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

86 SERVING PERSONALITY We’ve said it before, but it bears repeating: Your wedding day should be a true reflection of you. Catering is part and parcel of that, a great way to personalise proceedings. Debbie Green of Chives the Caterers says, “We love those personal touches, such as a linen napkin in a shade from your colour palette. It’s such a simple addition, but incredibly effective.” Another lovely idea is to serve two different puddings to alternate guests with a little note on the menu. Debbie explains, “This not only makes choosing a dessert easier after the tasting, but brings the meal to a close in a personal way. Dessert is the course where couples often have different tastes – one loves fruit, the other chocolate – so this makes it totally about them.” A cheeseboard is a great choice for the evening, and the selection of cheeses is a fun way to inject even more personality. “We always use lovely local cheeses, but we can also give a nod to your home towns. For example, you could include a traditional Red Leicester, a Black Bomber from Wales, or even some fabulous Yarg from Cornwall. This will mean a lot to the family who are recognised, creating a talking point. We’ve also been known to make a chutney to accompany the cheese from some of the family’s homegrown apples,” she says. SET TAILS WAGGING Tail Tales is a wedding pet chaperoning service, enabling furry family members to attend your big day hassle free. Ioana James from the Kent-based company explains, “We look after the pets on the day by collecting them in the morning so they’re not in the way of any preparations and make sure they have a good run and play. We then accompany them to the venue for photos, sometimes ring bearing duties or even some good old fun mingling with the guests.” Whatever your dream day looks like Tail Tales aims to help you spend quality time with your beloved pet without the need to worry about normal caring duties. gyangurung.com Love in lights What better way to add some atmosphere and celebrate your union than having your name in lights? Sarah Tinsey of Light Of My Life told us, “2020 looks set to be a glamorous year. Our most booked item for the year’s weddings, and beyond, is our MR & MRS sign featuring your new surname. Tailored to you and the most incredible backdrop for your day.” blusingbridephotography.com