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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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September/October 2022 |
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After months, even years, of reading my excited babble about our dear CWM colleague Melissa’s wedding day, you may be relieved to hear that it finally happened, and what a day it was! I’ll leave the storytelling to the bride herself, as you can read all about it from page 97, but I would like to impart a little of my own bridesmaid’s wisdom centred around the morning preparations. These moments were the highlight for me, and it’s a part of the day often overlooked amongst the hubbub of wedding planning, so…
- Be as organised as you possibly can in the lead up. This way, you’ll have very little to worry about on the day. Admittedly, Melissa’s abilities in this area are superhuman, but knowing we weren’t allowed into the venue to set up until 10am she’d put together individual boxes containing everything each reception table needed. All we had to do when we arrived was unpack them in the right place. We were done in no time, stress free and ready to be beautified.
- When you have your trial, be sure to discuss with your hair and make-up artists the morning’s timings. Understanding whether there’ll be any travel time to the ceremony involved; or restrictions such as when you’re allowed entry to the venue, if you’re getting ready there, will help them work out where they should be up to and when. Melissa’s team had everything running like clockwork in a very tight time frame.
- Enjoy every moment. I can’t explain how special these few hours spent with our bride were. Chaotic and gone in a flash, but oh-so precious. I spent a significant proportion of it in tears and I could probably count the number of times I’ve happy cried prior to this on one hand! As we waited for Melissa to be called in to see the registrar, only the four of us remained in the cottage, and a hush descended for the first time that day as the bride centred herself and absorbed the enormity of what was about to happen. I swear I’ll never forget that time, my heart nearly beat right out of my chest with love for my amazing friends.
My point is this: devote some of your planning time to the morning preparations and when your photographer offers you the option of capturing them, take them up on it. You won’t regret it, promise. Now, while I leave you and mull over what on Earth I’m going to regale you with now the wedding is over, I hope you enjoy this issue. It’s bursting at the seams with inspiration! We’ve taken a look into the world of wedding flowers, one of my favourite subjects, and put together an indispensable A to Z guide to dress shopping not to be missed.
Enjoy and keeeep planning!
Kelly x |
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| Image provided by www.ashleyhemsleyphotography.co.uk |
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| Spotlight on Maidstone and Medway |
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The 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. The patio offers a lovely spot for an idyllic summer ceremony. Here you can soak up the sunshine and it boasts two options for your walk down the aisle. It can seat around 80 loved ones for the “I dos.”
HMS Gannet is a Victorian sloop, surely one of the most unusual venues in Kent. The Captain’s Cabin can seat up to 40 loved ones for intimate ceremonies while the main deck is perfect for up to 70. Enjoy drinks on board before your party makes its way to Commissioner’s House for the rest of the day.
All receptions take place in the Commissioner’s House and Gardens. It can accommodate 120 nearest and dearest for a seated wedding breakfast and 200 for the evening bash.
Visit: www.thedockyard.co.uk/hire/weddings
Check out more local venues on page 17 of the current issue, available now: www.yourkent.wedding/free-download |
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| Purple Flour reveals how their cakes overcame the blistering heat |
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Surviving one of the hottest British summers on record has made us wonder: is it still possible for couples to have their dream cake in the blistering conditions that are set to become a regularity over the years to come? We've heard one or two disaster stories about melting, collapsing bakes! However, having chatted to Claudia Newberry at Purple Flour we're delighted to report that the answer, without compromise is, "Yes!"
Purple Flour has just delivered beautiful buttercream cakes, ganache masterpieces, and traditional iced classics, as well as naked and semi-naked creations all in the beautiful sunshine.
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| Get your feet wedding ready with the Exclusive Medical Pedicure by Margaret Dabbs London |
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CWM editor Rachel Westall went along to Margaret Dabbs London to discover the benefits of The Exclusive Medical Pedicure... What a treat for the feet! As a working mum my feet work hard. Often wearing heels or sandals, exposing my feet to the elements I suffer with dry heels and skin build up on the balls of my feet. So, when the opportunity came to try out a medical pedicure at Margaret Dabbs London, I jumped at the chance. It's a giant leap further than your standard pedi. To explain a bit further, think hygienist for the feet and foot facialist all in one. The famous medical pedicure or medi-pedi, as I like to call it, is a thorough overhaul performed on the feet, by a qualified HCPC registered Podiatrist.
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| Sweet Escapes - some of the UK's best boltholes |
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Looking for a post-wedding trip away? Look no further than the UK. Not only do you cut down on travel time, air miles, airport chaos and you can take your pet.
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