Your Kent Wedding - January/February 2021 (Issue 94)

Welcome! The former Leaf Hotel Dover in Whitfield, Dover, is now officially the Holiday Inn Dover. The last eight months have seen an extensive overhaul and upgrading of the hotel with all guest rooms being refurbished, public areas totally reconfigured and facilities upgraded. Among the new additions are new function room, The Octagon Suite; and The Junction Bar and Lounge serving delicious meals and cocktails. The Holiday Inn Dover is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner, as well as cocktails, coffee and afternoon teas, so why not pop along and check it out? To find out more about the venue’s wedding offering head over to our Do Not Disturb hotel venues feature on page 31 and check out www.holidayinndover.co.uk NEW HOME Victoria Grace Bridal has moved! The team have spent several lovely years in the pretty little boutique in Faversham and has now found a stunning new home in Canterbury. This gorgeous new boutique is in Burgate just along from the Cathedral entrance and boasts the same intimate friendly feel with more room! The boutique also welcomes the fantastic designer Essense of Australia joining current designers Kenneth Winston and Victoria Kay. So, it now offers a choice of seven bridal collections, plus two dedicated curvy bride ranges. What’s more, there’s a fabulous new collection of bridesmaid dresses and accessories in store. To find out more, head over to www.victoriagracebridal.co.uk Think big Q Hotels is launching its Little Big Wedding concept, appealing to couples to enjoy their nuptials in early 2021 and make the celebration a wow experience with help from the hotel group. Participating hotels, which includes Ashford International in Kent, will gift their happy couples with plenty of add-ons making celebrations more exciting and memorable. Sarah Harvey, head of events at the QHotels Group says, “Every wedding is big to us. Who says size matters?” She continues, “Our Little Big Wedding concept is extra special and gives everyone who books with us the chance to go a bit bigger on their plans at no extra cost.” So what does this all mean? Well, those choosing a traditional four-course wedding breakfast will enjoy a complimentary half bottle of wine per table; reception celebrations with afternoon tea will be gifted unlimited scones and tea; and all packages will receive free arrival drinks, as well as for the speeches with canapés throughout. “This is us being little on costs and big on ideas. Give us your intimate wedding, and we’ll give you back the big event you always dreamed of with so much love and care,” Sarah concludes. To discover more, head over to www.ashfordhotel.co.uk KEEP SMILING Taking those classic formal wedding photos and putting a relaxed, natural spin on them – that’s what photographer Sarah Hunt of Kent- based Strawberry Photography does best. Her approach enables you to have an incredible day while she works away in the background capturing all those special, crazy, and emotional moments, as well as grabbing you for some must-have traditional photos for the treasured album. Now, you can get an incredible 20 per cent off all wedding packages, along with a complimentary engagement shoot when you book your big day with Sarah. Simply, get in touch at sarah@strawberryphotography.co.uk an d quote “ Your Kent Wedding ” to claim. Also, check out www.strawberryphotography.co.uk www.straw berryphotography.co.uk 12