Stefanie & David

The Spa Hotel

Photographed by Louisa Dettmer Wedding Photography

Nestled in the picturesque town of Tunbridge Wells, Spa Hotel offers a serene and luxurious setting for unforgettable weddings. Boasting a rich history and stunning architecture, Spa Hotel Tunbridge Wells is a sought-after venue for couples seeking a blend of elegance, relaxation, and exceptional service on their special day.

From romantic ceremony locations to indulgent spa amenities and exquisite culinary experiences, this article explores the myriad offerings that make Spa Hotel Tunbridge Wells a premier choice for couples looking to celebrate their love in style.

bride and groom kissing and leaning at The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells

As featured in A Kentish Ceremony Magazine, Spring 2024

Shelley & Richard’s wedding is featured in the Spring 2024 edition, you can read the interview below and order your free copy to help plan your Kentish Wedding from this link

bride putting on ear rings, with long dress train

Stefanie & David held an elegant and glamorous wedding at The Spa Hotel. Complete with choreographed first dance and plenty of personal touches

Our Advice
Do not stress yourselves out about the little things, on the day it really doesn’t matter, instead just enjoy every minute together.’

The Venue
The first week we started looking at venues The Spa Hotel was holding a wedding open evening. We were immediately taken aback by the beauty of the hotel and in particular the Royal and Chandelier Suites. The rooms had the feeling of elegance and grandeur, the perfect setting for our wedding. The events team were so helpful and provided that personal touch for each couple visiting. This put us at ease and straight away we knew we were in capable hands.

We went for a wander around the spacious grounds and were blown away by how picturesque it was, made even more beautiful by the Spa Temple. We immediately fell in love with the venue, so it was an easy decision for us!

The Dress
My dress was McKinley by Enzoani which I found at Hayley Elizabeth Bridal in Orpington. I loved the beaded lace bodice and the beautifully detailed long train. It was the first dress I tried on and instantly knew it was the one. I remember my mum looking at me and saying, ‘it’s you Steffi’. It was a very special moment.

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wedding ceremony at The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells

The Ceremony
Our favourite moment of the ceremony was when the doors to the Chandelier Suite opened, and we saw each other and all our friends and family in one room. All the build up to that point made us very excited and emotional.

We asked two of our friends to do readings and asked them to find something that made them think of us – they chose ‘The Giraffe and the Monkey’ (by Daniel Thompson) and ‘Bubbles’ (by Rachel Bright).

The Personal Touches
We both love dancing so choreographed a dance into our reception room and put a few lifts together for our first dance which the guests loved!
We are real foodies, so all the tables were named after our favourite local restaurants, and we love our puzzles so asked our guests to sign a wooden jigsaw puzzle as an alternative to the traditional guest book.

The Photography
Louisa and Duncan Dettmer were our wedding photographers, who we actually found through A Kentish Ceremony magazine! We instantly felt at ease with Louisa and Duncan from the moment we met them and really liked their style of natural photography. They really listened to the photos we wanted, and we had so much fun with them on the day.

As well as the formal shots, we wanted lots of natural, candid photos. It’s clear to see from the photographs that Louisa and Duncan certainly captured the happiness and love we felt on the day.

The Highlight
Our highlight of the day was being on the dancefloor alongside our favourite band and loved ones. The live music brought everyone together and the dancefloor was packed all night.