Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - Page number 10 - September/October 2021 (Issue 88)

DREAM ON With travel restrictions easing, now is the time to start thinking about that dream honeymoon. Great news for nearlyweds as it opens up so many beautiful destinations for the perfect honeymoon, but how do you keep track of the entry requirements for each destination? With so many different regulations across the globe it can be pretty confusing for couples trying to plan their post-wedding getaway. Although, according to personal travel consultant in Portsmouth and Southsea Nick Horne, it doesn’t have to be. He advises, “Just let your travel agent know the type of honeymoon you’re dreaming of. They will have the most current knowledge to navigate the requirements and get you the perfect experience. If you’re looking for advice online, only use information from accredited government websites as third parties may not reflect the latest information. The really great news is that operators and suppliers are fully gearing up for the 2022 season with much of 2023 already available to secure so honeymoons are well and truly back!” ❤ NICK’S TOP TIP Looking for somewhere hot with low entry/return requirements and direct flights? Try the beautiful Caribbean island of St Lucia, or Indian Ocean gem Mauritius. For more information go to www.nicholashorne.notjusttravel.com YOUR DAY, YOUR WAY Wedding receptions at The King’s Court Centre just got even better! Nestled in secluded, landscaped gardens in the heart of Chandler’s Ford, near Southampton, the imposing Victorian mansion is the perfect place for a bespoke reception. Available for exclusive use, the venue has launched three new wedding packages to help you celebrate in style. Working together with their catering partner the new packages are designed as a conversation-starter, allowing couples to mix and match to create their perfect celebration. To find out more visit www.kings-court.org.uk Time for change After 21 years based in Westbourne, Bournemouth, leading special occasion boutique Fab Frocks is going exclusively online from the beginning of September. Launched in 2000 the business has earned a wide reputation for its range of mother-of-the-bride and -groom dresses along with outfits for wedding guests, special events and more. Owner Steve Taylor says, “We have been selling online now for nearly 15 years and have customers from all over the UK and beyond. While physical stores will always have an important part to play in the industry, the trend for online shopping continues to grow. “Moving online allows us to focus on our range of products and continue to offer our multi-award winning service to our customers. We’ll have many of our existing designers and some new ones too, all at the same range of prices we had in-store.” Visit www.fabfrocks.co.uk to find out more. HEAD-TURNING DESIGNS Make a statement on your big day with a bespoke bridal headpiece or fabulous fascinator for the mother-of-the-bride or -groom. Millinery designer Dawn Coveney has launched her own business Isidora Hebe specialising in unique headwear for all occasions, designed and handmade at her studio in the heart of the Dorset countryside. The website is up and running and she’s busy adding more unique headwear designs to it, so watch this space! Visit www.isidorahebe-milliner.com 10