WEDDING SHOWCASE

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Wedding Showcase Sunday 8 February | Winchester l 10am-4pm

An intimate city-centre wedding, moments from the registry office, focused on food, people, and unforgettable moments - without traditional venue hire fees.

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Decorative table setting with candles, flowers, and balloons in an indoor setting

What to Expect on the Day

A relaxed, welcoming afternoon where you can explore Forte as a wedding 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 wedding suppliers

This Showcase Is Ideal If…

  • You’re planning an intimate or relaxed wedding

  • 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

  • You’re recently engaged and exploring your options

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

Fried appetizers topped with sour cream and cilantro on a wooden serving board, surrounded by flowers and festive decorations.

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 20–70 guests

  • Dedicated events team from start to finish

  • Moments from Winchester Registry Office

A wedding that feels generous, personal, and beautifully considered.

A decorated party room with black walls, large windows, and wooden tables. The tables are adorned with small vases of colorful flowers and red candles. There are helium balloons in blue and red tied to tall, sparkling stands. Edison filament bulbs hang from the ceiling, creating a warm ambiance, and vintage wall sconces provide additional lighting. A gold-framed mirror is visible in the corner.

What our couples say:

“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 bride and groom cutting a wedding cake decorated with edible flowers on a wooden table with a lit candle, a small bouquet of flowers, and a photo card.

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

Elegant dining room with long wooden tables set for a meal, featuring pink flowers in small vases, wine bottles, glasses, and candles. The walls are dark, and there is a fireplace with candles and a large mirror above it reflecting the room.
A long wooden dining table set with wine glasses, small vases of pink flowers, water pitchers, bottles of wine, and black napkins in a dimly lit restaurant with dark walls and chairs.
A cozy, modern dining area with a black accent wall, vintage gold-framed mirror, round wooden tables, and matching wooden chairs. Edison-style pendant lights hang from the ceiling, creating a warm ambiance.
Interior of a celebration room decorated with colorful balloons, candles, and flowers, featuring modern hanging lights and a black fireplace.
Stylish restaurant with black walls, hanging Edison-style light bulbs, a large ornate mirror, potted plant, black fireplace, and light wood tables and chairs.
A group of adults in formal attire at a social gathering or celebration, with a man in the center holding a glass of champagne, smiling, and engaging in conversation.

“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 cafe with wooden tables and chairs, large window with plants, black radiator, and minimal decor.
Interior of a cozy cafe or dining area with a round wooden table, multiple chairs, a bar area with two bar stools, a round mirror on the wall, and warm lighting fixtures.
Interior of a cozy dining area with a round wooden table and four chairs in front of a large bay window, with view of neighboring brick and stone buildings.
Interior of a cozy dining area with a large floral arrangement of branches and flowers in the foreground, a wooden table with a candle in a glass holder and small vases with flowers, gray cushioned wall panels, framed artwork of a girl reading, and a
A small, minimalist white cake with dried flowers on top, displayed on a silver cake stand in a cozy, warmly lit room.
Interior of a cozy cafe or restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a large potted plant, wall-mounted mirrors and art, warm lighting from decorative bulbs, and candle-lit tables.

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