Your Somerset, Glos & Wilts Wedding - October/November 2024 (Issue 103)

Made WITH love Shop local, shop handmade: meet the region’s makers and artisans BEADY BRIDE www.beadybride.co.uk | @beadybride.co.uk Beady Bride was established more than 17 years ago by owner Sheena Sineta Warltire, a multi-talented specialist in wedding and occasion hair styling. Her expertise, talent and creativity are the foundation of Beady Bride. Trained in the hair industry and self-taught in the art of headpieces and accessories, she can offer something different to anyone who wants a unique look on their big day. In a world where so much is mass produced, Sheena wanted to be able to offer one-of-akind pieces. Indeed, she’s well placed to do so as she fully understands the complex relationship between hair, headpiece and dress and is committed to understanding the wearer. The first step is to arrange for a consultation to discuss your needs. The process from start to finish is dealt with in a manner and timeline to suit your schedule and ideas. Sketches of the bespoke design will then be shared with you and guidance provided to help you make the final choice. Sheena also offers the opportunity to customise an existing piece to your taste. This is a good option if you have a family treasure passed down to you that you wish to turn into something more of a statement piece. You’ll be shown how best to change it, polish it or return it to a wearable condition for your big day. DESIGN INSPIRED BY YOU https://designinspiredbyyou.com| @designinspiredbyyou Jessica from Design Inspired By You is a stationer and illustrator, the perfect match for all you luxury stationery lovers out there who want to keep your wedding personal and beautiful. “Detailed drawings with a simplistic look, instantly transform your stationery into cherished keepsakes,” Jess says. “This brings me such creative joy and is my favourite part of what I do.” She continues, “As a stationer, I’m surrounded by a world of paper, ink and creative possibilities. But there’s one aspect that truly captures my heart and that’s the charm of hand-drawn elements. There’s something special about a drawing that brings personal meaning to a stationery item. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about capturing a memory, a feeling, or a place that resonates deeply.” Before the big day, you can add those personal touches to your wedding stationery by including your wedding venue, favourite places, pets or flowers in your invitations with Jessica’s help. On-the-day stationery can include vow booklets, guest books, personalised table numbers, wedding newspapers and more. “Wedding newspapers are such fun on the morning of the wedding,” Jessica says. “This could feature a hand-drawn illustration of your venue, any activities, timelines for the day and even a floor plan so everyone can see where they’re staying. Newspapers are fun to read, make beautiful photographs and will be treasured for years.” After the big day, an illustrated venue print by Jessica, including your married name and wedding date, would make a lovely anniversary gift! https://jamiedoddphotography.co.uk HANDMADE 45

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