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Inspiration
Candy-kitsch ideas for your wedding
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Tried and tested
We sniff out the best perfumes on the market
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Get quizzical with our music quiz
Does wedding style reflect your ideal music for the day?
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Setting up home
We reflect on a fab selection of mirrors
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Hen party ideas
Everything from tea parties to tree-climbing
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Dream destinations
Our writers share their dream honeymoons
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| 23 April 2010 |
| Win a luxury honeymoon in the Bahamas worth £6,000 |
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After all the fun and excitement of the big day, what could be better than escaping to an island as husband and wife and getting spoilt rotten! Picture emerald waters, white sandy beaches, friendly locals, warm weather and luxurious resorts, all of which you can experience in The Islands of The Bahamas.
SANDALS EMERALD BAY
The luxurious Sandals Emerald Bay is in a class of its own, the resort has a distinct character that evokes the refinement of a bygone era. It sits on an estate spanning 500 acres, with a one-mile stretch of white sand beach.
TIME TO PLAY AND RELAX
Laze on the beach or take a dip in the infinity pool before gliding towards the Jacuzzi or pool bar for a sip of martini at sunset. Get some serious pampering at the Red Lane® Spa, which has 22 indoor treatment areas and six outdoor sanctuaries. Take part in a wide range of activities and sports, including scuba diving, or practise your swing in the 18-hole Greg Norman-designed championship golf course.
LUXURY INCLUDED® PAMPERING
It's the finest details that make all the difference, and these include:
- A welcome by your personal butler on arrival
- Kir Royale and chocolate-covered strawberries in the room
- In-room check-in and bags unpacked by your personal butler
- Bottle of champagne on arrival
- By day, a choice of activities such as cooking lessons by celebrity chefs, dance lessons, introductory golf and tennis clinics by the resort's PGA golf and tennis pros
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For something fun and feisty to get you in the mood for an evening out, Cirque du Soleil hosts its shows in lots of venues around the country. And when it comes to the fun factor, it doesn't really get much bigger than this. The company has recently launched a show called Saltimbanco which is set to be a big hit this year.
With spectacular costumes, amazing lighting, plenty of humour and enchanting music, it's an event both the young and old will love.
For something similar but slightly more intimate, La Clique cabaret is a sexy, funny cocktail of everything from burlesque performers to contemporary circus acts.
For more information and to see more great hen party ideas, see pages 83 & 84 of the current issue. |
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In this issue, our token bloke Ned is flying the flag for the boys and offering advice on choosing the best man, while fashion editor Kerry takes a look at men's shoes for all wedding styles.
Plus, we are happy to announce our Wedding of the Year winner. But the best news for all you soon-to-be-weds is that we loved the competition so much, we're running it again. So is your wedding a winner? Send us your pictures and let the search begin.
I look forward to hearing from you!
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The music really sets the scene for the big day, so whatever your budget, spend it wisely!
Dull? Lifeless? For once it's not Ms Cole talking about her (clearly lustrous) hair; it's how we at Your Kent Wedding see marriage without music. It was the fi rst time that we'd really sat down and thought about it, and we found it quite unimaginable that anyone would ever consider celebrating in silence. When we pondered why, the consensus was the wedding would be 'dull' and 'lifeless' from the start to the very end.
We realise that everyone has different pots of money to spend on music, and while some can be flash with the cash, others will need to spend wisely. Simone has a few ideas on what you can get for your money!
To see Simone's ideas and for more information on managing your musical arrangements on a budget, see pages 65-67 of the current issue. |
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Wedding videography: the day gets filmed and you get to watch it whenever the fancy takes you. What a great way to remember the big day.
It doesn't have to eat in to your budget... but it can if you want it to. With all the expense of the wedding, something's got to give and it's not always possible to have everything your heart desires. But at Your Kent Wedding we often hear couples bemoan the fact that a videographer wasn't on the 'must-have' side of the wedding wish list. Conversely, those who have added a cameraperson into the mix always express happiness at having done so. There are plenty of great videographers in the county, and it's worth talking to a few to see if they can offer something within your budget.
For more information on why you should consider a videographer for your big day, see pages 87 & 88. |
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Selecting the best man might not always be as easy as it seems. Ned Mawding points out that it's not just about who can give you the best stag do.
Choosing the best man: it's simple right? You'll pick your best friend, the one who makes you - and others - laugh hysterically all the time and the one you spend most of your spare time with, be it on the Xbox, at football matches or propping up the bar at the weekend.
Well, actually, it's not always that straightforward. He may be the guy who immediately springs to mind when it comes to having fun, but it might be worth thinking about whether or not he really is the right man to be by your side on your wedding day.
How do you choose? Should you really go on the basis of who can organise the best stag do? As much as you might like to, it's likely your beloved will think of him as a bit of an idiot and will know someone far better suited to the job. So how about seeing things her way and selecting the guy who you know will be a big help on the day instead?
For more tips on choosing your best man, see page 104 of the current issue. |
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