REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER Olivia Gibson shares her top picks from this issue 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the city 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways and discounts up for grabs 77 HOT TOPIC Local experts offer stellar advice on wedding dilemmas 97 COMPETITION Win a five-night holiday to Dhigali, Maldives, worth £3,000 CONTENTS JULY/AUGUST 2024 VENUES 19 KEEP IT LOCAL Exchange vows in and around Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch 25 BLOOMING BEAUTIFUL Exchange vows surrounded by nature in these garden settings On the cover This stunning cover was taken from the Emma and Lewis’s stunning wedding on page 45, which was captured by Alisa Roberts Photography. Check out: www.instagram.com/alisaroberts_ 55 25 FEATURES 51 INTO THE WOODS What’s not to love about this rustic-styled shoot in the New Forest 55 STYLED TO PERFECTION Top experts showcase their favourite venue styling looks for intimate nuptials, al fresco celebrations and grand events 74 ALL IN THE PLANNING The Ultimate Wedding Planner’s Raj Somaiya shares his wealth of wisdom on planning a dream wedding 81 MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Add the wow factor to your wedding with these talented entertainers 3
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