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

Firstly, let me wish all our readers a very happy New Year and if you’re starting out 2020 with a sparkly new ring on your finger – congratulations, the journey starts here! The festive period is peak proposal season and with Valentine’s Day on the calendar this issue, love is in the air and there’s a buzz of expectation. It’s not just the engagement ring that’s in the spotlight, we showcase a whole range of jewellery and accessories to make your big day shine, starting on page 63. We’re excited for all the fabulous spring and summer weddings to come and although the first green shoots may still seem a way off, we’re already swooning over gorgeous bridal gowns blooming with pretty floral details (page 71). However, while the long winter nights are still with us, now is the perfect time to get cracking with the planning. Doing your homework is vital, so when the weather’s frosty outside, you can cosy up with your other half to browse the pages of this issue. Packed full of wedding loveliness, it’s a treasure trove of ideas including three fabulous photo shoots showcasing the talents of local creatives right on your doorstep. Don’t forget to save the details of all your favourite things to create a moodboard or Instagram story. Your suppliers will love you for it, as it makes their job so much easier if they can share your big-day vision. Happy planning! Sarah x Distributed by Marketforce (UK) Ltd, 5 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5HU. Tel: 020 378 79001  Email:  salesinnovation@marketforce.co.uk. Circulation Marketing by Intermedia Brand Marketing Ltd, Unit 6 Enterprise Centre, Kelvin Lane, Manor Royal, Crawley, RH10 9PE.  Tel: 01293 312 001  Email: getintouch@inter-media.co.uk ISSN 2046-8474 EDITORIAL 01376 535 611 Sarah Reeve| Editor sarahr@county.wedding Danielle Harvey | Managing Editor Danielle Harvey | Grooms and Beauty Editor danielleh@county.wedding Demelza Rayner | Travel Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Sarah Reeve | Lifestyle Editor CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Melissa Barker DESIGN 01376 535 616 | artwork@county.wedding Graphic Designers | Sarah Hill | Stephanie Hodder Vicky O’Connor | Sarah Young Production Assistant | Lorna Butcher Digital Marketing Coordinator Katie Laley Web Development Manager | Stuart Weatherley ADVERTISING Sales & Events Director | Sarah Ellis 01376 538 490 | sarahm@county.wedding Account Manager | Ruth Swallow 01376 514 000 | ruths@county.wedding Subscriptions 01376 514 000 | subscriptions@county.wedding ACCOUNTS 01376 535 616 | accounts@county.wedding Accounting Manager | Derrick James Your Hampshire Dorset Wedding is solely owned, published and designed by KD Media Publishing. 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. Subscription rates are £17.60 per annum (incl. p+p). Cheques should be made out to KD Media Publishing and sent to Your Hampshire Dorset Wedding, c/o KD Media Publishing, Pantile House, Newlands Drive, Witham, Essex CM8 2AP. @CountyWeddingMagazines @CountyWeddings @cwm_wedding Visit us online at county.wedding and countyweddingevents.com Sarah Reeve, editor Geometric shapes and metallics look set to remain popular for 2020 weddings. For more trend alerts from local experts see page 101. It’s a love thing MEDIA PUBLISHING cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS WIN! A MINI-MOON IN ITALY, WORTH £1,500 ON PAGE 113. nicolastreaderphotography.co.uk The Domus at Beaulieu in the New Forest, provided the perfect backdrop for this winter wedding shoot by Dorset- based photographer Leonie May (leoniemayphotography.com ). To view more, flip to page 105. This showstopper by Mon Bel Amour Cake Craft was the perfect fit for the Narnia- themed photo shoot featured on page 60. 60 6