A Kentish Ceremony
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What’ s Inside
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60 SAY“ I DO” TO GARDENS AND GAZEBOS Gorgeous Kentish venues where you can tie the knot in the great outdoors
Special Features
70 ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL Embrace the summer weddings trend for bold hues and statement shades
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
54 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
34 ASK THE EXPERT: PLANNING The team at Winters Barns’ advice for booking your dream venue
36 THE KENT WEDDING AWARDS 2026 Everything you need to know about Kent’ s most prestigious wedding awards
50 I DO SOMEWHERE NEW Introducing two of Kent’ s newest licensed venues: The Minnis Bay Bar and Brasserie, and Bearsted Golf Club
56 FIRST LOOK The Ferry House’ s brand-new wedding venue, Spring Barn in Harty
66 PASTEL WONDERLAND A styled shoot at one of Kent’ s most beautifully preserved medieval barns
97 ASK THE EXPERT: ENTERTAINMENT Josh King and Etienne Pradier from The French Magician bring a little magic to couples’ special days
98 ASK THE EXPERT: ENTERTAINMENT Gemma Darling, founder of Finickity Fayre, talks all things vintage styling for a unique and fun wedding day
106 PICNIC PERFECT Alfresco wedding breakfast ideas for your summer nuptials
108 SWEET SIPPERS Dreamy drinks that pair perfectly with a slice of wedding cake
112 SUSTAINABLY SELECTED Style your big day with floral finishes that are beautifully eco-conscious
116 TREND SPOTLIGHT: DOORSTEP DESTINATIONS Plan a relaxing honeymoon right here in Kent
118 ROMANCE REIMAGINED From dream destinations to the rise of the‘ buddymoon’, check out the latest honeymoon trends
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