NEWS Nearlywed All the latest from the regions AMAZING FACE LAUNCHES 2027 BRIDAL PACKAGES Director and lead artist Caroline Swaffield at Dorset-based Amazing Face has unveiled the 2027 Bridal Packages. The Rose Package, £600, is designed for the bride-to-be and includes a bridal hair and make-up preview, full skincare analysis, a face chart, photography during the preview and a dedicated stylist for a calm, personalised experience. Lashes are included, along with a complimentary bridal touch-up kit and a Charlotte Tilbury or Lisa Eldridge lipstick available to order at the preview. Caroline and the team at Amazing Face believe in attention to detail and offer an expert service from the first preview to walking down the aisle. The Peony Package, £1,160, is for the bride and three bridesmaids or mothers, and includes everything listed above plus two stylists and full bridal hair and make-up on the day. For a full list of what’s included in each package and add-ons, visit amazing-face.co.uk Read more online at yourhampshiredorset.wedding Careys Manor launches Marry Me Now Couples dreaming of a New Forest wedding in 2026 haven’t left it too late. Careys Manor Hotel & SenSpa in Brockenhurst has launched its new Marry Me Now wedding package, created for those who want a beautiful celebration without a long planning period. Available on selected remaining dates until the end of 2026, the package starts from £6,600 for 50 guests, offering everything needed for the day, from the ceremony and wedding breakfast to drinks, evening celebrations and an overnight stay for the newlyweds. Set in the heart of the New Forest, couples can choose to marry within the characterful manor house or, weather permitting, in the hotel’s secluded walled garden. For those planning something smaller, Careys Manor also offers intimate wedding packages for up to 20 or 30 guests, combining the ceremony with dining, accommodation and time together at the hotel. Wedding coordinator Françoise Gysemans is on hand to help. For couples thinking about getting married this year, there’s still time to say “I do” in the New Forest. careysmanor.com/packages/weddings/special-offer-marry-me-nowwedding-package New wedding venue opens in Southampton The Old Bond Store has opened as an exclusive-use wedding and private event venue. The beautifully restored Grade II listed building has been transformed into a flexible setting for intimate and boutique weddings, offering couples the freedom to create a celebration around their personalities, tastes and budget, whether that’s artisan street food and cocktails, a formal three-course wedding breakfast, live music and dancing, or a relaxed celebration. Couples can choose their own suppliers with no compulsory supplier lists or fixed drinks packages. The venue can comfortably accommodate up to 60 guests for a seated wedding breakfast and up to 100 people for evening receptions. Located in the heart of Southampton, Old Bond Store is just moments from the city’s medieval walls, waterfront and city centre. Private viewings are now available by appointment, visit oldbondstore.com studiowestlake.co.uk sachalouisephotography.uk LATEST NEWS 7
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