NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on the latest from around the county SHOOT FOR THE MOON Ever wondered what a pre-shoot is? Also, known as an engagement shoot, it’s an informal photo session for you and your partner before your big day. You can choose when it takes place during the lead up to your wedding, whether it be in the same season, or at a different time of year. This is a fantastic opportunity for you as a couple to get to know your photographer and their way of working, after all you’ll be spending a lot of time in each other’s company on one of the biggest days of your life. So, never underestimate how much this process will help you to relax in front of the camera when it really counts. What’s more, when the big day finally rolls around you’ll then know exactly what to expect leaving you to feel at ease and relaxed. The result? Nothing but beautiful, natural images. Nicky Tulip from Nicky’s Photography offers just such an opportunity, usually priced at £250. However, we’ve partnered with this local lovely to offer Your Kent Wedding readers a free engagement shoot when you book your wedding photography package with Nicky’s Photography for your big day. To claim, simply get in touch with Nicky before 30th June, 2023 and quote YKWfreePS. Find out more at https://nphotography.co.uk NEW VENUE ALERT! Set among 250 acres of beautiful Kentish countryside, Betteshanger Country Park was created in the early 2000s as an outdoor recreational venue, based on the old Betteshanger Colliery. Not your usual wedding venue! It has since developed into the modern, vibrant and unique location it is today. Purchased in 2019, the current owners have delivered their vision of not only an outdoor park and activity site, but also a beautiful location for events of all shapes and sizes. The Glass Room event space and The Lamp Room bar/restaurant were opened in 2022 as Deal’s newest wedding venues. These stylish and tasteful spots offer characterful backdrops for your special day. You can expect support from an onsite team of wedding planners, and the in-house catering team can create bespoke menus ensuring your big day is everything you dreamed of. “We’re excited to be able to offer our couples the perfect setting for their special days,” food and beverage manager Tyler Christy told us. Find out more at www.betteshanger-park.co.uk HOTEL HOTSPOT Brama, Bromley’s newest and only boutique hotel, has announced it will be welcoming guests just in time for summer, ideal if you’re set to wed in the area and guests need a stylish place to crash. With 23 beautifully designed rooms, Brama is set to combine convenience and comfort with appeal and bags of local flair. The new lifestyle hotel is part of the major renovation of Bromley Old Town Hall following its addition to the Heritage at Risk register in 2009, bringing a new lease of life to the much-loved historical building. Steeped in history, the Old Town Hall officially opened in 1907, and has since played host to the wedding of David Bowie and been the local seat of government. The design-led hotel is perfectly positioned for locals and visitors alike, in the heart of Bromley and close to shopping, train stations and connections to central London. Rooms will start from £109 per night on a room only basis. Find out more at https://bramahotels.com READER OFFER https://nphotography.co.uk 8
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