If you're dreaming of a wedding filled with blooming florals, lush gardens, and natural elegance, spring 2026 is the perfect time to say "I do" at Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve, one of Kent’s most unique and romantic wedding venues. Nestled within 600 acres of private estate and wildlife reserve, Port Lympne offers a magical blend of historic charm, breathtaking scenery, and unforgettable experiences—including the chance to meet some incredible animals on your special day.
Whether you're planning a wedding in April or May 2026, our expert events team can help you make the most of the season. From fruit-topped table settings and pastel bridesmaid dresses to statement floral installations, botanical cocktails, and wild encounters with giraffes, spring weddings at Port Lympne are filled with colour, creativity, and natural beauty.
Ready to start planning your picture-perfect garden celebration? Here are 10 spring-inspired ideas we love for weddings at Port Lympne in 2026...
1. Top tables with seasonal fruit
Work with our kitchen and gardens teams to create fresh fruit place settings. We love how the fruit really evokes a spring vibe with a pop of colour against a classic white tablecloth.
2. Match your florals
Match your floral elements to the striking pink planting in the Moroccan courtyard and the softer pink of the courtyard itself for an elegant spring twist.
3. Natural décor
You’ll find nature in abundance in the 14 acres of landscaped gardens in the spring months. We love how the understated tones of this classic white and green theme blend perfectly with the pergola and surrounding gardens.
4. Tabletop meadows
Upgrade your top table with a tabletop meadow with fresh seasonal blooms in a pastel palette with a pop of green. Blush or dusty pink roses create a classic and timeless look and for a touch of whimsy add delicate and fragrant sweet peas and peonies. Tulips in their variety of subtle pastel or bold and vibrant shades are great for a more modern and structured look.
5. Botanical cocktails
Shake things up by serving botanical cocktails to echo the lush English garden surroundings of your wedding venue. Example of a botanical cocktail?
6. Statement florals
Bring the outdoors into your reception venue and elevate your top table with a big, bold statement floral arrangement framing your little oasis of calm or line your table with vibrant spring blooms in delicate bud vases.
7. Embrace the garden aesthetic
Our garden pergola wedding venue is already draped in beautiful trailing white roses so why not really lean into the country garden wedding aesthetic by adding classic roses to your bouquet and floral installations.
8. Serve a seasonal menu
Make the most of the bounty of the season and work with our expert in-house chefs to incorporate spring fruits and vegetables into your wedding menu. And don’t stop there – include them in the design of your reception stationary
9. Meet the animals
Share your love of the season with some of our animals on an exciting animal encounter. Our giraffes particularly like some fresh green browse so gather up your guests (or just your new spouse) and head out on safari with an expert Ranger to meet some of our amazing wildlife.
10. Dress your bridesmaids in pastel colours
Pastel shades are evocative of delicate spring blooms and we love this shade of olive that Athena dressed her bridesmaids in for her 2023 wedding to David in the Pergola.
If any of these ideas are something you would like to incorporate into your spring wedding day, please contact our team at eventinfo@portlympne.com
Written by:
Stephanie Betts, Event Sales Manager
Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve
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