NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on news from around the counties MORE CAKE PLEASE! Tattoos and Teaspoons originally started life as Anna’s Bakery back in 2016 and was rebranded and relaunched in 2019. It’s featured in local publications and mentioned on Wave105 and The Chris Moyles Show on Radio X London. Specialising in the weird and wonderful, the company aims to provide the coolest and most unique cakes, cupcakes, chocolate treats, wedding favours and venue décor without breaking the bank. In February 2023, Party Planning, Event and Prop Hire was launched! This has gone on to be a massive success servicing all kinds of events, from children’s parties to charity balls, weddings to fundraisers. Owner Anna says, “We love to do work in our local community and with various different charities. We firmly believe that no one should have to go without, we work with you from the very beginning to match your requirements to your budget. We cater for everyone and are open to all people from all walks of life, no judgement is made here, just bloody great cake!” Check out https://tattoosandteaspoon.wixsite.com/tattoos-and-teaspoon DARLING BUDS Realising a dream, maker and creator Collete Ford at Cockatoo Make and Do Studio has opened her first full-time studio at The Courtyard Craft Centre in Lytchett Minster. The exciting achievement allows nearlyweds to visit and discuss creating a lasting memento of their wedding day by encapsulating their flowers in resin. Collete has been working with resin for the past three years, developing a wide range of items with something for every budget. With an ever-increasing selection to choose from, couples will be able to select something special. The company offers a local collection service that ensures the flowers are dried to perfection, although couples can send their flowers by post or deliver the blooms to the studio. Couples will also soon have the option of a laser-engraved range, made from wood or acrylic, for personalised thank-you gifts or quirky wedding favours. The Cockatoo Make and Do Studio website is still under construction, but the team can be reached via cockatoomakeanddo@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/Cockatoomakeanddostudio FACING FACTS Meon Face is an award-winning aesthetics and beauty clinic located in Petersfield, specialising in skin, face and body! Offering more than 10 years’ experience, as well as the latest technologies and techniques, the treatments are performed by its experienced and dedicated team. Whether you want to hydrate and cleanse your skin or opt for tightening and body contouring, there’s something for everyone. Meon Face offers exclusive promotions on treatments, which include hydrafacial, skin rejuvenation with IPL, skin tightening with Venus Viva, body contouring and so much more! Book a free consultation to discuss your skin, face or body concerns, and what results you wish to achieve and its expert team will create a bespoke package. Meon Face is renowned for enhancing your beauty with noticeable results, so you’re left feeling confident and looking your best for your big day. Check out www.meonface.com I’M WITH THE BAND Hampshire-based, The Voltaires, is an incredible soughtafter four-piece pop and rock band. Experienced, professional and reliable, its musicians comprise vocals, two guitars, bass, drums and a saxophone on request. Covering pop and rock hits, indie favs and party classics, the group can even learn your first dance or accommodate special requests ‒ a DJ set afterwards is standard! With their epic stage presence, sublime harmonies and unbeatable charisma, whether you’re looking to rock ‘n’ roll the night away, love pop, are an indie-lover at heart or want to groove on down to funk, The Voltaires have you covered! Fronted by the lead singer of mid-00s band The Noise Next Door, he’s performed at many of the UK’s largest festivals and made several TV appearances. Other band members have supported huge acts such as Oasis, Supergrass, The Libertines and Boy Kill Boy so you know you’ll be getting a quality performance when you book. Visit www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuHxDFbyXQU and www.facebook.com/thevoltairesband to hear the band. Contact: thevoltairesband@gmail.com 9 YOUR ESSENTIALS
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