WELCOME TO THE PRETTY PREP STUDIOS
The UK's leading and multi-award winning wedding morning locations
Welcome to The Pretty Prep Studios!
Not all wedding venues have the perfect space for getting ready—but that’s where we come in.
The Pretty Prep Studios offers beautifully designed studios in Ashford and Canterbury with everything you need for a calm, stress-free start to your big day.
✨ Picture-Perfect Spaces
Handpicked locations featuring stunning beams and stylish aesthetics.
✨ Flawless Lighting
Natural light designed for makeup perfection and dreamy photos.
✨ Everything You Need
Four dressing tables, ample mirrors, plug sockets, comfy sofas, a kitchen, restrooms, and on-site parking.
✨ Close to Kent’s Top Wedding Venues
Each studio is less than 10 minutes away from Kent’s most popular wedding destinations.
Get ready in a space as special as your wedding day—welcome to The Pretty Prep Studios.
Ashford
Based at Evegate Business Park, Ashford Kent, TN25 6SX
Canterbury
Based at Chalkpit Farm, Adisham Road, Canterbury, CT4 5EU
Dover Media Group
2 years ago
A perfect start to our wedding day! A bright clear and attractive space for me and the girls to get ready without the stress of getting ready at home or a cramped little hotel room. It was warm despite being December and we could comfortably wear out cute little pjs, a lovely area in the oust for intimate photos of my sister getting me into my dress and I can tell you my photographer and videographer were delighted with the lighting in the main getting ready space! Loads of lovely touches too, like I hadn’t even thought about champagne flutes! But there some were ready to go on the kitchen. Communication was clear and easy, it was probably the easiest part of the wedding day in booking and on the day. Booked, followed the instructions on arrival, and just had a blast! It felt like our own personal salon, and I felt like a proper pampered princess! Can’t recommend enough, it just made everything so much easier and nicer! Thank you Sam for the wonderful experience, from Jodie and her bridal crew 🥰❤️
Hayley Bromhead
2 years ago
The studio had everything we could of asked for and more. The attention to detail was perfect and we couldn't of asked for a better space to get ready in. Highly recommend for your wedding day prep.
Rebecca Tolton
2 years ago
Beautiful and perfect for a makeup artist like myself to work at! Plenty of space to set up and amazing lighting.
Nicola Cook
2 years ago
Lovely space! We used the Pretty Prep Studios in August for a pamper day with our bridal party a couple of days before our wedding! It has everything you could possible need, they really have thought of everything! We had the best day and it was the perfect place to relax and start our celebrations! The oast made a perfect massage room and there was plenty of space for our manicures/pedicures in the main room with all the tables/chairs/power outlets you could need! Thank you!
Pearce Wedding Photography
2 years ago
The Pretty Prep Studios was a great space for my bride and her family to get ready before the wedding at The Secret Garden. The environment was relaxed, and it had everything needed for hair, makeup, and getting dressed. The rooms were well-lit, which made it easier to capture some great photos. The team was helpful, and the space worked perfectly for a smooth start to the day.
Megan S
2 years ago
Great location for getting married at the Secret Garden! So spacious with plenty of room for all your bridal party to get ready. My favourite part is the oast house itself, a lovely area for photos. Thank you Sam!
Sabrina Sertovic
2 years ago
Lovely place to get ready. She had everything we needed. Amazing experience, would recommend to anyone!
Amy Barfoot
2 years ago
Knowing that my desired wedding venue had no facilities to get ready at I was apprehensive about choosing the location (even though we had already fallen in love)! I was overjoyed to find out about The Pretty Prep Studios which was just around the corner and saved the day – a genius idea and perfect for wedding mornings!
The studio easy to get to and is situated in a picturesque Oast house which is also surrounded by gorgeous scenery perfect for some pre wedding shots. It is also extremely spacious made up of three areas, an open space with sofas and four dressing tables for hair and make-up, a kitchen space with a dining table and a gorgeous room in the Oast of the building where outfits can be hung up and to get dressed in. Plenty of room to avoid being on top of one another and for dress reveals!
