Ferry House Weddings

We take great pride in offering the very best service for 'the Happiest Day of your Lives' and we would like to share the memories of some of our couples with you, to show you why you should choose us to host your wedding day. 

Justine and Liam - April 2016

​The Ferry House Inn seemed like such an easy choice as our wedding venue. The location, the venue, the food, the relaxed/informal atmosphere all played a part in making the most memorable day of our lives. We also can't thank the staff enough - they really do become a part of your day, they listen, they respond and most of all they understand. Our memories and those of friends and family will last for a a lifetime - Thank You!

Kelly and Richard - April 2016

​My wedding was just how I wanted it, the staff at the ferry house inn was amazing very friendly and professional at all times.

Christine and Tom - March 2016

​We have wanted to be married for 5 years, but with 2 children we had neither the money or time to plan our wedding. We came across The Ferry House Inn by recommendation and after we visited, we knew we had found our venue. The price list is very clear and detailed; meaning we could tailor our wedding to suit our preferences (and budget). Leading up to the wedding, we were supported by Kelci (our wedding planner) along with the other staff members to ensure everything went perfectly. We had to make some short notice changes and The Ferry House were very accommodating. We are very pleased with how our wedding went and the food was delicious! We have already recommended it as a venue for a friend's wedding. Couldn't be more happy. Thank you!

Ashley & Dan - February 2016

​We had our wedding reception here in Feb 2016, following our ceremony at the beautiful church around the corner. Fantastic reception venue. Beautiful barn which serves as gorgeous rustic dining/reception area, which in its basic form is perfectly lovely, but once styled in the wedding decor it was just breathtaking! We also hired the 9x9 marquee with the LED dance floor, and giant LOVE letters for the evening part, it looked fantastic and created a great space for people to dance. This meant we got a private wedding bar in the barn, this kept all the guests in one part of the venue, creating a busy party atmosphere. The wedding coordinator Kelci was fantastic, from booking over a year in advance, right up to the day she was so helpful and knowledgable, she gave us lots of good advice which we followed, and the result was a wedding day so far beyond all of our expectations. The staff on the day of the wedding were fab, the service was impeccable And ran like a well oiled ship. The food was perfection, with many guests commenting that it was the best wedding food they'd ever had. The rooms above the venue were lovely, and we rented all the mocketts farm cottages too for the weekend, which were fab. We can't recommend The Ferryhouse Inn highly enough. So thank you to all at the FHI for helping us to have the very best day of our lives Ashley & Dan 27th Feb 2016 xxxxx

Rachel & Andrew - January 2016 

​We would not hesitate to recommend The Ferry House Inn as a wedding venue to anyone who would listen! The staff are both professional and friendly, the atmosphere throughout our wedding day was so relaxed and the food incredible. We couldn't have asked for more.

Joanne & Edward - September 2015 

The Ferry House Inn was the perfect venue for our wedding. Not only was the venue beautiful, the staff were amazing and did everything you could want. Our whole experience from our first quote to picking up our things after the day was fantastic.

Gemma and Richard - August 2015 

​When I first came to have a look around back in 2013 not many people had heard of The Ferry House Inn let alone knew where it was including myself! My friend told me about it and said lets go have a nose, after months of viewing different venues around Kent including castles, hotels, halls I thought what have I got to lose? First impressions when arriving were really good, amazing views over the estuary, beautiful outside seating areas. We decided to have lunch in the bar before our meeting, we were not disappointed the food was delicious and good value for money. All of the staff were friendly and inviting. Once our lunch was over we were greeted by the wedding coordinator who took us through to the barn and in that moment not only was I blown away I cried as I knew that this was the venue for us! Two days later I took my fiancé back and he too fell in love ! We then spent many an afternoon coming for lunches and drinks with friends and family! Sure enough two years flew and it was our wedding day and it was most definitely the best day of our lives, all of the staff made our vision and dreams of our day come to life! There is no doubt that The Ferry House Inn will continue to go from strength to strength which is evident to see within the last three years the popularity and great reputation of such a beautiful place! From start to finish nothing has been too much trouble even with endless emails of questions and requests from me! We cannot thank you enough for all your hard work and patience with us!

Alison & Neil - August 2015 

We can't thank The Ferry House Inn staff enough - fabulous organisation and help prior to the wedding; fabulous staff on the day; a great venue with great food and every single one of my guests said how amazing The Ferry House Inn is. I loved the day and intend to visit the Inn on our anniversary every year (at least!) so we can continue to enjoy this great venue.

Emma & Lee - August 2015

Everything went perfectly, the staff were excellent, the food was amazing and everyone loved it, there was a great choice of food as well. Every recommended supplier i.e. toast master and DJ were brilliant and we were not disappointed. Victoria was excellent in helping us arrange everything and her support was brilliant. The day was very well organised and perfect. Firework display was great value for money and they looked very professional and added a massive wow factor highlight.

Louise & Martin - August 2015 

Highly recommend, thank you to Victoria, Kelci and the team at The Ferry House Inn! Fantastic venue, our guests loved it and staff couldn't not be more accommodating, nothing was too much trouble. I think you have a few more bookings from our guests on the way! Unique location, we could not fault our wedding day and are so happy we chose The Ferry House as our venue!

Corelli & Aaron - August 2015 

Absolutely astonishing beautiful venue Wedding coordinators Victoria and Kelci Professional/friendly/nothing was never a problem going that extra mile makes a huge difference to any bride..and they did..All I can say is MAGICAL. If you are looking for everything under the same roof..stunning views...wedding coordinators that are actually interested and make you feel that your the only bride in the world..book here!

