Best Event Planning Services in Sturry, Kent (2025)

Rating: 5 / 5

Angie is amazing! She literally made any idea we had become reality saving us so much stress and time. We wanted something a bit different and she wasn’t in the slightest bit phased and everything fitted perfectly. The favour tags, table plan, guestbook and centre pieces were specially made for us. We just found a photo of something we liked and she had it made or we gave her an idea and she created it. The photos just don’t do her work justice. Thanks so much Angie for making life so easy! Love Andy, Amanda and Betty 🐾

Rating: 5 / 5

Angie & her team are absolutely amazing! I’ve had the pleasure of ordering my daughter’s birthday balloons with Angie and although I have less than a week’s notice Angie made me 2 balloon stacks and a “2” balloon arrangement all in Paddington bear theme which all my party guests commented on. She even delivered them, nothing was too much trouble! I also work with Angie to create all of my acrylic cake menus for my wedding cakes, they always turn out beautifully and I can’t wait to see the next one she creates

Rating: 5 / 5

Service and communication was fantastic from start to finish, my chairs looked fantastic for my wedding and the hired accessories added an extra special touch

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing supplier, fast responses, always happy to help providing great service with lovely products for our wedding day. Angie was lovely and so friendly and couldn't have done more for us to help make our venue look great, we hired the draping and a few other bits which looked beautiful. Thank you so much!

Rating: 5 / 5

Saw the camper vans as Westenhanger Castle last weekend and was blown away with how cool and stunning they looked. Chris was very professional and helpful

Rating: 5 / 5

Amazing vans , fab events and great staff 5 stars !

Rating: 5 / 5

Lovely vans and brilliant service! Each van is unique and in pristine condition and perfect for a day out, event or wedding.

Rating: 5 / 5

Absolutely amazing VWs ! Stunnimg ! Viewed vws at showroom.and was so impressed with the set up. Chris was both knowledgeable and efficient snd heloful. Booking Becky Lou and Betty Bo for work event cant wait

Rating: 5 / 5

Jane and Keith are excellent to work with. There attention to detail is first class and they are a delight to work along side with as they are excellent communicators between suppliers. I recommend them both very highly.

Rating: 5 / 5

Where do I begin?! Charlotte and Katie were amazing from the day we met them! Throughout the planning process they were on hand to answer any questions, gave advice on ideas and provided us with recommendations of suppliers (which we used and loved!). They shared our enthusiasm for the day, complimented each other with the knowledge, skills and expertise they both brought and were two amazing ladies who we felt we could completely trust with the planning and running of our special day. They were brilliant setting up our venue the day before and morning of the wedding (and packing up at the end of the night too!), were busy liaising with suppliers, setting up and dressing areas and were a genuine friend to the bride during stressful moments! During the day, Charlotte and Katie did not stop! They had planned the day perfectly and even with the unpredictable British weather (heavy rain in August!!) the changes they made to the running of the day seemed effortless and unfazed them. They went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect, so much so that I wouldn’t even know where to begin to list everything! They both really understood the vision we had for the day, were honest with what would and wouldn’t work and gave us ideas we would have never thought of. Charlotte and Katie were both professional and a friend at the same time. We are so grateful and felt very lucky to have them be a part of our special day. There is not one thing we would change about our day and so much of that is down to these superhuman ladies!

Rating: 5 / 5

I don’t even know where to start in saying thank you to Charlotte and her team for helping us on our wedding day. From start to finish, Charlotte made sure every single detail was checked and looked after. Throughout the whole build up, she was reassuring and positive - putting us totally at ease. On the day, she ensured everything was set up to the highest quality and that everything ran smoothly behind the scenes. There is no way we could of had our day run without a glitch without Charlotte and her team! I cannot thank her or recommend highly enough!

Rating: 5 / 5

Charlotte was just incredible from start to finish helping us on our wedding day. In the build up to the ‘big day’ she provided us with so many helpful tips that we hadn’t yet thought of and dealt with all our suppliers so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. On our actual day Charlotte was a superstar and ensured we could relax in full confidence not worrying about a thing. Any hiccups were sorted within moments and we couldn’t have asked for a nicer person to run our day. Charlotte is not only a professional, keeping everyone and everything running smoothly, but a lovely person who was a joy to have with us on the day. We could not have had our day without her support. Everyone needs a Charlotte for their wedding! Thank you again for helping to make it so special for us.

