Your Kent Wedding news and ideas from around the county

Bradbourne House is an exclusive-use, Queen Anne, Grade I listed country house

Bradbourne House is an exclusive-use, Queen Anne, Grade I listed country house located in the heart of Kent. The House boasts 20 acres of picturesque parkland featuring ancient trees, a tranquil lake and secret garden fruit orchard. From the moment you drive through the iron gates you're surrounded by pristine striped lawns, and the grounds are home to a plethora of wildlife including hundreds of Canadian geese that return to the lake each year.

The venue offers two licensed indoor areas. What would once have been the ladies' sewing room, The Drawing Room is the perfect spot for intimate ceremonies with up to 50 guests.

A unique Island Destination - Ravens Ait

Surrey-based Ravens Ait Island is exhibiting at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on Sunday 9th October. Situated in the heart of the River Thames is the charming Ravens Ait. Inside this luxurious venue is a classic and sleek décor with subtle hues that can be dressed up in a variety of ways to suit any colour scheme. The main focal point is the picturesque lawn which can be admired from across the Surbiton end of the river. We host conferences, meetings, weddings and ceremonies, birthday parties, and various other events.

Surrey florist attending Mercedes-Benz World event

Since 2019, Lizzie Hook as owned Chobham Flowers. Located on the high street in the idyllic village of Chobham, Surrey, the shop is inside a beautiful 16th-century building. The team will be on hand at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on Sunday 9th October. "Weddings are a big part of what we do at Chobham Flowers," shares Lizzie, "We love every single one just as much as the other. We get so inspired when we meet each bride and groom for the first time. If you would like to meet with us regarding your wedding flowers, come to the wedding show or complete our online form and we will get back to you as soon as possible to book a consultation."

Hever Castle’s Wedding Showcase - Sunday 9 October

Hever Castle is hosting a stunning Wedding Showcase, giving guests the opportunity to experience the historic and stunning venue set up for a wedding. Pre-registered guests will arrive to the private gated entrance of the Astor Wing and will have the opportunity to view all three of the award-winning wedding venue opportunities on the Hever Castle estate. The Wedding Team will be on hand to answer any questions and discuss date availability and packages should you wish to book this stunning venue.

Watch live performers at The Brentwood Centre on Sunday 2nd October

Laura from 'Something Acoustic' will be exhibiting at the County Wedding Events Signature Wedding Show at The Brentwood Centre on Sunday 2nd October, 2022. Laura will be performing some wedding favourites, such as 'Perfect', 'A Thousand Years' and 'Can't help falling in love', do pop along and say hello to get some musical inspiration for your big day. Something Acoustic can also learn your special song if its not already on their set list - perfect for your first dance together.

Show discount from Kuran Dohil-Lynch Wedding Singer

When choosing your big-day suppliers, an absolute must is seeing your entertainment choices live. Pop along to the County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on Sunday 9th October, where you can see Kuran Dohil-Lynch Wedding Singer perform live. What's more, wedding fair attendees who book Kuran will receive a 10% discount off of services. From classic love songs to modern hits, Disney tunes and musicals, and something out of the ordinary, Kuran can sing it for you.

Set among 400 years of maritime history is Kent’s Historic Dockyard Chatham

Set among 400 years of maritime history, Kent's Historic Dockyard Chatham provides an iconic backdrop for your big day. Complete with spectacular architecture these historical venues can be transformed to suit any theme.

Commissioner's House, Britain's oldest naval building is an elegant Georgian-style building offering a choice of newly- decorated rooms. The Sunne Room offers breathtaking views over the landscapped Commissioner's Garden and a balcony perfect for your bouquet toss! This beautiful Georgian room can host ceremonies with up to 70 guests. Located on the ground floor of the Commissioner's House, the Ballroom is wonderfully light and airy and has doors leading out onto the patio. A memorable space it too can accommodate 70.

Discuss your bridal make-up look with professional expert at The Brentwood Centre

Sam Easter of Beautiful You is a professionally trained make-up artist with more than 20 years' experience in the make-up industry and is particularly sought after for her wedding services. Sam will be on-hand at the County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at The Brentwood Centre on Sunday 2nd of October to discuss all of your wedding beauty needs. As an Essex- and Hertfordshire-based make-up artist, Samantha is perfectly based to travel to all of the best wedding venues that the South East has to offer from the beauty of Essex, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire countryside, to the most prestigious London venues.

Faux flower company exhibiting Signature Wedding Shows

Floradora will be showcasing some examples of its finest faux flowers at the County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on Sunday 9th October. Silk flowers have surged in popularity over the past few years as the quality of these blooms has become more advanced. Floradora takes the best of these and weaves them into beautiful arches, urns and table centrepieces that will transform your wedding day. The company is eco-friendly too, the flowers are supplied on a hire basis so once your big day is over, the displays are dismantled and the flowers reused in future weddings, no waste! Take advantage of their special show offer with a 10% discount on all floral arches. The Floradora team are looking forward to meeting you and chatting through your flower ideas.

Big-day drinks sorted with Craft Brewing Co

Ideal for drink receptions or for the whole evening, personalised wedding beers make a lovely extra touch for your special day. You can discover the whole range from Surrey-based Crafty Brewing Co Ltd at the County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World, on Sunday 9th October, 2022. Its personalised wedding beers make a unique addition and an add extra touch for your special day. Choose from Gluten Free 4.6% Pilsner and 4.2% IPA, both beers are also vegan & vegetarian friendly. Simply provide Crafty Brewing Co with the names of the happy couple plus the date and they will do the rest!

