alex and Jon, June
Suzy & Alexander, July 2015
Linda & James September 2015
Fireworks can also be arranged for an Italian Garden wedding. Guests can gather on the lower terrace of The Loggia to watch a spectacular display over the lake to music.
Photo credits
1st & 7th image: Rebecca Claire Photography
2nd, 3rd & 11th image: Teri Vincent Photography
4th image: Clare Randell Photography
5th image: Catherine Hill Photography