Laylee & James
FAQs
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Where is your venue?
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The address of our venue is: The Orangery, Turkey Court Turkey Mill, Ashford Rd, Maidstone ME14 5PP. Our ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening celebrations will all be taking place at this venue.
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How can I contact you?
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You can reach Laylee on 07964449165 and James on 07791011763. You can also email us at: james.philip.smith@hotmail.co.uk and layleehosseini@yahoo.co.uk
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Is there parking available at the venue?
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Yes, there is free on-site parking available at the venue. • Enter the Turkey Mill Estate from the A20 Ashford Road • Pass underneath the railway arch and carry on straight down to the roundabout • Follow the signs for Orangery Parking • Take the last exit from the roundabout, indicated Orangery Parking • Take the footpath from the car park, crossing the bridge over the stream and following signs to the Orangery The entrance to the Orangery Gardens is ahead to the right. Inside the gate, follow the top path straight along to the Orangery building. Cars can be left overnight but must be collected by 10am the next day.
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Will transport be provided?
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Transport to and from the venue will not be provided. However, we have provided a list of taxi companies on our "Hotels & Taxis" tab who would be able to assist with safely transporting you to and/or from the venue. Please note, if you plan to leave your car in the Orangery car park overnight, it will need to be collected by 10am on Saturday 13th September.
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Do you recommend any hotels nearby?
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We've put together a list of hotels on the website, please see the 'Hotels & Taxis' tab.
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Will the wedding be inside or outside?
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We hope to have our ceremony outside on a grassy area. However, this will be weather dependent. The Orangery has lovely outside grounds but also equally lovely inside garden room, which will be our back up option for our ceremony in case of bad weather. We recommend checking the weather forecast the day before travelling for the wedding and packing an umbrella so you can still enjoy the scenery even if there's risks of rain showers!
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How do I RSVP and by what date should I RSVP by?
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Please RSVP with your attendance status and meal preferences/dietary requirements via email or text by 24th April 2025 at the latest.
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Do you have a registry?
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The best gift of all is having you share our special day with us, but should you wish to gift us, we'd greatly appreciate a contribution towards our new home or our honeymoon!
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Is there a dress code?
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There is no colour scheme but we recommend formal attire and comfortable shoes.
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Will there be an open bar?
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There will be a generous tab behind the bar that can be used for a selection of drinks. After the tab limit has been reached, the bar will become a cash bar (pay per drink). Please note, complimentary drinks (alcohol and non-alcoholic) will be served after the ceremony. Wine and fruit juice will be served with the wedding breakfast and free drink prizes will be there to be won throughout the day/evening!
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Will there be food and drinks provided for children?
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A special children's menu will be served with the wedding breakfast for children aged 2 years and above. High chairs for infants can be arranged - please let us know in advance if you will need a high chair provided. Free soft drinks for children (squash/juice) will be available during the reception.