Your Kent Wedding - January/February 2024 (Issue 112)

LET’S CELEBRATE Nicky’s Photography is a Kent-based wedding, event, and family photographer capturing the wonderful milestones of life. This year is particularly special, January 2004 is where it all began, so Nicky celebrates 20 years of capturing so many beautiful occasions and events. To mark this special anniversary, Nicky is offering £100 off any full-day package and entrance in to a Valentine’s draw to win a free engagement shoot (and all images to download) worth £250! An engagement shoot is not only a wonderful way to celebrate your recent engagement news, but it’s also a special time to capture images of you both to keep. Additionally, it’s a great way of getting to know Nicky, see how a photographer works and get used to being in front of the camera! To enter email Nicky at nicola@nphotography.co.uk or text on 07810 827 125 and quote: VALENTINESDRAW2024/100OFF with your name and contact number/email. The name of the winner will be drawn and announced on the 14th Feb 2024 and your engagement shoot will be arranged. Terms and conditions apply. Check out https://nphotography.co.uk NEW LUXURY LAKESIDE LODGES Leeds Castle, near Maidstone, has four new luxury Lakeside Lodges. Nestled within more than 500 acres of historic and seasonal parkland, a haven of tranquillity, the lodges offer an exclusive escape for guests seeking a serene getaway. Accessed via a private walkway that meanders through the captivating Lady Baillie Mediterranean Garden Terraces, guests enjoy direct entry to the historic Grade I listed Leeds Castle, steeped in more than 900 years of history. The highlight of the lodges is the magnificent view they offer over the Great Water from the private deck, as well as extraordinary nighttime views through the stargazing rooflight directly above guests’ beds. Designed by Koto in its signature style, the lodges feature sculptural forms that maximise natural light, connecting guests with the outside world. They allow guests to fully immerse themselves in nature, fostering a sense of calm and tranquillity. The lodges will also have private spaces where guests can relax and enjoy the stunning scenery while enjoying a soak in the luxurious Lusso stone bathroom, featuring a sleek black external bathtub. They also benefit from large opening sliding doors that promote natural ventilation, and a motorised blind system. “Our new Lakeside Lodges will add another exciting opportunity for guests to enjoy a luxury stay within the grounds of Leeds Castle,”said Helen Bonser-Wilton, chief executive of the Leeds Castle Foundation. The Lakeside Lodges are priced from £325 per night on a bed and breakfast basis for two adults. Visit https://leeds-castle.com/stay/lakeside-lodges PRICE FREEZE FOR 2024 Bradbourne House, Kent’s luxury, exclusive-use venue located in the heart of the countryside has had a pricing restructure for 2024/2025 weddings. “Weddings are at the heart of everything we do,” says Natalie Skingley, sales and marketing manager. “Because of this, we want to ensure everybody gets their dream day and will not be charged an increased price for popular days and seasons. Therefore, for the 2024 and 2025 wedding season, Bradbourne House has frozen its prices and has ensured that you can have a wedding any day of the week, at any time of the year for a competitive and budget-friendly price: no price increases for Saturday or summer weddings!” Visit the website for more details https://bradbournehousekent.co.uk 10

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