Twilight Weddings
Twilight weddings are beautifully romantic.Two people confirming their love and commitment, celebrating with family and friends.
Couples searching for an alternative to a full and traditional wedding day are considering twilight weddings, featuring relaxed menus, intimate guest numbers and simplified timelines. Less formalities, more focus on love, laughter, and dancing into the night.
Twilight weddings in Kent are increasingly popular. Couples enjoying the advantage of the beautiful glowing light, shorter days, celebrating their I Do’s sooner.
What is a Twilight wedding?
A Twilight wedding is typically a late afternoon or early evening ceremony and reception, held during the hours of dusk or twilight creating a romantic and atmospheric setting. Couples often choosing venues with outdoor spaces to capitalise on the natural lighting transition.
How do Twilight weddings work?
Twilight weddings may include preparations at the chosen venue. Usually going from preparations into ceremonies.
Following ceremonies, couples will choose what they’d like to include in their day.
This can include post-ceremony drink and canapé receptions, and a main menu to suit the ambience of the day.
Before the evening fun, couples may wish to include wedding traditions such as cake cutting, speeches and first dances. Some will skip all traditions and head to the dance floor to celebrate their day their favourite way!
How to plan a Twilight wedding?
Save The Date - Choose A Venue
When planning a twilight wedding, consider choosing a venue with ceremony spaces for optimal lighting and settings during dusk. Consider a venue that can host your ceremony and reception. Guests will only need to travel to one location.
Ask shortlisted venues what support is available. Are the team experienced with Twilight weddings? Do you have access to planning systems such as portals, with wedding planning documents and resources to help you plan your wedding from booking? Does the venue have a twilight timeline to help guide your plans?
Curated Menus - Catering
Twilight weddings often feature a curated menu that caters to the evening ambience.
Choosing a twilight wedding later in the day you might wish to avoid longer and formal dining options. Couples may opt not to have a seated menu, preferring an informal buffet or light bites with personalised couples’ favourites.
Choosing a wedding later in the day avoids a formal wedding breakfast and multiple course menu.
Couples instead will start their celebrations following ceremonies with canapés during reception before serving a combination of elegant and hearty dishes, fuel for the dancefloor!
Enhance twilight experiences with signature cocktails or champagne towers.
Optional Inclusions - Décor
Décor elements such as fairy lights, draping, candles and lanterns enhance the glowing atmosphere.
Consider hiring a styling collection with pieces that can be re-purposed from ceremony into reception.
Some couples will choose to decorate their tables and venue, others will focus their efforts on entertainment. Relaxed menus and no seated formalities, tables may only be needed for any guests to seat during the celebrations.
Memorable Moments - Entertainment
Memorable entertainment such as live music, performers, and extra fun enhance the celebrations and leave lasting memories for all.
How much does a Twilight wedding cost?
The cost of a twilight wedding can vary widely depending on factors such as venue, guest numbers and your preferences.
You might also need to factor for wedding décor, catering and any additional services and personalised touches.
To get an accurate idea request a quote from venue, catering and other service providers
Why do we love Twilight weddings at The Old Kent Barn?
Twilight weddings offer a unique and memorable experience, blending the dreamy ambience of dusk with the celebration of love.
Simplified planning for you.
Include only the traditions you want.
Re-use styling pieces – save on decorations favours and stationery
Make the most of the spectacular skies and garden illumination collection.
Twilight weddings are cost effective If you’re budget conscious. They’re great value with our same renowned exceptional service and attention to detail.