FIVE MINUTES WITH... Based in Dorset, Clover & Fern offers wedding planning, coordination and styling services. The team specialises in creating stylish, relaxed and sophisticated weddings for wildly in love couples. Here at YHDW HQ, we caught up with owner Phoebe Taylor to discover more about the company. What does the company offer nearlyweds? Phoebe says,“The on-the-day coordination package is perfect for that final month of planning, as that’s when we take over all communications with suppliers to help bring couples’ visions to life and leave them feeling relaxed in the run-up to their wedding. A coordinator doesn’t just oversee the running of your day; they are a friend, an advisor, a sounding board, a problem solver, a candle lighter, a buttonhole fixer and a prosecco pourer – the list goes on! Our packages are tailored to weddings, so a free consultation is offered to help us understand each pair’s vision for their day. When did the company begin? “I started Clover & Fern in 2021 after years of working for venues as a wedding coordinator. I started the company because I wanted to channel my creativity and love for all things weddings! Being a planner and coordinator means I get the chance to be involved with every aspect of a wedding day and I love to see it all come together. What’s your favourite part of the job? “My favourite part of the job would have to be when I see my couples walk down the aisle to be married. It’s such a beautiful moment, and all that matters is that two people are coming together to celebrate their love for each other. It’s so amazing to see, and I’m always grateful to witness it.” Check out: www.cloverandfern.co.uk BEST DRESSED GIRLS British designer Dawn Clarke has released a new collection of silk celebration dresses that will make any little girl feel like a princess. Owner Dawn Clarke specialises in UK-made luxury, ethical children’s garments for special occasions. Her first collection with a small Somerset manufacturer is perfect for flowergirls. She says, “These dresses are some of my favourite designs with lots of gathering and layers of petticoats to create a classic shape. The pieces are made with the finest silk and feature some beautiful extra details.” The dresses are available in daffodil yellow, navy blue and natural white. Silk sashes in other colours can be added, and alternative dress shades are available for bespoke orders. Dawn sketches her ideas and creates the pattern draft to technical specifications for manufacturing at her Hampshire studio. She uses British suppliers wherever possible and only manufactures in the UK. A stand-out embellishment is an embroidered privacy panel behind the zip that proudly declares ‘made in England’. The dresses are lined with habotai silk and feature pretty piping, hidden pockets and petticoats trimmed with British lace. Suitable for children aged two to six, the dresses can be dry-cleaned. Check out: www.dawnclarkedesigns.co.uk www.danielleveitch.com TIME TO CELEBRATE Located in Romsey, The Palmerston Rooms B&B are now offering wedding receptions. For those looking for a historic setting, couples can hire the light and airy downstairs dinning area for 20 to 30 people and can use the marquee in the courtyard garden if needed. Guests won’t have to worry about travelling home as the Grade II listed venue has eight individually refurbished bedrooms. Owners Graham and Kay Choules has worked hard to bring the stunning spaces to life. Graham says, “Kay and I really enjoy welcoming groups into the house for a special get together and offering them great hospitality. So far those that have had lunch or dinner here have gone away having had a really special time.” Graham has been in the hospitality industry as a chef for a long time and offers an selection of dishes. He adds, “I enjoy producing food using as many seasonal and local ingredients as possible.” Check out: www.thepalmerstonrooms.com 10
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