OUR KENTISH CEREMONY
MARRIED AT THE BEACON HOUSE ( ARTISTS BEACH HOUSE )
WHITSTABLE ANDY AND SARAH SIMMONDS ALWAYS WANTED A SEASIDE CELEBRATION AND HAD THEIR PERFECT DAY IN THEIR HOMETOWN OF WHITSTABLE
Photography by : Dale Weeks
THE VENUE It was really important to us that we got married in Whitstable . We met here , we live here , we ’ re raising a family here , so getting married here felt like an important part of our journey .
The Beacon House ( Artists Beach House ) was always on our radar but as a sought-after venue we knew we would probably struggle to get a date for the following summer .
From the moment we stepped on the veranda it felt like it was meant to be , looking out at ‘ The Street ’ we couldn ’ t help but have beaming smiles and feel at peace . When they said the venue was available the following summer we couldn ’ t believe it , it felt like it was meant to be …
THE RECEPTION We used an amazing local caterer Minno Kitchen . Founder and Head Chef Katy , is a friend and she worked with us to construct a bespoke menu to suit our beachside venue , using local produce and suppliers . The food was amazing , and everyone loved it . Eating on the decking around the house in the beautiful sunshine was just what we wanted , and it felt like we had got married in the Med with clear blue skies and sea .
THE ENTERTAINMENT We wanted a mini festival by the sea vibe and broke up the day with music , from Hullabaloo immediately after the ceremony , to an all-round fabulous local live looping acoustic duo , Dune , to see us from day to night and then an alternative acoustic performance by Ry Robson for a singalong vibe for the evening .
THE PHOTOGRAPHY We found Dale online when looking for local wedding inspiration ; his alternative style and natural storytelling was just our vibe .
We didn ’ t want anything too styled or traditional , some of our favourite pictures from the day are the candid relaxed shots or natural moments .
THE HIGHLIGHT The highlight was walking down the steps , through the meadow , seeing Andy waiting and feeling the sun come out shining on us all .
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