Your Kent Wedding - September/October 2024 (Issue 116)

A NEW LOOK The Bilsington Priory Estate, a historic gem nestled near Ashford, has announced the launch of its new website. In collaboration with Lemonade Design Co., the updated site features an enhanced user experience, highlighting the Priory’s rich history, a range of wedding packages and the Edwardian manor house with fabulous afternoon teas and events. Libby Lawson, the owner of Bilsington Priory and Estate, tells us: “We are excited to unveil our new online presence. The new website reflects our commitment to providing an engaging and informative experience for recently engaged couples, our wonderful returning afternoon tea guests, and visitors to the numerous and exciting events we hold across the Estate. We invite everyone to explore the site and discover what makes Bilsington Priory a unique destination for a wedding or celebration.” The new website can be viewed at www.bilsingtonpriory.co.uk DATE FOR THE DIARY Hever Castle is hosting a wedding showcase on Sunday 6th October 2024, 12pm to 3pm, giving guests the rare opportunity to experience the beautiful venues while they are set up for a wedding. Pre-registered guests will arrive through the private gated entrance to the Astor Wing and will have the opportunity to view the awardwinning wedding venues on the Hever Castle estate. The wedding team will be on hand to answer any questions and discuss date availability and packages. Be it the stately grandeur of the castle itself, the country house atmosphere of the Astor Wing, or the stunning lakeside location of the Guthrie Pavilion, Hever Castle offers a dream-come-true location for your special day. Five-star luxury accommodation is also available to book as part of your wedding. Pre-registration for the event is essential: www.hevercastle.co.uk/whats-on/wedding-showcase MUSIC TO MY EARS Kelly Pepper is a talented wedding singer based in Kent who offers bespoke packages and beautiful live vocals for your wedding day. Kelly can perform any genre of music at your wedding ceremony or reception, from romantic acoustic covers to lively dancefloor classics. Kelly can also learn songs on request for your walking down the aisle song, wedding exit, or first dance. Kelly will be exhibiting at the Signature Wedding Show at Bluewater on 6th October 2024 and is offering any couples who book on the day a 20 per cent discount on her services. Kelly tells us: “I feel so fortunate to be able to do a job that I love singing brides down the aisle professionally at weddings. And I believe that passion shows through my singing when I perform. With all my experience and enthusiasm, you can trust me to provide a professional and reliable service and sing my heart out on your special wedding day as if it were my own.” Check out www.instagram.com/kellypepperweddings NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around Kent www.fleurchallisphotography.com www.terivphotography.co.uk LOCAL NEWS 9

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