Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - November/December 2020 (Issue 83)

NEW HOME Mother-of-the-bride and -groom specialists Boutique at No6 has celebrated the first year at its new home in Dorchester. Located on the Prince of Wales’ Poundbury Estate, for three-and-a-half years, the business relocated to the town’s Antelope Walk in late October 2019. “Antelope Walk is steeped in history and my new shop has such character and beautiful windows to display my mother-of-the-bride collections,” says owner Sandra Skinner. “I’ve always been extremely passionate about dressing ladies for such a special occasion. My aim is to ensure that every customer leaves my boutique feeling more positive about themselves and confident that they look and feel fabulous in their chosen outfit.” Visit www.boutiqueatno6.co.uk Escape to the beach If you’re looking to get away from it all over Christmas and New Year, Bournemouth Beach might not immediately leap to mind. But think again, with staycations increasingly in demand during these unpredictable times, the stylish and contemporary Bournemouth Beach Lodges offer a wonderfully romantic bolthole for the festive season. What could be better than snuggling up in a cosy, bijou nook right on the beach, waking up to the sound of the waves? Since re-opening after lockdown, the team has been running half of the 24 lodges at a time in accordance with safety guidelines, which will continue through the winter and into 2021. The open- plan retreats include a mezzanine level sleeping area, a bespoke central staircase, modular furniture and a spacious private wooden terrace. Heated, with WIFI, a shower room, toilet, TV, equipped kitchen and more, dogs are welcome too! For further details of the special seven-night packages for Christmas and New Year call 01202 451502. NEW VENUE ALERT Check out newcomer to the Hampshire wedding scene, local gem The Bordon and Oakhanger Sports Club. There’s been a cricket pavilion on the site for best part of a century and now there’s a beautiful new one, fully refurbished and wedding-ready with space for up to 72 guests for the ceremony and reception and 150 for the evening celebrations. Their first wedding took place this summer, COVID-secure with the couple tying the knot on the beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the cricket ground. Their intimate reception was held in the upstairs function room, which opens out on to a large covered outdoor terrace overlooking the tree-lined green. To find out more visit www.theboscclub.org.uk A HELPING HAND Busy life, hectic schedule, looking for a little extra help in planning your big day? Tiana Hutchinson could be your new fairy godmother. With a passion for all things wedding, she launched Wildwood Weddings & Events recently to help couples create their perfect day. “I grew up loving weddings and wanted to be a part of the dream. I’ve always been a big planner, organising holidays and family get-togethers,” she explains. Now after studying business at Bournemouth College and gaining a wedding planning diploma, she’s channeling her skills into her new venture. She already has her first clients and is busy helping to organise their big day in 2022. Wildwood Weddings & Events offers full or partial planning and on-the-day coordination. There’s also a special service for those that just need an occasional helping hand so you can book a block of hours to use when you need it. Perfect for brides who want to go it alone but just need a little guidance. For further details visit www.wildwoodweddingsandevents.co.uk www.jonathongphotography.co.uk 10