NUTS ABOUT YOU Penshurst Place and Gardens now boasts a new licensed outdoor space for couples seeking a beautiful location for their “I dos.” Located among 11 acres of formal gardens, The Nut Garden is surrounded by an oak pergola covered with rambling roses, ivy and climbing wisteria. At its heart, a central arbour with flowering foliage create the perfect backdrop for exchanging vows amid the ethereal beauty of nature. The Nut Garden can accommodate up to 100 guests and provides an intimate and private ceremony space ideal if you’re looking for a relaxed and informal setting. Additionally, you and your guests can enjoy the romantic scenery throughout the gardens as you make your way there. Penshurst Place and Gardens has been hailed Wedding Venue of the Year 2022/23 at the Kent Wedding Awards. It scooped the accolade in recognition of its unforgettable architecture, amazing gardens, and various indoor and outdoor settings to suit every vision. Find out more at https://weddings.penshurstplace.com WORDS OF WISDOM The team of specialist family law solicitors at local firm Warners have a wealth of experience in drawing up bespoke pre-nuptial agreements to fit the needs of particular couples. It’s all too easy to get swept away in the prettiness of wedding planning and romance of the occasion, but sometimes we might need to take a moment, just a moment, to let our heads rule our hearts. So, we asked Kirsty Humphrey, marketing manager at Warners, to tell us more about pre-nups and why a couple might choose to get one. Kirsty says, “A pre-nuptial agreement is a document agreed by a couple before their wedding that sets out how their various assets would be shared if their marriage breaks down. Pre-nups aren’t binding in England and Wales, but the existence of such a document, if certain conditions are met regarding its creation, can be very persuasive in court when dealing with marital assets upon divorce. Entering into a pre-nup before getting married allows couples to discuss their views and express their wishes for how financial matters would be resolved in the event of a divorce. This can avoid lengthy and costly dispute arising in the future.” If you’d like to know more, check out www.warners-solicitors.co.uk THE GIFT OF CHOCOLATE Goupie is a family-run chocolate confectionery brand based in Goudhurst, Kent, hand-making a uniquely textured treat based on an old family recipe. Better still, everything the team makes is vegan friendly, gluten-free and sustainably packaged. After receiving a number of requests from customers for wedding favours, it was decided this year to officially create some options. These include mouth-watering chocolate covered marshmallow totes, personalised boxes, and whole tins of dips and dabs. You can also opt for a celebration tower in eight and 12 person versions, which offer a fun alternative to dessert or perfect for a treat with coffee. Currently, Goupie’s products are stocked with a number of local independent retailers including Liberty and the National Trust, as well as being available online. What’s more, the brand has won a Great Taste Award, Sustainable Business the Taste of Kent Awards, Ethical Business in the Love Where We Live Awards and most recently it was recognised as a Green Business in the Times of Tunbridge Wells Awards. Discover more at https://goupiechocolate.com KENT LIVE! Having undergone significant renovations this year, Dreamland threw open it’s doors once more in April. It now features an exciting new family coaster, plus new amusements such as a reimagined mirror maze and pinball machines. These new attractions will sit alongside the much-loved scenic railway, the UK’s oldest wooden roller coaster, and the iconic big wheel. As in previous seasons, Dreamland will be free to enter and pay per ride. This year the attraction will present its largest ever programme of music and events, with new gigs added to the previously announced line up of stars. New acts include Placebo, The Streets, Rag n Bone Man, The Cuban Brothers featuring DJ Yoda, and Ocean Colour Scene. Additional events will take place throughout the season too, bringing family days out, musical theatre, dance classes and Margate Pride to Dreamland. Park goers can enjoy the delights of the retro roller disco, the popular arcade and amusements, plus food and drink provided by hand-picked local traders. This year, pop up activations, art installations and free outdoor screenings from the Scenic Stage are also set to entertain. So, why not grab your best gals and guys and head to Margate for a hen, stag or sten to remember, packed with iconic local character? Find out more at www.dreamland.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9
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