Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - May/June 2020 (Issue 80)

Happy birthday to us! This is our 80 th edition and although we were hoping for an all-bells-and-whistles celebration, these are extraordinary times so instead we’re raising a virtual glass of fizz to toast our landmark anniversary. We’ve all been working from home and staying in touch, talking to local suppliers and keeping everyone updated via our website and social media. During lockdown it’s been inspiring to hear how people have been rallying and reaching out to help others. Venues, bridal boutiques, cake makers, florists and all the many businesses in the wedding community have been doing their bit, helping anxious couples who are having to reschedule their big day. Despite the challenges we’re all facing, one thing’s for sure, there will still be weddings, beautiful dresses will be worn, cake cut, speeches made and photos taken, and we’ll be here to record and share it all with you, to help and inspire you for when your day comes. This issue we’ve taken a virtual tour of the region, spotlighting some of the wonderful wedding venues in the picturesque New Forest from page 15 and dipping into romantic locations by the waterside on page 21. There’s a three-page gallery of amazing cakes, starting from page 47 as well as a wealth of tips and advice from local experts covering everything from dressing the bridal beauty to latest fashion, bridal trends and more. Enjoy reading and stay safe! Psst… if you have any heartwarming or inspiring stories from the past few weeks – a lockdown proposal or positive message to share, please let us know! Tweet @CWM_YHDW, Facebook @YourHampshireDorsetWedding or email editor sarahr@county.wedding 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 danielleh@county.wedding Melissa Barker | Grooms Editor Hannah Faulder | Honeymoon Editor Claire Ridley | Fashion Editor Kelly Andrews | Beauty Editor 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 www.county.wedding and www.countyweddingevents.com Sarah Reeve, editor Swanage beach was the perfect spot for Verity and Tom’s just-wed shots. Find out all about their big day from page 37. Eighty years young cwe COUNTYWEDDING EVENTS WIN! A LUXURY MINI-MOON IN MAJORCA, WORTH £2,500 ON PAGE 105 Showstopping wedding cakes – what’s not to love? Flip to page 47 for a gallery of drool-worthy creations. 6