Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - March/April 2023 (Issue 97)

Nearlywed ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Situated on the Hampshire/Berkshire border, Highfield Park is a fairytale hotel that’s providing a new wedding offer for all available wedding dates between April and September this year. The Marry Me in 2023 special offer includes everything needed to celebrate in style with 50 guests for just £5,500. The venue is located on 35 acres of unspoiled parklands and provides the perfect backdrop to weddings. As couples travel down the tree-lined driveway and catch their first glimpse of the elegant 17thcentury mansion, they’ll know they’ve arrived somewhere special. To check availability or to look around and meet with the dedicated wedding team, please contact wedding.team@highfieldpark.com. Discover more about the venue: www.highfieldpark.com SAY YES TO THE DRESS Mousetrap Dress Boutique is a Havant-based company that has recently renovated its bridal changing rooms to help provide the perfect setting for those dress shopping. The bridal, prom and evening wear showroom has one of the largest collections of gowns on the South Coast. Home to nearly 200 bridal gowns in a vast range of styles and sizes, the team can’t wait to welcome even more brides-to-be to their intimate, spacious and luxurious space. It’s a one-stop destination for all things bridal, with a vast collection of gowns, jewellery and accessories. Contact the bridal team on 02392 481 425 or visit their website to book a personal shopping appointment. Discover the company: www.mousetrapdressboutique.co.uk NEWS Catch up on news from around the counties www.instagram.com/anniepannellphotography_ A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY With unique historic venues for an unforgettable big day, The National Museum of the Royal Navy is getting ready to refresh its wedding offer. To launch this offer, a special wedding fair is being held at the Grand Magazine at the Explosion Museum in Gosport. The Grand Magazine itself is a part of Priddy’s Hard, formerly a Naval Armaments depot. The space offers beautiful vaulted ceilings, Georgian wood flooring, and views across Portsmouth Harbour. Best of all prospective couples can come and see it for themselves at the launch event. On the 2nd April 2023 from 12pm to 4pm visit the Grand Magazine and take in the sights, meet suppliers and investigate options for the big day. Local residents may even recognise some of the suppliers, with The Pastry Corner from Southsea, and the Shantymen in attendance. Grab some tasters, a goodie bag, and fizz on arrival, and see what the fuss is all about. Registration is free, as is parking, and extra tickets can be booked. For more information, sign up for the newsletter https://landing.nmrn.org.uk/Venue/signup.html 9 LOCAL NEWS

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