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Read the latest issue of Your Kent Wedding for FREE!
 
Read the latest issue of Your Kent Wedding for FREE!
 
Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Kent Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.

Interested in areas outside of Kent? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here

Happy planning
 
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November/December 2022
 

November/December 2022

 
Well, hasn’t 2022 just flown by? I can hardly believe it, here we are, fast approaching Christmas. It’s only natural as you reach the end of a year to reflect on all that’s happened as well as what’s to come. For me, the highlight has been CWM senior editor Melissa’s nuptials. Celebrating that amazing wedding day really brought home to me how far we’ve come this year from the dark days of 2020 and 2021 with their lockdowns and restrictions. It felt like the normality we’d been praying for, when many of us had been left plagued with doubt over whether our wonderful world of weddings would ever be back in quite the same way.

There’s even been the usual flurry of celebrity weddings this year, leading the way as ever with trends we expect to see featuring in your weddings very soon, notably on the veil front. There was Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck with the bride dressed in that oh-so elegant Ralph Lauren turtleneck column ceremony dress and a sleek silhouette with removable veil hood for the evening. Personally, I’m hoping we see more bridal hoods on wedding dresses next year, following on from the amazing capes that made inroads in 2022. Meanwhile, Kourtney Kardashian made pairing a short dress with a long veil a thing when she married Travis Barker. The showstopping cathedral-length veil was personalised with hand-embroidered flowers and a large image of the Virgin Mary inspired by her new husband’s tattoo. If you love the idea of going bespoke have a look out for Kent-based suppliers such as www.storyofmydress.com who can embroider your veil with your initials, wedding date, some special words and even meaningful song lyrics.

In September, when we sadly lost Her Majesty the Queen and TV channels were airing wall-to-wall documentaries looking back over her incredible life and service, we were reminded of her wedding day in 1947, when she was still Princess Elizabeth. Seeing these images brought me back full circle. Sure, J-Lo’s veil was new and edgy, Kourtney K’s was modern and oh-so personal, but looking at these 70-something-year-old images of our beloved Queen made me realise: Her Majesty did it best! Her breathtaking 13-foot tulle veil attached at the shoulders was symbolic of rebirth and growth after the Second World War and was said to be inspired by Botticelli’s painting of Primavera. Incidentally, the silk for the appliqués was produced at Lullington Castle in Kent!

So, enough musings from me! I hope you enjoy this, the last issue of the year. The county’s photographers have shared their 2022 highlights and we talk to Kent’s make-up artists and hair stylists about creating a bridal look to complement your vibe.

Enjoy and keeeep planning!

Kelly x
 
Down at the barn
Image provided by Chris Deller Photography
 
Down at the barn
 
Sarah and Lee tied the knot on 24th April, 2022, at The Old Kent Barn.

Read all the details of their big day on page 35 of the current issue, available now: www.yourkent.wedding/free-download
 
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Spotlight on... Canterbury & Thanet
 
Spotlight on... Canterbury & Thanet
 
The Old Kent Barn

The Old Kent Barn is a 200-year-old oak-framed tythe barn bursting with character and is home to the venue’s recently refurbished accommodation complete with stylish newlywed suite and two additional double en suite rooms.

The grounds that surround the barns are professionally landscaped and feature formal parterres with seasonal blooms, curved hedges and an informal water garden all set against a backdrop of mature trees and countryside. The illumination collection now features six locations within the gardens and grounds, including fairylit and festoon areas.

Ceremonies take place in the gazebo, which sits in the gorgeous grounds and offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The whole area is conveniently paved where your guests can sit in comfort beneath elegant glass pergolas protecting them from both rain and sun.

In the winter, you’ll marry instead in the New Barn. Ivory drapes create a beautifully intimate ceremony space, with bespoke wooden benches to seat your guests. This gorgeous space is used for receptions too, and is simultaneously opulent and neutral to coordinate with any colour palette or theme, it can be dressed in so many ways. Oak-framed and open plan, with large windows and a light tiled floor, it also features a wooden dancefloor, while the starlit ceiling guides you onto it for your first dance.

