Proud to sail their own course
The world of cruising is changing… Cruise ships that are ever bigger, ever busier and (some would say) ever brasher, are beginning to dominate and there are many guests looking for an alternative. Fred. Olsen stand up for the smaller ship experience because they know that is what their guests would rather choose: an experience […]
Floral tribute
Lorraine Osborn of Rare Nature Floristry explains why her flower business is blossoming “After a successful career in the corporate world, with a ‘side hustle’ in floristry with London’s top event florists, I finally took the plunge in 2016 and set up my own business. The name, Rare Nature, was born of my love […]
Dress to impress
When it comes to weddings the sartorial focus is usually on the bride but let’s not forget the bridesmaids. Here are some of our favourite looks that are currently trending down the aisle… While the bridal gown will usually be the sartorial focal point of any wedding (and rightly so), bridesmaid’s outfits are an […]
A perfectly personal celebration
Tonbridge based celebrant, Tim Davey offers a bespoke service for both formal and informal occasions. Here we discover more about how he brings a truly personal service to mark the most treasured moments in life… Weddings are a joyous and memorable occasion and Tim will mark your special day with a service tailored to […]
Rise to the occasion
Newington Cakes is a luxury wedding cake designer based in Tonbridge which specialises in highly intricate creations that will create a show-stopping centrepiece at any celebration. Here its Creative Director Deborah Newington reveals her key steps to sweet success… Dream Allow the dynamic dreams of your ideal cake to come to life as you […]
Here comes the beautiful bride…
The Pantiles Bride is one of the area’s most popular wedding dress boutiques. SO Magazine finds out what makes them a cut above the rest… Our experience and expertise gained over the last 26 years means that from the moment you enter the boutique and take off your shoes you are in a relaxed […]
Making memories
Successful photographer Dee Airey, who specialises in wedding and family portraiture, is celebrating the first anniversary of her shop and studio opening on The Pantiles. Here she tells Eileen Leahy how having a customer-facing premises has not only enhanced her business, which she established 11 years ago, but has also enabled her to pass on […]
Man power
Naomi Murray from Botanica reveals her top tips to ensure men are maximising their optimum health on a daily basis… Men’s health is quite often sidelined. We assume that they are tough and resilient, the stronger sex, and in many ways they are, but like women, with their unique makeup, they face health trials […]
Paws for thought
This month our travel section sponsors Bloom Stays – the specialist Kent holiday home agency – talk us through some of the very best dog-friendly mini-break ideas in the county… We’re back! After a very busy summer for Bloom Stays we’re looking forward to a fantastic autumn which, along with the cooler weather, brings […]
A special partnership
The Amara Clinic recently announced that it has partnered with renowned fertility clinic LCRH to offer bespoke services to clients here in Tunbridge Wells. SO Magazine discovers more about this exciting new endeavour… In July The Amara Clinic, which is located near The Pantiles and was founded by Consultant Gynaecologist Anne Henderson in 2022, […]
