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Your perfect Kent wedding venue: 10 must-haves

A gazebo in enchanting gardens? A twilight wedding close to the ocean? Everyone’s idea of a perfect wedding is different. So for a little inspiration, here are our Top 10 things to look out for when planning your Big Day.Luckily, all can be found at the Hythe Imperial Hotel, one of Kent's premier wedding venues.

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Second weddings – I do… again!

The Hythe Imperial is the perfect choice for a second wedding as our ceremony spaces are the ideal settings for a civil ceremony. But there is so much more to planning a second wedding; whether you are marrying again following divorce or bereavement, what is the etiquette, the dos and don’ts the second (or, even, third) time round?

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The Honeymoon – how to plan the trip of a lifetime!

Planning your honeymoon should be one of the most enjoyable of your wedding tasks but you might not know where to start and are looking for some inspiration. Hopefully this blog will whet your appetite and encourage you to start planning your first trip as a married couple!

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The role of your best man (or woman) and your ushers

Selecting your best man is usually quite straightforward – usually a best friend (note that ‘best women’ are also becoming more and more popular) or a brother (or sister) will step up to the role.

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Choosing your bridesmaids!

Planning a wedding can be a daunting task so you really need your closest female family members and friends to step up. But how do you decide which of your sisters, cousins, nieces, or girlfriends to ask?

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Remembering lost loved ones during your wedding day

There are ways in which you can remember lost loved ones sensitively and tastefully, and we detail some of the lovely ways that our couples here at the Hythe Imperial Hotel have done so...

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Divorced parents and your wedding – how to make your special day go as smoothly as possible

There is no such thing as a ‘typical family’ and here at the Hythe Imperial Hotel we have come across all sorts of family situations. We would urge any couple planning their wedding to plan, plan, plan for potentially tricky situations – here are the two main issues we encounter and some tips on how best to address them.

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Top 5 Wedding Hair trends of 2022

As a bride, you’ll want to feel your very best on your wedding day – inside and out. We see hundreds of brides with fabulous wedding hair and makeup here at The Hythe Imperial Hotel. Our recommended Hair Stylist is Megan from Blowdrys Kent – she offers wonderful service and really commits to giving our brides exactly what they want.

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LGBT wedding? No problem!

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Sustainable weddings – a trend that’s here to stay

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Breaking traditions: weddings with a difference!

Here at the Hythe Imperial Hotel, we love a traditional wedding – a formal ceremony, welcome drinks reception, wedding breakfast and evening reception party with a disco or band – as this is a tried and very well tested formula. However, we also embrace couples who decide to do things a little bit differently.

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Wedding Dress shopping – our tips on how to enjoy the experience

The perfect wedding dress is considered by many to be one of the most important purchases of your life, so it is little wonder that finding and deciding upon THE dress can often cause Kent brides an overwhelming amount of stress.

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