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Choosing the perfect entertainment for your big day can be stressful. Trying to find something that suits your budget, keeps your friends and family happy, and also fits the vibe of your day can feel impossible, but don’t panic! There is a supplier out there for everyone, from bands, DJs, live painters, singing waiters and much more!
For my own wedding, I booked an agency that provides hundreds of bands across the UK. My husband and I spent hours going through the acts within our budget, and we eventually decided on one that we loved. On the night, they played two sets with a DJ in between, and our guests loved them. It was definitely one of the highlights of our day.
If you’re struggling to decide on an act, contact several companies and see which one you vibe with. Before booking, read the company’s reviews and check out their price guide to make sure you can afford their services. Think about what you both love and what will get your guests dancing and talking about your wedding for years to come.
To help you plan the perfect entertainment, we’ve put together a feature highlighting some of Kent’s best companies.
Happy planning!
Melissa x |
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| Al Fresco Romance |
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Bradbourne House
Surrounded by 20 acres of picturesque parkland, Bradbourne House is a magnificent Queen Anne country house dating back to 1590. Boasting a tranquil lake, waterfall and thriving grounds, the gardens offer far reaching views, making them the perfect setting for photographs.
Full of history, this Grade I listed building has lots of original character with elegant interiors that create a blend of tranquillity and classic elegance, from the striking teal and gold walls in the Great Hall to the spectacular ornate ceiling in the Committee Room.
The Great Hall can seat 100 guests for the ceremony and has doors that open onto the lawn, offering beautiful views of the grounds. After the wedding breakfast, this room transforms into the evening reception area, where you can party the night away with up to 200 loved ones.
With bay windows and an ornate golden ceiling adorned with chandeliers, the elegant Drawing Room is ideal for a more intimate wedding for up to 40 people. With a magnificent view of the parkland and lake, this space can also be used for your drinks and canapé reception, wedding breakfast and evening reception. It’s also the perfect location for cutting the cake.
The library, an oak-panelled room with round feature windows, is ideal for serving the evening buffet or holding smaller receptions of up to 75 friends and family.
Weather permitting, you will have the choice of two outside ceremony settings: the Great Hall steps or the Hatton Fruit Garden, which are truly unforgettable settings for up to 100 nearest and dearest. The Hatton Fruit Garden provides a charming ceremony space with a ‘secret garden’ feel, offering far-reaching views over orchards and the grounds of the house.
When tying the knot here, you will receive a wedding menu taster session and a dressing area to utilise.
Visit: www.bradbournehousekent.co.uk
Check out more local venues on page 29 of the current issue available now: www.yourkent.wedding/free-download |
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| Win a jewellery set worth £95 |
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Kent-based M. Elizabeth Jewellery is named after the owner's grandmother, a strong woman who likes the finer things in life. With these qualities in mind, the team creates beautiful, timeless jewellery pieces from high- quality metals. Each item is made from recycled sterling silver or stainless steel, which is 100 per cent recyclable. All of the gems used are sustainably sourced natural gemstones from certified mines.
Exclusively for Your Kent Wedding, M. Elizabeth Jewellery is offering one lucky reader a bridal necklace with a pearl charm worth £95. Choose from a silver or gold necklace with a sunbeam charm in the letter of your choosing. Maybe your new surname or a loved one's initial? The necklace is waterproof and hypoallergenic, meaning you can wear it every day as a reminder of your wedding.
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| All glammed up - Hollywood-style showstoppers |
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These movie star-inspired gowns are worthy of the red carpet and will give you the star power you're looking for your big day.
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| Picturesque Parga |
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Editor Claire Ridley jetted to Parga Beach Resort in this popular coastal town located on the north-west coast of Greece
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| Forthcoming Events |
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Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...
25 Aug 2024 - East Kent's Biggest Summer Wedding Fair
Kent Cricket Ground, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3NZ
www.akentish-wedding.co.uk
1 Sep 2024 - The Kent Wedding Show, Delta Hotels by Marriott Tudor Park Country Club
Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone, ME14 4NQ
www.kentweddingshow.com
8 Sep 2024 - The Kent Wedding Show, Rochester Corn Exchange
Northgate, The Precinct, Rochester, ME1 1LS
www.kentweddingshow.com
8 Sep 2024 - The Quirky Wedding Fayre at Beachborough Park
Newington, Folkestone, CT18 8BW
www.event-discovery.ticketspot.io
8 Sep 2024 - Cave Hotel Wedding Show
Brickfield Lane, Boughton, Nr Faversham, Kent, ME13 9AJ
www.countyweddingevents.com
15 Sep 2024 - The Kent Wedding Show, Mercure Hotel Tunbridge Wells
8 Tonbridge Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 4QL
www.kentweddingshow.com
15 Sep 2024 - Lympne Castle Wedding Show
Lympne, The St, Lympne, Hythe CT21 4LQ, UK
www.countyweddingevents.com
Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add |
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| Read the latest issue of Your Kent Wedding for FREE! |
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Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Kent Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.
Interested in areas outside of Kent? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here.
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