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View the latest issue of Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding for FREE!
 
Full of wedding ideas, expert advice and talented local suppliers, Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding is now available for free – simply follow this link to download the latest issue. For even more inspiration, you can also check out our previous issues.

Interested in areas outside of Hampshire & Dorset? You can read any of our other 18 regional wedding magazines here

Happy planning!
 
January/February 2023
 

January/February 2023

 
Hello lovely readers and welcome to another issue of Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding!

As we welcome 2023, there are no January blues here as I’m excited to see what this following year will bring. One thing is for sure, more showstopping nuptials!

I can’t wait to see weddings feature Pantone’s colour of the year, viva magenta. The shade will undoubtedly impact the wedding industry thanks to its powerful and empowering hue.

Congratulations if you’ve got engaged over the festive period! If I could share one piece of advice for wedding planning, it would be to ensure the day reflects you both and don’t get sidetracked by trying to please others. This should be a fun experience where you find a colour scheme and theme you both love before searching for talented companies who can bring your vision to life.

There’s a reason traditional weddings have been popular for decades. The classic styling, grand venues and traditional attire will always create elegant nuptials year-round. But expect to see more couples breaking away from tradition in 2023 and pushing the boundaries to create their dream day.

If you don’t know where to start with wedding planning, you’re in luck as we’ve been busy sourcing the very best local suppliers to provide top inspiration. Expect to see talented florists, photographers, bakers, videographers, venue stylists and more. We’ve gathered caterers to help us create the ultimate guide to wedding catering with everything from canapés, traditional wedding breakfasts, barbecues, food trucks and mobile bars – you’ll find something to match your special day and keep loved ones from going hungry. We also have a feature dedicated to helping brides-to-be look and feel their best. Here you’ll find make-up artists, hairstylists, bridal boutiques and jewellers. That’s all from me! I hope you enjoy reading this magazine as much as I‘ve loved putting it together.

Here’s to another year of fabulous weddings!

Editor, Olivia x
 
My precious
Image provided by Emma Moore Photography
 
My precious
 
Charlotte and Ben’s rustic-styled wedding had a Lord of the Rings theme.

Read all the details of their big day on page 35 of the current issue, available now: www.yourhampshiredorset.wedding/free-download
 
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Going local
 
Going local
 
The Alverbank Hotel

Nestled amongst the beautiful fauna of Stanley Park, The Alverbank Hotel is a seaside boutique venue with views across to the Isle of Wight.

Built in 1842, the Grade II listed venue has seen its fair share of happy moments and has a rich history. The stunning views all year round provide a sense of serenity and creates the perfect backdrop to images.

The venue’s interior provides warmth and a calming atmosphere, especially during the winter months thanks to the log fires. With beautiful spaces on offer, couples are sure to have dream-worthy weddings to cherish for years to come.

Exchange vows in the Banqueting Hall or Seaview Garden with theatre-style seating for 120 people. For more intimate gatherings, the Seaview Dining Room can host up to 35 loved ones for both the vows and receptions.

Alternatively, continue the celebrations in the Banqueting Hall with 120 seated guests and 200 in the evenings. The large space has an extra bar area and offers the ideal location to dance the night away. Lastly, The Scullery is used as a private dining room for up to 20 guests.

With seven bedrooms exclusively available to couples and their guests, including a stunning bridal suite with a roll-top bath overlooking the sea, pairs can rest their heads after a full day of celebrations.

Visit: www.alverbank.co.uk

Check out more local venues on page 15 of the current issue, available now: www.yourhampshiredorset.wedding/free-download
 
Help little girls with dreams to become women with vision with L'Occitane
 
Help little girls with dreams to become women with vision with L'Occitane
 
L'OCCITANE's history and devotion to becoming cultivators of change reads like a poem; one where infinite passion, ground breaking ideas and a desire to make lasting change come together to create positive change and shape a better future for people and the planet. A commitment to empowering women lies at the very heart of the brand, driven by a simple wish to empower women and girls to dream big, and help to provide them with resources to turn their visions into reality, both for the brand's employees and for those they have the pleasure of meeting and supporting through their work.

Read more......
 
Say 'I Do' to a Dry Wedding with Mavrik Alcohol-free Cocktails
 
Say 'I Do' to a Dry Wedding with Mavrik Alcohol-free Cocktails
 
With a growing number of people going sober or choosing to moderate their drinking, the traditional wedding 'knees up' may be a thing of the past as today's couples opt for a more sober affair - which everyone can remember! In the past, non-drinkers or designated drivers would be somewhat left out of the celebrations with access to only a sad selection of soft drinks or juices. However, now nearlyweds-to-be are putting as much effort into deciding what alcohol-free drinks to offer as they would apply to sourcing the Champagne for the toasts! Plus, not only are dry weddings a huge money saver, but they also allow guests to enjoy the day with a clear head and leave the event with all those special memories firmly in tact.

Read more......
 
Greece is the word... Claire Ridley spent the summer in Santorini and Athens
 
Greece is the word... Claire Ridley spent the summer in Santorini and Athens
 
Editor Claire Ridley spent the summer in Santorini and Athens...Santorini is often referred to as the supermodel of the Greek islands.

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Forthcoming Events
 
Please note: All dates are subject to changes, contact organisers for more information before making arrangements. To view more events, please visit the events page on our website...

19 Feb 2023 - PMN Old Thorns Manor Hotel Wedding Fayre
Old Thorns Manor Hotel, Golf & Country Estate, Griggs Green, Liphook, Hampshire, GU30 7PE
pmnweddingfayres.co.uk/venue/old-thorns-manor-hotel

19 Feb 2023 - Holiday Inn Fareham Wedding Fair
Cartwright Drive, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 5RJ
www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/gb/en/fareham/soafa/hoteldetail

19 Feb 2023 - Interactive Wedding Fayre at The Hampshire Court Hotel
Centre Dr, Chineham, Basingstoke, RG24 8FY
www.spiralevents.co.uk/weddingfayres

25-26 Feb 2023 - The Ultimate Wedding Show - Bournemouth
Bournemouth International Centre, Exeter Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5BH
www.theweddingscene.co.uk

26 Feb 2023 - PMN Solent Hotel Wedding Fayre
Solent Hotel, Rookery Avenue, Whiteley, Fareham, Hampshire, PO15 7AJ
pmnweddingfayres.co.uk/venue/solent-hotel-spa

26 Feb 2023 - Lulworth Castle Venue Showcase
Lulworth Castle, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QS
lulworth.com/events/whats-on/wedding-showcase

26 Feb 2023 - Oakley Hall Hotel Wedding Open Day
Oakley Hall Hotel, Rectory Road, Oakley, Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 7EL
www.oakleyhall-park.com/weddings/wedding-fayres-open-days

Are you a venue or show organiser hosting your own wedding event, open day or showcase? Then submit your event details here now: www.county.wedding/events-add
 
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