Your Kent Wedding - Sep/Oct 2019 (Issue 76)

6 T his year is whizzing by, and I can’t believe I’ve now completed a full year on Your Kent Wedding! It seems like only yesterday I was introducing myself to you. I’ve loved every minute of it, from the gorgeous real weddings to the stunning styled shoots. It’s been a privilege to bring you the very best of the county, and long may it continue. In fact, in this issue, we have no fewer than 12 pages packed with inspirational styled shoots from the incredibly talented suppliers of Kent, as well as 12 pages of our readers’ own beautiful wedding days to bring you. Living in Kent, you’re lucky enough to have your pick of some breathtaking venues, rich in history, which can play a part in your own timeless romance. So historical venues are just what we’ll be exploring on pages 29-33. Plus, I paid a visit to Bridgewood Manor recently to find out what you can expect from this lovely Medway venue. To see how I got on, turn to page 25. I must say, it was a pleasure – once again – to consult the experts at Kent’s bridal boutiques. I chatted to them about everything from styling tips to celeb fashion. So don’t forget to check out pages 91-95 before you go. I’ll leave you to it now and hope you enjoy this issue as much as I’ve loved putting it together. Happy planning, one and all! Kelly x Distributed by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU. Tel: 020 378 79001  Email:  salesinnovation@marketforce.co.uk. Circulation Marketing by Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd, Unit 6 Enterprise Centre, Kelvin Lane, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9PE.  Tel: 01293 312 001  Email: getintouch@inter-media.co.uk ISSN 1746-9384 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Kelly Andrews | Editor kellya@county.wedding s Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Cal Gildart | Sub Editor Danielle Harvey | Grooms and Beauty Editor Demelza Rayner | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Sarah Reeve | Lifestyle Editor CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Melissa Barker | Hannah Faulder DESIGN 01376 535 616 | artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Web Development Manager Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director | Sarah Ellis 01376 538 490 | sarahm@county.wedding Account Manager | Julia Owen 01376 538495 juliao@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 | subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 | accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your Kent Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your Kent Wedding is published six times a year. Subscription rates are £17.60 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing Ltd and sent to Your Kent Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing Ltd, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Kelly Andrews, editor We asked Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey’s venue stylist, Chic Weddings, to spill the beans on incorporating colour into your big day. I love these centrepieces from the celebrity wedding. Turn to page 71 for more ideas from the experts. We love when our readers get creative! Real wedding couple Katrina and James discovered this lifebuoy at a Whitstable market, upcycled it and used it as a selfie frame on the big day. Check out the feature on page 47. How tim flies MEDIA PUBLISHING WIN! A HONEYMOON IN NANTUCKET, U.S., WORTH £5,000. SEE PAGE 134. Wow! This gorgeous gown from victoriagracebridal.co.uk is a showstopper. Find out more about Kent’s wonderful bridal boutiques on page 91. cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS My favourite season is here, and I’ve loved showing off autumn’s merits as a wonderful time to tie the knot in throughout this issue. Check out page 85, where our experts share their tips on making the most of your fall nuptials. jeffoliver.co.uk emmamigdenphotography.com brigittethierryphoto.com