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March/April 2025 |
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As the world awakens from winter’s embrace, spring arrives with a sense of renewal, hope, and beauty – making it the perfect season for love and new beginnings. In this issue of Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding, we embrace this wonderful time of year that highlights growth and fresh beginnings.
Spring brings a delightful warmth and longer daylight hours, making it the perfect for beautiful outdoor ceremonies, garden receptions, and nature-inspired colour schemes. Whether you envision a cosy elopement beneath blooming cherry trees or a lavish celebration amidst lush landscapes, this season is brimming with opportunities.
Our ultimate aim is to help support you, so we’re sharing resources to bring your vision to life. We’re here to inspire and assist throughout your journey, offering everything from breathtaking bridal styles and expert planning advice to innovative décor concepts and touching love stories. This issue is packed with curated trends, cherished traditions and the latest insights from industry experts to help you craft a wedding that reflects your unique vision.
When it comes to wedding planning, our top piece of advice is to stay true to yourselves! Focus on what you both genuinely desire, without getting swayed by outside opinions. This day is all about you, so make choices that reflect who you are as a couple and design a celebration that feels uniquely yours.
Sit back, relax and enjoy all things wedding!
Editor, Olivia Gibson x |
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| Going Local |
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Papillion
Dive into the magic of Papillion at the hidden gen of Southampton, drenched in history. Whether it’s a grand affair, a lively extravaganza, a stylish cocktail party or something in between, the team is dedicated to helping couples create their special day, in their own way.
Originally built in 1845, the venue is a fully licensed wedding venue offering a complete package that includes the ceremony, wedding breakfast, and evening party—or any combination of these elements. Couples simply need to share their vision, and the team will do their utmost to bring it to life.
The exclusive Private Lounge serves up a semi-private dining escapade with stunning views of the original church features. Perched at the pinnacle of the venue, guests will find a balcony peeking at the dancefloor, the entire top floor, and charming stained-glass windows. This spot is the cherry on top for business pow-wows, intimate feasts, baby shower celebrations and beyond! The ground floor is the ultimate hotspot for throwing a shindig with space for 100 seated or 300 standing guests. Seeking a snug setting? There’s a cosy seating area to enjoy! Ready to bust a move? Say the word and the team can transform the space into a groovy dancefloor under the spotlight.
Get ready to be treated like royalty on the top floor, the grandest space in the dazzling venue, where up to 110 lucky guests can feast on a divine three-course meal or dive into the luxuries buffet. The magnificent 20-foot bar, tended by a team of skilled bartenders, ensures glasses are never empty. This venue isn’t your run-of the-mill space; it’s a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern flair, featuring majestic 50-foot ceilings adorned with historic wooden beams, skylights, and balconies overlooking the lively dancefloor below.
Visit: www.papillon-southampton.co.uk
Check out more local venues on page 19 of the current issue available now: www.yourhampshiredorset.wedding/free-download |
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| From smart invites to livestreams: the tech-savvy wedding trends of 2025 |
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Like the tides of fashion, wedding trends come and go; however, the coming online age of nuptials is coming in fast and causing quite the wave. From AI-generated floor layouts and digital invites, modern couples are finding new ways of broadcasting their love. Here are some of the biggest trends in technology that will shape weddings in 2025, and how the industry is adapting to meet couples' expectations.
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| 5 Changes to Your Skincare You Need to Make This Spring |
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The change form bitter Winter to humid Summer can have a lasting impact on your skin, but how can we combat this? Ryan Porter, skincare expert at Fat Cow Skincare unpacks the best way to help your skin this Spring. From lighter moisturisers to gentle exfoliation, Porter explains why certain habits are making our skin look tired and overwhelmed. Are you following the golden skincare rules? Or is this your wake up call to the glowing side of life. Listen to your skin the same way your listen to your body and find out what it's calling for.
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| Muscat moments |
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A cultural melting pot offering honeymoon experiences to last a lifetime, Louise Prance discovers why Oman is the jewel in the Middle East's crown
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| Forthcoming Events |
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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...
27 Apr 2025 - Voco by IHG Fareham-Solent Wedding Fayre
Cartwright Dr, Titchfield, Fareham, PO15 5RJ
www.spiralevents.co.uk
27 Apr 2025 - Hilton Southampton - Utilita Bowl Wedding Fayre
Hilton Southampton – Utilita Bowl, Botley Road, West End, Southampton, SO30 3XH
www.pmnweddingfayres.co.uk
11 May 2025 - Holiday Inn Southampton Wedding Fayre
Herbert Walker Ave, Southampton, SO15 1AG
www.spiralevents.co.uk
11 May 2025 - PMN Meon Valley Hotel Golf & Country Club
Meon Valley Hotel & Country Club, Sandy Lane, Shedfield, Southampton, SO32 2HQ
www.pmnweddingfayres.co.uk
18 May 2025 - PMN Fontwell Park Wedding Fayre
Fontwell Park Racecourse, Arundel Road, Fontwell, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0SY
wwwpmnweddingfayres.co.uk
18 May 2025 - Basing House Wedding Fayre
The St, Old Basing, Basingstoke, RG24 7BH
www.spiralevents.co.uk
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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| View the latest issue of Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding for FREE! |
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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! |
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