All the latest wedding news for couples getting married in Kent, along with bridal fashion and beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas.
Find your wedding cake supplier at Ascot Racecourse's Signature Wedding Show
Searching for your big-day wedding cake? Look no further that County Wedding Event's Signature Wedding Show on Sunday 24th April at Ascot Racecourse where you can meet a whole host of suppliers including baking extraordinaire Loretta!
Loretta Wheeler, of Loretta's, will be on hand at the show to meet couples and talk about all things wedding cake. What's more, she will have tasted samples, meaning you can rest assured her bakes taste as good as they look for your wedding day!
Posted: 10 March 2022
Pre-wedding beauty prep at the Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World
Dr Victoria Das, of New You Aesthetics in Surrey, will be on hand at the County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World to talk about all of your pre-wedding beauty treatments.
Based in Walton- Upon Thames, Dr Victoria Das has 10 years experience and the studio offering a range of treatments from anti-wrinkle to hair removal. New You Aesthetics has a new hair removal machine that also does skin rejuvenation, and on the day of the event, Dr Victoria is offering at 10% reduction on all treatments when you book on the day.
Posted: 10 March 2022
New venue alert! Fort Burgoyne is now welcoming wedding bookings
Newly-licensed Kent venue Fort Burgoyne is now welcoming wedding bookings. It's an announcement that comes right on time for many couples who've experienced long delays and cancellations due to Covid. The venue will be working with venue stylists Diamond Circle Weddings to offer bespoke ceremonies and receptions to couples waiting to walk down the aisle.
The historical Fort dates back to the 1860s, when it was built to protect Dover Castle. Although it has been refurbished since then, the imposing facade, abundant space and hidden tunnels make it a truly impressive spot if you're looking for a location with character for your big day. It offers a choice of several spaces to tie the knot with options to say "I do" inside in the ceremony room, or al fresco overlooking Dover Castle in the Shooting Gallery or on the Parade Ground.
Each wedding can be tailored to your individual wants, needs and dreams and, depending on the style you're looking for, you can enjoy anything from a luxury afternoon tea as part of a large celebration or an intimate ceremony overlooking the grounds.
Posted: 10 March 2022
New eco-friendly bridalwear supplier at Signature Wedding Show's Ascot Racecourse event
Newly launched bridalwear retailer Fuchsia's Vintage Bridal Wear, will be exhibiting at Signature Wedding Show's Ascot Racecourse event on Sunday 24th April 2022.
Launching on the 1st of April, in Esher, Surrey it's the only sustainable, eco friendly wedding studio in the area - a must-visit for green-conscious brides-to-be!
Anyone who visits the Fuchsia's Vintage Bridal Wear stand at the Ascot Racecourse event gets a 20% discount voucher to be used in the studio when they visit.
Posted: 10 March 2022
Creating the perfect sweet table at your wedding
Online sweetie wholesaler Wholesale Sweets is helping couples create the tastiest sweets table for their guests to enjoy on their wedding day. Sweets tables are a great way to give guests another treat at wedding receptions and over the years they've become extremely popular. Kathryn Hague from Wholesale Sweets said: "We understand that catering to your guests is an important part of your wedding day so we wanted to give couples some tips on how to create a gorgeous sweets table that guests will keep coming back to...
Posted: 9 March 2022
Tie the knot at Best Western Plus Dover Marina Hotel & Spa
This Grade II listed building has been renovated for the 21st-century guest, while still retaining its original Victorian charm and elegance. There are balconies on the first floor with ground-floor alcoves in Mr. White's English Chophouse restaurant and the bar overlooking the sea. The hotel is located on Dover's seafront and boasts a terrace garden with outdoor seating allowing you to take in the sea views. For weddings, the front facade of the hotel with Dover Castle in the background makes it ideal for excellent photos.
