Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - May/June 2024 (Issue 104)

A POP OF COLOUR Innovative UK cake stand brand Prop Options has launched a new sophisticated range of interchangeable pastel-coloured cake stands, giving couples and cake designers bountiful colourful options for displaying wedding cakes. Known as the Reeded Stand, these pastel-toned modern cake plinths have removable top plates, allowing designers and couples to mix and match colourways for a unique, fun, yet elegant designs. Prop Options is introducing six colourways in its Pastel Reeded Stand collection: pink, lavender, green, yellow, blue and the 2024 colour of the year − Pantone Peach Fuzz. The stands are also available in white, black and gold. The pieces have been designed to be completely lightweight, perfect for storage and transportation. The cake stands are made from Eco PLA Filament; a premium eco-friendly material that’s built to last. What’s more, it’s fully recyclable when the time comes to retire it. The stands have hollow bases for cake designers to fill and weigh as needed for each cake design. The Reeded Cake stand joins Prop Options’ range of Reeded Separators, which the brand designed for use between wedding cake tiers to add height and a sophisticated design edge without the need for extra cake. Thanks to the company’s versatile offering, these Reeded Separators have proven a popular choice for cake designers worldwide, and they can also be made-to-order in a wide range of colours, diameters and heights. The Prop Options Pastel Reeded Cake Stands’ RRP starts at £68, and shipping is available in the UK and worldwide. Discover: www.propoptions.co.uk TO DINE FOR Dorset’s newest culinary gem has opened its doors to celebrate the very best of local produce. With a planet-conscious ethos, it focuses on local, fresh, seasonal food cooked with creativity. Boatfolk is thrilled to unveil its reimagined dining destination on Dorset’s coastline with the upcoming re-launch of Salt at Portland Marina, under the stewardship of its new chef patron, Paul Clarke. Salt promises a culinary journey unmatched in the region, perfect for celebrating special occasions or memorable meals with loved ones. Drawing inspiration from Portland’s reputation as the ultimate ‘Après-Sea’ destination, guests are welcomed into an informal and inviting space featuring eclectic seating arrangements that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor areas, with a striking boat installation at the centre, ensuring each visit is visually captivating against the picturesque backdrop of Portland Marina. From indulgent dishes to al fresco celebrations, Salt guarantees an unparalleled fusion of exceptional cuisine, breathtaking waterfront views, and an ambience that encapsulates the essence of an unforgettable experience. Discover: www.saltportland.co.uk FUN AND FIZZ The sell-out Vineyards of Hampshire Fizz Fest is returning for its tenth year, showcasing Hampshire’s world-class still and sparkling wines. This year, the event will be held at The Grange, The Winery at Burges Field Vineyard, on Sunday June 23rd from 12pm to 4.30pm. The Grange’s winery adjoins Burges Field Vineyard, home to 52,000 vines that produce the award-winning range of The Grange wines. This longest-standing English Sparkling Wine festival offers attendees the chance to taste more than 20 world-class Hampshire sparkling and still wines. Winemakers and vineyard owners are on hand to showcase their portfolios, including new vintages. Visitors can also attend a range of masterclasses, tour the vineyard and winery, and enjoy Hampshire Street food and live music. This year, the event will coincide for the first time with English Wine Week, which runs from June 15th to 23rd. This week-long celebration will conclude a range of local celebrations promoting Hampshire wines. Managing partner for The Grange wines, Zam Baring says, “Fizz Fest provides the perfect opportunity to taste all of the best wines to be found in Hampshire. We’re very much looking forward to hosting this showcase event, and we are all proud of it to have reached its 10th year. We opened our state-of-the-art winery here in 2022, a splendid design set into the undulating hills to serve our young vineyard and blend and produce our own wine. This year we are now able to do just that.” Book via Eventbrite and www.vineyardsofhampshire.co.uk www.alexroryjacobs.com 10

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