FEATURES WRITERS Ashleigh Britten , Karlene Gannon , Olivia Riccini
FEATURES ASSISTANT Mia Chapman
DESIGNER Lorna Morris
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WELCOME
FRONT COVER : Bradbourne House by Lemonade Pictures
KENT COUNTY COUNCIL MARKETING TEAM
REGISTRATION QUALITY AND STANDARDS OFFICER Sarah Manston sarah . manston @ kent . gov . uk , 03000 414003
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 .
For further information about Kentish ceremonies or details of new Approved Premises please contact : Kent Libraries , Registration & Archives , Kent County Council , Oakwood House , Oakwood Rd , Maidstone , Kent ME16 8AE T : 03000 414003 E :
kentish . ceremony @ kent . gov . uk www . akentishceremony . com
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 .
Copyright 2022 . Sideways Media is an award-winning , family-owned , independent publishing company based in Kent . The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher or Kent County Council . Neither the publisher nor any other person associated with the production and publication of this magazine make any guarantees , warranties or claims as to the accuracy , currency or truthfulness of any of the contents of this magazine . No part of this magazine may be copied , reproduced or transmitted in any form without the publisher ’ s written consent . No responsibility is taken for unsolicited editorial , images or photographs published . While every care is taken , prices and details are subject to change and the publisher takes no responsibility for omissions or errors . The publisher is not responsible for any variation in image quality due to the printing process .
Kentish wedding really is a thing of wonder and excitement . Marrying in the
A Garden of England provides an unrivalled backdrop for your lifelong memories of your greatest day . Whether seeking sweeping chalk-edged coastline , bountiful rolling countryside or historic city sights , our glorious county is proudly home to a host of unique and special venues , from those dating back to the Domesday Book to newly opened , yet rapidly iconic contemporary settings , all licensed to conduct your own very special civil ceremony here in Kent .
As Kent County Council ’ s official wedding magazine , you ’ ll be able to find all you need to know about your forthcoming wedding , from key dates and meeting the county ’ s supportive and professional registrars , to the only directory of all of the county ’ s licensed venues .
Like your own impending nuptials , this particular issue is one of celebration . As a proud local resident and former Kentish bride who avidly read these very pages - as well as contributing to my own ‘ real wedding ’ feature just a few years ago - I am simply ecstatic to be at the helm of this fabulous magazine , alongside my homegrown team at Sideways Media , for our very first issue as Kent County Council ’ s new publisher . We are all delighted to be able to share in your Kentish ceremony planning , providing you with hints , tips and inspiration from some very special couples , awardwinning suppliers , local wedding experts and acclaimed venues . As well as bringing a little extra wedding wow-factor to this issue as we proudly announce all of this year ’ s winners from The Kent Weddings Awards , a spectacular event that celebrates the county ’ s top venues and suppliers - see page 32 for all the glittering details .
Just like our special feature on page 114 , all that is left is for us to propose a toast to your forthcoming wedding - we wish you all the love in the world and hope you will share your own Kentish ceremony with us soon .
Samantha Ready EDITOR
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