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WELCOME
Well it ’ s finally happened , spring has sprung and I for one couldn ’ t be happier . This season marks new beginnings , which is the perfect sentiment if you ’ re planning a spring wedding .
And , if you ’ re set to tie the knot amongst the blossoms and the birds , then this issue is packed with inspiration and expert advice to help make your day the most perfect it could be .
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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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Kent County Council , Kent Registration Service and Sideways Media : Shall not be responsible for the accuracy of the information in this supplement Does not endorse any venue or proprietor of any venue , nor any supplier mentioned . Shall not be liable for any damage caused to or losses suffered by any person who relies on the information contained in this publication . Venues may not offer the full range of ceremonies provided by Kent County Council and as such availability should be confirmed with your intended venue .
On page 35 , award-winning wedding stationery experts ByBlossom talk to us about making a lasting impression with your invites and place settings , and on page 96 we find out from GrooveZoo how to throw the ultimate wedding party that your guests will be talking about for years to come .
Spring is certainly in the air when it comes to styling . On page 70 we ’ ve got our spring clean feature which gives you all the inspiration you need to create a pared back aesthetic for your big day . And , in this issue we ’ ve got not one , but three gorgeous styled shoots - get the moodboards ready because you ’ ll want to take inspiration from these !
If you ’ ve ever considered making your pet part of your wedding day , then you ’ ll want to read our feature with Here Comes the Hound on page 120 . The team tells us what it ’ s like working with a couple ’ s furry friends , and the best ways to have them by your side when you say ‘ I do ’.
Following on from that , on page 122 we ’ ve got loads of gorgeous pictures from real weddings where the couple has incorporated an animal . There ’ s dogs , cats , horses and even owls !
Of course , we ’ ve also got all of our stunning real weddings - I always love reading about couples ’ special days , and I hope you enjoy them , too .
If you ’ re tying the knot this season then good luck , and I ’ ll see you in the summer !
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