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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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Springtime really is a spectacular season in Kent . After all , it ’ s not the Garden of
England for nothing - beautiful blossoms , serene seasides and lush landscapes all come into their own at this time of year as nature begins to wake up .
Personally , I love spring because it feels like the beginning of something new - and that ’ s why it ’ s the perfect time to embark on a new journey with your loved one , by having your very own Kentish ceremony .
This spring is extra special because history is being made in the form of a royal coronation . To mark this occasion , we ’ ve got a special feature on Kent ’ s castles ( page 60 ) - and you can tie the knot in all of them .
On page 84 we ’ ve got all that glitters in the form of regal accessories to give you princess perfect style , and on page 100 we ’ ve got all the inspo to help you bring the banquet back to weddings .
Aside from the coronation , this spring will also see couples selecting the most beautiful blooms for their nuptials - and , if you want to pick your flowers with their true meanings in mind , head to page 114 where you ’ ll find out what each bloom stands for . Enjoy the lighter evenings , longer days and planning your perfect wedding - we ’ ll be with you , with a spring in our step , and in our pages !
Charlie Bond
EDITOR
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