Posted: 8 March 2022
Beachy bakes: Cakes By The Sea is a creative cake studio in Broadstairs
Cakes By The Sea is a creative cake studio based on the Kent coast, in Broadstairs. The company is the culmination of owner Julie's dream to move to the seaside for a new career outside of her corporate finance background. She recently put together a styled shoot to showcase her passion for her bakes as well as her location and we're loving the results. Julie tells us, "I love our beautiful coastline and wanted to produce a shoot that showcased a gorgeous four-tier wedding cake, which blended into its surroundings. I love sage green too and so I reflected this in the decoration and chose a bottom marbled tier with highlights in the dried-flowers. The green works beautifully against the colour of the seaweed on the rocks."
Find out more at https://cakes-by-the-sea.co.uk. Other suppliers, involved in capturing these images on location in Botany Bay were: www.tonypullenphotography.co.uk, https://bayweddingprops.co.uk, and model Ellie Fox.
Posted: 3 March 2022
Baldwins Travel shows its winning ways
Local business Baldwins Travel Group has been awarded Travel Agent of the Year for London and the South East for an incredible 14th consecutive year at the Travel Weekly Agent Achievement Awards. Directors Nick and Chris attended the ceremony and were understandably overjoyed to receive this award after what has been a difficult 18 months for the travel industry.
These particular awards are the largest celebration of the travel trade in the UK and Ireland and the highest accolade for travel agencies and agents. This year's awards were the first to be held since the start of the pandemic and were designed to honour those businesses who've truly represented the best of the industry during this challenging time.
Posted: 1 March 2022
A touch of magic with Mercedes-Benz World Signature Wedding Show wedding supplier
Looking for that extra sparkle, and something unique for your wedding? Pop along to the County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on Sunday March 20th to find Dean Jorgensen Magic. You can meet Dean and discover all the reasons why a magician is the perfect big-day entertainment act.
Dean adds, "As an experienced wedding magician I will be an icebreaker, talking point and provide entertainment and laughs on your big day! Any questions please get in touch!"
Posted: 23 February 2022
Celebrate 20 years in business with Mercedes-Benz World Signature Wedding Show exhibitor
Walton On Thames-based Love Me Do Brides is celebrating 20 years in business with a whole host of exciting offers at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes Benz-World on Sunday 20th March, 2020.
Love Me Do Brides is an award-winning bridal retailer that's also appeared on TV including Don't Tell The Bride and Married At First Sight. The boutique has an have array of more than 300 gowns in the boutique, sale, off the peg and current to order collection up to size 32. What's more, there's more than 150 bridesmaids, flowergirls, mother-of-the-bride and -groom, including accessories you will not need to go anywhere else!
Posted: 22 February 2022
Discounted venue hire with Mercedes-Benz World Signature Wedding Show exhibitor
On 20th March 2022, at the Mercedes-Benz World Signature Wedding Show in association with County Wedding Events, exhibitor Aviator - a renowned wedding venue - is running a discount that couples searching for their wedding venue won't want to miss!
Hayley Bathurst, Senior Wedding & Private Events Co-ordinator, says, "Unravelling within Aviator, one of the most striking avant-garde hotels of recent times, is ECHO, a bespoke wedding experience designed to embody all that you desire for your momentous day...
Posted: 22 February 2022
London videographer running competition at County Wedding Events' Wembley Stadium show
Ben Morgan, of London-based Down The Aisle Videography is attending the County Wedding Events Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium this weekend and you'll be sure to want to pop along to his stand where you could be in with the chance of winning a free wedding videography package upgrade worth £400.
With a passion for creating beautiful wedding videos that capture the emotion of your day in an authentic way, Ben aims to be invisible, never getting in your way or obstructing the seamless flow of your wedding day.
Posted: 17 February 2022
Find your big-day tipple at County Wedding Events' Mercedes-Benz World Signature Wedding Show
If you're looking for delicious drinks to celebrate with on your big day, then make sure to visit From Our Cellar at County Wedding Events' Mercedes-Benz World Signature Wedding Show on 20th March 2022.
