Directory

friends of the manor gardens

We think it’s important that you have a free rein to choose the suppliers that you work with, although we do insist on a couple of key suppliers to make sure your day goes without a glitch!

With exclusive access to the grounds for your event, your suppliers are given plenty of time for setting up.

Please do take a look through to see who we have enjoyed working with before. They all have a passion for what they do.

Cavendish Marquees

Extensive range of marquees as well as furniture, lighting, flooring and heating to suit all types of event

Elegance Services

Luxury portable toilets for events in the South East, including Kent, Surrey, London, Essex, Sussex.

Wildbox Events

Wild Box specialise in locally produced alcoholic drinks and bespoke cocktails made with artisan spirits.

Fox and Braces

We’re the Essex DJ service for the Bride who knows her Chris Brown’s from her James Brown’s

Harriet Rainbow

Harriet Rainbow is a makeup artist based in Tunbridge Wells covering Kent, London and the South East

Hire Love

Hiring & styling our eclectic treasures, vintage chairs & tables, gorgeous lounges, furniture & objet d’art

Holmsted Events

Nordic Tipi Hire & Vintage Sailcloth Tents for Weddings & Events across Kent, Sussex & South East

Home Gurrown

Event & Catering Services for beautiful weddings, family events and corporate events

Idyllic Days

Vintage hire and event styling throughout the South East. For beautiful weddings and events.

Johnny’s Little Sister

Johnny's Little Sister is a family run flower shop. Founded in 2012 by our youngest member we love what we do

Kent Bridal Hair

Wedding Hair, Event Hair, Prom's, Photoshoots and any other occasion by Terri Gilham

Kent Entertainments

We supply entertainment, event services and equipment hire for weddings, parties, & other celebrations

Lemonade Pictures

I specialise in natural, fun, quirky wedding photography and I photograph in a documentary style

Nevill Argyle: Fine Jewellery

Combining a passion for antique design with fine craftsmanship to create jewellery to be treasured for generations.

Life’s a Pitch

Pop-up bell tent wedding villages, plus luxuriously appointed Honeymoon tent available.

Made by Jo

Bespoke hand lettered designs from wooden signs to framed pieces. All custom made by hand for any occasion!

Orange Rabbit Cakes

Orange Rabbit Cakes creates handmade cakes that give a complete culinary experience

Paul Fuller Photography

Kent based wedding photographer and I work exclusively with relaxed, happy, laid back, friendly couples

Quirky Wedding Cars

A diverse collection of award-winning vehicles available for hire on your special day.

The Dawdling Duck

The Dawdling Duck is a vintage Horsebox which has been converted into a fully functioning bar

The Wedding Dolls

An experienced wedding & event planner based in Kent. We know how to plan a wedding with personality!

True Deli

True Deli works with Michelin starred chefs and trusted partners to achieve the highest standard

Urban Pantry

We create unique personalised menus based around your ideas, venue and theme

Where to stay nearby

We've created a (by no means exhaustive) list of places that you or your guests might like to stay locally

About The Manor Gardens

Birling Manor was built in the 1830s by the Hon. Rev. William Nevill, later the 4th Earl of Abergavenny.

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Venue

Exclusive access to the ground for up to 5 days and a free reign to use which ever suppliers you choose.

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Prices

Hire the gardens and you’re free to choose your own suppliers.

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@themanorgardensbirling