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

Check out the news that’s local to you NEWS N earlywed TREND ALERT Black leather jackets have been all the rage in 2019 for an edgy rock-chick bridal look, now the future’s looking white! Rob Pearce of Southsea-based Creatiques bridal boutique predicts the Berlin biker jacket by Justin Alexander Signature is going to be the next big thing for the year ahead. “We’ve seen our brides wearing leather biker jackets with customised artwork on the back and sleeves; now we’re very exited by this new trend. It’s sure to add a bit of sass to any wedding gown,” says Rob. Visit creatiques.co.uk WINNING WAY Multi award-winning make-up artist and beauty therapist Caroline Swaffield is kick-starting the new year with two more accolades to her name. She now has winner of the 2020 Wedding Industry Awards Best Make-up Artist South West title, for the third time, and Best Dorset Make-up Artist in the Dorset Wedding Suppliers Awards, to add to her list of credits. With rock and pop stars such as Cher, Kylie and Grace Jones, among her celebrity client list when she previously worked in Australia, she went on to become a trainer and make-up artist working for several top brands in the UK. She launched her own business Amazing Face Bridal Hair and Makeup in 2007 and hasn’t looked back since and now has a full team of eight hair and make-up artists on her team. She says, “My mantra is that making brides look and feel beautiful is a wonderful thing!” Image, @folionomads; Hair and Make-up, amazing-face.co.uk; Styling, @ferngodfreyweddings; Flowers, @loulabelflorals; Bespoke Bridalwear, @julita_ldn_bride; Jewellery, @bearbrooksbank A CUT ABOVE Congratulations to Andrew Smith of Andrew Smith Salons in Waterlooville, Portsmouth, winner of the Southern Hairdresser of the Year title at the recent British Hairdressing Awards. The salon boasts a team of expert stylists and caters for all your big-day beauty treatments too. Visit andrewsmithsalons.co.uk Don’t miss If you’re on the hunt for a fabulous setting for your wedding, check out this stylish Hampshire venue. Oakley Hall Hotel, Basingstoke is hosting a wedding fair on Sunday 16 th February, 2020 from 11am to 3pm, providing the perfect opportunity to picture your big day against the picturesque backdrop. The ceremony and wedding breakfast rooms will be suitably dressed and styled, ready to be viewed, as well as the brand new, multi-million pound luxury Garden Pavilion. Visitors will also be able to explore the beautiful grounds and the stunning bedrooms. The venue’s wedding coordinators will be available for appointments to discuss your perfect day in more detail. Why not make a day out of it and enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in the Glasshouse Restaurant or relax with a drink in the 1795 Bar and Lounge? Visit oakleyhall-park.com . realsimplephotography.net YOUR ESSENTIALS 9