The Ferry House Waterside Wedding Venue in Kent: Bride wearing a Silk Jacquard Brocade Fabric in champagne. A bespoke slow fashion design by Jatin Patel, Kalikas Armour. Under grey skies.

Alex & Tim: The Ferry House

It was a rainy day on the Isle of Sheppey for this wonderful waterside wedding at The Ferry House, a venue I’ve always wanted to visit for the views and incredible food. Their 1.5 acres of kitchen garden, supplies their restaurant… a quote from their website ‘Plot to Plate’ sums it up.
In the new Garden Lodge, during the bridal preparations, you could watch the garden team tending to the Kitchen Garden while the bridal party got ready. A calming view for the morning of the wedding as we awaited the arrival of the bespoke outfit. The designer Jatin of Kalikas Armour brought it personally to the venue so he could help dress the bride and join in the celebrations.

Alex and Tim had planned to marry outside by the water under the Oak Gazebo, but the very wet weather that morning meant they switched to the Oak Barn for the ceremony. With hops and fairy lights decorating the oak beams, it was a cosy and warm space for this moment. Alex’s mum walking with her down the aisle and Tim’s dad as Best Man… it was a beautiful ceremony. The weather cleared, allowing us to enjoy the views over the Swale from the terrace when the guests enjoyed the post-ceremony drinks and canapes.

I was in for a treat in the evening. Alex and Tim took to the dance floor for the first dance and I got to see for myself about their dancing skills that I had heard about during the speeches, and the same goes for many of their friends!
I left The Ferry House late at night, while the newlyweds and their friends enjoyed the fire pit in the grounds of the venue.

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Menu

by The Ferry House


  • Prawn cocktail Marie rose sauce, confit garden tomato, mixed leaf salad
    Asparagus Rosemary infused air dried ham & poached egg
    Harty Estate game & pork terrine Pickled berries, red wine reduction, pickled onion

  • Traditional Harty Estate roast beef Roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables & gravy 
    Sea bream Crushed new potatoes, grilled vine tomatoes & balsamic reduction
    Mushroom wellington Mushroom sauce, new potatoes & seasonal vegetables

  • Hot Chocolate fudge cake Cream
    Vanilla panna cotta Seasonal coulis & shortbread 
    Blackberry and almond tart Chantilly cream

Perfume

Each table at the wedding breakfast in the Oak Barn was adorned with a bottle of the fragrance it was named after.

