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| Read the latest issue of Your Kent Wedding for FREE! |
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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 2021 |
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It dawned on me just recently that I have just six months left until I transform from editor into bridesmaid extraordinaire! Is anyone else freaked out by how quickly time passes en route to W-day? Despite spending my days telling all of you lovely people how to plan, I have very much not practised what I’ve preached and am now panicking about getting into shape. So, it’s a good job indeed that I’m not the bride, who fortunately is literally the most organised person I’ve ever met. That being said, the bride tribe (plus groom) recently decided to hit a wedding show at the venue-to-be hosted by our sister company County Wedding Events, looking for finishing touches and bridesmaid dresses. While I’ve attended many a wedding fair in my time with my professional hat on, nothing beats the excitement of experiencing one from the other side of the fence. So, to help you get the most out of your next visit to a wedding fair, I’ve compiled my top five tips.
1. Pre-register. Make sure you sign up on the organisers website. CWE is offering timed entry slots at the moment to keep you all safe and allow you to enjoy your browsing comfortably.
2.Be prepared. Find out who’s exhibiting beforehand and make up a hit list of the suppliers you want to check out. You can usually find this info on the event’s website, but if not there’ll likely be show guide available, so grab one when you arrive and settle down with a cuppa or glass of bubbly before you venture any further.
3. Fashion shows. These are not to be missed in our book. Seeing the latest designs on an actual human, as opposed to on the hanger, can give you a whole new perspective along with tons of ideas.
4.Show and tell. If you’re already at the point where you know your theme, colour palette and venue, it’s a good idea to take your mood board along with you. If you find a supplier you’re keen to work with, it’ll really help them to get a peek at this to get their creative juices flowing.
5.Snap happy. Make sure your smart phone is fully charged and be ready to get as many pics as you can of the things you love. Big events can be a little daunting and the last thing you want is to get home and forget where you saw that incredible cake.
And now, without further ado, I bring you the latest issue of Your Kent Wedding. We have a world of wedspiration waiting for you as always.
Enjoy and keeeep planning!
Kelly x |
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| Image provided by www.mattjamesphotography.co.uk |
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| Outside the box |
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The Lost Village of Dode
Shrouded in romance and history, Dode’s church offers the opportunity for something truly different. A beautiful Norman building, looking almost exactly as it did 900 years ago, with straw covering the floor and candles lighting the scene, its atmosphere is palpable. The church has been silently standing guard over the lost village for centuries and is a wonderfully appropriate place to celebrate the joy of marriage.
Overlooking the valley, the grounds, which feature two acres of meadow with small village pond and stone circle, invoke memories of times past. Plus, tucked away below the church are two 16th-century style retreat cottages constructed in English oak where you can enjoy your morning preparations and stay on the wedding night.
Dode Church is the perfect spot for you if you’re looking for a ceremony where tradition, intimacy and a link to the romance of the past are the main components. Say “I do” beneath the oak ceiling looking down on simple benches covered with warming rugs where your nearest and dearest gather. Following the vows, you’re welcome to take photographs in the grounds before returning to the church, which will have been transformed into a Medieval banquet hall for your wedding breakfast and evening of dancing and merriment. The venue can accommodate 42 all day.
Dode provides a free wedding rehearsal and a complimentary menutasting session if you’re using the in-house caterers. You’re also welcomed back after your big day to attend various events, and can even hold a renewal handfasting ceremony.
Visit: www.dodevillage.com
Check out more local venues on page 25 of the current issue, available now: www.yourkent.wedding/free-download |
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| Once upon a time |
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Fashion feature showcasing a selection of wedding dresses perfect for a fairytale-themed wedding day.
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| #KentishAndProud |
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Recent research into the most Instagrammable National Trust properties, conducted by www.heatingforce.co.uk, has placed Kent treasure Chartwell near the top. With 28,065 hashtags on Instagram, Chartwell, once home to Winston Churchill came in third place just behind impressive country piles Waddesdon Manor and Cliveden.
In 2019 Chartwell welcomed 253,032 visitors, who flocked there to see the property's main attraction – the largest collection of the late prime minister's paintings.
If you're looking to enjoy a day out together this autumn, check out www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell
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| Escape to Greece: City vs Islands |
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The Athenian Riviera has undergone a resurgence, much to the delight of the discerning honeymooner who can revel in the dining, drinking and culture which has now ventured into the streets of Athens.
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| Forthcoming Events |
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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...
8-9 Jan 2022 - The Bluewater Wedding Fayre
Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9ST
www.pdeweddingfayres.co.uk
9 Jan 2022 - The Kent Wedding Fair, Mercure Hotel Tunbridge Wells
8 Tonbridge Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 4QL
www.kentweddingfair.co.uk |
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