Your Kent Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 91)

3  REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER What to look out for in this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on all the latest from around the county 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 86 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer their top wedding-planning tips 121 COMPETITION Win a luxurious minimoon to Tuscany, Italy worth £1,500 CONTENTS JULY/AUGUST 2020 VENUES 19 SPOTLIGHT ON… Ashford, Swale and The Weald 25 LUSH AND LEAFY Our roundup of Kent’s garden venues FEATURES 59 AMONG THE STARS A sprinkling of old-time glam brings this spectacular shoot to life 62 SLUMBER PARTY Wedding play tents are a fab modern trend that’ll keep your little guests happy all day 67 STYLE IT OUT Local experts show us how to dress any venue from rustic to stately 71 TOWN MEETS COUNTRY An edgy, urban style combined with a love of the countryside and all things rustic sums up this delightful showcase 75 IN LOVE WITH LAVENDER Meet the classic modern bride 79 BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE Our A-Z of wedding entertainment 83 CONTEMPORARY CHIC Turner Contemporary, Margate, provided the ultimate canvas for this edgy shoot 102 HERE COME THE GIRLS Looking for the perfect bridesmaids’ dresses? Take our test to see which style best suits your big day On the cover I’m in love with this issue’s stunning cover image, which was captured by www.luminessphotography.co.uk. Tu rn to page 83 to enjoy more of this gorgeous styled shoot. 62 29 71 www.joh nknightphotography.co.uk www.pier ragphotography.com www.pho tosbylizzie.co.uk 59