From the heart Meet the region’s talented artisans, crafting swoon-worthy wedding goodies you’ll want to treasure WEDBURY CREATIVE www.wedburycreative.co.uk | @wedburycreative Meet the maker, Natalie Drane Natalie is owner/designer at Wedbury Creative, a small environmentally conscious wedding stationery business based in Somerset. Her passion for art and design in school, through to college and university, progressed into a much-loved career in the creative industry as a graphic designer, where she’s had the pleasure of working on many creative campaigns for national and international clients. In 2012, she entered the world of wedding stationery and along with her husband-to-be Greg, she was her first customer! “I learnt so much from our journey as both client and creator, developing a huge passion for wedding stationery along the way. I had so many ideas for designs, but only had the one wedding to design for,” Natalie tells us. That was when the seed for Wedbury Creative was planted. Especially for you Whether you love Wedbury Creative’s semi-bespoke collections, or would like to work with the team to create your own unique bespoke design, you’ll be guided through every step of your wedding stationery journey to realise your vision. You can rest assured too that once your stationery has been enjoyed, your guests can keep it as a momento of your day or recycle every element as all of Wedbury Creative’s designs are 100 per cent recyclable, using carefully selected FSC-certified recycled papers and biodegradable non-toxic glue. Keep it personal Natalie says, “It’s so important to remember your wedding is all about you as a couple and your stationery should reflect this. As your stationery is most likely the first opportunity you’ll have to give your guests a glimpse of the big day, it’s the perfect place to set the tone. Whatever your style and vibe. “If you have no idea where to begin, I often think it’s a good idea to grab a pen and paper, along with a cup of something hot and think of some key points to see if you can draw inspiration from them. Your venue: what made you fall in love with it? Was it the architecture, the era, the location? A special moment shared as a couple: what are your favourite things to do together? Your wedding attire: there may be a particular detail in your chosen outfit that you’d love to include whether it be a pattern, texture or colour. Pinterest: such a treasure trove of ideas, but it can become a little overwhelming, so try to remain anchored by you as a couple without veering too far away from that. “Still not sure? We’re here to help and it’s what we love to do!” More so since the pandemic than ever before, couples are looking to make their weddings a unique cel bration of whatever makes them the perfect duo, and are ever on the lookout for ways to reflect their shared interests, personalities and life together. So, if this sounds like you, you’ll want to read on! We’re oh-so lucky to be part of a region so full of such clever and creative folk, crafting one-of-a-kind products to bring that personal, extra-special touch to your nuptials. From jewellery to favours, stationery to keepsakes they’ve got you covered. Join us now, as we meet some of them. LOCALLY HANDMADE 59
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