QUALITY AT THE CASTLE Bolton Castle near Leyburn has been awarded the Best UK Wedding Venue 2024 by luxury magazine LUXElife in its Global Wedding Awards. Following in-depth research and fact checking by the publication’s in-house team, Bolton Castle was judged to show commitment, dedication, expertise and high-quality services within their wedding offer. Jacqui Naylor, general manager at Bolton Castle adds, “We work hard to ensure our wedding offering is just as it should be for our couples. Whether you’re looking for a full-on five-floor wedding or a bespoke tailored event for close family and friends, Bolton Castle offers several options to suit every wish list and budget. Our commitment is quality and attention to detail from start to finish, and the team here are delighted to be recognised with this global award. We’re a very special wedding location and our service matches this standard in all we do. It’s a fairytale with a capital F with the 21st-century level of service you’d expect.” For further information, head over to https://boltoncastleweddings.co.uk SUSTAINABLE BRIDAL FASHION In a bid to showcase more conscious living practices, British jewllery brand Diamonds Factory (www.diamondsfactory.co.uk) spoke to Huddersfield-based fashion designer, Meg from Meg Lara Atelier about slow design and how she creates unique garments through repurposing and upcycling. After graduating from Edinburgh University with a degree in costume design, Meg has since been designing garments for people attending events such as fairytale weddings, balls and photo shoots: “My speciality is sustainable design, as I’m hugely passionate about the environment. I grew up in the countryside and live in a rural area, so I’ve always felt an affinity with nature and the environment. So, I decided that if I was going to create garments, I wanted to make sure it was by using materials that already exist, rather than just adding more. I work almost entirely with second-hand clothing and materials, a lot of which I find in charity and vintage shops. On top of that, I love up-cycling and repurposing things, which allows me to think outside the box and make something unique every time. It’s a very creative and intuitive way of working.” Meg has designed a number of bridal dresses for her clients, with her bespoke designs starting from £1,500. She continues, “My favourite design was the first official wedding dress I made for a bride. She’d been following my work for several years and was having a fairythemed wedding in Scotland, which I thought was so special! I made her gown using all kinds of things from lace tablecloths to fabric scraps and beads taken from broken jewellery. It was a lot of fun to create and she looked amazing in it!” Discussing her views on the fashion industry, Meg explains, “There’s definitely been a positive shift. A lot more slow fashion brands and designers are starting to surface, which I think is great. Many people are being more considerate now when it comes to clothing. As consumers, we’re starting to understand the scale at which fast fashion is destroying the planet and have the power to decide whether to support that or not.” Find out more at www.instagram.com/meg.lara.atelier TIME TO SHINE Lister Horsfall is delighted to announce a significant development as it undertakes the expansion of the jeweller’s Halifax showroom. The team are excited to introduce their customers to a new, modern showroom and state-of-the-art workshop facilities. As part of this new venture, customers will be treated to a shopping experience that will stay with them forever. Offering a wide range of products to celebrate every special moment in their lives. Bridal jewellery has always taken a special place in the business, and as a result Lister Horsfall is offering some very special pieces from a wide range of high quality engagement and wedding rings. With the completion date approaching the team are looking forward to the grand opening and are welcoming everyone with a glass of Champagne to celebrate this significant milestone. For further information, visit https://listerhorsfall.co.uk www.iainstruthers.com www.jennakathleen.com 10
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=