Whether you're using the catering team at your choice of venue, or hiring in external suppliers, make sure you have a pre-wedding tasting session. Not only will this be a part of the planning process your husband-to-be is sure to enjoy, you can also rest assured you will be feeding your guests some truly scrumptious fare on the big day.
We've joined forces with Kelly Chandler, director at the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners to give you a month-by-month guide to what you should be doing, when.
Congratulations, you're engaged! Your mind will be on all things weddings at the moment but the first thing to do before making any big decision is to decide on your budget.
From Alton to Aldershot, Wareham to Wimborne Minster, here are a selection of real weddings from previous issues of Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding magazine.
We're looking for local newlyweds who have said 'I do' this year. Any couples can enter the competition: it doesn't matter whether the event was large or small; modest or spectacular.
There are 4 different ways to buy Your Hampshire and Dorset Wedding magazine. Order online, subscribe, visit a newsagent or call us!
Tips on featuring your wedding day in the magazine, meeting the team and much more.
New honeycomb paper bunting balls from Petra Boase are a fun way to add a burst of bright colour to summer nuptials. Available individually or as a bunting ball kit, there are more than 17 colours and three sizes to choose from, offering a host of different styling options. www.petraboase.com
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