Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Jan/Feb 2020 (Issue 78)

108 T he Mercure Southampton Centre Dolphin Hotel set the stage for local experts to showcase the best of the old with the new. The city’s oldest hotel with more than 500 years of history, traditional charm meets contemporary styling to give a fresh modern look to this creative shoot. Set in the venue’s Jane Austen Suite, renowned as the place where the famous novelist celebrated her 18 th birthday, suppliers set out to complement the room’s Regency feel using elegant florals and delicate accessories with pastel tones to reflect the hotel’s old English charm. The bridal look mirrors current trends for classical natural beauty. OLD History and modern touches combine to create classical wedding style with a contemporary twist Images courtesy of Captured by Crissi NEW meets