Kirsty & Simon - July 2015

A MASSIVE thank you to Victoria, Kelci, Lauren, and all the team at the FHI for what was an amazing wedding day. The Barn on the day of the wedding looked absolutely stunning; the team obviously worked so hard to turn our vision into reality. The staff were phenomenal, and nothing was ever too much trouble. The food was out of this world, and all our guests were commenting on how delicious it was! The FHI staff also put up with my millions of e-mails and answered all my questions very promptly! The day went so smoothly and we can't thank you enough. A great place to get married!

Sarah & Kevin - July 2015 

We waited 17 years for this day it was everything we wanted and more The venue, the staff, the food was 5* each and everyone of our guests enjoyed themselves and there comments were amazing. A day we will never forget!! I would highly recommend The Ferry House Inn to anyone who wishes for a day truly amazing day!!

Hannah & Ben - July 2015

Simply amazing!! Great venue with great food and friendly staff. The views are simply breath taking. Would highly recommend a visit if you're thinking about a wedding venue, or simply to have something to eat, you will not be disappointed.

Faye & Andrew -June 2015

Thank you for such an amazing wedding day. We enjoyed every minute of it, the food was delicious and everyone commented on this and how yummy the food was. The venue looked so special and all my guests were wowed by the venue and the amazing views! The day was organised perfectly and I felt Kelci, Kieren and Victoria were in the background ensuring everything run smoothly without being intrusive. Perfect day from a Perfect venue!! :)

Sue & Mike - June 2015 

Mike and I would really like to thank Victoria and her team in helping to deliver the perfect day for us. The staff were all very friendly, helpful and unobtrusive. The food and service were both excellent and their chef was very accommodating to the needs of our guests. All our guests did comment that The Ferry House Inn is a beautiful venue in a unique setting and we would like to once again thank you and we hope to see you all soon.

Claudia & Anita - May 2015 

We’ve been thinking about how we could possibly put into words, just how amazing you made our special day. Thanks to you, all our friends and family - local and from abroad - felt absolutely welcome. We were worried that there may be a problem with the language barrier, but we needn’t worry at all. Your excellent service exceeded our expectations. Everybody in your team was really committed, spot on, focused, super professional and highly experienced. We couldn’t have asked for a better team, and we’ll always be grateful for what you all have done for us. Oh and the food was absolutely delicious! We still receive compliments for the amazing vegan buffet, it was beyond wow.

Also a big thank you to Victoria and Kelci, you two were there with us from the start, and you never seemed to get tired of our many emails. Planning a wedding (especially if it’s one’s first) is super scary, exciting and crazy, but you helped make the whole process so much more enjoyable. On the day itself you two seemed to be invisible, but always there exactly when we needed you. How did you do that?! You are certainly magical to us ;)

Last but not least, the accommodations were absolutely gorgeous. The bridal suite was just perfect to get ready before the ceremony, super comfortable to stay overnight and the breakfast the next morning was the perfect ending to a perfect stay.

Claire & Chris - May 2015

Where to start? From the very first meeting at the Ferryhouse we knew it was the place for us. Victoria managed that rare thing of being completely professional and at the same time making us feel special. The place is absolutely gorgeous, the staff were superb (moved like ninjas!) and as many of our guests told us the food was simply the best at any wedding they have ever been to. Put simply why wouldn't you have your wedding here? PS- The beautiful surroundings got our photographers really excited too!

Stacey & Mathew - May 2015

Our wedding at the Ferry House Inn was simply perfect and without fault. From the beautiful venue, the high class food, spotless accommodation and five star service, every member of staff goes out their way to ensure you have the wedding you want down to the smallest of details. Our guests loved the venue and we can't wait to celebrate anniversaries at the Ferry House Inn for years to come.

Claire and Nick - March 2015

​We wanted to say a big thank you to the team at the Ferry House Inn for helping to make our wedding what we had dreamed of, the atmosphere of the venue and professionalism and friendliness of all the team was exceptional. I had a lot of help with the planning and time line side of the wedding, which was invaluable, and nothing seemed too much to ask. Important things to us were valued, like being able to decorate the venue ourselves, and the team were extremely flexible to our needs. The barn looked like a fairytale on the day and the whole day felt like a dream. Thank you.

Laura & Tom - March 2015

We really wanted to say thank to the whole of the Ferry House Inn team for all of your help in making our wedding the perfect day we had hoped for. We had an amazing day, and our guests did too.

From the moment we booked our wedding we knew we had made the right choice. We loved the relaxed atmosphere of the venue and the surroundings and the grounds are beautiful. We also loved how we could put our own stamp on the venue - at no point were we told what we could and couldn't have.  We wanted a simple, relaxed wedding with an emphasis on our guests enjoyment and you did not disappoint. You made the whole wedding planning process so simple - at no point in the planning or on the day itself did we feel at all stressed or worried about anything.

All of our guests have commented on how great our venue was and how amazing they thought the food was. Not one of our guests have complained about anything - which when you consider we invited 63 people to the day , is pretty impressive. A particular point our guests commented on was how your staff seemed to know their names and what food they had ordered, the said it made them feel special and not just another guest.

On the night of wedding we stayed in the Bridal Suite and my family stayed in 3 of the other rooms. The rooms were lovely, comfy and clean and we all had an enjoyable stay. The breakfast next morning was amazing.

From the day we booked our wedding until the morning after the service we received was impeccable and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you to anyone. You were the one and only venue we considered for our wedding and you did not disappoint. We are so glad to have had our perfect day at the wonderful Ferry House Inn.