  • Rolling Love by Kilian

    Shalimar by Guerlain
  • Samsara by Guerlain
  • La Fumée Alexandrie by Miller Harris
  • Reine de Nuit by Byredo
  • Scherzo by Miller Harris
  • The Garden Lodge wedding prep room. The Ferry House written on a Makeup Directors Chair in front of a mirror.
  • Woman in a denim belted dress. Sitting on a sofa smiling, watching the bride have her hair done.
  • Man sat in wingback chair in the pub.
  • Order of events.
  • A white rose.
  • Sheerness based florist from The Flower Company decorating the cake.
  • Blonde woman applying makeup in a vanity mirror.
  • Hugs during bridal preparations.
  • Blonde woman putting in earrings reflected in the mirror.
  • Woman with long dark hair in a plait. Flowers in her hair.
  • Man sat down opening a gift, bride in the background having her hair done. Prep.
  • Bridesmaid applying makeup in the mirrors.
  • Blonde woman having her hair straightened.
  • Brunette in a plant print cover-up looking in the mirror.
  • Mother of the bride arrives for bridal prep.
  • Bride applies foundation with a pink sponge applicator. Looking in the mirror.
  • Woman sat in a chair wearing sandals.
  • Vanity mirrors and a bridesmaid getting ready.
  • Wedding cake on a table.
  • Bridesman having his hair done.
  • Woman with long hair in a plait, wearing a dressing gown with leaf print and glasses.
  • Bride and mum getting ready, both looking in a mirror each.
  • In the Garden Lodge of the Ferry House the bride applies makeup with a brush looking in the vanity mirror. Game Birds Wallpaper by Mulberry Home from the Modern Country collection on the wall. FG085.A101
  • In the Garden Lodge of the Ferry House wedding venue in Kent, the bride applies makeup while looking into the vanity mirror. The wall features Game Birds Wallpaper by Mulberry Home from the Modern Country collection (FG085.A101).
  • Pink and white roses from The Flower Company in Sheerness.
  • The bridal outfit designer arriving at the wedding.
  • The Ferry House Garden Lodge. The bespoke bridal outfit designed by Jatin Patel of Kalikas Armour hangs up in the dressing area. Chinese Traditional 3D Embossed Silk Rayon Jacquard Brocade Fabric. Game Birds Wallpaper by Mulberry Home on the wall, flowers by The Flower Company by a mirror.
  • Brunette woman putting on earrings.
  • Jatin Patel of Kalikas Armour, designer of the bridal outfit, stands by the window of the Garden Lodge looking out over the Kitchen Garden. A neon sign on the wall that says "The Ferry House".
  • Man helps with a button hole.
  • Woman with blonde bob wearing Joseph Ribkoff tropical dress checking her appearance in the mirror.
  • Dress designer talking to mother of the bride.
  • Woman in a Joseph Ribkoff tropical dress standing with her sister who is wearing an olive green Shantung silk dress.
  • Hairdressers standing by as bridesmaids get ready.
  • Jatin of Kalikas Armour helping dress the bride in the outfit he designed and made. Bridesmaids and bridesman getting ready. The Garden Lodge.
  • Bride meeting the Kent registrars as they arrive for the pre-ceremony meeting.
  • Jatin Patel of Kalikas Armour laughing.
  • Wooden signs on a building. Kitchen Garden. Garden Lodge. Reception.
  • Sat in the restaurant a woman waits with a gin & tonic.
  • Person with long grey air and glasses drinking tea.
  • Two women in wingback chairs sit with glasses of red wine in the restaurant of The Ferry House in Kent.
  • Groom waiting with his sister.
  • Woman in a black dress with off-shoulder Bardot neckline and a headpiece. Sat in the Oak Wedding Barn of the Ferry House before wedding ceremony.
  • Groom with long curly hair waiting in the barn for the bride.
  • Groom in a dark blue suit, with long grey curly hair, waiting for the ceremony to start.
  • Groom in a dark blue suit, with long grey curly hair, waiting for the ceremony to start. His dad the best man is on the left.
  • Scene before the civil wedding ceremony starts.
  • Groom looks towards the door, bride and her mum in the doorway of the ceremony barn.
  • Mother and daughter walking down the aisle.
  • Bride, in a full-length silk overcoat, walks down the aisle with her mum.
  • Bride and mum arrive at the front of the aisle. Holding a large bouquet of roses from The Flower Company.
