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September/October 2023 |
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Yes, I successfully survived the summer - hurrah! To be fair, I don’t know if we can even describe the last few months as summer, but never mind, it suited me down to the ground! Now, here we are in autumn already. This season is growing enormously in popularity for weddings and is one of my favourites as I love to see couples getting super-creative with their themes and colour palettes. Think rich jewel tones, which are stunning on their own or used with pastels as an accent colour. Rust is huge at the moment. Oh-so modern, it comes into its own during the autumn months. More so than any other season, autumn immediately conjures up associated colours typified by nature at this time of year, such as the reds and oranges of turning leaves.
It’s also ideal timing if you fancy something a bit quirky. With Halloween on the horizon, add plenty of pumpkins to your styling. What about carving your own romantic scenes into them to represent your unique love story and using as illuminated centrepieces? Gothic and enchanted forest vibes also work particularly well at this time of year. What’s more, the much-loved rustic feel really comes into it’s own when given a harvest-time twist.
September and October are also awash with wedding fairs, so as well as being a lush time to get married, it’s the best time to flesh out your vision with supplier soul mates! Our sister brand, County Wedding Events, is hosting an array of wedding shows across the South East this autumn, including at Bradbourne House and Penshurst Place. Head over to www.countyweddingevents.com to register.
This issue we’ve got three stunning styled shoots for you offering a whole heap of wedspiration. Meanwhile, the county’s wedding florists and bridal boutiques, give us the benefit of their wisdom to aid you in your quest to put together your dream day. So, as ever, enjoy and keeeep planning!
Kelly x |
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| Time Travellers |
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Port Lympne Hotel and Reserve
A magical and unique setting steeped in history, four-star Grade II listed mansion Port Lympne Hotel & Reserve is Kent’s largest wildlife reserve and award-winning wedding venue, set within 600 acres of magnificent private parkland and home to 900 wild endangered animals. Its idyllic setting provides sensational views for a picture-perfect wedding album, and a variety of beautiful locations within the estate to utilise on the big day.
Set among 14-acres of perfectly manicured gardens and adorned with white rambling roses, the garden Pergola seats 110 guests and is an enchanting place to say ‘I do’ outside. Additionally, the second outdoor ceremony option is the Moroccan Courtyard located in Port Lympne Hotel. Offering a more intimate wedding for yourself and 25 guests, it boasts original 1920s details from when it was first designed by Phillip Sassoon and it has also been decorated with items all the way from Marrakesh. For al fresco entertaining post-vows, nestled amongst the gardens of the Hotel, The Iceberg Terrace can comfortably seat 100 guests and has views of the Lime Tree Avenue and the Trojan Steps.
Inside, for the ceremony, the mansion boasts delightful mural-painted rooms by famous English artists such as Rex Whistler, Spencer Roberts and Martin Jordan.
The stunning Spencer Roberts room is hand-painted and showcases a mural of animals, some of which are located right at Port Lympne; it seats 50 for the ceremony, and 30 for the wedding breakfast.
The Long room can be used for wedding ceremonies of up to 100 guests (wedding breakfasts, 50) and has wonderful views over the Southern Terrace and 600-acre reserve.
The venue’s stunning new glass orangery and terrace are a creative salute to the theatrical entertainment style of the Gatsby era. Truly private and available for exclusive use only for 120 guests for seated dinner/wedding breakfast, its inclusive of a dancefloor, cloakroom and luxury washrooms, fully incorporated kitchen and has the option to add an additional marque or food station on the adjoining lawn.
When you’re tying the knot here, you are having something inspiring and totally different. Being located within a wild animal reserve even means that private guided safaris can be arranged for couples and their guests. What’s more, with unique overnight accommodation available from star gazing to luxury lodges set within animal enclosures, there’s ample choice for staying guests.
Visit:www.aspinallfoundation.org/weddings
Check out more local venues on page 25 of the current issue available now:www.yourkent.wedding/free-download |
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| Kent-based Baldwins Travel voted Travel Agent of The Year |
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Kent-based Baldwins Travel has been voted Travel Agent of The Year – London and South East England (Small Agency) 2023 at this year's Agent Achievement Awards. The event was held at the prestigious Westminster Park Plaza Hotel in London, where the travel industry comes together to celebrate the very best travel agents in the country. On winning this award Nick Marks, managing director, says, "We're absolutely delighted to win this coveted prize, which is due to the hard work and dedication of all the team at Baldwins Travel. We pride ourselves on giving the very best service to all our clients and we cannot thank everyone who voted for us enough. This award means the world to the team."
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| All dressed up - the ultimate in fairytale fashion |
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The new season bridal edit of dreamy dresses features delicate details, fairytale-inspired florals and flowing fabrics
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| My first, my last, my everything |
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Located in the South Ari Atoll, renowned for its marine life and coral gardens, the resort is spread over two islands
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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...
24 Sep 2023 - The Kent Wedding Fair, Rochester Corn Exchange
Northgate, The Precinct, Rochester, ME1 1LS
www.kentweddingfair.co.uk
30-1 Oct 2023 - Bluewater Wedding Fayre
(Marquee at the back of Zizi's), Bluewater The Village, Bluewater, Greenhithe, Kent, DA9 9ST
www.pdeweddingfayres.co.uk
30 Sep 2023 - Cultural Wedding Showcase - Kent
The Castle Westenhanger, Stone Street, Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HX
www.westenhangercastle.co.uk/wedding-showcase
1 Oct 2023 - The Kent Wedding Fair, Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4NQ
www.kentweddingfair.co.uk
8 Oct 2023 - The Wedding Experience - Kent
Kent Showground,, Detling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF
www.wedding-experience.co.uk/pre_registration?exhibition=446
14-15 Oct 2023 - The National Wedding Show
Excel London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL
www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk
15 Oct 2023 - Hythe Imperial Hotel Wedding Fair
Hythe Imperial Hotel, Princes Parade, Hythe, CT21 6AE
www.hytheimperial.co.uk/weddings/wedding-events
15 Oct 2023 - The Kent Wedding Fair, Holiday Inn London Bexley
Black Prince Interchange, East Rochester Way, Bexley, DA5 1ND
www.kentweddingfair.co.uk
15 Oct 2023 - Bradbourne House Wedding Show
Bradbourne House, New Rd, East Malling, ME19 6DZ
www.countyweddingevents.com/bradbourne-house-wedding-show
21 Oct 2023 - Retro Romance Wedding Showcase - Kent
The Castle Westenhanger, Stone Street, Westenhanger, Hythe, Kent, CT21 4HX
www.westenhangercastle.co.uk/wedding-showcase
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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| 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.
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Happy planning! |
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