NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from around the counties 2026 WEDDING DIARY OPEN As a professional wedding cake maker, Kerry McFarlane at Kerry’s Cakes, is excited to be welcoming couples who are currently planning their 2026 and 2027 weddings. Her latest collection focuses on elegant, modern designs paired with exceptional flavours, from timeless vanilla bean and raspberry to rich chocolate ganache and contemporary favourites like pistachio and lemon elderflower. She’s also now offering bespoke tasting boxes, so couples can enjoy a relaxed cake-tasting experience from home while choosing the perfect flavours for their big day. With wedding season approaching, diary dates are filling quickly, particularly for summer and early autumn celebrations. Each cake is designed completely from scratch to reflect the couple’s style, colour palette and overall wedding vision. If you’re looking for a statement centrepiece that tastes just as incredible as it looks, now is the perfect time for couples to get in touch to discuss ideas, check availability and begin designing their dream wedding cake. Discover the supplier: kerryscakes.co.uk libbyclarkphotography.co.uk SS26 collection launch As wedding season unfolds across Hampshire and Dorset, Gieves & Hawkes presents Threads of Time, its SS26 collection shaped by the light and ease of an English summer. Across the UK, couples are preparing for every kind of celebration, from traditional morning dress to black tie and destination weddings. Threads of Time offers refined options for each, bringing modern softness to formal dressing. At the Winchester store, grooms can explore the first arrivals, from airy wool suits for warm-weather weddings to crisp poplin shirts and elegant linen-silk blends for relaxed yet elevated moments. With subtle naval-inspired detailing and exclusive fabric developments, the collection brings contemporary polish to the season’s most meaningful occasions. Discover the supplier: gievesandhawkes.com 6
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