Your Yorkshire Wedding - Page number 56 - September/October 2021 (Issue 50)

THE BOBBY PIN We chat to Lisa Steane of Bradford’s The Bobby Pin... What does your company offer for weddings and what’s your background? The Bobby Pin was established in 2016 and we are proud to create the most incredibly beautiful accessories for modern brides with a love of sparkle: luxe hair vines, pins, clips, headpieces, and jewellery. The Bobby Pin embodies femininity, elegance, and luxury, with affordable accessories perfect for any bride’s style. Keen to remain top of the bridal accessory game, our on-point collections are continuously being updated and adapted to reflect current fashion trends and leading big-day looks. What is the most popular product you offer for weddings? Our most popular product this season has been the Tiggy vine (pictured far right), this floral hair vine has been a showstopper and is available in blush and silver, it also has matching pieces Tamara and Tia for bridesmaids too. Why is it important that couples choose local suppliers and products for their wedding? I think it is important for people to choose local suppliers as these can usually be recommended by other local suppliers in the wedding industry and that means they can be trusted. Also, if you are local to the region, it is easier to deal with any unforeseen circumstances as they can be resolved faster due to being more local. What style/theme of wedding do you love designing for the most? I have been so lucky to deal with the most amazing brides this year after a very hard 2020. My brides all have different wants and needs, and our vast collection means we can generally cater for most styles needed for brides looking for accessories Lisa Steane, The Bobby Pin, www.thebobbypin.co.uk Get social: www.instagram.com/thebobbypinuk MY BILLET DOUX We chat to Natalia Willmot of York’s My Billet Doux... What does your company offer for weddings and what’s your background? My Billet Doux offers handmade luxury cushions to be used for presenting the rings at the wedding ceremony, sending a love note, keeping the vows and/or sending/giving a piece of jewellery. They are made with antique and vintage ribbons and the most beautiful fabrics and silks. I was lucky to spend seven years in London working with a high end textile and costume dealer which gave me an eye for quality and beautiful pieces. As I’m creating a keepsake for my clients all my creations are made with an attention to detail and pieces I have collected for a long time. What is the most popular product you offer for weddings? Our cushion Pensée has been popular and is made in a limited edition – it comes in different colourways to go with many themes. It’s also made with an exquisite1920s white jacquard with embroidery and trapunto in gold French ribbon. Why is it important that couples choose local suppliers and products for their wedding? I value meeting the couple so much as I want to provide a unique and special experience to be remembered. Choosing local means you can meet the suppliers face to face and create that important connection so that they can help make your day special. What style/theme of wedding do you love designing for the most? My dream customer loves romance and loves vintage and antique pieces and appreciates the quality of my pieces. My dream customer wants to give something special to their other half and create a moment to be cherished forever Natalia Willmott, My Billet Doux, www.mybilletdoux.com Get social: www.instagram.com/mybilletdoux 56