We shall certainly be back again to visit, for special occasions, sunny weekend walks with a drink for lunch, and I am sure for our anniversaries as well for years to come!

Emma & Gareth - November 2014

Fabulous Venue, Fabulous Service and great food. Can't recommend this place enough. Will be sure to be going back for a long time to come. Perfect for what we wanted.

Jo-Ann & Matthew - November 2014

Our wedding was the most perfect day. The Ferry House Inn was the perfect setting. Fantastic views, beautiful barn restaurant with hops hanging from the beams and a roaring open fire in the bar. The staff were fantastic. So helpful and friendly. The day run without a hitch and flowed nicely. The food was amazing, and the Yorkshire puddings were the biggest I've seen! The accommodation was very comfortable and clean, and the breakfast was lovely, with a great choice of what to have. We can't thank The Ferry House Inn enough for everything they did for us. Our day was absolutely perfect. We would recommend them to everyone. We can't wait to go back and visit in the New Year.

Dawn & Paul - October 2014

We wouldn't hesitate to recommend the team at the Ferry House Inn. They are amazing especially Victoria and Kelci. We can not thank you enough our day was perfect and this was down to you guys.

Hayley & Scott - September 2014

Myself and Scott would like to say a huge thank you to Victoria, Kelci and the rest of the fab team at the Ferry House Inn who made our wedding day so perfect and special! It was everything we ever wished for and our guests havent stopped talking about it, some have even said it was the best wedding they have ever been to :-)
Right from the start during the planning the service that was provided was great, I could email about anything and always would get a prompt reply no matter how silly the question was. On our big day Victoria and Kelci made sure everything ran smoothly for us and we didnt have to worry about a thing. We got married outside and had our wedding breakfast and evening reception in the barn which was decorated perfectly and just how I had imagined it. The food was spectacular, huge portions and once again our guests all commented on how great it was and have returned for meals since.
Looking back on the day there really is nothing we would want to change or do differently, it was the best day of our lives and we can't thank the Ferry House Inn enough for all that they did for us.
Keep up the good work guys
Love Mr & Mrs Metcalf xx

Hannah & Allan

Not a bad word to say about the venue or staff, the whole 18 months we worked with them from the initial enquiry via email to the wedding day itself we received 5* treatment. My endless emails and questions were always answered within hours, the recommendations we received from the venue for outside suppliers were outstanding, and the day itself was exactly how we pictured it to be even without us having to lift a finger. An itinerary meeting with Victoria and a run through with Kelci on the wedding eve was all that was required and the ceremony area and function room were decorated to perfection. As for the food we could not fault it. The perfect wedding venue in our eyes, made even more perfect by the friendly, welcoming staff.

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Yve & Chris

The whole experience of having our wedding at the FHI was fantastic. Both the planning and the running of the day were so professional and the staff could not be more accommodating. A beautiful venue with stunning views, gorgeous accommodation and amazing food. I stayed at Mocketts cottages the evening before the wedding with my bridesmaids, I wish we could have all stayed longer as it was so beautiful. Thank you to Victoria and the team for all of your support, we had the best day ever.

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Jenny & Matt

Just wanted to thank you for everything you did to make our wedding day so amazing! The whole day was perfect, you were all so helpful and the food was just incredible! Our room was so perfect with the little sofa area & the bed was huge and so comfy, breakfast was absolutely delicious too! All our guests had a wonderful time and all of them how perfect the food was too. We had such a fantastic day we want to do it all over again! Thank you so much!!

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Mel & Andrew

July the 4th 2014 will be a day to treasure in our hearts forever. The Ferry House Inn was the most perfect venue for our wedding. From start to finish Victoria and Kelci made everything run smoothly. All staff were so friendly and willing to help, the food fantastic and great value for money. The venue is just so picturesque and really is a hidden Jem. It's so hard to put into words just how perfect our day was but even if we had won the lottery this still would have been our chosen venue. All of our guests feel in love with the Ferry House Inn and who can blame them. Andrew and I would like to say a most heart felt thank you to all staff for making our day so special.

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Faye & Ben

I just wanted to say on behalf of myself and Ben, a huge thank you for making our wedding so successful! We really did have the most amazing day and everything just went so perfectly, even better than we could have imagined! The Ferry House looked amazing, all of our guests loved the barn and the scenery. And thank you for persuading Ben to have the ceremony outside! That was a lovely surprise when I arrived!

The food was gorgeous, everyone we have spoken to really enjoyed their meals. I didn't have any of the buffet but we've heard that it was really good so thank you for that :)

If you could pass on our thanks too to your DJ, that would be great - I don’t think there was a moment where no one was on the dance-floor! We've got our wedding DVD now and everyone is having such fun in the evening!

We've even had people say that our wedding was the best wedding that they had been to and that means a lot to us, and we can only thank you for making that happen!

Joanna & Garry

We decided to book our wedding at The Ferry House Inn following a fantastic evening for our engagement which we had private dining in the Gazebo.

We got married in March so we had the ceremony followed by the wedding breakfast in the barn, we also had the disco (arranged by the FHI) in the marquee with the LED dance floor and black starlight lining in the evening, this added much needed extra space for our wedding party. This was hidden behind the fairy light back drop during the day, and the curtains opened to reveal the dance floor in the evening, this looked spectacular.

The weather was on our side on our wedding day, the ferry house inn looked amazing, our suppliers which were at their wedding fayre, the flower company, add a little sparkle and rustic wedding home, had all enhanced our day. The team laid out our tables perfectly to our plan and specification, they are extremely creative. The wedding breakfast was incredible, huge portions, cooked to perfection and served with a smile! For our evening reception we decided to have the hog roast, which turned out to be an excellent decision, all of our guests have been talking about this ever since.

