Tucked away in the rolling Surrey countryside, Botleys Mansion is one of those rare wedding venues that manages to feel both grand and intimate at the same time. Its sweeping driveway, stately façade, and sun-filled glass atrium speak of luxury and refinement, yet it never loses the warmth that makes a wedding day feel personal.

As a luxury wedding videographer, I’ve filmed in many prestigious venues across the UK and Europe, but Botleys Mansion holds a particular charm. Every architectural line, every shaft of light through its glass roof, and every echo of laughter that fills the grand ballroom contributes to the story of each couple who celebrates here.

This is a venue built for cinematic storytelling, for narrative and for being unique — not just because of its beauty, but because of the way it interacts with emotion and the type of wedding day you can have here.

In this post, I’ll take you behind the scenes of a real Botleys Mansion wedding- the story of Niamh and Dominic, and sharing how I approached filming the day, the creative choices behind the edit, and why this Surrey landmark remains one of my favourite places to film. I will explain, from my perspective as their editorial wedding videographer, how I captured their day and told their story. At the end of this article you’ll be able to see how it all came together in their bespoke wedding film.

Kent’s charm lies in its balance — between history and modernity, countryside and coast, grandeur and intimacy. It’s a county that lends itself beautifully to storytelling.

I’m Luke, an editorially-inspired cinematic wedding videographer and photographer. As a Kent-based wedding videographer, covering all of the UK & Europe, I’ve had the privilege of filming across the region’s finest venues, each offering its own light, tone, and rhythm. It’s my back garden, it’s where I learnt my craft and honed my skills in filmmaking, photography and storytelling, and it’s where I have the most experience.

When I film in Kent, I’m always chasing atmosphere — that moment when architecture, emotion, and light align perfectly. Some venues lend themselves to quiet intimacy, others to grand cinematic scale. The eight venues I’ve chosen below are not only breathtaking in design but remarkable for how they move on film.

Perfect for hosting those black-tie extravaganza’s, elegant and intimate ceremonies or hosting the celebration of the year, my hand picked list of Kent’s best wedding venues come from my own experiences as a wedding videographer and of those of my couples.

If you’re searching for your perfect Kent wedding venue, these are the places that consistently inspire my work and my couples.

Every wedding day has its rhythm, and within that rhythm, there is one fleeting window of time that consistently delivers some of the most breathtaking imagery a couple can treasure: golden hour. At The Old Kent Barn, golden hour has a character all of its own. The surrounding countryside, open fields, and carefully curated gardens combine with the soft light of the setting sun to create a stage where cinematic storytelling truly comes alive on film.

As a wedding videographer, I’ve had the privilege of capturing countless moments in all kinds of light, but golden hour at The Old Kent Barn never fails to elevate a film into something extraordinary. It’s more than just a time of day; it’s an atmosphere, a mood, and an opportunity to step away from the formalities to create something timeless.

This article explores why golden hour is such a powerful part of a wedding film, how it uniquely unfolds at The Old Kent Barn, and what couples can expect when we take advantage of this incredible natural light.