insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Page 8

••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• welcome When I received a bobble hat and a bikini for my birthday last August, you can imagine my confusion: either there was an unlikely fancy dress party on the agenda and I hadn't received the memo, or these pieces were picked out with an ulterior motive. Thankfully, for me (and the present giver), the latter was true. Five months on and I've just returned from my winter getaway to the magical Reykjavik. Read about my adventure (and just why the bikini was in fact, essential) over on page 120. Enjoy the read and let us know what you're up to come 14th February via our Facebook and Twitter @insideKENT. If you have any comments or suggestions, we'd love to hear from you at [email protected]. Gemma Dunn / Editor iK's Feb issue is undoubtedly one of my favourite editions, for it can only mean one thing: wedding and Valentine's celebrations. Whether you're getting married this year or, like me, you're simply a sucker for romance, then our 30-page wedding feature is well worth a look. From stunning dresses (p35) and cakes (p44) to bridal hairstyles (p48), Kent's top wedding venues (p53), and Fremlin Walk's perfect pamper competition (p41), we have all you need and more to help you plan your big day. But the love doesn't end there. If you fancy giving cupid a run for his money, up the stakes this Valentine's Day and surprise your special someone with one of our handpicked unique gifts (p129), romantic days out (p105), or homecooked dinner recipes (p74). Better still, do all three! www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk @insidekent /insidekent /insidekent insidekentmagazine Editor Gemma Dunn Feature Writer Lisamarie Lamb Design Manager Dave Leo Yogore Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Account Managers Alex Perseval / Cathy Jinks / Natalie Keeble Administrative Assistant Kelly Hyham Contributors Vicki Lord / Dan Nesbit / John Young / Luke Yates / Paul Nixon / Philip Youdan / Oast to Host / Visit Kent / Explore Kent Photography Luke Yates -Creative & Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready insideKENT Magazine is published by Sideways Media Ltd The Workshop | 32-40 Tontine Street | Folkestone | CT20 1JU [email protected] | www.sidewaysmedia.co.uk For general enquiries, please contact 01303 766111 @hellosideways /hellosideways When you have finished with this magazine, please pass it on to a friend or recycle it. For all advertising enquiries, please contact Adam Ready on 01303 766114 or email [email protected] © Copyright 2015. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the publisher. 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. Publisher is not responsible for any variation in image colour due to printing processes. 8