As the world awakens from winter’s embrace, spring arrives with a sense of renewal, hope, and beauty – making it the perfect season for love and new beginnings. In this issue of Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding, we embrace this wonderful time of year that highlights growth and fresh beginnings. Spring brings a delightful warmth and longer daylight hours, making it the perfect for beautiful outdoor ceremonies, garden receptions, and nature-inspired colour schemes. Whether you envision a cosy elopement beneath blooming cherry trees or a lavish celebration amidst lush landscapes, this season is brimming with opportunities. Our ultimate aim is to help support you, so we’re sharing resources to bring your vision to life. We’re here to inspire and assist throughout your journey, offering everything from breathtaking bridal styles and expert planning advice to innovative décor concepts and touching love stories. This issue is packed with curated trends, cherished traditions and the latest insights from industry experts to help you craft a wedding that reflects your unique vision. When it comes to wedding planning, our top piece of advice is to stay true to yourselves! Focus on what you both genuinely desire, without getting swayed by outside opinions. This day is all about you, so make choices that reflect who you are as a couple and design a celebration that feels uniquely yours. Sit back, relax and enjoy all things wedding! Olivia x Olivia Gibson, Editor It’s a spring thing ISSN 2046-8474 Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by Ellis Media and Events Ltd. Whilst every effort was made to ensure the information in this magazine was correct at the time of going to press, the publishers cannot accept legal responsibility for any errors or omissions, nor can they accept responsibility for advert content, or of the standing of advertisers or by the editorial contributions. The views expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the publisher. Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding is published six times a year. ADVERTISING Account Manager Ruth Swallow | 01376 538 568 ruth.swallow@county.wedding DESIGN 01376 535 616 artwork@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 accounts@county.wedding MANAGING DIRECTOR Sarah Ellis | 01376 535 602 sarah.ellis@county.wedding EDITORIAL Editor Olivia Gibson | 01376 535 611 olivia.gibson@county.wedding Katie Marie Creations brings the sparkle to life’s most meaningful moments, turning emotions into heirlooms and connections into keepsakes. 51 59 Check out new-season bags and shoes, perfect for the modern bride. https://lucypoulakiphotography.co.uk https://charlottemills.com www.martinbell-photography.co.uk 25With its unique and varied collection of event spaces, Beaulieu in the New Forest offers an inspiring and innovative setting for occasions. @CountyWeddingMagazines @countyweddingmagazine @countyweddingmagazines Visit us online at www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com 89 A luxury two-night weekend stay at the world-renowned Sheraton Grand Park Lane, London worth £1,000. 6
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