Our guests kept the bar staff very busy but there was never a queue at the bar as they were served in a timely manner.  The children loved the play area and gardens and the disco which had music to suit all ages. 

Our family stayed 2 nights at Mocketts farm in The Saltings and Marsh View, wow what can we say, stunning scenery, well equipped, absolutely perfect, this is a must for all wedding parties! We stayed in the honeymoon suite the night of the wedding and it is beautiful.

The venue is very special to us and always will be, it is an incredible place for a wedding you will not be disappointed. As ever the team at the ferry house inn are always welcoming, professional, friendly and a credit to the venue.

Thank you for making our day truly amazing!

Jo & Garry

Louise & Sam

We had our Wedding at The Ferry House Inn on 23rd December 2013 and we had an absolutely magical day - We found all the staff to be extremely accommodating, nothing was ever too much trouble! We had been to see quite a few venues before, but none had felt as personable and friendly as The Ferry House. All in all we were thrilled with how our day panned out and have special thanks to Kerrie and the staff for looking after us and making us feel special for the day.
The Ferry House Inn is a warm friendly relaxed venue with absolutely top notch food and is great value for money. No silly 'wedding packages' just what you want, how you want it to make a wedding truly unique. We and our guests were looked after very well and our day was just perfect, everything we had dreamt of and more!

Lauren & Darren

On the 23rd of November 2013 me and my wife got married at the Ferry house Inn.
What an amazing day... Kerrie at the ferry house inn made our day perfect.
The other staff were also fantastic.   We never had to worry, any questions or problems were taken out of our hands.  On the day they done an amazing job... The Beauty they created from our notes was out of this world. Not one guest could fault the efforts that was made that day.   Then the food... I never like wedding food.. but the roast they cooked was beautiful. I'm not a meat eater but I didn't want the veg option, so they cooked me this beautiful Sweet potato and it was yum.  People are still taking about the food after a week... and were going back again for a meal soon. The rest of the day also went perfect.... not 1 problem.  I just want to thank everyone who helped :) if I could get married again, I wouldn't change a thing.  Thankyou x

Nicole & Steven

On the 26th October 2013 my husband and I had the best day of our lives, one that we will always remember.
I played my part of the wedding being the most stressed out bride I think Kerrie has ever had the pleasure in meeting! Although my worries and fears were quickly lessoned by one cool, calm and collected wedding co-ordinator, Kerrie; one amazing lady, which to my husband was truly flabbergasted by how calm she was during the whole day.  We can never express how pleased we were that everything we asked was always met to the highest of standards and always done quickly and efficiently.
Our day started with myself getting very panicked that I couldn’t control the weather, praying that the rain would hold off til as least the evening, although a little windy at times, the rain held out and we were extremely pleased, however this was the only thing Kerrie or myself had no control over!
I always wanted to get married under a gazebo, but the wind had other ideas and that dream was sadly burst so we held the ceremony in the barn….. Which to my amazement was truly beautiful, thanks to www.addalittlesparkle.com who made the barn look magical with the lit up backdrop, trees and decorations, everyone commented on how wonderful it looked.  Big thank you to them!
The ceremony came and went and after a funny and nervous start, we all had a fantastic time right to the finish.
The staff at the venue were fab and they could not do enough for you, especially one lady who’s name I can not remember (the older staff member - sorry, I wish I could remember her name, she was so lovely to us).  So thank you for all your hard work.
The reception; the tables and decorations were just how I imagined them to look, and trust me I was panicked by the thought of someone else setting it all up, after months and months of planning how I wanted it to all look, but as soon as I saw it I couldn’t believe my eyes, it couldn’t of looked any better.  It was just breath taking, the colour I chose made the barn sparkle and it came alive.  So glad I put my trust in the staff, you really don’t have to worry about a single thing, they take care of it all, so many questions (and there were quite a few!), all my answers were taken care of with no trouble at all.
The evening disco and entertainment went down a treat and everyone danced the night away.
We stayed in the newest of the rooms, The Bridal Suite, and I must say how stunning this was.  The bath was amazing!!  Although one thing I would suggest is putting a dress hook up in there somewhere where the brides can hang their dress as I had to use the curtain pole, still useful nevertheless!!
All in all, a thoroughly enjoyable experience and one my husband and I will treasure forever, with thanks to the best wedding venue ever!!! One that will always be recommended by us and our families and we will always come back in years to come.
5 stars in our eyes, well done!!!

Alex & Mark

Hi Kerrie,
I was wanted to say a massive thank you for everything you did in the run up to and on our wedding day. I couldn’t have asked for a better day and venue. It was amazing. The staff were welcoming and friendly, the food was delicious and everyone had a lovely day. We will definitely be visiting again.
Thank you Alex and Mark

Jackie & Tim

We have been going to The Ferry House Inn now for 12 years. It has become a very special place to go and when they started doing weddings there I couldn't have wished for a lovelier place to get married. It was a long wait but finally on the 5th October this year we tied the knot. It was the most fabulous day, in fact the whole weekend was special as family and friends hired out all Mocketts cottages.
 
 We had our ceremony in The Barn and then this was all turned round and we had the wedding breakfast in there also. The food was amazing, so tasty and so much of it. We then had, in the evening, the sparkly dance floor in the marquee which was all blacked out with twinkly lights. The DJ was excellent, he will play anything requested and we had all the cheesy music which made the evening so much fun. But most of all are the staff, they made the whole experience a day to remember. They are all so helpful and friendly, nothing too much trouble. If there was ever a place to have a magical wedding in a beautiful location then The Ferry House Inn is the place.
 
