Your East Anglian Wedding - Feb/Mar 2019 (Issue 35)

Beautifully bespoke Frankie And The Sewing Machine etsy.com/uk/shop/frankiesewingmachine Shop handmade on your doorstep Y ou don’t have to be a creative type to add a special touch to your big day. There’s a host of talent in East Anglia to tap into if you’re on the hunt for original and one-of-a-kind details covering everything from the stationery to personalised gifts and wedding favours. We showcase just some of what’s available in the region. Using the sewing skills passed down from her mother, Fran Guinee makes a range of decorative items from her home in Cambridge using materials sourced from local suppliers. Her fabric wall hangings (pictured above) create stunning backdrops; perfect for those all-important big-day photos.  Each one is custom made from a wide choice of colours with loops at each end so it’s quick and easy to install. Melissa Morgan Designs facebook.com/melissamorgandesigns After creating her own wedding headdress and jewellery, Melissa Morgan found a passion for making beautiful bridal accessories.  She now works from her garden studio in West Norfolk crafting a range of headbands, hair pins. combs and hair vines using Swarovksi crystals, pearls, gemstones and vintage elements.  From simple bobby pins to elaborate combs, Melissa loves the challenge of creating something brides can cherish forever. All her collections are handmade to order, designs can be customised or you can commission your own bespoke piece with coordinating jewellery to match. Little Pea Designs littlepeadesignsuk.com Set the tone from the get-go with beautifully crafted stationery to reflect you and your wedding. Norfolk-based Jane D’Arcy of Little Pea Designs creates and produces one-off bespoke stationery tailored to each individual couple. She says, “Each new wedding brings a fresh set of ideas, colour schemes and themes. I never fail to feel excited and it’s a real honour to share in part of each couple’s special day.I never tire of listening to their ideas and the excitement they share.” Winter wedding pine cone hair pins hand-crafted using opal rhinestones, Swarovski pearls and charms. Watercolour wedding stationery in subtle shades of blush and ivory. HANDMADE 73  aniaames.co.uk lizgreenhalgh.co.uk carazagni.com