Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - January/February 2024 (Issue 102)

LOOKING YOUR BEST 73 NATASHA PEDDLE AT HERMOSA BRIDAL The 2024 season is shaping to be a year of bold, confident and inclusive plus-size bridal trends. Oversized bows are a playful and flirty way to add drama to your wedding dress. They can be placed anywhere on the dress, from the back to the bodice or on the hem. Boudoirinspired elements are certainly trending in curvy bridal wear, adding a touch of sensuality and sophistication. Think sheer panels, delicate lace details, and plunging necklines. Black is no longer just for the bridesmaids! Brides are embracing the power and elegance of a black wedding dress. The ‘90s are back, and that includes wedding wear. Our brides can look for dresses with ruching, low-slung waistlines and dramatic sleeves. Elements of deconstructed details are adding a modern twist to plus-size bridalwear. Think raw edges, unfinished hemlines and exposed seams. Maximalism is all about embracing excess and layering details. Brides can incorporate maxi skirts, statement jewellery, and bold accessories. These trends are just a starting point; there are countless other ways to find the perfect bridal dress. The most important thing is to choose a style that makes you feel confident and beautiful on your wedding day. Check out: www.hermosabridal.co.uk TARA REDDISH AND ANNIKA MARTIN AT ROMSEY BRIDAL BOUTIQUE LTD Traditional bridal gowns will continue to be popular in 2024 but with a bit of a fashion-forward twist! We’re seeing high splits and sexy cutouts sitting alongside the more classic lace and satin wedding dresses. We’re also seeing gowns with optional extras such as sleeves or trains; these are a great idea if you want to adapt your look throughout the day. Imagine sleeves for the ceremony and sleeveless for the after-party! Our designer, Maggie Sottero, has created stunning pieces over its three labels, Maggie Sottero, Rebecca Ingram and Sottero & Midgley, and we are proud to be stockists of all three of these award-winning collections. Felicia is a Sherwood crepe strapless gown in a figure-hugging fit-and-flare design. Add the optional sleeves to change the look of the gown completely! Bracken is a stunning gown with a plunging illusion V-neck and low back. With the beautiful lace drop sleeves added it becomes a sophisticated cold-shoulder gown! In our bijou boutique in the heart of the market town of Romsey, we have more than 20 years of experience dressing brides and ensuring we have up-to-date designs for them to choose from. In our two private changing suites, our brides can relax and try on these gorgeous gowns to see what works for them. We also have a selection of White Designs and Ivory & Co accessories to complete their look, along with veils in all lengths and styles! We’re here to guide brides every step of the way! Check out: www.romseybridal.co.uk www.maggiesottero.com JASLEEN BATTH AT MEON FACE Meon Face is an award-winning aesthetics beauty clinic in Petersfield with more than 10 years of experience within the industry. We always seek the latest skin, beauty and body treatments to provide only the best for our clients. In 2024, clients will take extra good care of their skin for the ultimate look. Our facials with Dermaquest will be very popular, targeting all skin needs from acne, anti-ageing, pigmentation and sensitive skin. Let’s not forget radiofrequency, which produces collagen, tightens skin, improves skin tone, and more. Team these up with a deluxe hydra facial for a deep cleanse of your skin to unclog those pores. Check out: www.meonface.com

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