Rating: 5 / 5

The hardest thing about this review will be keeping it short. We cannot say enough about Charlotte and Katie. Their enthusiasm was there right from the start, from the very first meeting. They finished our thoughts and sentences and we had an immediate reassurance that we were in capable hands. We are very detailed orientated, we had done most of the planning ourselves before we brought Charlotte and Katie on board and that’s probably our biggest regret, not finding them sooner and bringing them on board earlier. Their experience, attention to detail and organisational skills were self-evident and they asked about details that no one else had thought of except us. Other than us (the bide and groom) they were the only people to have EVERY single detail of the big day (and remember them). We knew we could completely trust them to manage the set up and running of our special day. They understood our whole vision and the part that every supplier played in our day. We can honestly say that we had brilliant suppliers, but there were so many jobs that fell outside of the venue/ florist/ stylist etc that without Black Sheep, those jobs wouldn’t have got done and our day wouldn’t have been as special as it was. The day before the wedding, we realised that there were DIY jobs that we weren’t going to get done, so we asked the girls if they could do them and they agreed without hesitation. We felt guilty at the amount we asked them to do, but they really took it all in their stride, they were completely unfazed. No idea how they did it all in the time. They did not stop working from the day before our wedding, all the way through our wedding, right through to every bag, crate, box and fairly light being packed up. They even kept the staff at the venue on their toes, prompting them to clear plates. No job was ever too big or too small for Charlotte and Katie. They were always there when they were needed and they made it look effortless, but we know it absolutely wasn’t. The wedding industry can be greedy and grasping, but Katie and Charlotte give everything they’ve got and then a bit more. They were determined to make our day as stress free and perfect as possible for us. They went above and beyond what we expected, even our guests have commented on how much they did throughout the day. Katie & Charlotte won’t let you down, the relationship between them is special and they are a formidable team. Nothing we can say in any review will express our gratitude for all they did for us, we are so sad that we don’t get to do the wedding planning over again, except this time with Black Sheep involved from the beginning.

Rating: 5 / 5

Our dreams came true. What a fabulous venue with the most lovely, accommodating team working on site. Our family and friends had the most special day and so did we. Was everything and more!! Beyond beautiful setting, with beautiful people. Thank you to everyone at Wilderness for making it so special. Big love!

Rating: 5 / 5

I sincerely enjoyed photographing a wedding at Wilderness in the summer of 2023. The team at Wilderness were incredibly friendly & helpful - I honestly couldn't fault them. The day ran superbly which is all a fellow wedding supplier could hope for! The venue's team were supportive, attentive and well-informed about the couple's plans/expectations which, ultimately, helped keep the day's events on track and everything running smoothly. Wilderness is a beautiful outdoor venue - perfect for couples looking for a wedding venue surrounded by trees, nature and woodland.

Rating: 5 / 5

We had our wedding here in September 2024! What an incredible, special, different but magical place. All our guests were blown away by the venue. The staff were super helpful - from dealing with all our requests leading up to the day and helping us set up the day before. The the staff and event manager couldn't of been more perfect, friendly and fun on the actual day. This place will always be very special to us! Cannot recommend it enough.

Rating: 5 / 5

For lovers of the outdoors, this has to be one of the coolest Kent venues for a wedding! Being a wedding photographer and lover of the outdoors myself, there's little better than having so much nature/space to tell such amazing wedding stories. Having all the guests walk through the meadows from the ceremony at the Boathouse to enjoying food under a serene woodland canopy is just such a joy to shoot! Also, keep an eye out for those amazing golden hours you get spoiled with in the meadow! Always adore coming back here to photograph!

Rating: 5 / 5

Wow, what a fantastic venue! We fell in love with Preston Court the moment we viewed it and having our wedding here was the best decision we ever made! The place is just truly magical. It's cool, quirky, the grounds are beautiful and Jess, Isaac and the team made sure the whole day ran smoothly from start to finish. Everything was perfect- from our ceremony on the island, the uniqueness of the barn, the fun of the carousel, our first dance outside under the canopy of lights and finishing the day glamping with our closest friends and family. Thank you Preston Court for the amazing memories that we will cherish forever! x Dan & Kim

