CONTENTS
LOVE THRU A LENS Local Couples Share Their Wedding Photographs FROM THE ALBUM OF …
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110 ASK THE EXPERT : CHEF JAMES CRANK The Old Kent Barn ’ s Head Chef talks us through creating the perfect wedding menu
Chantel & David Jordan at Winters Barns , Canterbury by Nicola Dawson Photography
Carly & Tom at Kent Life , Maidstone by Florence Berry Photography
Charlotte Conde Smith & Mark Smith at The Orangery , Maidstone by Fleur Challis Photography
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114 ASK THE EXPERT : FLORISTS Becky Franklin , owner Floral Explosion shares her expert advice
116 WIN YOUR WEDDING FLOWERS Enter to win your wedding flowers , thanks to Floral Explosion
120 THE AFTERGLOW As the sun sets , couples are choosing to bring colour , sparkle and vibrancy to their celebrations
122 ASK THE EXPERT : PHOTOGRAPHY Helen England answers all your questions on what to do if it rains on your wedding day
124 STARRY EYED The romance of a wedding doesn ’ t end when the sun sets . Local photographers share their twilight snaps
Jessica & Franz Sarmiento at The BarnYard , Sittingbourne by Photography by Petrina
Ed & Amy at The Blazing Donkey , Sandwich by Faversham Photography
OUR KENTISH CEREMONY Real couples share their Kentish wedding experience and offer advice for your special day
126 BEHIND THE LENS For autumn , we go behind the lens with wedding photographer Nicola Dawson Photography
FASHION & BEAUTY
80 FIT FOR A PRINCESS Wedding gowns are taking on a regal elegance this autumn
82 SHARP DRESSED MAN Autumn style for the smart and sophisticated groom
50 Daniella and Martin Smith MARRIED AT Eastwell Manor
66 Emily and Max Buckland MARRIED AT Goodnestone Park
78 Kirsty and Rob Taplin MARRIED AT The Old Kent Barn
96 Aliyah and George Holness MARRIED AT Chapel House Estate
118 Amy and Liam Barratt MARRIED AT The Spa Hotel
84 RUN FOR COVER Elevate your wedding guest outfit with one of these bright and beautiful statement cover-ups
86 PEARL JAM Pearls never go out of style . Here ’ s how to add them to your bridal look
91 ASK THE EXPERT : FITNESS Personal trainer Martin Jackman gives us his advice for working out in the lead up to your wedding
94 ASK THE EXPERT : WEDDING BEAUTY Roxanne Leonheart of Glamour Brides shares her expert advice for perfecting your bridal hair and makeup
154 JET SET All the honeymoon essentials you ’ ll need
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