How to Plan Your Wedding

Congratulations! You’re engaged.

Congratulations! You’re engaged. Now, how to plan your wedding and what to expect when planning your wedding? Firstly, you’ll want to decide on a venue. If the beautiful “Garden of England” Kent is on your mind and you’re wondering which are the best wedding venues in Kent, look no further than Goodnestone Park, House and Gardens.

A vast, privately-owned estate set in the heart of the stunning Kent countryside, Goodnestone Park is only an hour’s journey away from London. Steeped in rich history from its construction in 1704, the enormous grand house was a popular destination for the famous novelist Jane Austen and it’s believed the home inspired her masterpiece, Pride and Prejudice. The house was renovated in 2016 and offers a luxurious location for your wedding. With all the grandeur of the house’s history and the comfort of its modern furnishings, it provides the ideal place to celebrate your special occasion. Let Goodnestone Park’s great love stories inspire your great love story.

Experienced wedding planners in Kent

From the day you book your wedding at Goodnestone Park, you’ll be in the capable hands of The Wedding Dolls. This award-winning team has been coordinating weddings for 10 years and has worked with incredible Kent-based suppliers, curating a trusted little black book. 

When you book a wedding at Goodnestone, you’ll have access to this coveted book, crammed with creative and reliable suppliers. At The Wedding Dolls and Goodnestone Park, our joint intention is to make your wedding planning process easy and enjoyable. We’ll help you understand what to expect when planning your wedding and guide you through the entire wedding planning process.

Be our guest, be your guest…

Throughout the planning stages, The Dolls will encourage you to take a step back from the big plans and to be a guest at your own wedding. Think about how you want to feel, what you want to see and what will wow you. Taking time together to do this as a couple will keep the planning fun and will result in a day that is personalised and feels completely about the two of you. Make sure you clearly communicate these ideas with your chosen suppliers so that they know what is expected of them on the day – once everyone is clear all you have to do is relax and let them execute the plans. 

Previously, couples have told us they find the “drag and drop” feature particularly helpful for moving guests from the guest list to the table planning section. No more cutting up names and arranging them on the kitchen table… 

At Goodnestone (and the Wedding Dolls!), we have a fantastic list of trusted suppliers to choose from, so you can feel confident your guests will eat and drink well. Within the online portal, you’ll find a Notes section with hints and tips on all aspects of the wedding planning process, including advice on how much alcohol to buy for wedding guests – saving you time and money.

Everything you need, in one centralised location.