Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding - Jan/Feb 2018 (Issue 72)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Carina Rose Bridal in High Street, Stockbridge is celebrating its first anniversary. Owner Carina Maylam has enjoyed a whirlwind year, travelling to Italy and Spain to view new collections and helping brides-to-be to find the one. After a successful career in the luxury property industry, Carina decided to venture into the world of weddings following her daughter's engagement in 2016 when they started looking for her dream dress together. “Seeing all the beautiful fabrics and styles appealed to my sense of fashion,” she explains. Her aim has been to offer a bridal boutique with a difference, that looks and feels special and delivers a first-class service. A converted shop at The Vine, a former Grade II listed pub in Stockbridge, provided the perfect home. The boutique offers a selection of dresses from the St. Patrick, La Sposa, Enzoani and LouLou Bridal collections and another new designer will be added in the new year. Veils by Helen Martin and shoes by Freya Rose, The Perfect Bridal Company and other accessories are also available. Visit carinarosebridal.co.uk New home The Hampshire Wedding Boot Fair is on the move. The event will be held at a new venue, Hampshire’s prestigious Victoria House Hamble on Sunday 24 th March, 2019. The historic Grade II listed building on the edge of The Royal Victoria Country Park in Hamble will provide an impressive backdrop for the event. Offering a modern twist to the traditional wedding fair, more than 50 exhibitors and local wedding suppliers will be showcasing a variety of fresh on-trend ideas. For newlyweds-to-be it’s an opportunity to bargain hunt with thousands of pre-loved wedding items on offer as well as handmade wedding crafts, vintage styling, inspiration and ideas for the big day. There’s also a pamper corner with hair, make-up and beauty treatments for the whole bridal party, fashion shows, goodie bags and live entertainment throughout the event. Open from 11am to 3pm, admission is £2 on the door or £5 for early VIP entry which includes special treats and has to be be pre-booked via the website hantsevents.co.uk All the latest from around the region New venue alert! Looking for a romantic big-day setting by the sea? Rudds of Lulworth is a new boutique wedding venue and a Dorset gem, set in a breathtaking location, right on the cliff edge at Lulworth Cove. Offering exclusive hire and dramatic sea views, there’s space for up to 150 people. West Lulworth’s ancient parish church is just a 10-minute walk through the village if you want a religious ceremony or couples can exchange vows in a cliff-top blessing against the backdrop of Lulworth Cove. With on-site accommodation for 22 people and a stunning swimming pool, it’s perfect for a weekend-long celebration. Visit ruddslulworth.co.uk to find out more Nearlywed NEWS victoria-house-hamble.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9