Your Yorkshire Wedding - September/October 2020 (Issue 44)

HANDMADE IN YORKSHIRE 39 M E E T K A T I E H O D S O N O F T I G E R L I LY C R E A T I O N S W E D D I N G S T A T I O N E R Y Tell us about your company… For ten years we’ve provided luxury, handmade invitations and stationery. We have a wide range of collections and we can also work with couples on bespoke ideas. A year ago we launched a second business, The Personalised Wedding Boutique, which offers a whole host of wedding items – all personalised by hand in sunny West Yorkshire! What’s your favourite product you offer? I’d choose the Baroness Collection. It has a sumptuous ribbon, glitter and lace topped with a stunning heart-shaped brooch. I also love our personalised hard box clutch bag – it’s the perfect wedding day and honeymoon accessory. Why should couples choose Yorkshire suppliers for their wedding? It’s never been more important to support local businesses and get the economy thriving again, and as Yorkshire has some of the finest suppliers in the country, there’s no need to go further afield. If you could design a product for a celebrity, who would it be? I adore Downton Abbey , so it’d have to be one of the Crawley sisters. I love the glamour and Art Deco style of the 1920s, and would love to design a stationery suite befitting of Lady Mary. Visit www.tigerlily-creations.co.uk an d www.thepersonalisedweddingboutique.co.uk M E E T L A U R A P E T Y T O F P H I L L I P S T O N E R T H E J E W E L L E R Tell us about the company… Phillip Stoner was established in Yorkshire in 1982, and it’s been here ever since, with our flagship store and workshop in Leeds. We specialise in diamonds with a focus on bridal jewellery, engagement rings and bespoke design. I joined the company ten years ago and became enchanted by fine jewellery, immersing myself in the creative aspects of the business. What’s your favourite product you offer? We’re incredibly lucky to have a talented design team and goldsmith on-site, so I love that we can create one-of-a-kind pieces. Our Ava Collection was designed in store and features Art Deco- inspired clean lines and sculptural details. Why should couples choose Yorkshire suppliers for their wedding? When you buy from an independent jeweller, your journey doesn’t end at the till. We’re here to provide support long after you buy your bands, from cleaning and repairs to finding something special for your next big occasion. If you could design a product for a celebrity, who would it be? Olivia Palermo; she always looks sophisticated, but she’s not afraid to wear something a bit different. I feel that she’d appreciate the fine quality and craftsmanship – while having fun! Visit www.phillipstoner.com Design by Sharon Carrick M E E T S T A C E Y P O W E L L O F U R B A N B R I D E Tell us about your company… After receiving a HND in Fine Art and Design, and with a keen interest in wedding and alternative fashion, I decided to devote my talent to bespoke vintage wedding accessories. Created out of passion, all my accessories tell a story. What’s your favourite product you offer? I enjoy working with authentic vintage pieces. There’s something about taking something old and turning it into something new that’s so inspiring. I’m often commissioned to create an item from family heirlooms, which in turn creates a new piece to pass down the generations. Why should couples choose Yorkshire suppliers for their wedding? Independent companies are passionate about what they do. I have a keen eye for detail and it reflects in my bespoke work. If you could design a product for a celebrity, who would it be? It’d have to be the wonderful Lady Gaga. In my eyes, she is the modern showgirl and I’d love to create an item for her. Visit www.urbanbride.co.uk https://jam estraceyphotography.com