From Our Cellar is an online marketplace and wholesaler bringing the best independent producers into one place. It was established in 2021 by Lucy Gordon, granddaughter of the owner of Gordon's Wine Bar, and a long time supporter of local producers, suppliers and restaurants.
At the Mercedes-Benz event, Lucy and her team will be on hand to discuss all of the drinks options available for your wedding day plus you'll get the opportunity to taste some of their signature products. From champagne to cocktails, they have you covered. And what's more, they'll be offering exclusive rewards and discounts on the day.
Posted: 17 February 2022
Transport inspiration at Signature Wedding Show's Wembley Stadium Event
Searching for the best wedding car hire or chauffeur for the wedding? Z Wedding Car Hire Chauffeurs will be on hand at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 20th February to discuss your big-day wedding plans.
The "wedding chauffeur package" is tailor-made and offer the best budget-friendly wedding car hire packages for weddings in London, where you can stay flexible and in charge of your schedule with an unrivalled choice of Rolls Royce Ghost Hire & Phantom Hire cars available.
Posted: 17 February 2022
Mobile bar service exhibiting at County Wedding Event's Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium
Founded in 2021 by a husband and wife team, Gabriella's Mobile Bar is a converted, beautiful RICE horse box and it will be on show at County Wedding Event's Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium on February 20th 2022.
Complete rustic in style, the horse box bar can cater for all private hire events and parties including stag and hen parties and weddings.
Posted: 16 February 2022
World-renowned Jasmin Vardimon Company and McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford are collaborating this February to bring dance to everyone as the first stop on a multi-sensory experience tour.
Alice in VR Wonderland is an immersive adaptation of the timeless tale by Lewis Carroll, presented through the filter of Jasmin Vardimon's unique creative process. From 8th February, audiences have been invited to enter a specially designed truck for a 20-minute experience. Using a Virtual Reality headset with 3D sound, audience members will be immersed in a spectacular 360-degree VR wonderland and feel up close with the talented performers from the Jasmin Vardimon Company in this magical, multi-sensory adventure. And there's still time to join the fun as the VR experience will stay on site for ten days, until 20th February, before embarking on a tour of all McArthurGlen Designer Outlets, with the ambition to bring performance art to new audiences and enhance the guest experience.
Posted: 15 February 2022
Renowned London venue exhibiting at Wembley Stadium's Signature Wedding Show
Set within 125 acres of National Trust parkland, Morden Hall is an 18th-century country house wedding venue in London exuding elegance, charm and sophistication, making this a truly spectacular place to celebrate your big day.
The Morden Hall team will be on hand at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium on Sunday 20th February to discuss your big-day wedding plans.
What's more, on Sunday 27th February 2022 Morden Hall is hosting its own open day.
Posted: 10 February 2022
Planning a wedding in 2022? Choose a theme based on your star sign
Following a 7,200% increase in interest for the search term "zodiac wedding" in the past 12 months¹, event specialists, AYRE Event solutions, delve into how your star sign traits could be used to choose your perfect wedding theme.
Speaking with wedding experts at AYRE Event Solutions, mystic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman says: "People will generally pick a partner whose temperament they match with, and star signs have a significant role to play in that compatibility. Similarly, when it's time to book a wedding, star signs certainly play a part."
With this in mind, wedding experts at AYRE Event Solutions analyse astrological birth charts to reveal 12 wedding themes inspired by the 12 zodiac signs:
Posted: 9 February 2022
Plan your honeymoon to The Bahamas at Wembley Stadium's Signature Wedding Show
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation is exhibiting at our County Wedding Events Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium on 20th February 2022. The team will be on hand to answer all of your honeymoon planning questions about this renowned honeymoon destination.
From pristine white sand beaches and glistening turquoise waters to rich culture, romantic experiences and thrill-seeking adventures including world-class diving, boating and fishing activities, The Bahamas is the ultimate destination wedding and honeymoon choice for 2022 and beyond. With over 700 islands and cays and 16 unique island destinations, The Bahamas lies just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, offering an easy flyaway escape that transports travellers away from their everyday lives. It's now even more accessible with increased nonstop airlift from the UK. Virgin Atlantic flies twice weekly and British Airways has six times a week flights from London Heathrow to Nassau.