Kerry, this is from the heart, we can't thank all of you enough for making our wedding day a day to remember. If we could do it all over again, without the expense!!!!, we would do it tomorrow.

Claire & Steve

Our day was amazing!  Kerrie and her team worked so hard creating the atmosphere and detail we had spoken to her about and we both still smile when we look back on our special day, we can’t stop looking at the photos either! 
Me and Steve fell in love with the Ferry House Inn at a friends’ wedding the year before and couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else.  The ceremony and reception could all be held there, it was local to us and had such beautiful views across the estuary.
Our ceremony was conducted in the barn and was beautiful.  The fairy lights amongst the hops on the beams overhead sparkled and caught my eye as I walked down the aisle.  Our wedding breakfast was held in the marquee, with our colour scheme of dark blue, baby blue and ivory. We had uplighters and fairy light curtain behind the top table, the supplier of which was recommended to us by Kerrie and a starlight curtain over the dance floor supplied by the Ferry House.  Our food was amazing, we plumped for soup, beef roast and strawberry shortbread stack, which I remember our guests taking photos of!  Then came the evening and the in-house DJ provided our music for the night, when the little ones were getting tired from the outside play area, they were able to sit in the lounge and watch DVDs on the flat screen TV.  I guess one of the most memorable moments for Steve and myself were the fireworks. The Ferry House only use this particular company and I have to say the fireworks were breath taking.  At the end of our day, we stayed the night in the four poster room which just rounded everything of wonderfully.

 So all in all our day was amazing, Kerrie and her staff made sure things went along without a hitch and the service was second to none.  They helped create a wonderful day for not only myself and Steve, but for our friends and family.  

So on behalf of my husband and I, we would definitely recommend The Ferryhouse Inn to anyone for a fantastic Wedding Experience!

 Love, Claire and Steve

Claire & Guy

Hi all,
Just wanted to say a big thank you for providing us with an amazing venue and service for our Wedding Day with you on 25th August. Everything was perfect and the staff were all very helpful. Extra massive thank you to Victoria and Kerrie for all their help.
I have attached a few photos from our photographers of your venue on the day for you.
Thanks again xx

Sarah & Martin

To Kerrie and all of the staff at The Ferry House Inn,
Friday 2nd August 2013
We would just like to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to yourself and to all of the staff at The Ferry House Inn for an amazing wedding day. It truly was the best day of our lives so far and we appreciate that it would not have been so relaxing and smooth sailing without all of your hard work. So thank you again for making our wedding day perfect and ensuring that it reflected us in every way. We have had such incredible feedback from our family and friends, all of whom alongside us, have fallen in love with the stunning venue and scenery and I'm sure many of them will be visiting The Ferry House Inn again in the future. So after a final THANK YOU, we will let the photos tell the story our so beautiful and unforgettable wedding day.
With love,
Sarah and Martin Paice

Salina & Nick

Dear Kerrie,

We cannot even begin to put into words how thankful we are for our wedding on Friday at the Ferry House Inn and to you personally for making it more special than we ever dared to imagine. 

From the minute we saw you on Thursday afternoon to the breakfast the next morning, nothing was too much trouble for anybody there...  the hospitality and level of service from every single member of staff we met was simply amazing and was commented on by all of our guests.  The food was incredible, we can't even begin to tell you how many comments we've had from our guests about it, but the canapes and crackling probably feature most often!

The attention to detail you provided was more than we could ever ask for... we can't believe how perfect you made it from taking the stress out of setting up to solving the 'my brother-in-law is allergic to cheese and we totally forgot!' problem during the starter!

To top it off our friends and family who stayed at Mocketts Farm are raving about it - it has made their trip to Kent one to remember forever and the quality of rooms and service at the pub was perfect for all who stayed there.

We were genuinely blown away by the whole day and will remember it for the rest of our lives.  Please pass on our sincerest thanks to all the staff who were involved in the event but please accept our personal thanks because none of it would have come together as it did without you... we want you to know how big the 'small' details you cared about, are to us.

Many many thanks - we will see you again for future family meals and anniversaries for sure.
Best wishes
Salina and Nic (the new Mr and Mrs Ventress) xxx

Sarah & Graham

30th March 2013- My husband and I looked at a few venues around Kent when we started to plan our wedding and both of us instantly loved The Ferry House Inn.  It is a unique, elegant and beautiful venue surrounded by amazing scenery.  Kerrie, the Wedding Planner and the rest of the staff were amazing both before and during our Wedding.  The big day itself was perfect in every way and we now have special memories and wonderful photos of our Wedding Day.

Jules & Mike

The Ferry House Inn has always held a place in our hearts as from our early courting days it was the base for our walks along the Swale marshes. So when I proposed to Jules there was only going to be one place that we  wanted to hold our wedding breakfast reception.  From our first contact with Kerrie, Alex and Victoria on the matter nothing was too much trouble and they did anything within their powers to accommodate our (mainly Jules’) ideas and requests to make them a reality. Everything on the day went better than we could have hoped for, from the welcome drinks through to the end of the celebrations. The quality of the hospitality was never in doubt as we’d often wined and dined here and still do. The staff are always courteous and professional and the venue beautifully presented. They are also all very good at keeping surprises secret as I found out with the fantastic Spitfire display that Jules had arranged. This had to be timed to the minute, and it was with the help of all the staff. We booked all the Mocketts Farm Cottages for a number of our guests and their comments about their accommodation were all very highly complimentary. But please don’t just take our word for it, come and look for yourselves, we don’t think that you’ll be disappointed.

