REGULARS 7 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Kelly 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the county 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 77 HOT TOPIC: THE GREAT OUTDOORS Stellar wedmin advice from those in the know 97 COMPETITION Win a romantic getaway to the upscale Avani+ Samui Resort in Thailand CONTENTS JULY/AUGUST 2023 On the cover This issue’s cover is sponsored by Hythe Imperial Hotel (www.hytheimperial.co.uk). It features newlyweds Molly and Ben celebrating on the beautiful beach just in front of the Hotel, and was captured by Fringe Photography (www.fringe-photography.com) 57 FEATURES 49 COUNTRYSIDE ROMANCE This shoot shows off new Kentish venue, Betteshanger Country Park, to best effect using natural tones and textures 53 A TOUCH OF GRACE The beautiful Regency blue gets its time to shine through this local shoot 57 SWEET THEMES ARE MADE OF THIS Feel inspired by 2023’s trending venue styling themes 62 HERE COME THE GIRLS Maximalist luxe is right on trend in 2023 and this team show us exactly why in breathtaking fashion 67 HISTORY IN THE MAKING Pantone colour of the year Viva Magenta pulls together this seamless blend of Goodnestone Park’s modern and historical sides 71 LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL Whether you’re looking for a relaxed vibe, a riproaring time or something completely different, Kent’s wedding entertainers have you covered 49 VENUES 19 SPOTLIGHT ON... Ashford, Swale and The Weald 25 GARDENER’S WORLD Kent is known as the Garden of England for a reason, so we’ve rounded up some of our favourite verdant venues www.candcimagery.co.uk www.photography-by-petrina.co.uk 3
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