SwoonNose Issue 1 - Winter 2014

SWOONNOSE ISSUE 1 WINTER 2014 Handmade, bespoke, beautiful

IN THIS ISSUE Articles

4 Picture Perfect – Chantal Lachance-Gisbon

shares her practical photography tips!

14 Ask the expert – Mrs P & P answers your 'big day' questions 39 A fresh take on rustic – Be inspired Darby & Jones and their rustic inspiration with a twist!

Real weddings

9 Matt and Joanne – share they're gorgeous Loch side wedding

25 Ben and Chris – tell you all about their stunning, rustic styled wedding

Real vendors

15 Pompom Blossom – Get to know this

fabulous, one-woman business who creates perfectly formed, hand dyed pompoms 16 Pink hues – Pretty, pastel, pink inspiration!

17 It's all about the dress – Discover our collection of beautiful, bespoke wedding gowns 33 Classic elegance – Vintage photo shoot 45 Have a handmade hen – Lots of lovely hen party items, all handmade just for you!

46 Our Directory – Get to know our wonderfully talented vendors

Swoonnose Welcome to the first issue of SwoonNose magazine the online wedding and celebration magazine featuring the handmade, bespoke and beautiful.

Our aim is to help make your day as special as possible by bringing together everything you need in one place.

We know that planning your wedding is a wonderful and exciting time but that it can also be confusing and sometimes scream worthy with the vast array of items, ideas and 'must haves' that are out there. There are literally thousands of glossy mags, wedding blogs and websites telling you what to wear, how you should feel, what details to have and what is 'hot' and what is 'not'. We have a very simple mantra, we keep it real and we share only the bespoke. All of our contributors either own a wedding business or are a wedding couple, providing you with ideas and inspiration from people in the know.

If you love the idea of knowing where your items come from then SwoonNose is the place for you.

This issue contains a fantastic feature from Pompom Blossom, a one woman business who hand dyes pompoms to match any colour you could wish. We share with you some of our favourite handmade, absolutely drop dead gorgeous wedding gowns, handmade hen party favours, gifts and decorations and photography tips from the wonderfully talented Chantal Lachance-Gibson. We also have two gorgeous real weddings to inspire you and a feature about how to create a unique, rustic styled wedding to get the creative juices flowing.

We hope you enjoy!

The Editor x

Picture perfect

12 top tips from the award winning Chantal Lachance-Gibson

1. BOOK A GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER But more than that, book a photographer that loves shooting weddings. You should meet with your photographer and make sure they are someone you get along with and like as you will spend most of the day with them.

Do your research. Wedding blogs are a great place to start! Look through the real weddings on your favourite blogs, check out the photographer’s sites and make a shortlist. Pricing fluctuates massively depending on the photographer’s location, experience and what kind of coverage they offer.

3. TRUST THEM Your photographer probably shoots a wedding every weekend so they will be well aware which shots to get.

Obviously if there is a surprise on the day or if you have something particularly sentimental or unique that you’d like photographed, maybe a piece of jewellery passed down through your family or a DIY project that you spent time creating, then be sure to let them know but allow your photographer to do their job and to be creative. You've chosen them based on their work so trust that they will do a good job. They’ll enjoy the day more which will result in better photographs.

2. HAVE A PRE-WEDDING SHOOT If your photographer offers a pre-wedding shoot as part of the package then take it! Or I’d suggest adding this on as an extra to your package. They are a great way to not only practice in front of the camera but to get to know your photographer before the wedding day. They’ll also be able to find out how you photograph and you’ll get some great shots of the two of you.

Photographers also often use this shoot to get extra creative! Bonus!

4. THINK ABOUT THE LIGHT Couples tend to not consider (or not even know they have to consider) the light changes throughout the day and that this will result in very different photographs.

