Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - Page number 3 - November/December 2021 (Issue 89)

REGULARS 6 EDITOR’S LETTER A sneak peek of what’s to come 9 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the region 13 FREEBIES & OFFERS Great giveaways up for grabs 86 HOT TOPIC Local experts on winter weddings 96 COMPETITION Win a fun-filled sleepover for eight guests at Whitley Hall, Yorkshire CONTENTS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2021 VENUES 17 ‘I DO’ DORSET Where to wed in this picturesque county 23 SUITE DREAMS Tie the knot in one of the region’s stylist hotels On the cover Winter weddings can be seriously stunning, full of rich colours and seasonal splendour, all beautifully captured in this issue’s front cover by Hampshire-based Rachel Elizabeth Photography, www.rachelizabethphotography.co.uk. To view the full styled shoot in all its glory, turn to page 43. 63 17 FEATURES 43 WINTER WONDERLAND Celebrate the season with rich warm tones 47 STEP BACK IN TIME Be inspired by bygone days for a big day with a difference 51 SETTING THE SCENE Beautiful big-day backdrops for standout photos 61 THE PERSONAL TOUCH Shop handmade in the region 63 SHOWSTOPPING STYLE Add a touch of drama to your day with dazzling details 3