Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding - March/April 2022 (Issue 91)

GET CONNECTED Here at County Wedding Magazines HQ we’re literally never satisfied when it comes to providing you with wedspiration. With this in mind, we’ve created our very own YouTube channel, just for you. Discover everything from venue tours to dream dresses, catch up on beauty reviews and how-tos from our beauty editor and peek behind the scenes of styled shoots. You can even be a fly on the wall at some lovely real weddings! We’re adding more content all the time, so why not hit SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a thing? Simply head to YouTube and search County Wedding Magazines. LET THE FUN B-GIN Add a local flavour to the big-day drinks menu with Mermaid Pink Gin. Infused with the fresh flavour of Isle of Wight strawberries, the award-winning tipple creates an aromatic and refreshing drink – great for a gin bar or fabulous cocktail. Try this for a tempting tipple to impress your guests: Mermaid Pink Gin Bitter French 25ml Mermaid Pink Gin | 10ml Campari | 12.5ml lemon juice | 12.5ml sugar syrup | Champagne Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake and strain into a chilled flute. Top with champagne and garnish with a twist of grapefruit. CONGRATULATIONS! A big Your Hampshire & Dorset Wedding high five to Dorsetbased Mobile BBQ & Catering. Specialists in providing a range of top quality food for weddings and events, the company has been recognised in the Corporate Livewire South England Prestige Awards 2021/2022. The awards honour small and medium-sized businesses proven to be the best in their field. This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the company, which was founded in 1992. Thrilled owner Sayed Soliman says, “I was nominated by a guest from a function I catered for so I had no idea about the award.” Check out www.mobilebbq.co.uk FUN AND GLAMOUR Shopping for your dream dress just got even better! Bournemouth bridal boutique Chameleon Bride has had a makeover and now not only has a chic new coastal look, but a whole lot of other goodies too. The boutique has been completely rebranded and as well as fabulous new luxe appeal, it now has its own bar to add to the experience! Owner Anneliese Ward has been at the helm for the past six years and has transformed the business into a destination hotspot for bridesto-be. First opened as a women’s clothes shop 38 years ago, since Anneliese took over in October 2016, she has introduced a whole raft of improvements and now has three bridal fitting rooms, including a VIP one, and a mother-of-the-bride shop which was launched last April. “We also have a brand new bar for customers, serving gin, bubbly and even refreshing slushies during the warmer months,” adds Anneliese. If that’s not tempting enough, there’s popcorn and sweet treats too with their ‘Bubbles and Bon Bon’ appointments! Visit www.chameleonbride.co.uk to find out more. 10

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