For example, if you’re having a winter wedding it will likely get dark early, think about having your ceremony early in the day to give your photographer enough time for photos. Even better, they might offer you the chance to do a ‘first look’ where you see each other before the ceremony and get your photos taken then. If you’re not superstitious about seeing each other beforehand, this is a great option.

When looking at venues think about the light in each room.

Does the bedroom you're getting ready in have natural light?

Think about the use of lasers and multi coloured spotlights as these do not photograph well. Ask for these to be turned on after you have had your first dance if you are having them. Remember, photography is essentially painting with light and if there isn’t any, there’s only so much your photographer can do without using a flash.

6. BOOK A MAKE UP ARTIST You want to look your best on your wedding day and a professional make-up artist will help you do that. If you’ve never had your make up done by a pro, you’ll be shocked at what a difference they can make!

Don’t go mad on the spray tan (it doesn’t come across very well in photos) and don’t try any new remedies that could likely cause a reaction or break out in the run up to your wedding day. Similarly, if you’re having a pre-wedding pamper session like a facial, do it at least a week before the big day.

As you’re working out your wedding-day schedule, ask your hair/makeup artist for an estimated time on how long this process will take, and then add at least 30 minutes as a buffer. Make sure you have your lipstick and other essentials in your bag (or give it to a bridesmaid) for little touch ups throughout the day too.

7. THINK ABOUT THE CEREMONY Your ceremony photographs will undoubtedly be some of the most important shots of the day. However a lot of celebrants, priests and registrars won’t allow ceremony photography, or will ask that the photographer stand at the back of the room.

Your photographer should run this by you beforehand. If you really value these images, make sure you speak to whoever is officiating your ceremony to find out if there are any limitations beforehand.

Another thing to consider is politely asking your guests to not take photos during the ceremony. Guests holding up mobile phones as you walk down the aisle or flashes going off throughout the vows aren't great.

8. GET CREATIVE Your photographer is not just there to snap away aimlessly. Wedding photographers are a super creative bunch so be open to their ideas and again, trust them! For your portraits, listen to their ideas and don’t be afraid to walk off that beaten path a little bit. These often result in the most amazing photographs! Have a laugh with each other, be spontaneous, have fun!! Set aside as much time as possible for this part of the day. The more time the photographer has, the better the results will be. Bring a pair of wellies or flats if you don’t want to ruin your shoes…or even better take your shoes off! And yes you did spend a lot of money on your wedding dress but it can be cleaned. Don’t hold back from getting amazing shots just because you want to keep your dress clean.

11. ORGANISE YOUR CONFETTI SHOT The confetti shot is always a great shot but it needs to be planned. Tell the ushers to ask your guests as they leave the church or civil ceremony to form a tunnel. Once the tunnel has been made, ushers provide the confetti to all of the guests. Make sure guests are advised to throw it as you walk buy, not before (this happens a lot). Your photographer can organise this shot for you.

towards you as this will ruin the shot (this also happens a lot) 9. TRANSPORTATION Consider having your photographers ride with you when possible. In the car on the way to the ceremony and on the way to the reception. You will get some of the most intimate moments captured this way.

10. LEAVE ENOUGH TIME Book ample time between the end of service and sitting down for the wedding breakfast. Time is of the essence and the more time your photographer has the better. They are the experts so ask them how long they think each element should take. Group shots for example are notorious for taking longer than you expect. Having to round up your guests can take a while so make sure your photographer has a list of names and if possible delegate the task of helping round people up to a trustworthy usher or bridesmaid.

To see more of Chantal's fabulous work at

www.photographychantal.co.uk/

12. EMBRACE THE UNEXPECTED Allow your wedding day to simply be what it is. Whether that means bad weather, your dress getting dirty or events running way off schedule. Keeping an open mind will allow spontaneity and moments to surprise you and make things special for you both. Most of all, enjoy it!

the wedding of

Matt and Joanne

The wedding Joanne and Matt tied the knot on 27th July 2014 at The Cruin, Loch Lomond. With the help of Laura Gray from Laura Gray Hair. Beauty. Bridal it was a magical day.