Rating: 5 / 5

We had the most amazing wedding day at Preston court! The venue and team exceeded our expectations! Not only is the venue the most beautiful and unique place with lots to explore, the team is beyond incredible! We’d name everyone but there isn’t a single person that wasn’t giving their everything making our day perfect. Not only can they party like hero’s, they also got a German and British audience organised and entertained throughout the entire day. Everyone still talks about our wedding day and all the different, fun, quirky, exciting and just „out of the box“ moments. If you want a unique wedding, filled with laughter, good vibes, spectacular picture / video material and simply the best memories, you better book a date at Preston court. We’ve done all our wedding planning remotely from Germany and we couldn’t thank the team enough. You supported us from day 1 to create OUR day and you didn’t disappoint 😉 Thanks so much to everyone at Preston! 🫶🏼🎠

Rating: 5 / 5

We celebrated our wedding at Preston Court in May - what a beautiful and magnificent place to get married! Not only is the setting stunning, but what really makes it is the amazing team. Before the day Jess was brilliant, answering our many, many questions, nothing seemed too much trouble, and she definitely put us at ease. The whole process, which can seem overwhelming was made so much easier with their help, and they really do think of everything! On the day Jess and Nuta (and the rest of the team) were fantastic, making sure everything was set-up and in place, and even holding umbrellas so we didn’t get soaked. We also had a live band and there were no issues with them performing with the sound limiter, they sounded great! Even with the rain we had a perfect day, the carousel was so much fun and the barn is gorgeous. We had so many comments from guests about the venue. We are so grateful to Preston Court, thank you!

Rating: 5 / 5

As a wedding photographer, it's always such a joy to capture stories at Preston Court! The countryside, the courtyard space and that real sense of exclusivity so you can totally relax with your closest, is a genuine joy to capture! There are so many spots to explore and use for photography helping each wedding feel totally original, just like it should. Throw in a cracking sunset and you'll be totally spoiled! A fine venue for weddings!

Rating: 5 / 5

Where do I start with Winters Barns?! I absolutely love everything about this place! The barns themselves are rustic and perfect for any couple looking for a countryside wedding. The gardens and fields surrounding the venue make the perfect setting for couple time. Not forgetting all the lovely staff! They make the day run so smoothly and they are just the kindest people. I really can't wait to return back to this stunning venue. Cheers, Tom

Rating: 5 / 5

From the moment we walked in for the viewing, we knew Winters Barns was the venue for us. We can’t thank all the staff enough. We booked in 2022 and got married in 2024, and the communication during this time was amazing. All the staff were so kind, and helpful. The perfect dream team! A special MASSIVE shout-out to our wedding coordinator Sophie, we honestly couldn’t have done it without you. Everyone loved you, you’re so kind, incredibly understanding, and helpful. You’re every girl's dream of a wedding planner. Thank you so, so much, Winters Barns. You’re forever in our hearts 🥹🤍 07/07/24 🤍

Rating: 5 / 5

We had the pleasure of getting married here mid May and we had the most perfect day! We cannot recommend Winters Barns enough. From the first time we viewed the venue we fell in love with it, all members of staff are so friendly and every little detail has been thought about. The layout of the venue is brilliant, giving everyone with different wants a space, plenty of seating outside, tables for dinner in their own room, sofas by the bar which is right next to the evening reception room meaning everything flowed brilliantly without people getting lost in the space. Through the whole process we were kept up to date and had regular communication. The team answers all my emails and questions promptly and a massive thank you goes to Sophie our wedding coordinator who was absolutely fantastic and faultless! Everything was so organised ahead of the day which was brilliant peace of mind for us. On the day everything ran so smoothly with nothing being too much for the team to do. We had several comments from guests about how brilliant the venue and staff were. They helped set up the space and ensured everything was packed away at the end of the night ready for us to take away from the store room the next day. The accommodation is lovely, as was breakfast the next day (to make perfect it would be nice if a fried breakfast could be served but this may be a caters decision). We honestly cannot recommend Winters Barns enough!

Rating: 5 / 5

Went to my nieces wedding. The setting was beautiful. Everything in one place the ceremony, which, luckily, the weather was kind to us, and they could exchange their vows outside. The 3 couse wedding breakfast was tasty, the evening fish and chips or burger and chips was a welcomed alternative to a buffet. The service and attention to detail spot on. Would recommend 👌

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

We used Thanetians for our works annual dinner for around 80 people on Friday 7 June 2019. Our theme was “The Great Gatsby” and we could not fault Thanetians they did a fantastic job in decorating our 8 tables in a black and gold theme. They really listened to what we wanted and made any additions along the way and made the room look fantastic. We were at St Augustine’s in Westgate-on-Sea and we had the Chapel. The tables looked stunning with big ostrich feathers and tall vases with led lights around the top. The table and chairs covers looked amazing really did take our breath away when we walked into the room. Thank you Nikki and Amanda for making our annual dinner brilliant.

