PLATINA JEWELLERY Louise Taylor has been a jeweller and silversmith for more than 25 years, creating handmade jewellery from her studio in Christchurch. The supplier works in silver and gold, designing pieces with a simplistic and contemporary style while drawing inspiration and colour from the natural world. Many pieces incorporate enamels and gemstones to reflect this. What sets the studio apart is the opportunity for couples to learn from a seasoned professional in a friendly, sociable environment. Louise, often accompanied by her dog, usually works by herself. However, a few days a week, she enjoys the company of the friendly participants in her jewellery and silversmithing classes. These include weekly morning or evening sessions and workshops on some Saturdays, providing a platform for couples to create unique wedding rings. This opportunity, often in the form of making each other’s bands, fosters a deeper connection as part of the preparation for their wedding. Louise also welcomes groups of family and friends for creative hen parties, where they can make pieces together and choose to create silver stacking rings or pendants that are often worn on the wedding day. Discover the company: www.platinajewellery.co.uk LOTTIE GIRLING VINTAGE HOME & GARDEN Nothing pleases Lottie Girling more than finding new uses for old things, whether a rusty bucket, an old churn or a piece of vintage fabric. She loves to work with clients to create their perfect event, a day full of fond memories to last a lifetime while incorporating vintage and handmade pieces. Lottie grew up watching her grandmother’s dressmaking on an old battle-axe sewing machine. She comments, “I remember the sound of the motor whirring long into the night, its little light glowing as I snuggled under the eiderdown to watch my grandmother at work. I love to sew; I inherited that old machine by the way. I enjoy nothing more than taking something once beautiful but perhaps now a little tatty and giving it a new story. For example, I make a batch of handmade pumpkins using vintage fabrics every autumn, perfect for autumnal weddings and events. Along with a large and ever-changing range of handmade products and vintage items on the website, Lottie is delighted to offer a free sourcing service. So, if couples have their heart set on something in particular, the supplier will do her utmost to find it. She has experience styling events and working alongside other professionals too! Discover the company: www.lottiegirling.co.uk NATURAL SKINCARE HAMPSHIRE Ratna Tantra from Natural Skincare Hampshire is a scientist-turnedsoapmaker living in North Portsmouth, Hampshire, which is famous for its sheep! Many would be familiar with wool but don’t realise that sheep-related by-product such as lanolin is highly prized for their moisturising properties. Lanolin, found in wool, is extracted/ purified nowadays as a key ingredient in many high-end cosmetic products. In 2017, Ratna started to make lanolin-based shampoo and shaving soaps commercially, because she was disappointed with the products’ quality available, often resulting in an itchy scalp or making her skin super dry. A lot of the problem lies in synthetic chemicals. Although there are other lanolin-based soap products, people must read the ingredients list carefully to know that these often contain synthetic chemicals such as tetrasodium EDTA, chemical fragrances, and more. To have something more natural, the supplier made her own lanolin-based soaps. In addition to shampoo and shaving soaps, she also sells sheep milk body soap. What makes this product unique from others is that the milk introduced into the soap is in the form of yoghurt rather than the watery version of the milk. Surprisingly, the yoghurt makes the soap milder and more moisturising. But she must admit, the shampoo and shaving soaps, with NO1 and No4 being the best sellers, are very popular! Discover: https://rtantra7.wixsite.com/rtantrasoaps DESIGNED BY CHARLEY This wedding favour company is located in the picturesque village of Odiham, Hampshire. Charley Chave founded the business, which provides couples with the perfect finishing touches through personalised treats, bubbles and confetti. She understands that every couple has a vision for their dream wedding. That’s why they offer a range of homemade and bespoke favours to accommodate many styles or themes. The selection includes ‘fill your own treat bags’, which couples can fill with cookies, chocolates, mints or sweets, all beautifully packaged and finished with personalised stickers. In addition to sweet favours, they provide bubbles and confetti bags as finishing touches. These small details add an enchanting touch to ceremonies or receptions. At Designed By Charley, the team believes that the little things often make the biggest impact. That’s why they go beyond traditional favour options and offer unique items like scratch cards, happy tears tissues (because not all tears are sad), and popcorn snacks for a fun twist. They believe every love story is unique and deserves to be celebrated specially. Let them help add the perfect finishing touches with their homemade bespoke favours. Visit their Etsy shop today to discuss ideas and let the company make dream weddings a reality. Discover the company: www.designedbycharley.etsy.com www.jessicamcdevittphotography.com 60
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