I was woken up at 6.30am on the morning of the wedding my by 3 year old niece with the words ‘Auntie Jo, today are we going to the wedding?’ and the biggest smile you have ever seen!

Laura (Laura Gray Hair. Beauty. Bridal) had told us to wash our hair the day/night before so all I had to do was shower before she arrived. Laura brought two of the Pro Bridal Team with her and just as they arrived I received an early morning surprise from hubby to be – a picture book of our life together so far. We were all glad that it had arrived before Laura had started on my make-up!

All the girls were smiley and friendly and fitted right in with me, my bridesmaids and my mum. I literally did not have to worry about a thing as Laura had it all planned out and we each had our turn at hair prep and make-up.

I had created a playlist for the morning of the wedding and we all sang along and shared stories; there were cupcakes and champagne and a really girly/chilled atmosphere.

Despite feeling really calm, I woke up on the morning of the wedding with a rash on my face! Normally I do not have any skin problems so I put this down to nerves or excitement. Once Laura had finished doing my makeup, my skin looked flawless and there were no imperfections to be seen.

Laura was there as a hair and make-up artist but she was so much more than that; more of a co-ordinator for the whole morning. She told the bridesmaids and my mum when it was a good time for them to go and get dressed and she was my personal stylist too.

I asked Laura to help me in to my dress and she had me in it in minutes (including all the tiny crystal buttons up the back). I know this would have taken my mum or sister ages but Laura was a total professional. She was meticulous about making sure I was happy and that I looked perfect and was completely aisle ready.

It rained the whole morning of the wedding which meant that my plan of walking round the corner to the venue backfired. I hadn't devised a back-up plan but yet again Laura went above and beyond. She escorted my mum and I out to her car under umbrellas and delivered us to the door of the venue. I don’t know what we would have done without her.

To keep my make-up flawless we kept repeating ‘get down the aisle with a smile’ – I didn’t quite manage that but I did smile all the way through my vows and I've not stopped smiling since!

Vendors:

Hair and make up by Laura Gray Hair.

Beauty. Bridal. at www.lauragray.co.uk Photography by Chantal LachanceGibson at www.photographychantal.co.uk Venue The Cruin at www.thecruin.com

Photography by Chantal Lachance-Gibson

Ask the expert

with Alison Tinlin otherwise known as Mrs P and P

1.Will a wedding planner stay with the me/wedding party all day to ensure all goes smoothly?

Times can be decided on booking but generally a Planner is with you from prior to ceremony through to after the evening buffet but times can be longer or shorter.

2.How much notice does a wedding planner generally require for wedding to be planned?

It really depends what service the Bride and Groom wish to have and the planners present schedule. For on the day at least 6 weeks, for partial and full planning, approximately 6 months to a year. Weddings can always be planned last minute but this restricts the venues and vendors available.

3.How do we decide the timings for our big day?

There are many wedding timeline planners that will give you a general idea but you decide the flow of your day. Some times may be dictated like church service times or a standard wedding breakfast.

4. Do wedding planners negotiate with vendors or do we have to do that?

From a full and partial planning aspect, a wedding planner will negotiate based on the criteria the client has given them, however, it may be that you wish to speak to some vendors directly.

5.How do you decide who to include on your guest list to stop it going out of control?

The guest list is probably one of the biggest wedding headaches. Striking a balance can be really hard but more guests equals more expense. You have to decide who is most important and must be there, consider your budget and think about what you both want.

Sometimes family pressure can be an issue but financial assistance does not mean control of guest list. Sometimes you need to compromise a little but at end of the day you decide.

6. How many wedding dress shops would you recommend I go to before deciding on a dress?

I would say always visit a few different boutiques to get a clear idea of all different designers and shapes of dresses that suit you. Even though you think you may have found the one sleep on it and if it is the one then it will still be there the next day after you have taken all things into consideration.