  • Bridesmaid in Cowl Neck Maxi Dress in Navy walks down the aisle.
  • Bride and mum arrive at the front of the aisle and look at each other. Holding a large bouquet of roses from The Flower Company. The groom and his father watch.
  • Registrars from Kent County Council conducting a wedding ceremony at The Ferry House.
  • The front row of guests during a wedding ceremony.
  • Groom looks at the bride and smiles and the registrar reads from the folder.
  • Mother of the bride in an olive green Shantung silk dress. Sat in a chair in the Oak Wedding Barn watching her daughter get married.
  • Couple face each other while taking their vows.
  • Groom's dad holding the ring box during the civil ceremony.
  • Man with long curly hair puts a ring on the finger of the bride. Hops hang from the ceiling.
  • Holding hands the groom smiles at his new wife. The Oak Wedding Barn in Kent.
  • Newly married couple kiss.
  • Happy newly married couple holding each other having just exchanged rings and kissed.
  • Bridesmaids and family smile as the watch the wedding ceremony.
  • A bridesmaid in a long navy dress holding roses uses a tissue to wipe the happy tears from her eye.
  • While the Kent registrars sit at the table to do paperwork while the couple standby.
  • Holding hands.
  • Newly married couple and the parents.
  • Wedding guest line up to take photos with their phones.
  • Registrars from Kent County Council announce the married couple.
  • Newlyweds walking back down the aisle.
  • Man taking a small envelope of confetti from a box held by a member of staff at The Ferry House.
  • Person in a purple outfit featuring Petroglyph style figures and a straw hat.
  • Jatin of Kalikas Armour and Jason of Kaizen Antiques holding small envelopes of confetti at a wedding in Kent.
  • Man holding some confetti and a Waterstones bag.
  • People at a wedding smiling and forming a tunnel for confetti.
  • Couple walk through confetti.
  • Colourful confetti thrown by guests as the bride and groom walk past. At The Ferry House on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
  • Confetti tunnel. At The Ferry House on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
  • Colourful confetti thrown by guests as the bride and groom walk past smiling. At The Ferry House on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
  • Colourful confetti thrown by guests as the bride and groom walk past smiling. At The Ferry House on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
  • Colourful confetti thrown by guests as the bride and groom walk past smiling. Holding a large bouquet of roses from The Flower Company. At The Ferry House in the background, on the Isle of Sheppey in Kent.
  • Mum throws confetti on her new son-in-law's head.
  • Large bridal bouquet of roses from The Flower Company, 155-157 High St, Sheerness ME12 1UH
  • Groom's mother in a floral dress and jacket. Looking at the camera.
  • Woman wearing V&A | Love & Roses Embroidered V Neck Dobby Flutter Sleeve Midi Dress.
  • Cocktail hour out on terrace.
  • Bridesman in a marl suit holding a glass of champagne.
  • Canapes being served outside on the terrace. Bruschetta Tomato, basil pesto & mozzarella. Mini British coastal fishcakes Chilli & lime aioli. Satay chicken. Wedding at The Ferry House, Kent.
  • People chatting in doorway.
  • Round tables set for dinner in the oak barn at the Ferry House on the Isle of Sheppey. Waterside wedding venue.
  • Black and white photo of a table set for a wedding breakfast.
  • Wedding cake.
  • A bottle of La Fumée Alexandrie Miller Harris EDP on a wedding breakfast table. Perfume wedding theme details inspiration.
  • A bottle of Scherzo Miller Harris perfume on a table for dinner at a wedding.
  • A bottle of Samsara by Guerlain next to a salt mill on a table.
  • A wedding breakfast table. A bottle of rosé wine, a table place name and a bottle of Rolling in Love By Kilian. A display of flowers.
  • Table place name 'Samsara'. Wine glasses and flowers.
  • View of a wedding cake and tables in the bar. Hops hanging from oak beams.
  • Guests outside in the sunshine on a terrace.
  • The Ferry House, Harty Ferry Rd, Leysdown-on-Sea, Sheerness ME12 4BQ
  • Newly married couple walk hand in hand past The Ferry House.
  • Couple posing by the Swale.