You’ll be offered a complimentary tasting experience, dressing services and support in the on-site dressing rooms and a stay in the newlyweds’ suite in the on-site five-star bed and breakfast in the Old Barn.

Visit: www.theoldkentbarn.co.uk

Check out more local venues on page 19 of the current issue, available now: www.yourkent.wedding/free-download
 
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The Yarrow is a beautiful Jacobean 280-bedroom hotel
 
The Yarrow is a beautiful Jacobean 280-bedroom hotel
 
The Yarrow is a beautiful Jacobean 280-bedroom hotel situated in the lovely seaside town of Broadstairs. Dating back to 1894 the Hotel is a stunning building combining rich history with modern luxury.

The venue offers an array of flexible wedding packages, which can be adapted to suit your requirements. All include the help of a dedicated wedding coordinator, and reduced rates on accommodation for your guests. What's more, the two of you are invited to stay in the Master Suite on your wedding night.

Read more......
 
Bridal tanning tips and advice from luxury tanning brand That'So
 
Bridal tanning tips and advice from luxury tanning brand That'So
 
Tanning can be a scary prospect for running up to your big day, and you might be feeling unsure what tan to apply and how to apply it so that it looks flawless and is in no way patchy. You might well be off wearing fake tan in the fear that it'll rub of onto your wedding dress, however, when prepped and applied correctly, a self-tan can look incredible, giving you a gorgeous sun-kissed glow for your big day. So, Nadia- Rafi Kenny from That'so Skincare and Tanning has put together her top tips and advice to help you prep and apply your tan for your special day with the help of some products in the brand's tanning range that will provide the skin with a seamless, healthy and long-lasting glow.

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With love from Madrid
 
With love from Madrid
 
County Wedding Magazines editor, Claire Ridley, spent Easter in Spain's vibrant capital city. She says: From the moment I arrived in Madrid...

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Forthcoming Events
 
Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...

7-8 Jan 2023 - East Kent’s Biggest Wedding Fair
Kent Cricket Ground, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NZ
www.akentish-wedding.co.uk

7-8 Jan 2023 - Bluewater Wedding Fair
Bluewater Shopping Centre, West village the village, (Outside Marquee), Greenhithe, Dartford, Kent, DA9 9SE
pdeweddingfayres.co.uk

8 Jan 2023 - The Kent Wedding Fair, Mercure Hotel Tunbridge Wells
8 Tonbridge Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QL
www.kentweddingfair.co.uk

8 Jan 2023 - Lympne Castle Wedding Show
The Street, Lympne, Kent, CT21 4LQ
www.idoweddingevents.co.uk

8 Jan 2023 - Winter Wonderland Showcase
The Orchard, Spot Lane, Downswood, Maidstone, ME15 8SE
calendly.com/theorchardsuite/tour

15 Jan 2023 - Brandshatch Place Hotel and Spa Interactive Wedding Showcase
Brandshatch Place Hotel and Spa, Brands Hatch Road, Fawkham, Kent, DA3 8NQ
www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/brandshatchplace

15 Jan 2023 - Hythe Imperial Hotel Wedding Fair
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Princes Parade, Hythe, CT21 6AE
www.hytheimperial.co.uk/weddings/wedding-events

15 Jan 2023 - Penshurst Place & Gardens: Wedding Open House
Penshurst Place & Gardens, Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent, TN11 8DH
www.penshurstplace.com

22 Jan 2023 - The Kent Wedding Fair, Tudor Park Marriott Hotel & Country Club
Ashford Rd, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4NQ
www.kentweddingfair.co.uk

29 Jan 2023 - The Kent Wedding Fair, Bexleyheath Marriott Hotel
1 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7JZ
www.kentweddingfair.co.uk

Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add
 
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