Your Kent Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 88)

89 FINISHING TOUCHES BEAUTY FEATURE INSTAGRAMMABLE MOMENTS The team at The Old Kent Barn have discovered that couples are becoming increasingly keen to create the ultimate guest experience for their wedding. This involves taking guests on a journey to excite and delight all the senses. We had to find out more! Marketing manager Kylie Christie explains, “Beyond the ceremony, couples are adding more musical flare to the feature moments of the day. Choosing a signature track for their entrance into the wedding breakfast is incredibly popular.” There’s also a visual element to the journey. She continues, “Couples are designing tables using homeware-led designs adding fabric, textures and styled accessories, as well as incorporating styled areas within their venue, using backdrops and neon lighting to cast a cool glow. Another great styling idea we’re seeing is couples leaving personalised messages with fun photos on the place settings for a truly individual welcome and memorable keepsake.” michellecordnerphotography.com Personalise your playlist You may already have thought about two or three songs that are essential for your big day, but, 2 of Harps says, “It’s an extra special touch when couples personalise their whole music playlist.” You can choose music that you and your loved ones will enjoy, as well as tunes to suit the theme of your wedding. This way, they say, “As musicians, we’ll feel more connected with everyone on the day, and more importantly, we’ll know the genre of music everyone likes.” The girls continue, “Why not put together a printed playlist, especially for the ceremony? This way all of your guests will know what’s being performed when. It’s a beautiful personal touch.” THE LITTLE WHITE BOOK OF FINISHING TOUCHES 2 of Harps , 2ofharps.com Blooming Green, bloominggreenflowers.co.uk Caro Events , caroevents.co.uk Carousel Crèche , carouselcreche.co.uk Chives the Caterers , chivescaterers.co.uk Light Of My Life , lightofmylife.net Tail Tales , tailtales.co.uk The Old Kent Barn , theoldkentbarn.co.uk emmamigdenphotography.com