WEDDING & CELEBRATION SHOWCASE

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Your Dream Celebration.

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Wedding & Celebration Showcase Sunday 8 February | Winchester I 10am-4pm

An intimate city-centre venue focused on food, people, and unforgettable moments — without traditional venue hire fees.

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What to Expect on the Day

A relaxed, welcoming afternoon where you can explore Forte as a wedding & events venue and imagine how your own celebration could feel.

During the showcase you’ll be able to:

Experience our beautifully styled spaces
Taste examples of our chef-crafted menus
Meet our events team and ask real questions
Learn how our minimum spend approach works
Chat to a small selection of trusted event creatives

This Showcase Is Ideal If…

You’re planning a wedding or celebration
You care about great food and atmosphere
You want a celebration that feels thoughtful, not excessive
You like the idea of spending on experience rather than extras

If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you.

WHY FORTE

No traditional venue hire fee

A simple minimum spend built around food, drink, and your guests
Chef-crafted, seasonal menus
Stylish, relaxed spaces for 10–100 guests
Dedicated events team from start to finish
City centre location

Why people love us:

“The food was spectacular and the whole evening felt effortless. Forte made our wedding feel special without it ever feeling overdone.”
“Such a warm, beautiful space — and a brilliant way to celebrate without stretching the budget.”

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MEET THE CREATIVES AT OUR SHOWCASE

🌿 Claudia & B

Claudia & B specialise in floral design and event styling, creating beautifully layered spaces that feel natural, thoughtful, and effortless.

🥂 Chalkdown English Sparkling Wine

Award-winning English sparkling wine, crafted in Hampshire and perfect for weddings that start (and stay) celebratory.

🌸 Wildflower Cake Studio

Beautiful, bespoke wedding cakes designed by Lydia Roper, with sustainability and artistry at the heart of everything she creates.

Think hand-painted details, edible florals, and cakes that feel as good as they look.

📷 Jason Williams Photography

Jason captures weddings in a relaxed, natural way — focusing on real moments rather than stiff poses.

His work is timeless, honest, and full of emotion, making couples feel completely at ease on the day.

🎶 Hampshire Event DJs

The highest-rated DJ brand on Google, Hampshire Event DJs are experts at reading the room and creating the right atmosphere — from laid-back daytime vibes to packed dancefloors later on.

Professional, friendly, and brilliant at tailoring music to each couple’s style, they focus on making the celebration feel effortless rather than overproduced.

MEET THE CREATIVES AT OUR SHOWCASE

📱 Magic Moments Social
Kady from Magic Moments Social offers wedding day content creation, capturing relaxed, behind-the-scenes moments as they naturally unfold. From short videos and candid clips to in-the-moment details, her approach allows couples to fully enjoy their day while still having beautiful, shareable content almost instantly.
✍️ Alison Jane Calligraphy & Illustration
Ali creates beautiful live illustrations during weddings and events, capturing guests and moments in real time.
🎶 Eve Lesedi Music
Eve Lesedi provides live music for weddings and celebrations, bringing a soulful, stripped-back sound that feels intimate and emotive.
👰 Olive Blossom Bridal
A modern bridal boutique offering a beautifully curated collection of wedding dresses. They focus on helping brides find a dress that feels like them — relaxed, confident, and completely at ease.
✨ Love Wins Events
Love Wins Events offers wedding planning, on-the-day coordination, and thoughtful styling, helping couples bring everything together seamlessly.
🌸 Blooms Done Beautifully
Blooms Done Beautifully creates natural, season-led floral designs with a relaxed, organic feel.