Your Kent Wedding - Page number 6 - July/August 2021 (Issue 97)

WIN! A minimoon in Corfu worth £1,000. Turn to page 110. Although their plans to get married in Ibiza fell through when the country went into lockdown, Jade and George were still able to enjoy some brilliant sunshine as their rescheduled Kent wedding fell on the hottest day of the year. Read all about their day from page 49. Dried flower bridal bouquets are growing in popularity fast. Not only do they look fabulous and fit in perfectly with a rustic or boho theme, but since they keep well beyond the day, they’re sustainable too. Check out this stylish shoot from page 55. C an you believe we’re now into summer already? Sure, I’m looking forward to longer days, sunny conditions and barbecues with friends, but above all I’m excited about the triumphant return of weddings. And boy, have you all waited long enough! I can’t wait to see how your plans come to life and can see big days being even more celebratory than they previously were, if that’s even possible. We’ve all developed a deeper appreciation for the finer things in life over the past 18 months, love being chief among them, and to see it taking centre stage once more is something I’m thrilled about. So, as soon as Boris gives the green light, grab your loved ones, hug them as tight as possible and party like it’s 1999! And, when you’ve done that, don’t forget to head over to www.yourkent.wedding/get-involved-real-wedding and tell us all about it, so we can spread the joy. If there’s one thing I do know, it’s that as giddy as you are at the prospect of finally going ahead with your well-deserved dream day, your suppliers will be every bit as cock-a-hoop to be getting back to what they love. They can’t hide their lights under a bushel for long, so as usual; this issue is about showcasing what they do best. I’ve rounded up my highlights for you across these two pages, so dive in to make sure you don’t miss a thing. Enjoy and keeeep planning! Ke y 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 Melissa Barker | Contributing 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 Welcom bac ! DIA ISHING NTS SHING EVENTS & PUBLISHING cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS www.gar terweddingphotography.com.jpg Natasha Grant, founder of Pearline Events says, “Using lighting to create an atmosphere is a fantastic way to transform a blank space.” Plus, we think fairylights make for a romantic and magical setting. Discover more venue styling tips from page 59. Photographer: Shelly Pence www.am ywoodhamphotography.com.jpg