Posted: 8 February 2022
London-based Enchanting Weddings & Events is exhibiting at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Wembley Stadium on 20th February, 2022. With a wealth of experience, owner and planner Giada will be on hand to discuss all of your wedding planning dreams.
Giada says, "Based on my passion for design and events in 2009 I enrolled at the Hospitality School in Milan and I got my Diploma in 2013. At the age of nineteen, I left my past behind me and I got ready for a new adventure in one of the few places on the whole earth that are still considered the land of dreams, where your biggest ones can come true: London!
Posted: 8 February 2022
Dream wedding vibes - but make it legal!
The wedding industry has undergone a seismic shift in the last few years. As a result of changing family structures, as well as the impact of the Covid pandemic, what we know as 'traditional' weddings are becoming less common.
What we are seeing instead is a move towards alternative weddings which couples feel better fit with their personal tastes. Restrictions have meant that smaller weddings have been chosen, sometimes in favour of waiting out the lockdowns. Thankfully, as things start to return to normal, larger weddings are back on the market.
However, at Stowe Family Law, we are seeing a considerable change in the approaches couples are taking to their nuptials. Our experts have recently conducted a survey on the changing views around marriage and the popularity, among younger couples in particular, of non-traditional weddings. The survey polled 500 people across the UK to understand more fully how the concept of marriage is shifting to better reflect modern familial demands.
Posted: 7 February 2022
New launch from wedding venue exhibiting at Wembley Stadium's Signature Wedding Show
Suffolk's The Ickworth Hotel is launching elopement wedding packages which you can find out more information about from the hotel's team at Wembley Stadium's Signature Wedding Show on 20th February 2022.
An intimate wedding created with just the two of you in mind. The Ickworth is located in an idyllic and romantic location surrounded by National Trust parkland and gardens, ideal for couples who just want to get married in a beautiful place with minimal fuss (don't forget the doggie!).
The venue can provide everything for your intimate and special occasion, and can even arrange witnesses for couples who truly sneak away! This is the perfect opportunity to do exactly what you'd like to and we'll be there with you every step of the way to ensure your day goes just as you planned.
Posted: 3 February 2022
Prioritising your health before the big day is more important than ever, and if you've just been inspired by dry January, and are now rethinking your hen and stag do plans, then there's ample benefits to a healthier lifestyle especially with your wedding fast-approaching!
From yoga to clubbercise, there's a huge range of healthy hen and stag do activities which cater to all age ranges and capabilities; so here are hen and stag do experts Fizzbox.com and their suggestions
Posted: 3 February 2022
Vintage VW Campervans on show at Wembley Stadium's Signature Wedding Show
If you're looking for iconic vintage Volkswagen Campervans in London and the surrounding areas, then look no further than Vanilla Moon Weddings, exhibitors at Wembley Stadium's Signature Wedding Show on 20th February 2022.
The company has two perfect split screen campers ready to provide you with the perfect wedding or civil partnership transport. Digby and Daphne are in immaculate condition with stunning interiors to create a real sense of luxury and romance on your special day.
Posted: 3 February 2022
Discover premium wedding stationery at Wembley Stadium's Signature Wedding Show
Luxury wedding stationery company Arkhiventeros is pleased to announce the launch of its 'Signature Suite' which will be available for couples to view at Wembley Stadium's Signature Wedding Show on 20th February 2022.
This collection features clean minimalistic lines, premium wax seals, embossing details with digital print as standard. Creator, Tariq says, "I wanted to design a suite that would look minimalistic yet contemporary and most importantly not blow your entire wedding budget! Available with an extensive colour palette and complete with 'Day of Stationery'. This suite is sure to be the go-to for all couples this wedding season."
Posted: 3 February 2022
