SOMERSET-MADE SKINCARE The zero-mile concept is going beauty. Just like the farm-to-table concept relating to food, beauty is adopting the ethos and ensuring every step of the supply chain is local. This means growing, formulating, manufacturing and packaging all in one place, wherever possible. Lyonsleaf, The Republic of Natural Skincare, has employed the concept since opening, growing some of its ingredients on its Somerset-based family farm. Founders Ben and Vicky Lyons are committed to creating affordable, natural and active skincare with sustainability at the forefront of their minds. Vicky says, “Our products are 100 per cent recyclable – we’ve even switched to using paper packing tape. We try to produce as little waste as possible and any we do produce is virtually all recycled. We’re proud that nothing from the business goes into landfill.” All Lyonsleaf products use calendula as the main power ingredient, a herb that has been used traditionally for hundreds of years to sooth inflammation and promote healing. Cult products include The Beauty Balm, Zinc & Calendula Cream and Natural Body Butter. For clear wedding-day skin with a conscience, discover the brand for yourself at www.lyonsleaf.co.uk GOING FOR GREEN From locally-sourced ingredients and organic cuisine to cruelty-free spa products and an acre of beautiful natural gardens, The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa offers an idyllic setting for a green wedding, honeymoon or romantic retreat. Located in the heart of the 250-year-old Grade I listed Royal Crescent in the romantic city of Bath, the Hotel offers a delicious fine-dining menu comprised of locally-sourced ingredients, including herbs grown in its very own garden. The team can also create a vegan wedding breakfast menu and even has contacts at a Somerset vineyard, so you can toast your nuptials guilt-free. What’s more, the Hotel boasts an acre of natural, secluded gardens, including the exquisite Wedding Garden featuring bountiful roses and lavender, which provide food for all sorts of wildlife including three rescue hedgehogs Beatrix, Jane and Daphne. Other environmentally-conscious initiatives include the use of traditional room keys on leather fobs, rather than disposable plastic ones. And toiletries are provided by Noble Isle, whose products are vegan, cruelty-free, environmentally-friendly and presented in recyclable packaging. All weddings at The Royal Crescent Hotel are bespoke and the team takes great delight in helping anyone who wants to celebrate their wedding in a sustainable way, connecting you with reputable local suppliers with this ethos at their core. Find out more about the Hotel’s green credentials at www.royalcrescent.co.uk VINTAGE CHIC Bristol-based WearMyWardrobeOut offers highly-curated, ondemand garment, accessory and shoe rentals from its website, which now includes it’s 2022 range of wedding attire. Founder Maria Loria created the startup in order to bring sustainable, earth-friendly solutions to discerning fashion aficionados. Her mission is to re-educate consumers, improving their relationship with fashion and altering buying behaviours to reduce wastage. She asserts that affordably renting vintage and pre-loved outfits instead of buying, results in financial savings as well as avoiding adding to landfill. WearMyWardrobeOut restores its items with the help of its dedicated alteration and repair service. There’s even an alteration service for customers who already have an outfit but are looking for an improved fit. All of the glamorous and timeless items are hand-picked and available to rent for a fixed four-day period from anywhere up to 90 days in advance. Check out the chic, vintage bridalwear collection at https://wearmywardrobeout.com Editor loves https://bettybhandari.com image courtesy of WMWO 10
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