45 HANDMADE IN EAST ANGLIA Add a personal touch to your big day We’re lucky to be part of a county full of talented artisans that create a dazzling array of bespoke wedding products. So, whether you want to add a personal touch to your favours, venue styling, or even your outfits, our wonderful region has something to suit. To help give you some ideas, we’ve rounded up local companies that offer handmade products and asked them about their businesses. Handmade with love SUFFOLK SHED info@suffolkshed.co.uk | www.suffolkshed.co.uk Suffolk Shed is a metal art studio based in rural Suffolk that creates one-of-a-kind wedding mementos. Owner Melanie Neilson tells us more: “We get inspiration for our work from nature and the picturesque countryside where we live while bringing a touch of London’s urban vibrancy to our creative process and work. We craft hand-designed pieces that are often inspired by my drawings and sketches, artwork or photos from our travels. From these designs we create our own files that are cut from steel, so any piece from us is individual and has its own story. Metal art makes an excellent gift because it’s something a bit different; it lasts, is hand-designed and adds a touch of country with an urban twist to any space. Decorate your wedding venue or home with our personalised wedding name signs, script metal words that can be placed or hung, table settings, chair backs and metal artwork in a selection of fonts and finishes. We offer individual pieces, or if you wanted a selection, we can create a package to suit your needs.” CLARE WARREN CALLIGRAPHY hello@clarewarrencalligraphy.co.uk www.clarewarrencalligraphy.co.uk Clare Warren Calligraphy in Norfolk creates handwritten stationery and signage for weddings. Owner Clare Warren tells us: “Inspired by my gran, whose carefully written Christmas cards were always a source of wonder, I started learning calligraphy in 2017. I enjoyed learning the art of beautiful writing as a creative outlet and hobby, but it soon became a labour of love. A few years later, I’ve turned that passion into a profession, having helped hundreds of couples to perfect their wedding day details. I’m at my happiest with a pen in my hand and a vision in my head, and I’ve been so lucky to work with such wonderful couples and help to bring their dream days to life. In 2023 I launched my beginners workshops, which has given me a whole new appreciation of the craft. I am proud to have launched my new home learning kit for this year too. I’m excited to share the joy and beauty of calligraphy with more and more people.” www.wearetheclarkes.com www.meganduffield.co.uk www.meganduffield.co.uk
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