Regulars 3 EDITOR’S LETTER A warm welcome from Claire 7 NEARLYWED NEWS Catch up on news from around the regions 98 COMPETITION Win a seven-night all-inclusive honeymoon at Club Med Seychelles In this issue... SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026 Venues 10 SPOTLIGHT ON WINCHESTER & EAST HAMPSHIRE Tie the knot in a local hotspot WIN A SEVEN-NIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE HONEYMOON AT CLUB MED SEYCHELLES Features 30 A SERENE SETTING This shoot showcases a vibrant lakeside ceremony blending bohemian romance with an explosion of colour at Secret Garden near Ringwood 38 THE INSTAGRAM EFFECT ON WEDDING VENUES How social media is reshaping the industry 41 KEEP IT PERSONAL Experts are warning couples not to rely on AI to write one of the most personal parts of their big day – their vows 43 BEYOND BORDERS Love to travel? Bring the vibe of your favourite overseas destination to your British big day 49 THE END OF PERFECT We explore how couples are falling out of love with perfection and choosing documentary wedding photography Win 98 30 52 49 4
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