Our grateful thanks go to Alex, Victoria, Kerrie, Shirley, Wojtek and all the staff for making the day so memorable, not just for us but also for our many guests.

Kirsty & Tony

We would like to say a big thank you to everyone at The Ferry House Inn for everything they have done for our big day. It was perfect and we couldn’t have asked for more. All the staff were really friendly and made sure the day went without a hitch. The food was amazing, everyone commented how nice it was and we had so many people saying how lovely the venue was. The only downside was how windy it was! We had to have most of our pictures inside unfortunately as the grounds are so lovely. 

Sally & Joanna

We had our Civil partnership here on 24th November. We cannot praise the staff enough for there professionalism,hard work and dedication in making our special day amazing. We had our ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening entertainment all in the 16th century barn and also had exclusive use of the lounge area with its log fire. The grounds and surrounding scenery are beautiful even in the winter months. The food was fantastic and all sourced from the local area. The rooms are of a high standard and beautifully kept.
On behalf of all our guests, Jo and I, we would highly reccomend this venue whether you are looking to have a nice meal and a glass of wine to a wedding or civil Partnership.  Kerrie
who is the wedding planner was fantastic! There was nothing that was too much bother for her and was with us every step of the way including being there on the day to make sure everything went to plan. All the bar and waiting staff were smartly dressed and polite. Alex the owner also ensured that everything ran smooth.  All in all a fantastic day which will stay with us for a very long time.
We would not hesitate in recommending the Ferry House Inn to anyone.
Thanks, Kerrie, Alex, Shirley, Wojtek and all the other staff.  Alex they are all a credit to you.
With heart felt thanks, Sally and Joanna x

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Zana & Joe

Myself and Joe would just like to say how amazing our day was from start to finish.
Mocketts Farm Cottages were a perfect base for us and all our guests, the accomodation was 5* to us, with beautiful cottages and scenery.
The wedding itself when we got to The Ferry House Inn was just a dream.  The staff were all so attentive, the decorations and table settings were perfect and the food was just incredible....though with the weather being so unuslaly hot and sunny, soup as probably not our best idea for a starter! Hehe. But with this country, it's best to presume rain!
We still can't believe we were lucky eneough to have such amazing weather, but it just highlighted the beautiful, peaceful scenery even more, and being in the gazebo and the barn with all the doors open was perfect!
Thank you to all involved, and we will certainly be back soon to try your new menu :-) 

Danielle & Chris

(Copied from our Trip Advisor page)
We had our wedding at the Ferry House Inn in July 2012, it was an amazing day. I
can not praise the staff enough at the Ferry they were all brilliant and a  special mention to Kerrie who was super throughout the planning and run up to our wedding.
The food was delicious and we were able to choose exactly what we wanted for our guests. Everyone on the day said the food was fabulous and some of our guests have even been back there since to have dinner they were that impressed with it.
The venue speaks for itself, with wonderful views overlooking the swale estuary, if you are reading this and looking for a wedding venue then please go and have a look for youselves you wont be disappointed.
Our wedding day was truly perfect and a big part of that we believe not only was our great family and friends but also our venue and the team that work there.
Another plus for us is that unlike many wedding venues we are able to go back to the Ferry House Inn and have lunch or dinner and reminisce about our day. We went back shortly after our honeymoon and had a lovely ploughmans lunch, followed by a stroll down to the estuary. The staff at the Ferry were yet again brilliant and eager to hear how our honeymoon went and how we were enjoying married life.
Chris & Danielle

