NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on the latest from around the county ELIZABETHAN ELEGANCE Rumwood Court is a Grade II listed Elizabethan manor house, parts of which date back as far as the 14th-century. Situated to the south of Maidstone in the village of Langley, the house and its 12 acres of glorious gardens and woodland offer a beautiful backdrop. For al fresco celebrations, The Walled Garden is a dream. A delightful setting for your nuptials with the grand house as the backdrop, there’s ample space for a tipi, marquee or stretch tent allowing you to continue the party beneath the stars. If you’re keen to know more, why not pop along to the venue’s open day on 24th April, 2022 from 9.30am. There’ll be a plethora of local wedding suppliers on hand to discuss your dream, including Invicta Food Design who organise all of Rumwood Court’s events. To find out more, head over to www.rumwoodcourtevents.com VA-VA-VROOM! Set up during the course of various lockdowns, new kid on the block wedding transport supplier Driven Elegance offers beautiful classic cars, allowing couples to begin their nuptials in style. Owner Paul inherited some incredible vehicles, such as a Jaguar E-type, which has been in his family since new and has glamorously travelled through the Alps numerous times on its way to the Monaco Grand Prix – how very James Bond! It’s a very special example of its type and the company offers photo opportunities with this beauty, even if you don’t need transport for your big day. In fact any of the cars in the fleet, which also includes Ferraris, make for fantastic shots, perhaps for the groom and groomsmen pre-ceremony, or the bride and wedding party once everyone gets together. Your photographer may even choose to use a drone to follow the vehicles as they approach the venue, creating part of the story of your day. These classic cars bring out the best in any wedding location, contributing a luxury statement to proceedings. Driven Elegance also provides a premium chauffeur service. What’s more, this fab new supplier is currently offering a £50 discount on any bookings made and paid for before September 2022, so don’t delay! Find out more at https://drivenelegance.com HIGHLY COMMENDED Orpington-based wedding celebrant, Rebecca McMonagle, professionally known as Bex the Celebrant, has received the highly commended accolade at The Wedding Industry Awards. This is an incredible achievement given she has only been qualified for a year. When Bex’s day job as a TV producer slowed down during lockdown 2020, she decided to use the time to develop a project close to her heart and trained as a wedding celebrant to bring a fun, personalised approach to the ceremonies of like-minded couples. She was delighted to have been nominated by one of her many newlyweds and was shortlisted by the judges as a regional nominee. She says, “My job is to give couples choice and show that their wedding ceremony doesn’t have to be with a traditional registrar or particularly religious, they can be fun, filled with laughter and personality. I’m so proud to have been recognised for the work I do and hopefully this will show others that there are different ways of personalising a wedding.” Find out more about www.bexthecelebrant.com Image courtesy of TWIA www.danpotter.co.uk Photographer: David Marsh LOCAL NEWS 9
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