7. Are there any hidden costs which we should think about whilst planning our wedding?

Always remember registrars on church fee’s, lots of people forget that expense. With any vendor or venue its good to get a written quotation of all package inclusions so that you know what you get for your money, and what is extra. You may have to pay extra for corkage, knife and cake stand hire and having the bells rang or a choir at the church.

8. What is a realistic wedding budget?

A realistic wedding budget is what you want it to be and what you can actually afford. Many gorgeous weddings have been planned on smaller budgets, it is all about what is important to you that dictates the amount.

Written by Alison Tinlin - www.mrspandp.com Photography by Claudine Hartzel www.claudinehartzel.com

Pompom Blossom

Pompom Blossom is the brainchild of Sophie Stewart, a creative writer and mother of two. What makes her business unique is that she hand dyes all the tissue paper used in the pompoms so they are exactly the colour and hue that you want. The ultimate in unique, luxury wedding decor, Pompom Blossom are the bespoke pompom must have for any wedding! Sophie’s individuality and love of colour, together with her meticulous attention to detail is evident in the painstaking process to which Pompom Blossom is ‘brought to bloom’. Each individual Pompom Blossom takes over two hours to hand-craft, as Sophie explains- ‘each pom starts off life as sixteen sheets of plain white tissue paper, I then dye each sheet of tissue individually in two or more colours to replicate the myriad of delicate colours and diversity within fresh flowers.' 'As I hand-dye each sheet of white paper the central core of the pompoms are different in colour to the outer petals – something that you can’t achieve with shop-bought tissue. I can hand-dye to any colour, shade or hue, for example I can recreate the palest yellow centres and blush petals of the Pink Rose or the mandarin centres and coral petals of the Coral Peony.' 'From lavender to champagne, icy blue to aquamarine, from roses to hydrangeas, peonies to sweet peas - every colour combination of every flower can be replicated.’

Romantic and beautiful, Pompom Blossom certainly gives your wedding the wow factor.

You can find of Sophie’s beautifully bespoke hand-dyed creations at www.etsy.com/shop/pompomblossom

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Featuring: 1. Phoebe Blockley Bridal at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PhoebeBlockleybridal 2. Sepia Smiles at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/SepiaSmiles 3. Love You Bride Design at www.etsy.com/shop/loveyoubridedesign 4. Silver Sixpence Vintage Brides at http://silversixpencevintagebrides.co.uk 5. Marque the Date at http://marquethedate.co.uk 6. Pretty Lane Weddings at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PrettyLaneWedding 7. Little BOD at www.etsy.com/shop/littlebod 8. Didi's Cookies at www.facebook.com/didiscookies 9. Love Storey Weddings at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LoveStoreyWeddings 10. The Little Posy Print Company at www.littleposyprint.co.uk

It's all about the dress

Stand out from the crowd

Sultry and stunning, the bridal gown collection from Gwen Russell will make you swoon www.gwenrussell.com

Gwen Russell www.gwenrussell.com

One of a kind

The Bridal Lounge hand make their dresses and with prices from ÂŁ250 to ÂŁ690 for the gowns shown, we think they provide great value for money! www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BridalL ounge

Bridal Lounge www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BridalLounge

Handmade elegance

Beautiful, British, handmade gown from Lisa Wagner Designs www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Lisa WagnerDesigns

Lisa Wagner Designs www.etsy.com/uk/shop/LisaWagnerDesigns

Romantic lace

Beautiful hand made dresses from Phoebe Blockley Bridal www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PhoebeBlockleyBridal

Phoebe Blockley Bridal www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PhoebeBlockleyBridal

The wedding of

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How they met We met when we were at Birmingham Uni in 2005. As contrived as it sounds, I knew pretty much straight away that Ben was “the one” but I really wanted to try to play it cool. I obviously didn’t try that hard, because we started dating a week after we first met and I more or less moved permanently into his Uni house. We then spent the summer together in Birmingham while everyone else had gone home for the holidays. We both worked during the day and spent the evenings drinking wine, eating pizza and watching rubbish telly.

