Your Bristol & Somerset Wedding - October/November 2020 (Issue 79)

MEET HOLLY BERKLEY OF HOLLY BERKLEY JEWELLERY Tell us about your company… We offer 30 years of experience wire-weaving bespoke handmade wedding jewellery and hair decorations. Nearlyweds can choose from our collection, which was featured in Vogue , or we can design a piece to match your outfit perfectly. What’s your favourite product you offer? I love our principle wedding crown. It takes 27 hours and 115 meters of wire to complete. I made one for myself, which I wear all day when I’m exhibiting and it’s so comfortable – I don’t want to take it off! Why should couples choose local suppliers for their wedding? The benefit of investing in local companies is that we get to keep our skilled craftspeople who know their trade inside out. Not just a faceless corporation with mass-produced stock, but a person who is able to give expert advice and cares that you get the service you deserve. If you could design a product for a celebrity, who would it be? It would have to be Emma Watson; I love her style, wit and no- nonsense attitude. I’d love to make her a statement necklace to go with one of her fabulous outfits. Visit https://hollyberkleyjewellery.co.uk MEET RHIANNON HAMILTON OF HONEY WILLOW Tell us about your company… At the heart of Honey Willow is personalisation: quality jewellery handmade for each individual customer. We’ve been making bridal jewellery for more than a decade and our pieces are shipped around the world. We offer necklaces, bracelets, earrings, sets for bridesmaids and gifts for the mums. What’s your favourite product you offer? Our pearl threader earrings are hugely popular. The long, delicate earrings are made with freshwater keshi pearls and sterling silver or 14k gold-fill. Perfect for brides looking for a subtle touch, they can be worn long after the day. Why should couples choose local suppliers for their wedding? For those seeking to make their big day as sustainable as possible, choosing local businesses is a great start. By supporting us, you’re reducing your carbon footprint by limiting the miles your jewellery has to travel. As a business, we try to source the majority of our raw materials from the UK, and by shopping locally you’re supporting your community and local artisans. If you could design a product for a celebrity, who would it be? We’d love to design a necklace for the Duchess of Cambridge. Perhaps something meaningful to celebrate her wedding anniversary with her birthstone, garnet, and the birthstones of her family. Visit www.honeywillow.com 62