You do you, says Shelley Holmes of Kent wedding venue Solton Manor

We asked Shelley Holmes at Kent wedding venue Solton Manor for her advice on making an intimate wedding day super-special? Read on to discover her top tips...

Exterior of Kent wedding venue Solton Manor in Dover

Credit: James Grist Photography

"The best advice I can give is to have the wedding you want that reflects you as a couple. Focus on the things that are important to you: if you love food have the seven-course meal; if you’re outdoorsy, utilise your venue’s outdoor space with your photographer; if you love flowers have the archway and huge arrangements!

"I find that smaller weddings really highlight the love between a couple as well as the sense of happiness and joy amongst the family and friends present. Most of all, enjoy every minute. It sounds like a cliché, but the day goes so fast, so don’t get hung up on minor details."

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