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LET’S GET CREATIVE
Let’s get creativeKent’s wedding suppliers tell us how to personalise a wedding day the creative way
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Kent’s wedding suppliers are an imaginative bunch, so when we asked them to tell us how they’d go about making any wedding a truly personal experience for their couples they rose to the occasion. Here, we introduce you the county’s creative geniuses. FUN FOR ALL
Crazygolf4u is a small family business and everything is designed and built in a small workshop in owner Paul’s back garden. All of the crazy golf courses and obstacles are handmade using recycled or sustainably-sourced timber. You can hire up to nine holes of crazy golf for your wedding including wedding-themed obstacles such as the oh-so cute chapel.
CONTACT Paul Havell, Crazygolf4u www.crazygolf4u.co.uk
LOOK TO THE SKIES
The team at Blue Sky China and Bunting like nothing more than designing stunning ceiling décor installations. Michelle Fisher says, “Paper lanterns are a wonderful, creative way to bring the wow factor to all weddings. We work closely with our couples on the design of their installation to create just the impact they’re after.”
Lanterns come in a vast array of colours and sizes meaning the team can create beautiful displays to coordinate with any theme. Choose vibrant, multi-coloured lanterns for festival weddings or soft pastels to create a more romantic feel.
You can also customise the design to suit the vibe of your venue, from large lanterns with hanging flowers along the centre of a marquee, to lanterns of various sizes spaced out amongst the beautiful beams of an old barn ceiling. There are so many ways to work with them to ensure your display is totally unique to you and fits with the individual look and feel of your wedding.
CONTACT Michelle Fisher, Blue Sky China and Bunting, www.blueskybunting.co.uk
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FLORALLY FABULOUS
Sam and her team at Emily&Me know that everyone is an individual so they don’t have any set packages. From choosing each flower to creating hand-dyed ribbons, they aim to create a bespoke experience for each of their couples. Sam explains, “We can commission ironwork to create amazing structures for billowing arches, add your special keepsakes to bouquets and buttonholes and source glassware and props for a setup designed around you.” Where you met, your jobs, loves, hobbies – these elements can all be reflected in your flowers. Think Lego in your table centres or your great granny’s locket attached to your bouquet. Whatever is special to you, it can be incorporated into your day. What’s more, you can talk to Sam about having your big-day blooms preserved in resin after the wedding allowing them to stay beautiful forever.
CONTACT Samantha Reynolds, Emily&Me, www.emilyandme.co.uk
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Stereo Twins are a British string duo: professionally trained musicians and twin sisters Natalie and Stephanie Cavey who both studied violin and viola at the Royal Academy of Music in London. They blend a fresh twist of contemporary pop and classical music with their own virtuosic playing style and have played with some of the world’s most successful acts such as Adele, Ariana Grande, Muse, Beyonce, Calvin Harris, Pink, Rita Ora and Noel Gallagher to name but a few.
The duo provide a thrilling live show to complement your big day from ceremony to reception. They can perform as an electric violin duo, playing popular songs to track or as an acoustic violin duo. The ladies can personalise their repertoire for you by taking requests as well as learning any song that’s special to you for your wedding day, perhaps as you walk down the aisle or sign the register.
CONTACT Natalie Cavey, Stereo Twins, www.stereotwins.com
INTIMATE VOWS
Celebrant Deborah Johnstone says, “As a celebrant I have no constraints or restrictions, plus I tend to be quite imaginative and fun.” Your ceremony will be something you’ll contribute to for a personalised, magical and fun moment no one will forget. Deborah’s job is to listen, encourage you to think outside the box and suggest suitable ways you can include any symbolism that’s important to you, which may stem from spiritual beliefs or something deeply personal to you both
Deborah continunes, “Have you always imagined exchanging vows beneath bunting in a woodland, on the Kent coast hearing waves lap the shore, or festival-style in a field? Do you envision people moved to tears of joy or of laughter? Have you dreams of your child being involved, surprising guests with something fun or personal, or incorporating a theme you both love? If this sounds like you and your heart wants to lead the way to an intimate, personal and awesome wedding, as a professional celebrant I follow your lead. I spend hours getting to know you both, which helps us a create a ceremony that avoids (yawn) template services and lets you share an intimate declaration of love.”
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Widely recognised as Kent’s specialists in Wedding, Prom and Occasion wear, we have built a solid reputation as experts in our eld and always exceed the customers expectation. At Acula Creations, we understand the demands that a 21st Century lifestyle can bring so not only do we welcome you to visit our High Street studio, we are also happy to arrange appointments, just call us on 01303 255678. www.acula.uk
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With a love of the Caribbean and all things tropical, Becky at Waves Weddings and Events specialises in beautiful coastal weddings in stunning locations. So, we asked her: Just how do we bring a touch of the tropics to Kent? Here’s her handy guide: ❤ Pick a lovely seaside location. Kent boasts some amazing beaches from the magic of Margate to the quirkiness of
Whitstable. I’ll always be able to suggest suitable venues to work with your style and theme, whether it’s somewhere vintage and fun like Dreamland or something modern and unique such as the Turner Contemporary. ❤ Have a blessing on the beach. There are some amazing celebrants in the industry who can plan the perfect ceremony. ❤ Get creative with your suppliers and choose people who can help bring your ideas to life. Find a florist who can provide an array of tropical blooms, have a stylist or prop supplier theme the wedding with tropical items. Select stationery with a twist and choose a caterer who can offer
Caribbean dining or similar, think jerk chicken, lobster and rum punch. ❤ Hire a steel or reggae band for the entertainment. ❤ Make sure the all-important dress reflects a more casual boho-style and definitely wear some of those beautiful tropical flowers in your hair.
CONTACT Becky Ramus, Waves Weddings and Events www.wavesweddingsandevents.com
TIP TOP
Located in Rochester, Wedding Toppers Co UK creates personalised bride and groom peg dolls to adorn wedding cakes. This team of creative minds hand-crafts super-cute wooden toppers to resemble the newlyweds right down to the outfits. This attention to detail beautifully adds an extra sense of personalisation to proceedings. Owner Kerry says, “Each item is a one of a kind and tailored to our clients’ designs. We can also add any theme or hobby, such as tiny fishing rods and shopping bags. We work closely with our customers ensuring up-to-date photos are sent before the finished product.”
CONTACT Wedding Toppers Co UK, www.weddingtoppers.co.uk
WITH THIS RING...
Why not share the joy of hand-crafting your own wedding rings and celebrate your marriage with added sentiment and devotion infused into each band? At Navette Jewellery Studio in Ashford you can enjoy a memorable experience as you’re guided through each step of the making process. During the day moments will be captured on camera to become part of your wedding memorabilia.
You can work in all precious metals from gold to platinum, with embellishments including gemstones and diamonds, and engraving is possible once the rings have been created.
Additionally, the award-winning jeweller specialises in bespoke commissions and is able to create a piece of jewellery that captures a personal sentiment making it unique to you. Alternatively, it’s possible to have heirlooms remodelled, renewed or refashioned to be loved once more.
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