Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding is 100, and doesn’t it look great for its age? That’s right, well into our 17th year of publishing, we’re celebrating our 100th issue! I’ve been the editor of this wonderful title since issue 92 and feel incredibly proud to have been part of its history. The first issue hit the shelves in the March of 2007 and boy have things changed since then! I managed to find a copy of issue two in the archives and dusted it off to find that fashion had more in common with the 1990s than with the 2020s. Designs were all about taffeta, boned bodies and bags of embellishment – words I hardly hear these days in relation to wedding dresses. What’s more, it was rare indeed to see a groom not sporting a cravat. However, some things don’t change. Then editor Demelza, looking into the world of wedding entertainment, told readers: “Your wedding music will have a lasting impression on your guests. It forms an integral part of the day and can create just the right atmosphere, meaning that you have to choose carefully and consider what is suitable along with what best reflects your personal taste.” And that’s as true now as it ever was. Who knew that Pantone’s colour of the year for 2023, Viva Magenta, was as hot then as it is now? We featured the real wedding of Carolyn and Damon who tied the knot in September, 2006. The groom sported a hot pink cravat, while the beautiful bridesmaids were all dressed to match in gowns of the same hue. Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding has been bringing local wedding content to lovely nearlyweds for the best part of two decades, becoming a much-valued go-to source of inspiration and advice for many tying the knot in these gorgeous counties. We exist to champion the local and very much hope that we can continue to do so for many moons to come. We’d never have reached this ripe old age (still looking good) without our lovely readers and the region’s amazing suppliers who’ve supported us all these years. A huge thank you to you all. Here’s to the next 100 issues! Olivia x Olivia Gibson, Editor Happy birthday to us! ISSN 2046-8474 Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Events & Publishing Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding is published six times a year. cwe COUNTY WEDDING EVENTS ADVERTISING Account Manager Ruth Swallow | 01376 538 568 ruth.swallow@county.wedding @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www. county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Editor Olivia Gibson | 01376 535 611 olivia.gibson@county.wedding The soft flowing lines and showstopping modern glam couldn’t be further from the gowns we showcased in 2007. Now, there’s something out there to suit your style, like this gown from Chameleon Bride. I’m a huge fan of escape rooms myself and Marvo Mysteries Escape Room looks super-fun. Discover more local ideas in this issue’s hen and stag feature. WIN! A romantic break in Yorkshire worth £1,000. 67 59 93 https://evalendel.com 6
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