The engagement We got engaged in 2008 but it wasn’t one of life’s great romantic stories. We had moved in together in a flat in the city centre. We had some friends over for a few drinks and we were having cigarette out on our balcony. We still can’t remember which one started the conversation, but it went along the lines of: “We are going to get married one day, aren’t we?”

“Yeah” It seemed so natural to us and to be honest, we weren’t that excited about it because we both knew that it was always on the cards. Our friends were delighted though and went straight to the nearest Tesco to buy two bottles of their finest (cheapest) champagne.

The wedding We invited our families to see a line-up of venues with us. It was a pain planning the timings of driving to each venue and we had a spare hour before our first viewing, so we decided to drop in to Walton Hall in Warwickshire to kill some time.

The venue was perfect – it was a great mix of old architecture with new modern interior. The grounds were also fantastic – there was a nice big open grassed area directly off the bar which we planned to use for garden games and decorate with bunting and voile. We cancelled all of the other viewings and signed up to Walton Hall there and then.

We both had a very clear vision of how we wanted the day to look and we were led by our colour scheme of mauve and sage. We were lucky that we found a venue which also incorporated these colours and from thereon in, all of our choices felt easy. We both wanted to wear a three-piece suit (not matching) and I found a great tweed three-piece suit in Herringbone from Bicester Village.

I tied this with a green paisley cravat and matching pocket square.

After a few disastrous florist consultations, we finally found a florist who completely understood what we were looking for. We already knew that we wanted amnesia roses and hydrangeas but we were looking for some input for the ‘filler’ flowers. They also suggested we used jam jars wrapped in lace filled with herbs and grasses to introduce a bit of variety into our flower arrangements. We loved our buttonholes and our “groomsmaid’s” bouquet. Karen and Gemma were a dream to work with and we would recommend them to anyone.

We bought a roll of hessian off the internet and used this for half of the chair sashes and to tie our napkins. We tied lavender with sage coloured wool for the other half of the chairs.

Along with the hessian, we used old suitcases which we found on eBay and used one of these as the guestbook station. We also asked people to take a polaroid of themselves to stick in the guestbook along with their message. My mum hand sewed the bunting which added to the rustic feel we wanted.

Finally, to tie in with the rustic look, we used old wooden crates as the plinths for our big floral pieces.

We were keen to inject some of our personality into the day. We handmade some framed signs to dot around the venue and we also made a board of old photos of the two of us. We had a BBQ in the evening because we thought it would be more relaxed after the formal sit-down wedding breakfast earlier in the day. Small touches can have a big impact – all of our best men wore the same socks and the same lavender colour knitted ties.

Our advice to other couples We were thrilled with how our wedding looked. Our biggest piece of advice to those planning a wedding is to use the internet to help find ideas – blogs like this are so useful.

We took a huge amount of inspiration from the weddings on stylemywedding.com.

There is no shame in seeing something you like from another wedding and using it as inspiration for your wedding day. Ebay was a god send – we found so many things on there (such as lots of dried lavender stems, rolls of hessian and old suitcases). We also used gumtree to track down some old crates.

We would also say it’s worth investing time and effort into the look of your wedding – and that doesn’t always necessarily mean it will be expensive. If you see something that you think would look amazing at your wedding, then pursue it – you will feel proud of yourself for investing so much effort and having a result you are happy with. There was one point during the day where we looked around and thought that this is exactly how we wanted the day to look.

Every couple should have that feeling on their wedding day.

