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

NEWS Nearlywed Catch up on news from around the counties RAISE A GLASS Cocktails & Canapés offers a party trailer that is available for weddings and any outdoor event. The team can tailor offerings to suit individual events, including themed entertainment, trailer decoration, bespoke cocktails, canapés and fizz, using quality, locally sourced ingredients. Couples can choose their favourite dishes from the set menu to suit all tastes and allergy requirements. The cocktail trailer comes fully equipped and is hosted by experienced and engaging staff who will provide excellent customer service and make guests smile. They can provide music, smoke machines, drones, party lights and more – adding fun and fizz to events! Those who book the company in May/June this year will receive a complimentary bottle of Hattingley Valley Wine − cheers to that! Discover: https://cocktailsandcanapes.life PERFECT PASTELS For the ultimate in floral gifting this spring, give a dried flower bouquet from The Happy Blossoms to thank loved ones who’ve helped with wedding planning. Each bouquet from this limitededition collection is wrapped in bespoke luxury pastel paper and is available in three designs. Renowned for its Insta-famous Baked Blossoms and commitment to crafting stunning dried flower arrangements, the company invites customers to experience the magic of springtime in every petal. Handcrafted with love and care in Dorset, by the talented mother-daughter duo Barbara and Lauren, each bouquet is a testament to the beauty of nature and spreading joy through colour and flowers. Inspired by a springtime picnic in the beautiful English countryside, these arrangements boast a harmonious blend of delicate hues that will brighten any space and warm any heart. The team hope to inspire people to add colour to their homes by bringing amazing, unusual and unique flowers into the everyday. Discover: www.thehappyblossoms.com MEMORABLE SETTINGS Dorset Museum & Art Gallery offers a truly unique wedding ceremony venue in the heart of Dorset and was awarded Bronze Wedding Venue of the Year in the Dorset Tourism Awards 2023/2024. The setting could not be more striking and is a masterpiece of NeoGothic architecture. The Victorian Hall’s high ceilings adorned with intricate designs, stained-glass rose windows, and Roman mosaic flooring will help create memorable weddings. The venue’s wedding package includes the support of the events team, who will be on hand leading up to and on the day of weddings to help make dreams a reality. The new Wedding Brochure outlines the venue’s history, what’s included, a list of local suppliers, and images of how the space can be transformed and tailored to suit style and needs. This is available to download from the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery website. Contact bookings@dorsetmuseum.org to learn more about the venue, catering options, and how the team can make events unique. They would be delighted to show nearlyweds around. Discover: www.dorsetmuseum.org/venue-hire/weddings © Big Bouquet Photography www.arcanumdesign.net 9 YOUR ESSENTIALS

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