  • Newly married couple about to kiss on the Harty Road causeway by the Swale.
  • Groom and bride together posing for a wedding portrait on the causeway. The Swale. Isle of Sheppey Ferry House Wedding. Bride in an Embossed Silk Rayon Jacquard Brocade Fabric in champagne overcoat designed by Jatin of Kalikas Armour.
  • Groom and bride together posing for a wedding portrait on the causeway. The Swale. Isle of Sheppey Ferry House Wedding. Bride in an Embossed Silk Rayon Jacquard Brocade Fabric in champagne overcoat designed by Jatin of Kalikas Armour.
  • Newlyweds on the causeway.
  • Man holding up the overcoat of the bride as they walk along the causeway.
  • Groom and bride together on the causeway by The Swale. Isle of Sheppey Ferry House Wedding. Bride in a champagne overcoat designed by Jatin of Kalikas Armour.
  • The Ferry House Waterside Wedding Venue in Kent: Groom in a dark navy suit and cream waistcoat. He has shoulder length curly fair hair. Hands in pockets. Standing by The Swale under a cloudy sky.
  • The Ferry House Waterside Wedding Venue in Kent: Bride wearing a Silk Jacquard Brocade Fabric in champagne. A bespoke slow fashion design by Jatin Patel, Kalikas Armour. Under grey skies.
  • Newly married couple are posing on debris by The Swale.
  • Newly married couple are posing on debris by The Swale. Bride holds her husband's chin and looks at him.
  • Groom tries on the bride's silk overcoat.
  • Groom tries on the bride's silk overcoat. Bride is wearing an outfit of a top and trousers made with black and gold foil brocade fabric.
  • Bride is wearing an outfit of a top and trousers made with black and gold foil brocade fabric from Kalikas Armour. Groom holding her coat. Necklace from Kaizen Antiques & Jewellery. They are walking together along Harty Ferry Road.
  • Bride is wearing an outfit of a top and trousers made with black and gold foil brocade fabric from Kalikas Armour. Groom holding her coat. Necklace from Kaizen Antiques & Jewellery. They are kissing along Harty Ferry Road. A dreary cloudy day by the water.
  • View over the Swale.
  • Man in beige trousers and blue shirt sitting on a sofa.
  • Wedding cake and roses.
  • Grooms parents at the dinner table.
  • Woman with bob length hair, wearing a floral dress and black cardigan, looks out of the windows of the Oak Barn, The Ferry House. Outside the window the bride shows a guest her ring. Unposed documentary Kent wedding photography.
  • Woman with bob length hair, wearing a floral dress and black cardigan, looks at the camera and wedding photographer in the Oak Barn, The Ferry House. Outside the window the bride shows a guest her ring. Unposed documentary Kent wedding photography.
  • The Ferry House wedding starter on the table. Asparagus & poached egg.
  • The Ferry House wedding menu starter: Prawn cocktail Marie rose sauce, confit garden tomato, mixed leaf salad
  • Member of staff bringing out starters in white plates.
  • White rose and green foliage. The Flower Company Sheerness.
  • Wedding guest eating Sea bream Crushed new potatoes, grilled vine tomatoes & balsamic reduction, from The Ferry House wedding menu.
  • Vanilla panna cotta Seasonal coulis & shortbread, The Ferry House wedding menu pudding.
  • A baby wearing a floral headband.
  • Married couple in the Oak Gazebo. Bride with a long plait is wearing an outfit made with black and gold foil brocade fabric. Linking arms with her husband in a shirt and tie.
  • Married couple standing in the Oak Gazebo of The Ferry House. Bride with a long plait is wearing an outfit made with black and gold foil brocade fabric. She has her arm around her husband as she kisses his shoulder.
  • The Oak Wedding Barn of with the hop clad ceiling and fairy lights. Guests sat at round tables after meal.
  • Member of staff holding a tray of full champagne flutes.
  • Older wedding guest sitting at the table, smiles at the camera. Fairy lights in the background.
  • Woman with a blonde bob smiling and leaning on the table.
  • Mother of the bride speech.
  • Parents watching speeches. Man clapping in the foreground.
  • Bride giving her speech, reading from her phone.
  • New wife giving a wedding speech wearing a Pixel watch.
  • People at the dinner table watching.
  • Bride giving her speech and putting her hand on the groom's shoulder. Fairy lights and hops on the ceiling.