Access to the studio can be as early as you like making the morning very relaxing as we had as much time as we wanted to get ready with no time constraints. This also allowed for suppliers to set up and be ready for our arrival.
Sam's attention to detail ensures you have everything you could possibly need to make your wedding morning seamless and stress free – a fully equipped kitchen, steamer, emergency items to solve any issues (e.g. sewing kit!) and a generous bottle of fizz!
If that wasn’t enough Sam was so lovely that she even popped up during the wedding morning to check if there was anything we needed – which was so thoughtful and very appreciated!
I had the best time getting ready with my bridesmaids and loved ones ahead of my special day and I highly recommend the Pretty Prep Studio for an enjoyable, calm and memorable wedding morning!
Thank you for everything - Mrs Calvert xx
Liam Carter
2 years ago
I spent the morning at the Pretty prep studio on the 20th April 2024 getting ready for my wedding. It was the most perfect setting to get ready in. The venue allows for so many people, so everyone had so much space to get ready. Make up and hair professionals commented on how great it was, due to being able to spread out their items as well as how well lit the venue was. We also were able to make the most of what the Evegate area has to offer. Having bacon and sausage sandwiches bought over by The Dog House pub and even squeezing in a tattoo at the tattooist opposite - InkKing, for the whole bridal party to remember the day! It was the most stress free, perfect morning and would recommend to anyone considering to book. Sam the owner was so helpful with all pre instructions, so clean and tidy on arrival, stocked fridge with milk for teas and Prosecco! Highly recommend.
Hayley Coglan
3 years ago
Used the pretty prep studio to get ready for my wedding and wow what a lovely place so much room for everyone and makes the day so much more special being able to all get ready together would highly recommend
Ally Hills
3 years ago
We are all obsessed with this place! It's so amazing and beautifully styled. It was also lovely you popped in to check everything, it was all so perfect, you really have thought of everything.
It's made the morning of a wedding experience so easy... just what we all needed!
I can't thank you enough for it all, everyone has been amazed by this place!
All the best, time to get Hitched now! Love Ally and Co xx
Ashleigh Buntings hair
3 years ago
I have worked at, and many of my brides have spent their wedding morning getting ready at The Pretty Prep Studios. It’s just perfect! Not only is there ample space for us to work comfortably, but plenty for the bride and her bridal party to get ready without being too cramped. It’s warm and welcoming and a pleasure to be there. Sam, the owner couldn’t do any more to make sure you have everything you need too. Highly recommend
jodie harper
3 years ago
Pretty Prep Studio was absolutely amazing for our wedding, perfect spot to get ready in and provide relaxing space for the bridal party. Sam was so so helpful from the moment I made my enquiry about the studio, sending me lots of info and a little sneak peek before I arrived. The studio was packed with handy little bits you might need in a pinch like safety pins and deodorant. My MUA/Hair artist and guests were amazed by all the place and loved it. I 100 percent recommend to anyone!
Rebecca Jones
3 years ago
If you're getting married at the Secret Garden, or any other local wedding venue, and are looking for somewhere to get ready, book the Pretty Prep Studios - you will be so glad you did!
The space is large, airy, calming and has the perfect lighting and set-up for MUAs and hair stylists. My favourite area of the studio is the Oast, providing a beautiful setting for getting into your wedding dress, and having some all-important photos!
Sam was incredibly kind from my first viewing, all the way to arranging the collection of a few items that were accidently left behind. She honestly couldn't have done more - she's fantastic!
Nicole Jeffries
4 years ago
The studio was a fantastic place to start my wedding day and be able to get ready without any worries. Our vendors loved the location and can’t wait to have another wedding prep day on the studio.
If you are considering a getting ready space, it would book this 10000%!
Sam is also amazing and goes above and beyond to make sure everything is covered.
I could have asked for more. Thank you!