HANDMADE IN SOUTH WALES 53 Add a personal touch to your big day with locally-made products Handmade with love We’re lucky to be part of a county full of talented artisans that create a dazzling array of bespoke wedding products. To help inspire you, we’ve rounded up some of the best suppliers that our region has to offer. ENCAPSULATED MEMORIES encapsulatedmemories.byemma@gmail.com www.encapsulatedmemories.com Have you thought about what you’re going to do with your bouquet once your special day is over? On average, eight per cent of a couple’s overall budget is put towards flowers, yet there’s often no thought about what happens to them afterwards. Gone are the days when the only option was to bin them or air dry them, there are now lots of ways flowers can be preserved. Flower preservation is a worthwhile investment that’s becoming popular amongst newlyweds who want to not only keep a part of their day for themselves but also to gift to their family and friends. Framed options are a traditional approach to displaying your bouquet; however, resin is taking the spotlight with more modern and varied options to choose from. Encapsulated Memories is a small business in Llanharan offering flower preservation. The owner, Emma Cross, tells us more: “I’ve been building this dream for just over a year. It all started because I wanted to learn how to preserve my own bouquet from my wedding. My heart and soul goes into every order and I feel so honoured to be able to preserve such precious, memorable handmade pieces. I offer framed options, resin and new jewellery products.” Emma offers a wide range of shapes to choose from, including hearts, spheres, blocks, arches and hexagons designs, letters, coasters, tea light holders, teddy bears and frames. Prices start from just £10.
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