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Creative ways to preserve and display your wedding bouquet

Your wedding day is one of the most magical days of your life, so you'll no doubt want to hold onto your memories for as long as possible. Here, Clare Price from framing specialists Wall Space shares their tips for preserving your wedding bouquet for years to come. Preserving your wedding bouquet can be a wonderful way to keep the memories of your special day alive. Techniques like drying and pressing are some of the best methods of flower preservation, and there are countless ways to show off your preserved blooms in your home once you're done. With the tips and ideas below, you can create lasting reminders of your cherished moments and remember your special day for years to come.

Dorset’s newest culinary gem has opened its doors

Dorset's newest culinary gem has opened its doors to celebrate the very best of local produce. With a planet-conscious ethos, it focuses on local, fresh, seasonal food cooked with creativity. Boatfolk is thrilled to unveil its reimagined dining destination on Dorset's coastline with the upcoming re-launch of Salt at Portland Marina, under the stewardship of its new chef patron, Paul Clarke. Salt promises a culinary journey unmatched in the region, perfect for celebrating special occasions or memorable meals with loved ones. Drawing inspiration from Portland's reputation as the ultimate 'Après-Sea' destination, guests are welcomed into an informal and inviting space featuring eclectic seating arrangements that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor areas.

Experts reveal five wedding trends set to be huge this Summer

With the new season comes new colours and trends, and with that being said, experts at Diamonds Factory have predicted five wedding trends that are set to be big this Summer. Couples will step away from the traditional colour scheme "Stepping away from the traditional black and white formal attire, we expect to see many wedding parties embrace colour this Summer. We saw the mismatched bridesmaid dresses trend resurge in popularity in late 2023, and predict this trend will take off even further this Summer, especially now it's getting warmer and with people experimenting with colour more.