JEWEL IN THE CROWN The team at Fitzgerald Jewellers in Canterbury are super-excited to have been shortlisted for no less than six prestigious awards this year: Bespoke Jewellery Retailer of the Year, Retailer of the Year (six stores or fewer), and Store Design of the Year all in the Retail Jeweller awards; Best New Store or Store Refurbishment of the Year – Professional Jeweller; Retailer of the Year – NAJ Awards; and Best Jewellery in Kent – Muddy Stilettos Awards. Having moved to new premises at the beginning of December 2021 the business has gone from strength to strength. The new store is more than 2,000sq ft, which has really given it space to grow and be able to showcase its fantastic brands, as well as placing the focus on its own handmade jewellery that the team is so proud of. Everything within this collection is handmade on site in the new open workshop, which allows customers to see the goldsmiths working on their bespoke commissions, including wedding rings, and repairs. The staff, who are passionate about what they do, will give you a warm welcome in store, and we’re sure you’ll enjoy the homely feel it exudes with an eclectic mix of vintage and antique furniture, plants and soft lighting. We love the huge conservatory area, which boasts a bright and stunning view of Canterbury Cathedral. Find out more at www.fitzgeraldjewellers.co.uk SAY “I DO” IN 2022 Built around the original Georgian Dower House, Mercure Tunbridge Wells is a charming four-star hotel offering the ideal combination of the traditional and modern for your big day. And if you’re looking for somewhere to tie the knot this year, the hotel has some great offers on late availability for some dates in 2022. The package, priced at £4,500, allows you to invite 50 days guests and 70 evening guests. It includes a wedding planner, ceremony room hire, reception drink, three-course meal, wine with the meal, toast drink, dedicated on-the-day manager to act as toastmaster, table linen and napkins, chair covers and sashes, private function room hire, private staffed bar, hire of the hotel’s cake stand and knife, evening buffet, bedroom for the newlyweds on the wedding night including breakfast, and complimentary wedding menu tasting prior to the big day. That’s not all, as there’s a list of added extras included worth £2,000 all at no extra cost. Six centrepieces and ceremony table décor, ceiling drapes, table plan and place cards, evening finger buffet upgrade, DJ with booth and lights, and bridal suite upgrade. Dates available on this package are: Sunday 28th August, Saturday 3rd September, Friday 9th September, Friday 16th September, Saturday 24th September, Saturday 5th November, Wednesday 28th December, Thursday 29th December. While dates are correct at time of writing, please enquire with the wedding team for up-to-date availability at events@mercuretunbridgewells or 01892 628 298. Check out www.mercuretunbridgewells.co.uk CONGRATULATIONS! 2022 marks a decade in business for Treats on a Tricycle, an accomplishment of which the team are understandably very proud. Given this wealth of experience and many a wedding behind it, the company has become one of the South East’s most recognised ice cream professionals offering vintage ice cream. Treats on a Tricycle is available to bring a touch of nostalgia and class to your big day providing services from traditional ice cream tricycles and a designated Pimms tricycle, to the rare vintage ice cream van, Little Esther. Ice cream is, of course, where it’s at and this supplier caters for all dietary needs being one of the few fortunate enough to have all of its ice creams, sorbets and vegan alternatives produced in the same place. Made on a farm in nut-free premises, the milk and cream used comes from the farm’s own pastures. All products are gluten-free, egg-free and contain no artificial flavouring or colouring, with local, natural ingredients used wherever possible. From a selection of more than 25 incredible options, you can choose up to six for your guests to enjoy. We hope you’ll join us in wishing owners Rebecca and Cliff a huge congratulations on reaching this milestone, and here’s to many more! Find out more at www.treatsonatricycle.co.uk www.livvy-hukins.co.uk www.jasondoddphotography.com YOUR ESSENTIALS 9
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