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

Rating: 5 / 5

I have worked with Georgie on several events over the last year. I can hands down say she is the most organised and detail orientated planner I have worked with! Everything runs smoothly and stress free!! Looking forward to many more events together.

Rating: 5 / 5

We were recommended to Ethereal Events by word of mouth. From the moment Georgie walked through our door we had every confidence she would organise, manage and deliver the most incredible party and sure enough she did. Her attention to detail is second to none. She is a great listener - her ability to pick up on our needs and style, knowing them even before we did. So often I asked her about something and it had all been sorted without us being involved. She evidently really cares about delivering an excellent service. Her network of contractors who helped physically create the party were second to none. All delivered on time without any fuss. They just got on with the job. We really enjoyed working with Georgie - she made it fun, taking all the stress away and just allowing us to enjoy the run up to the party and relax once it was over. Our party was everything we could have wished for and more. We couldn't recommend her highly enough. Georgie is a consummate professional with whom we look forward to working again in the future.

Rating: 5 / 5

We recently worked with Georgie on a stunning wedding at The Savoy. Hats off! A huge undertaking of moving parts.. Looking fwd to the next time!

Rating: 5 / 5

We worked with Georgie on a wedding recently and she was such a pleasure to work with! Super organised and great communication leading to a super end result - a beautiful wedding! Looking forward to the next time!

Rating: 5 / 5

We got married at Swarling Manor in January of this year after making the bittersweet decision to bring our day forward by 6 months due to a terminal diagnosis within the family. Myself and my husband could not be more grateful to Lois for everything she did to ensure our day could still be as beautiful and as special as we had planned, despite huge changes to the plan at such short notice. Nothing was too much trouble for Lois, even the multiple last minute requests from a very stressed couple. Our day was nothing short of perfection, the food was lovely, the staff were so incredibly kind to us and the venue itself was perfect! The team did an amazing job from start to finish! We could not recommend Swarling Manor enough and we feel so incredibly grateful to have held our wedding here. Thank you so much!

Rating: 5 / 5

We were very lucky when we found Swarling Manor when on the wedding venue search. Swarling Manor was the very first venues we toured and we couldn't get the place out of our head. It truly is a hidden gem. The staff were incredibly accommodating and flexible to all our personalised requests (particular signage, rum station, use of the cottage before and after the wedding, sparklers) and no ask was too big. Lois, Jess and Emily really made the process of planning the day easy and again, were responsive to my many questions and emails. Not only this but the food was absolutely incredible. All our guests absolutely raved about it. Kudos to the chef!! The service staff at the bar, serving the food and drinks were brilliant. The grounds are absolutely breathtaking and you can even hear the sheep bleating in the background. The venue has a wonderful alternative if you need to be inside (like us when it rained during the ceremony), the barn is spacious and airy. The gardens are also wonderful with many photo opportunities. There is also a zipline which the guests LOVED. The gardens (and fantastic rose garden) are wonderfully kept and to mention you have full run of the place - guests can go wondering and it was peacefully quiet. The charm of Swarling is that they really provide an incredible experience and can really make your wedding personalised to you. They do not churn out weddings daily so they have the skills and time to really listen to what you want and need when it comes to your special day. I have thousands of words to write on how brilliant our big day was at Swarling and cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you Lois, Jess and Emily and all the service staff for the most wonderful day!

Rating: 5 / 5

I was a guest at a wedding here and it was incredible from start to finish. The food was so good, service was on point and the whole day ran so smoothly. Thinking about getting married here myself if I ever get asked 😂

Rating: 5 / 5

I recently attended a wedding at Swarling Manor, and I have to say, it was an absolutely stunning venue. From the moment I arrived, I was blown away by the picturesque surroundings. The manor is set in beautiful, well maintained gardens that make for the perfect backdrop for photos. The ceremony was held outdoors, which was breathtaking with the natural beauty all around. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure all the guests were well taken care of, and the atmosphere was relaxed but still felt special. Inside the venue, the reception was equally impressive. The barn is just stunning, covered in fairy lights. As a guest, it was a fantastic experience, and I can only imagine how magical it must have been for the couple themselves. I’d highly recommend this venue for anyone looking for a beautiful, intimate, and classy place to celebrate their big day.