insideKENT Magazine Issue 47 - February 2016 | Page 8

welcome As you can probably tell from our cover, this issue is all about love: Valentine’s Day, weddings, romance and all those mushy gushy things we can’t get enough of during the month of February. We know it’s not for everyone, but we do like a splash of pink and lace every now and again, and this month is the perfect time to celebrate Cupid and his trusty arrows. If you’re in the throes of wedding planning, this is just the issue for you, where you’ll find our favourite Kentish wedding venues (p35), the most luxurious honeymoon destinations (p50) and of course, a handpicked gallery of the most gorgeous 2016 bridal gowns (p35). What’s your taste? Simple and sleek, or all-out princess? Check me out in my princess ballerina get-up back in the 80s; thank goodness frilly collars and huge bowties aren’t in fashion anymore (were they ever?!). You’ll also find inspiration to help make this Valentine’s Day one to remember, with heart-themed recipes (p71), date night fashion (p75) and some great gifts for couples (p146). Whether you’re staying in, going out, or doing nothing at all this month, have a fabulous February. Fill us in on your plans in Kent, whatever they may be, on Facebook and Twitter @insideKENT, or email us at [email protected]. Donna www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk @insidekent /insidekent /insidekent insidekentmagazine Creative & Editorial Director Donna Martin Sales & Publishing Director Adam Ready Features & Online Editor Lisamarie Lamb Senior Designer Dave Leo Yogore Graphic Designer Laurence Whymark Fashion Editor Molly Neznanski Gil Account Managers Alex Perseval / Andy Hortin Operations Manager Sam Gottshalk Contributors Gemma Dunn / Gemma Morpurgo / Samantha G / Luke Yates / Explore Kent / RHS Polly Humphris / Lisa Parkinson / Produced in Kent / Rob Reynolds / Christine Taylor / Elizabeth Montgomery Photography Luke Yates / Jane Armstrong 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 2016. 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