  • Sitting at a wedding breakfast table the groom's mum smiles.
  • Bridesmaid leaning on back of a dining chair.
  • In the Oak Wedding Barn the groom is giving his speech with his hand on his wife's shoulder. People watching and filming with phones.
  • Father of the groom, who is also the best man, gives his speech.
  • Father of the groom, who is also the best man, gives his speech after dinner.
  • People at table watching the speech.
  • Father of the groom, who is also the best man, gives his speech. Holding a microphone. The hops and fairy lights on the ceiling of the barn.
  • Mother of the groom looking up to her husband off camera. The table is full of glasses and flowers.
  • Father of the groom address his new daughter-in-law. He's holding a microphone.
  • A bottle of Reine de Nuit from Byredo in a box on the table next to a flute of champagne.
  • The DJ has turned up and is talking to the bride, holding a pint.
  • Bridesman walking along holding two glasses of wine.
  • Hairdresser and assistant are sat on the sofa while people queue up for coffee.
  • Guests chat over drinks in the pub area.
  • Couple chatting over drinks at the bar.
  • People sat on sofas drinking coffee. The focus on a straw hat someone is wearing.
  • Man with a cappuccino during after dinner drinks.
  • A bottle of vintage Eau de Shalimar by Guerlain.
  • Samsara by Geurlain.
  • Scherzo by MIller Harris.
  • La Fumée Alexandrie Miller Harris at wedding.
  • On the terrace drinking coffee.
  • Woman smiling at camera while checking her phone. Sat at a table in the bar.
  • Woman outside in a burgundy cardigan for a vape.
  • Man with a beard and glasses, laughing as he leans on the bar.
  • The evening bar at the Ferry House. He word bar lit up on the wall.
  • Woman wearing a Pocket Watch & Petticoats Hetty Swing Dress with a Highland cow print. She's holding two glasses of red wine.
  • Bride and groom first dance under a starlight led ceiling in the spotlight. In the event suite. Bride is wearing Apricot Tropical Leaf Ruffle Dress.
  • Bride and groom first dance. Bride is wearing Apricot Tropical Leaf Ruffle Dress.
  • Bright light from DJ desk. Newlyweds dancing at the Ferry House. Apricot Tropical Leaf Ruffle Dress
  • Guests watching the first dance.
  • View of the first dance as the guests watch under an LED starlight ceiling.
  • View of the first dance as the guests watch under an LED starlight ceiling.
  • View of the feet of a couple as they have their first dance in the spotlights.
  • Couple close together as they dance in the dark with a spotlight.
  • Two women dancing at reception.
  • Couple dancing and smiling at a wedding reception.
  • In the foreground a couple dance. In the background a woman twirls around in a dress and other guests dance.
  • Newlyweds dance.
  • Man looks at camera while he is dancing.
  • People dancing together in a black and white photo at a wedding.
  • Woman with short white hair sits on a table during the wedding reception. A white light highlights her face.
  • Wedding guests in the event suite sitting on a table.
  • Member of staff starting the evening fire pit.
  • Woman in hat kissing the smiling clothes designer.
  • Women dancing.
  • Guest getting drinks at the bar.
  • People dancing at a wedding.
  • Two people dancing at a wedding under an LED starlight ceiling in the event suite.
  • Wedding evening reception dancing scenes.
  • Two people dancing at a wedding with lighting. The event suite at The Ferry Arms.
  • Man sitting by the fire pit at night.
  • Couple kissing under the garden lights at Kent wedding venue.
  • Newly married couple by the fire pit.
  • Silhouettes of wedding guests by the fire pit.
  • Newly married couple by the fire pit. Groom has hand in pocket.
  • Woman looks up at her new husband at night, in the grounds of The Ferry House. Garden lights in the background.
  • Kissing in the garden at night under the lights.
  • Newly married couple dancing at reception. Bride wearing Apricot Tropical Leaf Ruffle Dress.
  • Bride and groom dancing together under the lights.
  • The Ferry House at night.

Location

The Ferry House Wedding Venue
Harty Ferry Rd
Leysdown-on-Sea
Sheerness
ME12 4BQ
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