Your Kent Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 88)

6 I f you’re reading Your Kent Wedding for the first time because you said “yes” to the most important question you’ll likely ever be asked over the Christmas period – let us offer you a very warm welcome, and our heartfelt congratulations. You’re about to embark on the ride of your life, and we’ll be with you every step of the way with wedspiration and tips at every turn, all with the help of Kent’s incredible wedding suppliers. Speaking of this county’s talented bunch, they’ve outdone themselves this issue, with three stunning styled shoots, so different from each other, yet all inspiring in their own way. So, whatever your style, there’s bound to be something to catch your eye. Don’t miss them on pages 65, 69 and 81. If you are just setting out on your journey to W-day, now’s the perfect time to join us, as we’ve pulled together a super- useful planning guide, with hints and tips from the experts to steer you along your path. Check it out on page 75. Or for those of you now within reach of the big day with most of your key elements in place, check out our finishing touches feature on page 89, for some great ideas on making your wedding unforgettable. Wishing you all a very happy 2020, and hope you enjoy this issue. 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 Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Melissa Barker | Grooms Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor Hannah Faulder | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Sarah Reeve | Lifestyle Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 | artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley 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. 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 and sent to Your Kent Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Kelly Andrews, editor I love this creative table plan made from super-stylish gin bottles. The couple and their mums had a great time emptying enough to make it! Vintage chic abounds in this pretty styled shoot. Congratulations! MEDIA PUBLISHING WIN! A HONEYMOON IN ITALY, WORTH £1,500. SEE PAGE 129 Say it with flowers – our roundup of stunning floral gowns. cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS Jodie looked gorgeous in this boho-style Wendy Makin gown. alexakellyphotography.smugmug.com emmamigdenphotography.com 43 59 65 clairepettibone.com 99 michaelnewingtongray.com