68 Clare Lloyd Accessories © https://melissameganphotography.co.uk CROWNING GLORY Clare Lloyd is a British bridal accessory designer and jeweller based in Frome, Somerset. She hand-makes a range of beautiful and intricate hair accessories and jewellery inspired by all things floral and botanical. “Using recycled precious metals with sustainably and ethically sourced materials, I create exquisite future heirlooms,” she says. Clare also welcomes bespoke and custom orders. “I’ve really seen an increase in brides looking for bespoke and sustainably-made hair accessories and jewellery in the last twelve months,” Clare continues. “I think couples are more aware than ever about how products are made and by who and I’ve worked with more brides looking for ethically sourced materials as well as vegan materials.” With budgets being forefront of couples’ minds, it’s vital that you can have confidence in the suppliers you choose to work with. “Investing in a bespoke hair accessory or piece of jewellery is such an enjoyable experience too and to have something designed and made just for you is very special and means you will have something unique that nobody else will own,” Clare concludes. Check out www.clarelloyd.co.uk WITH THIS RING... The South West’s leading designer jeweller, award-winning Nicholas Wylde (www.nicholaswylde.com), has been designing original, high-quality jewellery since opening his Bath store in 1987. He has built up a reputation for designing outstanding pieces, all handmade with great passion in the workshops on the premises in Bath and Bristol. Nicholas Wylde also offers his own patented diamond cut, the dazzling Wylde Flower Diamond®, with more cut facets than a brilliant cut diamond presenting a flower at the base of the diamond – and an extra-special sparkle. With one of the largest collections of wedding rings in the South West, Wylde Jewellers is a perfect destination for anyone looking for their dream wedding jewellery. “Your wedding rings are likely the most important piece of jewellery you’ll ever own!” says Nicholas Wylde’s brand manager Carly Cooke. “As something that will sit in plain sight on your hand every day, choosing a wedding ring that is perfect and unique to you is an everlasting way to ensure you feel extra special not only on your big day, but every day after that too. Here at Wylde’s, we can add a variety of personal touches to your wedding rings, from precisely shaping the band to match your engagement ring and adding heartfelt engravings, to incorporating heirloom gemstones, or perhaps putting a hidden meaningful stone on the inside of a groom’s band. To be truly unique and really stand out from the crowd of plain bands, why not ask us to come up with a totally bespoke design to make your special day truly one of a kind? Last year, we even designed and crafted a pair of wedding rings incorporating the pattern of our couple’s eyes, complete with blue and brown diamonds to match their eye colours! At Wylde’s, we’re here to help you find your perfect match.” Nicholas Wylde emmapilkingtonweddings.co.uk www.katecullen.co.uk
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