DREAMS Coastal

Discover why this historical hotel is the perfect venue for a Kent wedding by the sea, with a choice of dedicated spaces, award-winning dining, and an expert in-house team

The salt air, crashing waves, and those magical sunsets you only get over the sea... there’s nothing quite like a wedding by the coast. It can be yours at one of Kent’s most elegant venues, the Hythe Imperial Hotel.

What To Expect

This 18th-century manor is set on Hythe’s seafront, a quiet market town that overlooks the English Channel. It boasts some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in all of Kent. Those panoramic sea views aren’t the venue’s only attraction however. The Hythe Imperial also boasts beautifully landscaped grounds, covering 44 acres. This is the Garden of England after all.

Nestled among the gorgeous grounds you’ll find a charming gazebo, available for ceremonies from April to September. Meanwhile, inside the hotel there’s a grand ballroom and a choice of intimate rooms for both ceremony and reception.

The Wedding Wow Factor

Although bursting with history, the Hotel had a multi-million-pound refurbishment several years ago, updating the Victorian building with luxurious and contemporary interiors throughout. From walking the red carpet, to saying “I do,” through to the toasts, cutting the cake and sitting down for a sumptuous three-course wedding breakfast, finished with a night to remember – this venue offers one amazing luxurious coastal location for it all.

A jewel in the crown is the Hotel’s impressive Imperial Ballroom. This grand room overlooks the sea, with private access to an outside terrace and sun deck, and its own bar. There’s nowhere better for wedding receptions. Opulent and full of character, it’s still a perfect blank canvas where individual décor ideas to come to life.

A further element delivering the wedding wow factor in spades is the Hotel’s spectacular chandelier, which is a jaw-dropping 11 metres long and hangs above the centre staircase. Weighing 250kg and created using 25,000 individual crystals, it’s the largest example in Europe.

Wine And Dine

The Coast restaurant has been awarded an AA rosette for fine dining. From chef-prepared meals to a tasty evening buffet, you can expect modern British cuisine using local ingredients for a wedding breakfast sure to delight, served with flair. This includes fresh fish landed just a pebble’s throw away along the beach, to fresh meat and vegetables also sourced in Kent.

This is just the start as the Hotel can also cater more relaxed weddings with barbecues and other laid-back options such as fish and chips or fork buffets. The venue even has a glamorous and glitzy Moët & Chandon champagne bar, the only one on the South Coast (the other being in Harrods). This exclusive venue seats 40 and can even be used for an intimate wedding.

A Place To Rest Your Head

Being a hotel, the Hythe Imperial also makes it easy for you and your guests to enjoy a seaside stay for a day or two, or perhaps longer. It’s such a comfortable and relaxed way to enjoy your big day, with everything all under one roof.

The Belcourt Suite is a popular choice, a penthouse at the top of the Hotel with uninterrupted coastal views. For the wedding party there’s a wide choice of recently-refurbished rooms and suites, ranging from spacious and decadent, to family rooms and cottage-style suites. As part of many packages, a complimentary overnight stay in a deluxe room is included for the two of you on your wedding night. Special rates are

available for family and friends to stay too.

There’s even a luxury spa for some pampering ahead of the big day. This includes a heated indoor pool, Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna, relaxation room and gym. Plus, therapists offer everything from facials to hot stone massages, to take away any last-minute stress.

Ask The Experts

The Hythe Imperial has an expert in-house wedding team, there to help you plan every detail of your perfect Kent seaside wedding. Choose from a selection of flexible wedding packages, or put together a bespoke wedding experience tailored just for you.

If you want to take the next step towards your dream coastal wedding, get in touch and book a viewing. Set foot inside the welcome surroundings with a glass of fizz, take a walk around the Hotel’s grand rooms and outside spaces, and start to fall in love with this landmark venue on the Kent coast.