HANDMADE IN ESSEX 53 A helping hand Looking for #wedspiration but want to support local businesses in the process? Here are nine Essex suppliers whose handmade creations are sure to add a wow factor to your big day Who? Affinity Fine Jewellers Where? Rayleigh Why? “Our fine jewellery store has an extensive range of samples for couples to view,” says Affinity’s Lauren Fossett. “Every ring is made to order, meaning this way the customer can fully tailor their bridal jewellery to exactly what they’re looking for. They can choose widths, weights, colour and clarity of any diamonds, and they can even select their own gemstones. We also offer a bespoke wedding ring service that allows you to shape and fit your wedding band to your engagement ring. Our service is competitively priced, and we offer outstanding customer service, liaising with every customer personally.” www.affinityjewellers.co.uk Who? Atmosphere Hire Where? Coggeshall Why? “We are professionally trained wedding event planners offering affordable prop hire along with full or part venue set-ups that won’t break the bank,” says Atmosphere’s Maxine Holt. “We specialise in full event coordination, venue styling, prop hire and even making tiny but important things like invitations, table favours and personalised gifts. We spend hours painting and hand-making props and centrepieces to keep costs down for our clients. If they require anything special or out of the ordinary it’s no issue, as we thrive on doing something different. Our responsibility is to take the pressure off and make your event as special as possible.” www.atmospherehire.com www.hapusphotography.co.uk/ Who? ATW Creations Where? Old Harlow Why? “ATW Creations provide bespoke wedding stationery that’s completely unique to you as a couple,” says owner Amy Wallace. “Your wedding invitations are a sneak peek into your day, much like a trailer for your very own movie. It sets the tone and theme of your wedding, so needs to be extraordinary. From your save the dates, to menus and table plans, every design is made in-house and completely from scratch – you won’t find another invite like yours! We work hard to make sure your stationery perfectly encapsulates you as a couple. This can be portrayed through wedding crests, venue, maps, landscapes or order of the day illustrations.” www.atwcreations.co.uk www.hapusphotography.co.uk/
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