Your Kent Wedding - Page number 10 - September/August 2021 (Issue 98)

FASHION-FORWARD AND FABULOUS The recently-refurbished Dress Dreams Boutique in Sevenoaks offers the modern bride a wonderful range of contemporary gowns with wow factor to reflect their spirit and individuality. Its dresses are created by some of the finest fashion- forward designers from Israel to Australia. The latter is at the cutting edge of contemporary bridal fashion and Rachel Rose Bridal is right up there leading the charge. The designer’s creations are sexy, feminine and unconventional – luxe yet comfortable. Don’t miss your opportunity to be at Rachel Rose Bridal’s Kent launch at Dress Dreams from 2 nd -16 th October 2021. Celebrating real women, body confidence and inclusivity, this exciting contemporary bridal brand empowers women everywhere. To secure your slot head over to www.dressdreams.co.uk and book a normal bridal appointment during the event dates. Pssst… there’ll even be a gorgeous bridal giveaway! AUTUMN BE- GINS ! Kent winemaker, Mereworth Wines has brought together existing winemaking techniques to create a new range of spirits, including two new gins. Mereworth’s fruity pink Harvest Gin is delectably smooth. Made using the fruits and botanicals grown in the fields surrounding the winery, it’s steeped in juniper, homegrown strawberries, raspberries, orchard apples and meadow flowers. The second addition to the range is the Oak Aged Gin. Having already won medals in the Gin Masters and International Wine & Spirits Competition prior to its release, this gin is steeped in carefully selected botanicals in 100 per cent wheat spirit. It’s then married with some of the finest toasted oak available, imparting deliciously nutty, spicy and citrus flavours. With hints of nutmeg and vanilla, and a long finish full of warming spices, this works perfectly with ginger ale. Check out https://mereworth.co.uk TWINKLE AT TWILIGHT Situated in the gorgeous Kentish countryside in Upchurch, The BarnYard has recently undergone an exciting new renovation. Totally different to the existing wedding offerings the new Apple Barn and Courtyard can host twilight wedding ceremonies for up to 100 guests and up to 200 for the evening bash. You can host indoor “I dos” in the barn itself or choose to hold an al fresco ceremony in the beautiful Courtyard Gazebo. Decoration is allowed earlier in the day and there’s a stunning dressing room available to book for anyone who wishes to get ready on site, including a fridge full of bubbles and snacks. The barn has also been kitted out with state-of-the-art sound and lighting equipment, which is available to those opting for the DJ inclusive package. To find out more about The BarnYard visit www.the-barnyard.com COME ON IN Photography team Jeff and Sarah Oliver have taken to YouTube to create an indispensable video library of Kentish wedding venue tours. Originally aimed at helping couples and venues placed in a difficult position by various lockdowns, the channel is now set to be a useful tool for anyone planning their Kent wedding. Each episode is packed with everything you could possibly need to know about each hotspot from map location, overnight accommodation, outdoor space and all of your indoor celebration- space options. They’re also inspiringly interspersed with examples of the pair’s spectacular photography work captured at the respective venues, giving you a good idea of where best to pose for your own pics. Check out the tour of Port Lympne Hotel above, and find the channel by popping over to YouTube and searching: The Olivers. Don’t forget to hit subscribe! You can find out more about Jeff Oliver Photography at https://jeffoliverphotography.com https://jeffoliverphotography.com Saltwick Media 10