Lyndsey & Laurence

Copied from our Tripadvisor page...
We got married at this amazing location on Saturday 4th August 2012 and it was the best day ever!
The wedding had been organised fairly quickly after a January proposal but all went without a hiccup. From the very first visit in February when Alex (the owner) showed us around, we knew that this was the place for our special day. The location itself is gorgeous, set on the Swale Estuary, and the inn is simply charming. We wanted the day to reflect our personalities, as we are very laid back, and this was just the place.  We visited again three times before our wedding - once to have an initial meeting with Kerrie, the amazing organiser, once with our parents who were keen to see our chosen venue, and a third time to again finalise things with Kerrie. Each time we visited, we had an amazing lunch and the staff were so friendly! It amazed us that when we got chatting to them, they already knew all the little details
about our wedding day!
Having not arranged a wedding before, we felt a bit out of our depth, but Kerrie advised us and helped us with the next steps all the way. Nothing was too much trouble and she was always at hand on the phone or by email, even for silly little things like measuring the length of the barn for our bunting!
The evening before our wedding we arrived to drop off boxes of decorations and flowers etc and were once again made to feel calm and relaxed, which allowed us to really start to become excited about the next day. We were staying that evening at Mocketts Farm, owned by the owners of the FHI, and there were 24 of us. I'll add a review of that in a bit, but - needless to say - the cottages were out of this world too!! Thanks for organising that for us, Victoria!
On our wedding day I didn't quite know what to expect.  We knew that we were having an outdoor wedding in the gazebo (thankfully the rain held off - shame about the wind!!) and that Kerrie and the FHI team were setting everything up. I was a bit apprehensive about this at first, as we had a clear vision of how we wanted things (even though we are not fussy people) and I'd spent a lot of time making all of the decorations. After meeting with Kerrie previously, we had felt confident that she would deliver everything we wanted. 
I moved from the cottages to the Spa Room in the inn that morning to finish getting ready and when I went downstairs for the big entrance I was absolutely blown away. Kerrie and the guys had transformed the barn into something so beautiful that I can't even describe it! It was just what we wanted! When I went out for the ceremony, that too was set up exactly how I had imagined it to be.
Looking at all the little details later was so satisfying - the attention to detail when organising the tables and decorations elsewhere - even on the cake table - was amazing. There were other little details too - we want giant outdoor games to occupy our guests during photos. We provided them and the venue was very accommodating here. We also wanted a round top table instead of a long one - not the done thing, but again they were more than happy to do this. Our guests were able to flow freely throughout the whole inn - we had a lounge area as well as the barn, patio and garden and they were  able to sit in the bar for a drink and a chat too. This was great, especially for the older guests.
Back to the day. Well the food - wow!! It is over a month since the wedding and our guests are STILL talking about it. Everyone has said that it is truly one of the best weddings they have ever been
to.  The staff were also very accommodating with our alternative to a first dance - the husband and I play in a band together, so we wanted to rock out a bit instead of dancing (which I hate)! Some venues we had looked at turned their nose up at this, but it was wonderful that the FHI were happy to go with this. Alex even told me later that night that all of the staff had left the bar and kitchen to watch from the back!! :-)
We had a hog roast for the evening instead of a buffet. I've never had one before, but it was delicious!! Every single one of our guests had some and there was still loads left afterwards.
That afternoon, during the reception, I cornered Alex to see if he could provide breakfast for all of our cottage guests as well as those of us staying at the inn. I was doubtful, as it was short notice, but once again nothing was too much trouble. The next morning we came downstairs to find the barn beautifully laid out for almost 30 people with a long table which had been dressed with flowers from our wedding. It was wonderful! My husband and I were served first and were made to feel very special again and our closest friends and family had a hearty (Harty!) breakfast.
If the whole fancy hotel wedding is not for you, then I would truly recommend the Ferry House Inn. We had such a wonderful day and were really looked after by staff who truly seemed to care about our day. I didn't want to leave!
We have already talked about visiting on our anniversary next year. Thank you so much everyone!!

Jo & Rob

I would just like to say a huge thank you to Kerrie and the team at The Ferry House Inn for making our wedding day on the 25th August 2012 a day we will never forget, you's all worked very hard to ensure the day ran smoothly! No matter how many times I contacted kerrie, (and believe me it was quite a lot) she always replied promptly and always reassured me. Kerrie has a calming and reassuring quality about her! When I met kerrie I met a wedding planner now I feel I have made a friend. On the day.. When arriving at Harty we were greeted with a celebration drink and canapés, they were delicious and went down very well with our guests. Our guests were made to feel comfortable and relaxed in our private garden area whilst me and the hubby had our photographs taken by the beautiful scenery beside the estuary, Harty it set in such a beautiful setting and is a real gem! I remember when approaching the barn some of our guests had there nose pressed to the windows trying to get a sneak preview of inside the barn, well I was first in and I was totally blown away at the effort that had been put in to make the barnlook so beautiful, the day before I had taken 13 boxes of decorations, kids activity boxes, sweets for the candy bar ect.. And kerrie had put them all out for us, when previously speaking with kerrie I asked about decorating the barn and she said she would do that for us.. I was a little worried as I have an eye for detail and was worried after 10 months of making everything for my wedding I was worried it may all be ruined if it was not laid out the way I wanted, well believe me I had no need to worry kerrie had done an amazing job, I was so pleased I put my trust in her, well she is the expert! When our guests got into the barn they were all just as amazed as I was! Then came the wedding breakfast it was absolutely gorgeous and the portion size was just right maybe a bit too much as some of our guests didn't even eat from the evening Buffett! I remember my guests asking me how the waiter staff knew there names and what food to give them, I think they were very impressed with the fact they had studied the table plan. I also remember thinking that the staff fitted in so well that they felt like our guests, they honestly couldn't do enough for us.
We stayed the night in the gorgeous for poster bed and it was very clean and comfortable with the amazing views across the estuary. We had a full English breakfast the next morning and that was just as good as the food we had for the wedding, it was delicious!
We were very sad to leave the next day, we were made to feel very comfortable and nothing was too much of an effort! I will definately be returning.
Thank you so much to everyone at Harty you truly made our day amazing!!!

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Hannah & Chris

Hi Kerrie,
We are on honeymoon at the moment but I really wanted to take the time to say a massive thank you for Saturday! I know it sounds cheesy but it really was the perfect day! I felt so relaxed and thoroughly enjoyed the day. I believe however that this is due to the hard work or you and your staff that worked so well during the day! I have had so many positive comments about the beautiful venue, relaxed atmosphere and how well everything was decorated!  It all
exceeded my expectations and we were so thrilled with everything!
We will see you soon at murder mystery and thank you once again for what truly was the best day of our lives.
Kind regards, Hannah xx

Sophie & Phil

Dear Alex, Kerrie, Victoria, 
A Huge Thank you to you & all your lovely staff for all your efforts and hard work, in making our day run smoothly.  You made our day super special and one to treasure forever.  All the guest's said how lovely the food and venue was.  We had an amazing day and enjoyed every minute.
Thank's again, Sophie & Phil
Hi Alex and Kerrie 
Just to say a big thank you for all your efforts on Saturday to make it a very special day for us all.  I think Sophie and Phil have already emailed you with their thanks.  The marquee looked magical, the food was lovely and everything went off just perfectly.   The fireworks were fantastic and we have had so many guests thanking us for such a wonderful wedding reception.   
See you again soon,  Best wishes,  Pam and Duncan Tindall

