ANNE REEDER MILLINER Anne says… I offer bespoke and ready to wear hats, fascinators, tiaras and other headpieces for brides, bridesmaids, mothers-of-the-bride and -groom and wedding guests. Working from my studio in Ipswich, customers can try on headwear in different styles to see what will suit their face and body shape, personality, outfit, the season and the occasion before I design and make something just for them. After a long career in the NHS, I retrained as a milliner at Kensington and Chelsea College, Janie Ashford School of Millinery and attended many millinery master classes. I also offer hen parties where everyone can make their own fascinator or hat for the wedding while enjoying afternoon tea and a glass or two of bubbles. What is the most popular product you offer for weddings? My most popular products are bespoke hats and headpieces for mothers-of-thebride and -groom. Some ladies like a big hat for their special occassion, while others, who don’t really like wearing hats, prefer something small and unassuming. Why is it important that couples choose local suppliers? When it comes to headwear, choosing a local supplier means you can get advice from your milliner about what will suit you best and make sure that no one else at the wedding has anything the same. You can have fittings to make sure your hat is perfect for you and try it on with your outfit. Anne Reeder, Anne Reeder Milliner www.annereedermillinery.co.uk BAKE A SHOE Rachel & Angelo say… Bake a Shoe is a start-up fashion brand creating realistic cake-themed heels, handbags and accessories. Items are ‘hand-iced’ to order with faux frosting and fruit for a sweet statement that is sure to impress. Using a mixture of felt, vegan leather, foam and polymer paste, a tasty-looking statement piece is meticulously handmade in three to four weeks. What’s your most popular product for weddings? Bake a Shoe’s newest range of handmade wedge cake handbags are each ‘hand-iced’ to order with faux frosting, fruit and sprinkles ‒ perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth and eye for glamour. Each bag is around 26cm wide, 15cm tall and 13cm deep at its widest point ‒ enough to fit a large iPhone, keys and make-up! Currently available in Victoria Sponge and Rainbow Sprinkles designs, but can be made into any requested cake ‘flavour’ by designers on the Bake a Shoe team in five to six weeks. Rachel & Angelo, designers and creators at Bake a Shoe https://bakeashoe.co.uk 71 LOCAL BUSINESS
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