WEDDING & CELEBRATION SHOWCASE

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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.

People serving and preparing various appetizers on wooden and ceramic plates at a food event.

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

Elegant restaurant dining setup with a round table decorated with pink and white flowers, candles, and glassware, against a dark wall with a large gold-framed mirror and vases with flowers on a black ledge.

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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A DJ wearing a gray t-shirt and headphones is focused on his equipment while playing at a nightclub or party. The background features purple and blue lighting, a textured wall, and a visible speaker in the foreground.
A warmly lit dining room with dark walls, a fireplace with candles, and two long wooden tables set with glassware, small vases with pink flowers, and pitchers.

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.

A wooden dining table decorated with small glass vases holding pink and white flowers. Two tall, pink candles are lit on the table, and a piece of wall art is visible on the wall in the background.
Group of people celebrating with drinks at a party in a warmly lit room with modern decor.

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.

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SHOWCASE DETAILS

📍 Location
Forte Kitchen, 78–79 Parchment Street, Winchester
Just a short walk from the Registry Office

📅 Date
Sunday 8 February

⏰ Time
10AM - 4PM

🎟️ Cost
Free to attend
(Please register so we can manage numbers)

Check out our Wedding Brochure

THE BLACK ROOM

Interior of a restaurant with wooden tables set with glasses, small vases with pink flowers, and bottles. The room has dark walls, a fireplace with lit candles, and a large mirror above the fireplace reflecting a person and hanging lights.
A restaurant table set for a meal with wine bottles, pitchers, wine glasses, small floral arrangements, and cutlery on a wooden table, with a dark wall and a small round table in the background.
Inside a cozy restaurant with warm lighting, wooden chairs around a table, a large ornate mirror on the dark wall, and hanging Edison bulbs.
Decorated indoor party room with black walls, large windows, and warm lighting. Balloons, flowers, and candles are arranged on tables along the wall. Hanging Edison bulbs and a chandelier add to the ambiance.
Interior of a stylish cafe or restaurant featuring round tables with wooden chairs, a black fireplace mantel, and a large decorative gold-framed mirror on a dark wall. Hanging Edison bulb lights illuminate the space.
People in formal attire gathered at an indoor event, with a man in a blue suit holding a champagne flute, high-fiving or engaging with another attendee, surrounded by women in the background.

“A huge thank you for a fabulous evening. The whole night went so well and we all had a fantastic time at Forte Kitchen. Everyone said how excellent the food was, and Mum and I were so grateful to you for ensuring her allergies were fully catered for, so thank you, we appreciate how tricky it can be! The room looked great, and the venue was perfect.”

THE WHITE ROOM

Empty dining area with wooden tables and chairs, large window with natural light, potted plant, black radiator, and minimalist decor.
A cozy dining area with a round wooden table, wooden and black chairs, large window, and a small bar area with two bar stools, mirror, and hanging light fixtures.
A dining area with a round wooden table and four wooden chairs near a large bay window, with building exteriors visible outside.
A cozy dining area with a wooden table, a single lit candle in a glass holder, and pink flowers in a glass vase. Gray cushioned wall panels and framed artwork are on a white wall behind the table. A tall branch with blossoms and leaves is in the corn
A single-tier white cake with a minimalist design, decorated with dried flowers, placed on a silver cake stand on a round wooden table surrounded by stacks of small plates and black napkins in a warmly lit room.
Interior of a cozy, warmly lit dining space with wooden tables and chairs, decorative candles, potted plants, wall-mounted photographs, and unique pendant and Edison bulb lighting fixtures.

Photos featured on this page were taken by Jason Williams Photography and Angela Ward Brown