The grounds
Two grounds,one address
Ceremony and reception happen on the same site, so nobody is driving across Nairobi between the vows and the first dance.
Church grounds
Where the ceremony happens
A dedicated ceremony lawn with a clear aisle running to the altar, backed by mature garden trees and planted beds. It is set up and dressed before guests arrive, and it sits far enough from the reception ground that the two do not overlap.
- Seating laid out in rows or in a wide arc, as you prefer
- Aisle for a runner, petals or a red carpet
- Natural garden backdrop — no draping needed for photographs
- Guests walk to the reception, no convoy
Reception grounds
Where the party happens
An open reception lawn with room for a full marquee, round tables, a head table, a dance floor and a stage. Couples have used everything here from clear-roofed structures to traditional white hexagonal tents and long draped B-Line marquees.
- Flat lawn that takes a marquee of any standard size
- Power and water on site for caterers, sound and lighting
- Room for a dance floor, stage and DJ setup
- Washrooms with cleaners and toiletries throughout the day
The gardens
What the photographs are actually of
Beyond the two event lawns there are landscaped beds, a rockery with a water feature, and a live hedge boundary that keeps the road out of every frame.
The rockery
Boulders, planting and a water feature, set into the lawn.
Open lawn
Room to spread out, with trees along the whole boundary.
Planted beds
Live hedge boundary and planting, right up to the lawn edge.
Capacity
How many you can bring
The grounds take up to 600 guests. Their wedding packages are quoted against these guest bands, so it helps to have a rough number before you call.
| Guest band | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Up to 100 | Intimate ceremony and seated reception |
| 150 | Small wedding, single marquee |
| 200 | Standard wedding, church plus reception |
| 300 | Large wedding, extended marquee |
| 400 | Large wedding with separate lounge area |
| 500 | Full use of both grounds |
| Up to 600 | Maximum capacity of the grounds |
Not sure which band you're in? Send the date and a rough number and they'll tell you what fits.
Come and walk it
Photographs only tell you so much about a garden. Site visits run Monday to Friday — message ahead so someone is there to show you both grounds.