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from Your Devon and Cornwall Wedding - Issue 43 May/June 2023

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What’s trending in the bridal beauty and fashion world? HANDMADE WITH LOVE

I want a special piece of jewellery made for me to wear on my wedding day. What do you suggest?

Meet the expert: Monty’s Jewellery based in Exeter, Devon comprises a small team of talented designers and makers that create beautifully bespoke and ready-to-wear pieces handmade in the shop including wedding-worthy bracelets, earrings, necklaces and rings.

Beauty News

PiQi has launched the first range of soaps made with fermented kefir water. These luxurious soaps are 100% natural, vegan and palm oil-free.

Having launched their award-winning PiQi brand of water kefir in 2021,which is a raw fermented, probiotic beverage traditionally consumed for its health benefits, founders Aksana Fitzpatrick and Nick Young wanted to expand the benefits of fermentation into skincare.

PiQi’s soaps are based on nourishing olive oil and water kefir. The fermented probiotic water kefir naturally contains organic acids including gluconic and lactic acids which act as gentle exfoliants helping remove dead skin cells and stimulate cell renewal, leaving skin feeling hydrated, smooth and refreshed. They are gentle, creamy and moisturising, perfect for all skin types, as well as being suitable for both face and body.

Many people associate kefir with dairy products, but water kefir provides a sustainable vegan alternative which, combined with the fact that PiQi’s kefir soaps are palm oil-free and hand-crafted in Devon, means that they are also a sustainable, planet-friendly option.

Co-founder Aksana said: “We are so excited to be expanding our range into skincare. Water kefir is such a wonderful, healthy and versatile product, we’re loving that the benefits of fermentation can now be felt and seen on the outside, as well as being so good for you on the inside.”

The water kefir hand-cut and handmade soaps, priced at £8.50 for 110g, are now available with scents including lavender and lemongrass, a refreshing and uplifting addition to a daily skincare routine. Made with fig-infused fermented water kefir, this soap is gentle on the skin and perfect for all skin types. The combination of soothing lavender and invigorating lemongrass essential oils creates a pleasant and aromatic experience, leaving skin feeling rejuvenated and revitalised, perfect for brides-to-be.

The orange and spice scent is an irresistible blend of zesty orange and warm cinnamon. It’s a luxurious vegan kefir soap crafted with fig-infused fermented water kefir and is rich in organic acids and nourishing vitamins and minerals. The zesty and refreshing scent of orange essential oil is perfectly balanced by the warm and spicy notes of cinnamon, creating a delightful and uplifting aroma.

There’s also charcoal and tea tree, green clay plus an unscented soap in the selection, a creamy luxurious experience. This soap was created for those who prefer fragrance-free products, this gentle nourishing kefir soap is also ideal for those with particularly sensitive skin.

For more information, visit https://piqilife.com

Wedding and engagement rings are a significent part of their business and passion, see the bespoke designs below. Commissions recently worked on include a blue sapphire and diamond platinum design, a nine-carat gold solitaire engagement ring, a Tsavorite garnet and diamond ring and an 18-carat ‘sprinkle of diamonds’ wedding band. The team also remodel existing sentimental jewellery. www.montys.me; www.instagram.com/montysjewellery; www.facebook.com/montysjewellery

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Daw’s Clothing Company based in Bideford, Devon, offers a wedding and formal suit hire service, an ecofriendly option for grooms! They stock lightweight suits ideal for summer weddings, traditional top and tails for a classic wedding look plus a large selection of waistcoats, ties and accessories. To find out more, visit https:// dawsclothing.co.uk/pages/wedding-formal-suit-hire