Show discount with event stylist

A truly bespoke styling service, The Luxe Occasion can be your unofficial wedding planner, bringing all your wildest wedding dreams together. You can pop along to the team's stand, enjoy a glass of prosecco and talk all things wedding at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on Sunday 9th October, 2022. What's more The Luxe Occasion owner Erin is offering a exclusive event discount of 10% off any order placed after the show.

Top tips from Witham-based photographer

Based in Witham, Essex, GTS Photography is exhibiting at County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show at The Brentwood Centre on Sunday 2nd October 2022. The expert behind the camera, Tracey Saville, will be on hand at the event to talk through your on-the-day photography needs. With a wealth of experience behind her, she has a whole host of useful tips which she's picked up first hand photographing brides on their wedding day - and she's shared them for you in this handy guide.

Supergroup Claire Richards & Duncan James surprise couple on their wedding day

Pop royalty, Claire Richards and Duncan James, joined forces on Saturday 17th September, as the ultimate wedding band - Simply Wed - to surprise one lucky couple with a performance of poptastic floor-filling songs on their wedding day. Anna Novelli and Samuel Hold from Bournemouth were delighted when the power duo 'crashed the wedding' at the Larmer Street in Wiltshire, to surprise guests and the lucky couple with the performance of a lifetime. The couple - both Steps and Blue superfans - were overwhelmed with joy to have the newly minted wedding supergroup perform, having known all the routines to Claire and Duncan's biggest hits since childhood!

Signature Wedding Show goody bags - Bio&Me sachets

Pop along to our County Wedding Events Signature Wedding Show at Mercedes-Benz World on October 9th and not only can you pick up the latest issue of Your Surrey Wedding magazine but also a goody bag containing a sachet of Bio&Me Super Seedy & Nutty Gut-Loving Granola Sachet! Bio&Me, created by Dr Megan Rossi (PhD RD), also known as The Gut Health Doctor, is a range of tasty, gut-loving granolas, porridges and live yoghurts packed full of prebiotic goodness, designed to make looking after your gut health as easy as possible. Dr Megan is a Registered Dietician, Nutritionist and Research Fellow at King's College London, known as a world-leading specialist with a PhD in Gut Health. Based on Dr Megan's scientific research, the brand believes that people and microbes thrive on variety and deliciously good food.

Meet photographer Claire Belson at The Brentwood Centre wedding fair

Suffolk photographer Claire Belson will be on hand to meet nearlyweds-to-be at The Brentwood Centre on Sunday 2nd of October 2022. When visiting the fair, hosted by County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Shows, couples get to meet potential wedding day suppliers - this is a must for your photographer who will be spending the whole day in your company. You need to trust their expertise and, more importantly feel at ease with them so you get the best pictures possible on your wedding day.

County Wedding Events is coming to Pontlands Park in Essex!

If you're newlyweds-to-be embarking on your wedding planning journey, pop along to the County Wedding Events fair at Pontlands Park in Essex on 25th September 2022! A must-visit for all those that are desperate for face-to-face wedding planning, the show puts you in touch with local professionals who are on hand to help plan the wedding day. From photographers to cake makers, musicians to florists you're sure to tick a lot off of your to-do list by attending one of our County Wedding Events.

Fancy a brew? Discover your next cuppa in our goodybags

Say I do with this beautiful cakey brew! Naturally caffeine free with rooibos, coconut and rose are a match made in heaven and we've tied the knot with some toasted rice & heart-shaped edible confetti! What's more, you can find a sachet of Bird & Blend Tea Co's Wedding Cake Blend in County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Show goodybags. What's more, for couples looking for a personalised element to the big day, the company is able to offer a bespoke service where the couple's name and wedding date can be printed on to the tea bags.

The Dover Marina Hotel & Spa is hosting a wedding fair on Sunday 25th September

Start planning your big day with The Dover Marina Hotel & Spa at its wedding fair on Sunday 25th September 2022, where you can meet recommended local wedding suppliers, find inspiration and tour the venue. The fair is open from 11am to 3pm, entry is free and no booking is required.

With its glorious seafront location, beautiful bridal suite and boutique feel The Dover Marina Hotel & Spa is a must-visit wedding venue in the heart of Kent with space to accommodate up to 190 guests.

Signature Show Sponsor - The French Flower Co

A decade after first opening its doors to the floral industry, The French Flower Company has expanded in to three premises in Epping, Chingford and Woodford and continues to go from strength to strength. With more than 50 years' combined experience in artisan floristry among the team, they specialise in creating beautiful bouquets, bridal party flowers, ceremony and reception flowers. The team will be on hand out our County Wedding Events' Signature Wedding Shows at The Brentwood Centre and Wembley Stadium to answer all of your wedding planning queries as our standout Show Sponsor at these events.

Watch Sweet Melody perform live at The Brentwood Centre

Sweet Melody is a unique combined sound of sax and vocals playing relaxing tunes throughout the decades. What's more, is you can see this amazing duo perform live when attending County Wedding Event's Signature Wedding Show at The Brentwood Centre on Sunday 2nd October, 2022. Perfect entertainment for a wedding day, Sweet Melody enjoy developing their own musical arrangements and always leave the audience wanting more, "on some occasions we have been known to provide the goosebump-effect!" shares vocalist Kaytie.