An Essex Wedding - July/August 2022 (Issue 105)

SUPPLIER CONTACTS Photography, Farlie Photography, https://farliephotography.co.uk | Venue, Houchins, www.houchins.co.uk | Flowers, Amega Fleur Floral Design, www.amegafleur.co.uk | Dresses, Amara Bridal & Prom, www.amarabridalandprom.co.uk | Accessories, PS With Love, www.pswithlove.co.uk | Hair and Make-up, Bumblebee Bridal, www.bumblebeebridal.co.uk | Cake, Luca’s Cakes, www.lucascakes.co.uk Styling, Party Squared, www.partysquared.co.uk | Videography, Tony Davies Wedding Films, www.tonydaviesfilms.co.uk THE FLOWERS “I’ve become increasingly aware of the need to reduce the carbon footprint of my own business and have put policies in place to address this. When possible, I only work with seasonal flowers. This means there is no need to import any blooms, and they can be sourced locally. I also grow a lot of foliage, both at my home and at my studio, allowing me to ‘forage’ legally from my own supplies! I order carefully to avoid any waste being leftover, plus I recycle or reuse packing or decorations wherever possible. For example, for this shoot all materials were composted or recycled. Everything else, like pins and ribbons, were cleaned to be reused. There was no floral foam to be found, opting instead for more eco-friendly options like chicken wire, floral fibre and reusable containers to create the striking floral designs.” 51 LOCAL INSPIRATION

RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MTA0NTE=