An Essex Wedding - May/Jun 2019 (Issue 86)

HANDMADE PRODUCTS 81 Meet Dawn Middleton of Rock’n Paper rocknpaper.co.uk @rockn_paper Tell us about yourself and your company… We work closely with couples to create their dream stationery and give their loved ones a first glimpse into their day. After getting my degree, I worked at creative agencies in London before pursuing my passion for wedding products full-time. What’s your favourite product that you offer? I love bringing people’s vision to life with designs that include their pets, personalised monograms or flowers to reflect their bouquet. Our scratch cards are also super-fun! What do you love about working in the wedding industry? No two celebrations are the same so I get to think of new ideas every day. I also love advising on all aspects of stationery to take some of the stress out of organising. russetandgray.co.uk @russetandgray Meet Sarah Barrett of Russet and Gray Tell us about yourself and your company… We’re an established stationery studio in rural Essex offering off-the-peg designs, DIY options and bespoke creations plus luxury finishes such as foiling and laser cutting. What’s your favourite product that you offer? Our wedding advice cards make a fun addition to any table and are a great alternative to the traditional guest book. What do you love about working in the wedding industry? Knowing that everything we produce is going to be a part of such a momentous day is wonderful. No wedding is complete without guests being invited after all! Meet Rachel Parnham of Lucky U gifts GB Tell us about yourself and your company… Each one of our high-quality wedding horseshoes is designed to order and meticulously hand-sewn to last a lifetime. We also make mini keyring versions for beautifully coordinated favours. What’s your favourite product that you offer? It’s so hard to choose a favourite design as I work with each customer to create a keepsake that’s totally personal to them and their theme. What do you love about working in the wedding industry? Creating a gift for the most significant day in someone’s life is a huge privilege. @luckyugiftsgb @luckyugiftsgb Sarah Wayte Photography