Your Yorkshire Wedding - July/August 2020 (Issue 43)

All the latest from around the region Nearlywed NEWS SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY Ethical bridal designer Luna Bride has released a new sustainable bridesmaids’ collection. Created by founder and designer Keely Brightmore from her Harrogate studio, the range comprises a trio of styles: a modern jumpsuit, a stylish wrap dress and a slinky bias-cut style. Each design is available in ten colourways and comes in two of of the world’s most sustainable fibres – linen and Tencel – and are made by local seamstresses, which reduces the products’ carbon footprint. “It has taken a year to work out the best way to create designs that use high-quality production while remaining affordable,” Keely explains. “Many people don’t realise that popular bridesmaids brands continue to use polyester and manufacture in China, making this eco-conscious collection something totally different.” The fashion-forward styles lend themselves to be worn again, which increases the sustainability factor even further. There are also matching bags and headbands in the pipeline! Check out https://lunabride.com PERFECTLY PLANNED Mindful Wedding Coach Hazel Walshaw has released her new Mindful Wedding Foundations Course on online learning platform Udemy to help couples start their planning. “The course will help you get off to a structured start and reduce any initial anxiety,” Hazel tells us. “You’ll be empowered to plan your perfect wedding, whatever your ideas or budget.” Promising to arm couples with the tools to handle stressful situations, the course will teach mindfulness techniques that can be used for wedding planning and beyond. For more information, and to access the course with a 56% discount, visit www.mindfulweddingcourses.com/signup LET THE CELEBRATIONS BE-GIN! The lovely team at Cristello Couture by Lisa Marie are celebrating the boutique’s first anniversary – but not quite how they expected. “One of our USPs is that we have a fully licensed gin and wine bar,” owner Lisa says. “We were going to celebrate our first birthday by offering free tastings to our brides, but unfortunately it was the weekend we went into lockdown!” As upsetting as this was, the boutique is planning to hold even bigger and better celebrations as soon as it can reopen. Check out www.cristellocouture.co.uk, an d make sure you follow the company on social media to be in the loop with its celebratory offers.  www.emm apilkingtonweddings.co.uk YOUR ESSENTIALS 9