An Essex Wedding - Page number 53 - July/August 2021 (Issue 99)

LOCAL PRODUCTS 53 IN ESSEX Made The county’s top creatives fill your day with gorgeous products MEET LAUREN LYNCH OF 33 PIXELS Tell us about your company… We design and print bespoke wedding stationery – anything from save-the-dates and invites to on-the- day stationery. Being bespoke, we work with you on a design to fit your special day and budget, and you’ll end up with a design like no other! What’s your most popular wedding product? Our new acrylic signs have been creating a real buzz. Available to hire, you can have a bespoke design vinyl printed onto them. Why should couples choose local suppliers for their wedding? You can visit our office and see samples, so you know what to expect. It’s great to chat through ideas in person so it’s perfect for your big day. What’s your signature style? Modern stationery – the more eye-catching the better! This might be achieved through colour, bold typography or an illustration of your venue. Visit www.33pixels-wedding-stationery.com MEET JUSTINE NEAL OF JUST CAKE POPS Tell us how you started your company… I started ten years ago after seeing an article introducing these delicious cake balls on sticks. After plenty of tutorial videos and lots of epic fails (which my kids enjoyed eating), I conquered the art of cake pops! They make fantastic favours, mother-of-the-bride bouquets or as a central display to replace a traditional cake. What’s your most popular wedding product? It has to be our bride and groom cake pop favours. Why should couples choose local suppliers for their wedding? Customers can come to me with detailed and imaginative ideas. It’s a unique, personalised service that you can only get from a small, local business. What’s your favourite style? We love themed cake pops. Some of our favourites have been retro ice lollies, vintage ’50s styles and even a vegetable patch. They make a great talking point at the reception. Visit www.justcakepops.co.uk W e’re so lucky that Essex is brimming with super-talented creatives who design, make and sell gorgeous products to fill your big day. Not only do these products look amazing, but by buying local you’re supporting independent businesses and reducing your carbon footprint too ‒ what’s not to love?