Hampshire Wedding Network prides itself on finding hidden gems for brides and grooms-to-be. 

Managing director Andrea Dargon has launched the company following the success of her wedding dress shop Margaux Mae Bridal in Fareham, named the UK's best bridal boutique. 

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She promises to help couples find the best suppliers Hampshire has to offer.

Andrea told the Daily Echo: "Post Covid, weddings have changed completely, as has the industry as a whole.

"Smaller more intimate weddings are now more popular than ever and as couples tackle the cost-of-living crisis and rising costs for practically everything, our wedding fayres at affordable but beautiful venues have been really popular with the public.

"We champion hidden gem venues that are mostly independent and care about making sure the weddings they host are personal to you, unlike large hotel chains who have a revolving door approach to weddings.

"Our wedding fayres are lovely, chilled events that aren’t too crowded with the best local suppliers who don’t jump on you like vultures!

"We often have bridal catwalk shows with size inclusive models as well!

"We understand what couples are looking for and need and I think having this insight has been why our wedding fayres are so popular."

Andrea noticed a trend for couples to learn more towards affordable venues and intimate weddings as they prioritise their money towards house deposits and general living costs.

Wedding fayres will take place at Rookesbury Park on Sunday (May 19), Rownhams House on June 2, The Angel hotel on June 16 and The Concorde Club on June 23. 

They continue at Marwell Hotel on July 21, Bugle House on September 8, The Angel Hotel on September 15, Marwell Hotel on September 29 and Winchester Guildhall on October 13.

There will also be an alternative wedding fayre on November 10 at Botley Park Hotel & Spa with suppliers from across the UK, including several bridal designers specialising in black wedding dresses.