A Kentish Ceremony WHAT ’ S INSIDE
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KENT REGISTRATION ADVICE
11 YOUR KENTISH CEREMONY Advice for your ceremony , booking and venue
19 YOUR QUESTIONS Answered by the Kent Registration Service
22 TO BE CONTINUED Planning your renewal of vows ceremony
49 OUTDOOR CEREMONIES More flexibility , more choice
DIRECTORIES
43 KENT REGISTER OFFICES Directory of register offices in Kent
137 LICENSED VENUES INDEX & MAP Licensed venues in Kent & Bexley
143 LICENSED VENUES DIRECTORY A comprehensive guide to Kent ’ s licensed venues
VENUES , PLANNING & STYLING
24 PLANNING YOUR KENTISH WEDDING Hints and tips to turn your dream wedding into reality
30 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Kent ’ s top wedding shows and events
35 ASK THE EXPERT : WEDDING STATIONERY Heather Mcmillan , founder of ByBlossom wedding stationery talks to us about making your day even more personal
40 DISCO DAYS Throw a retro celebration with a nod to this season ’ s biggest trend
55 I DO SOMEWHERE NEW Kent & Bexley ’ s newest licensed venue
56 MEET THE MASTER Toastmaster David Mote on how your big day can run without a hitch
74 THE I DO CREW A gorgeous styled shoot by the Pretty Prep Studios
88 GRAND GESTURES A styled shoot at one of Kent ’ s most iconic castles
96 ASK THE EXPERT : ENTERTAINMENT Dudley Ross from GrooveZoo on why they ’ re the ultimate party band
SPECIAL FEATURES
60 BRIDES IN THE BARN , GROOMS IN THE STABLE Some of the county ’ s coolest rustic spaces to tie the knot at ...
70 SPRING CLEAN This season ’ s wedding aesthetic is all about pared-back styling and simple colour palettes
102 SPRING GREENS Chic Weddings and Events came together with Kent suppliers to create this spring styled shoot
106 FREE SPIRITED Low and no alcohol options that are just as good as the real deal
110 A TASTE OF KENT Nicci Gurr , founder of Home Gurr ’ own on how to eat and drink local on your big day
114 FLORAL REFORM The top ways you can change up your florals for your spring wedding
116 SHAKING UP SPRING How to incorporate succulents and cacti into your floral arrangements
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