Your Kent Wedding - March/April 2021 (Issue 95)

6 I don’t know about you, but I can hardly believe that this madness has been going on for a year now. It’s mind- boggling to think of how different life was back when Covid was just the stuff of movie plots. Using the word “Zoom” in every other sentence, working in one’s pyjamas, and deciding whether to turn to the black market for toilet rolls are all things that we never imagined would become a reality. But in looking back over these surreal times I’ve also been reflecting on the good. Like most of you, I’ve celebrated a lockdown birthday – yep, I’ve turned 40 since I last spoke to you! I’ll admit to feeling disappointed that my planned celebrations couldn’t go ahead, but what meant even more was the outpouring of love and thoughtfulness from friends and family. So, enough about me. What about you? How’s your checklist coming along? With spring ahead of us, we’re getting excited about al fresco “I dos,” pastel hues and beautiful blooms. As are our county’s suppliers who, determined not to have their creativity stifled by the pandemic, have been hard at work (safely and when permitted) putting together no less than six styled shoots for you this issue. We’ve got everything from an afternoon tea in a castle to boho vows in the woods. What’s more if you’re newly engaged, catering should be at the top of the list along with the venue, so don’t miss our annual wedding food and drink feature over on page 61. There’s plenty more fabulousness on every page, so I’ll delay you no longer. Enjoy and keeeep planning! Kelly x ISSN 1746-9384 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Kelly Andrews | Senior Editor and Beauty Editor kellya@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor , Grooms Editor and Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers | Sarah Hill Stephanie Hodder | Vicky O’Connor 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 538 495 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 £18.20 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, senior editor Nothing says showstopping like a big-day bake adorned in blooms, and these iced gems truly take the biscuit. Check out the full shoot on page 64. Spring into acti DIA ISHING NTS SHING EVENTS & PUBLISHING WIN! A LUXURY HEN DO WORTH UP TO £3,950 ON PAGE 119. How cute are these pretty-in-pink bridesmaids’ necklaces? The ideal “thank you” gift for your girls. Discover more locally handmade loveliness from page 73. cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS There are no words to describe how I feel about what I’ve lovingly labelled: The Woofer Wedding. If you’re in need of some light relief, head over to page 83. www.artoflifefilms.com Don’t miss our Hot Topic feature over on page 79, where our experts tell you how to bring a touch of spring to your nuptials. www.lkphotography.co.uk