Your Kent Wedding - January/February 2023 (Issue 106)

ROLL CREDITS Marquee, Camelot Marquees, www.camelotmarquees.co.uk | Photographer, Alex Tenters Photography, https://alextentersphotography.co.uk | Dress, Isabella Grace Bridal, www.isabellagracebridal.com | Alterations and bespoke veil, Kiera Elysia, www.kieraelysia.co.uk | Hair stylist, Stane Frith | Make-up artist, Makeup Angel, https://makeupangel.co.uk | Bridesmaids’ dresses, ASOS Groom’s suit, 40 Colori, www.40colori.com | Cake, George McCallum Bakes, www.instagram.com/georgemccallumbakes | Flowers, Made by Amelia Florence, www.madebyameliaflorence.com | Stationery, Papier | Entertainment, Soho: City Collective, www.tailored-entertainment.com Alex Dinwiddie, www.alexandradinwiddie.co.uk | Elspeth Wilkes (pianist) | Catering, Amuse Private Catering, www.amuseprivatecaterers.co.uk Wedding co-ordinator, The Wedding Dolls, www.theweddingdolls.co.uk “Being surrounded by everyone we love, all in one place, all at one time, was the singular most special feeling in the world. I wish I could bottle that and keep it forever!” THE GETAWAY The newlyweds spent two weeks in Thailand on honeymoon. It’s Findley’s favourite place in the world having lived there for while as a teenager. And although he often visits friends there and Jojo too has been on holiday there, the two had never been together so it felt right. The groom planned the whole trip meticulously, making sure no moment, no meal was wasted. The couple spent a few nights in Bangkok before flying north to Chaing Rai, where they stayed on the border of Laos and Myanmar. There they went elephant trekking, “Which was unbelievable,” Jojo remembers. After that, they rented a car and drove back down to Chaing Mai, seeing the country by road as they went. Along the way they were able to stop at a few roadside dining spots that Findley had researched via the YouTubers he’s followed keenly for a few years. After exploring the city and visiting temples they headed back to Bangkok on an overnight train, which was a first for Jojo. “We had our own compartment, so we got some takeaway noodles and drinks, and whiled away the hours watching downloads on iPlayer. It was super-special.” Last on the itinerary was flying south to Koh Samui for a few beach days. 34

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