Karen & Paul

Dear Kerrie and Alex,
I would like to say a huge thank you to you both for making Karen
and Pauls day so special.   It really was an amazing day. There was not one thing that we would have changed.
 I really cannot thank you enough, 
Many thanks  
Sue (Karen’s  mum)

Laura & Daniel

Dear Kerrie, 
 On behalf of my wife and I, I would just like to say a massive
thank you for the efforts of not just yourself, but everyone that helped make our wedding reception so perfect. 
I knew it was where I wanted my wedding reception from my very
first visit, and absolutely everything lived up to my high expectations. Nothing was too much for you. 
The food was absolutely incredible, and certainly went down very
well with all of our guests. 
I wouldn't hesitate for a moment in recommending The Ferry House
Inn for a wedding to anyone. 
Regards,
Daniel Pronger

Jennifer & Stewart

Jen & Stew's wedding was fun and relaxed, with the boys getting ready at Mocketts Farm, and the girls getting ready at the B&B.  They were seriously lucky with the weather and we were so pleased it held out for them to say there "I Do" outside in the gazebo.  Photos courtesy of www.ollyknightphotography.co.uk
"As soon as we saw it we knew this was the one!  Having started to panic over finding a wedding venue we were blown away by just how amazing the Ferry House Inn was, it perfectly suited the relaxed, laid back atmosphere we were hoping to achieve.
The blank canvas approach allowed us to tailor make our special day exactly the way we wanted it.  With Kerrie always at the other
end of the phone or email, any questions we could think of were always answered without hesitation and nothing was ever a problem.
Ourselves and a few of our guests stayed in the accommodation at the Ferry House Inn along with Mocketts Farm (2 minutes away) the day before our wedding and on the day and every room was 5*, fresh, clean, neat and tidy.   Alex and his staff had everything under control from the get go, and our day went off without a hitch
(no pun intended).The food served for our wedding breakfast was simply amazing with everything on our plates coming from the farm land around the venue, it was fresh and super tasty. Our evening hog roast was quite possibly the best food I've ever eaten, the comments from friends and family sing exactly the same praises. We finished up on the wedding night at midnight and i'm sure the clear up operation went well into the early hours, but the same faces were back in the restaurant the very next morning to serve breakfast. Again nothing too much and every need catered to.
To sum up we had the best day our our lives and the Ferry House Inn and all the staff had a huge part to play in that, absolutely Stella effort from everyone. We will be back soon :)

Sarah & Chris  

Sarah and Chris' engagement story is one of our absolute favourites.  Old school romance and mystery at its very best.  Chris laid out a treasure hunt for Sarah to follow, with the last clue leading her to their favourite place down at the water in front of the Inn, where a proposal awaited her!  The couple married in December 2011 and had their reception here at the Inn.  The weather was kind and they were brave enough to have some spectacular pictures by the water even in the cold!  Photos courtesy of Kerry Ann Duffy Photography.
Hi Kerrie and Alex 
We would like to say a big thank you for the wonderfull day we had on Saturday, the barn looked absolutly stunning and  the food was lovely. Im sure you will be hearing from Sarah on return from their
  honeymoon but we were all really impressed and your staff were very pleasant and hard working, so a big thank you to everyone
involved. 
Sue and Mike Stockbridge

Emma & Andrew

Emma & Andrew got married here in the Barn in November 2011.  There wedding had a lovely family feel to it, with many generations enjoying their special day with them.  The weather was kind for November so they even managed to enjoy pictures outside too.  Photographs by  http://www.melvinsillcockphotography.co.uk/

Natalie & Paul

Natalie and Paul's wedding day was very unique - very much in keeping with their personalities their big day was fun from start to finish.  Natalie & Paul got married on St Georges day, so after marrying in a local church they headed on down to us for their reception.  The couple wanted to arrive in something a bit different, so they asked if we could source them a vintage tractor - of course was the answer, then they said it would make the father of the brides day if we could find a grey ferguson tractor, which they could keep as a surprise til the day.  Luck would have it we found a very vintage grey fergie, and a fun entrance to their reception was easily made!

"Dear Alex, Thank you so much to you and the Harty Crew - our wedding day was just perfect - we couldn't have wished for a nicer start to our life as Mr & Mrs.  The barn looked amazing, the food was delicious and all of you worked so hard to make the day as good as it was.  The tractor was just brilliant - its the most talked about part of the day!  Please also say a big thank you to Kerrie - she was so helpful right from the start."

Sam & Greig

Sam And Greig married at the Ferry House in July 2011, and bought along all the family, including George the pony...

"Thank you so much for everything you did before and during our wedding it really was a truely special day, we will remember it forever.

All our guests were totally overwhelmed by the day, especially the venue!"

Sam & Greigs wedding will be featured in the autumn edition of Kent Bride magazine.

Jess & Daniel

Jessica and Daniel married here on the 13th August 2011 in the barn.  "I had the most beautiful day and arrived home from an amazing honeymoon in Thailand Thursday. A big thank you to everyone at the Harty who made our day so very special. Alex a massive thank you to you, a superp venue and effort"
All pictures by www.clnphotography.co.uk

Lisa & Karl

“We would like to say a massive thank you to all of you for making our wedding day perfect.  You captured our vision and made it reality.  You all worked so hard and we will remember our wonderful day always because of this”

Mr & Mrs Harkup – 2nd July 2011

Emma & Gareth 

12th August 2011.  "We cannot begin to express how wonderful you all were in every aspect of our day and we couldn't of picked a better venue or team of people."