Your Kent Wedding - January/February 2023 (Issue 106)

THE MAGIC OF DISNEY Located in the heart of Maidstone, luxury bridal boutique Victoria Elaine Bridal has been announced as one of five UK stockists to launch the Disney Platinum collection. Owner Victoria Walton tells us, “Until now, the collection could only be seen in the Say Yes to the Dress shop in Birmingham, but because we’ve been the top stockist of Disney Fairy Tale Weddings in the country, we were offered it too!” The collection will be launching in the boutique on Valentine’s Day 2023 and is definitely one to seek out for the die-hard Disney fan! Find out more at www.victoriaelainebridal.co.uk MEET AND GREET Hythe Imperial Hotel, a classically-styled venue on the beautiful Kent seafront boasts uninterrupted, panoramic views across the English Channel. The ornate Victorian gazebo set in a secret garden makes for a ceremony setting to remember, and the venue’s host of impressive reception spaces inside offer ultimate flexibility. From January to March 2023 Hythe Imperial Hotel will be hosting Wedding Wednesdays with Georgia, its wedding coordinator. It’s your opportunity to go along and met her, as you enjoy a glass of prosecco and a show around. Wedding Wednesdays will be running 5pm until 8pm each week until the end of March. Find out more at www.hytheimperial.co.uk HISTORY IN THE MAKING Penshurst Place and Gardens has been named Wedding Venue of the Year 2022/23 by the Kent Wedding Awards, scooping the prestigious accolade for the fourth time. Set in the beautiful Weald of Kent and brimming with romance, Penshurst Place is a stunning 14thcentury country house, surrounded by 11 acres of historical gardens. The judges described it as a beautiful venue that would provide many lovely memories for its couples and were impressed with the clear and concise wedding packages offered. They commented that they especially loved how couples could tailor their day to make it truly individual and commended the hands-on, high-quality team who seamlessly guide their couples and wedding party from the initial enquiry to the very end of their big day. Ben Thomas, general manager at Penshurst Place and Gardens says, “We’ve recently introduced new, in-house catering packages, which streamlines wedding planning for our couples, so it was particularly rewarding for us that the judges picked up on our bespoke elements and personal approach that we take with each and every wedding, no matter how big or small.” The venue is offering show-round dates providing and opportunity to chat and discuss the finer details of your wedding day with Penshurst Place’s experienced wedding coordinators. To book a tour and find out first-hand why it’s been crowned Wedding Venue of the Year call 01892 870 307 or email banqueting@penshurstplace.com. Also check out www.penshurstplace.com https://parkershots.com www.samanthajonesphotography.co.uk Snow White, Disney Fairy Tale Weddings 10

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