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WELCOME
Somehow it ’ s autumn already , and while I ’ ll be sad to say goodbye to summer , I ’ m fully ready to embrace a new season .
Without doubt , this is my favourite time of year ; change is in the air and there ’ s a sense of new beginnings - which is why it ’ s also the perfect season for a wedding ; celebrating a new life together .
I actually got married in the autumn myself , and despite heed from friends and family about the ‘ unpredictable ’ weather ( this is England , isn ’ t all weather unpredictable ?) we had a gorgeous day .
If you ’ re planning your own autumnal nuptials then you ’ ll find everything you need in this issue , from expert advice on styling a barn venue on p34 to using nature to create a rustic aesthetic on p100 .
Still seeking the perfect wedding venue ? From classically cosy spaces on p60 to settings with gorgeous grounds on p70 , you ’ re sure to find a venue to say ‘ I do ’ to .
Photography by : Camilla Harney Photography
RECOGNITION & THANKS A Kentish Ceremony would like to thank all of the photographers who have generously provided imagery for this issue of the magazine , as well as all of the wonderful couples who have kindly provided photographs or granted permission for us to share the images from their own Kentish ceremonies .
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For special touches for your big day , head to p110 where drink experts give some top tipple tips . On p120 learn how to throw an eco wedding and on p122 find out how to capture awesome autumn photographs .
Of course , there ’ s lots of inspiration from real couples who have enjoyed their own Kentish ceremonies , too . From Darren and Scott ’ s rollercoaster themed wedding on p50 to Helen and Chris ’ fourth time lucky celebration on p96 , discover how other couples have created their perfect wedding days .
Whatever the weather , your autumn wedding is sure to be magical . Just be warned - if you ’ re using pumpkins , be careful what you do with them afterwards . I ended up with an accidental pumpkin patch in the garden …
Charlie Bond
EDITOR
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