HERMIONE HARBUTT www.hermioneharbutt.com | @hermioneharbutt Meet the maker, Hermione Harbutt Hermione is a master artisan creating contemporary accessories for weddings since 2008. Her signature style is instantly recognisable and highly coveted both by brides and the fashion elite. Renowned for her warmth and personal approach with all her clients, Hermione is known for her intricate headpieces, crowns, millinery, race wear and jewellery, all available in her beautiful showroom in Bristol’s Clifton Arcade (as well as online and in her London showroom). Especially for you Accessories make a very personal style statement and Hermione knows how important it is to find the perfect pieces to complement that special wedding gown or outfit. She offers bespoke services, one-of-a-kind pieces and an array of beautiful, intricate accessories. Featuring the finest freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals and gemstones, these are all meticulously crafted by hand for each and every bride. Offering a bespoke service allows you to perfectly match pieces to your dress, theme and personal style, or to incorporate an important family heirloom. Alternatively, there’s also a range of intricate accessories available to buy on the same day from either of the showrooms. Keep it personal Marketing manager at Hermione Harbutt Zara Craddock says, “Taking the opportunity to have something created bespoke is one of the best ways to personalise an important part of your bridal outfit. Wearing a piece that’s personal to you and your wedding day creates sentimental memories that last a lifetime and leaves you with a special heirloom piece to treasure.” CHRISTINA OSWIN JEWELLERY www.christinaoswin.co.uk | @christinaoswin Meet the maker, Christina Oswin Christina set up her jewellery-making business in 2003 from her workshop in Frome. Sustainability has been the key focus throughout this time with the metal and gemstones she uses, as well as through the workshop practice. Especially for you Christina uses recycled and Fairtrade silver, gold and platinum to make her stunning pieces, along with ethical gemstones including fair-mined sapphires and alluvial Ocean Diamonds. “It’s always a joy to make bespoke engagement, wedding and commitment rings. I can also remodel old items into a new ring, which gives the new piece a lovely sentiment,” she says. “Don’t leave choosing your rings until the last minute! Visit a jeweller early in your wedding-planning process so you can get advice and then set a budget. Bespoke rings take time, especially if they need to be fitted to an engagement ring, allow six to eight weeks for making the ring and a couple of weeks for tweaking the size if necessary.” Keep it personal Christina says, “Consider your lifestyle as comfort and durability are crucial. There are so many metals and styles for wedding rings so get advice and research what’s best for you. If you want gemstones go for hard-wearing stones such as diamonds, sapphires or rubies in secure settings and avoid having them all around the ring, so they don’t get damaged and the band can be resized easily. I’d recommend going to an independent maker. You get a bespoke service and so many more affordable design options.” 60
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