Vendors:

Venue - Walton Hall www.thehotelcollection.co.uk/hotels/walton-hallwarwickshire/ Flowers - Passion for Flowers www.passionforflowers.net/ Photography - Damian Burcher www.damianburcher.com

Classic elegance A stunning styled photo shoot of beautiful wedding dresses created by Vyn Johns

Bridal gowns by Vyn Johns at www.vynjohns.co.uk

Bridal gown by Vyn Johns at www.vynjohns.co.uk

Bridal gowns by Vyn Johns at www.vynjohns.co.uk

Bridal gown by Vyn Johns at www.vynjohns.co.uk

With thanks to

Vyn Johns at www.vynjohns.co.uk - Styling and Gowns Bone Shaker Photography at www.boneshakerphotography.com - Photography Volt Salon Sheffield at www.voltsalon.co.uk -Hair and Colouring Janeanne Hodgson at www.janeanehodgson.viewbook.com - Make up Location - Leopold Hotel Sheffield at www.leopoldhotel.co.uk Models - Kendra, Georgia, Tilly and Rhianna

A fresh take On rustic

Over the past few years there has been a distinct move away from the straightforward hotel package wedding. More couples than ever are looking to be very hands-on with their big day, wanting to inject personal touches, get crafty with some DIY ideas and that much over used phrase – put their own stamp on it. Over used yes, but it really is the easiest way to describe how couples can create a wedding day made with personality and quirky, interesting décor.

One of these themes that is easy to shape is rustic. Call it a barn wedding, laid back festival chic or a simple, countryside relaxed day – this trend has staying power.

Here are some styling ideas that will hopefully show that you can create something special using props and décor that are characteristic of a rustic wedding but with a unique and personal twist.

Glass bottles and jars Old bottles in various colors and shapes make for super centerpieces and décor. Add them to your tables in clusters, hang them outside from the trees or gate posts, use them to line your aisle or dot them around wherever there is a empty space crying out for some colour. This brings me on to the ubiquitous jam jars and Kilner or Mason jars – they are everywhere but I still love them and they can be used in so many ways. So get your glassware out and get creative!

Colour

Ribbon or strands of coloured crepe paper will add pops of colour to the earthy, rustic tones. Use on your tables, tied to the backs of chairs, hanging from trees or around table napkins.

Props

Milk churns, wicker baskets, old tins, suitcases, drinks dispensers, step ladders, wooden crates ‌ all can be used to great effect.

Tables

If your wedding tables are nice enough not to hide – then don’t! Forget covering them with starched white linens, use a table runner and source some glamorous accents for your crockery and flower containers. Silver, grown up bronze and crystal all work brilliantly, don’t feel like you have to stick with the shabby chic look. Lush greenery, blousy flowers and candlesticks …

Chalkboards and Slate

Chalkboards are perfect for a rustic day. Use them for seating plans, menu boards, order for the day, to detail your bar drinks or to welcome your guests. It's easy to make your own from an old picture frame, or you can hire them relatively cheaply.

Slate – a nice change from chalkboards and this material is easy to write on and looks a little more sophisticated than small wooden framed boards.

Both are particularly lovely and more elegant with calligraphy rather than standard writing.

Lighting

Lots of lights! Traditionally rustic colours are neutral and this can look at little flat.

Lights will make any space radiate and strands of fairy lights will make a big impact and have your venue brimming with atmosphere.

More is definitely more and they add a bit of glamour and sparkle to the proceedings.

Use them from the ceiling, around doorways, in glass jars on the tables, outside, draped around posts and pillars.

Hessian

The quintessential base for a rustic setting. Table runners look great and this fabric is brilliant for brides on a budget. Try layering yours with lace or coloured ribbon.

Hessian bunting is a nice touch but again, look at some that has a little colour or contrasting material to it to bring it to life.

When planning your rustic wedding nothing needs to be expensive and everything can be hired from a wedding hire company or easily sourced yourselves with a little time and elbow power at those car boot sales and auctions! Enlist the help of a professional to pull it all together or make a plan, grab some helpers the day before and go for it yourselves.

Try mixing pops of colour and elegant materials with the laid back rustic pieces.

Wood, slate, chalkboard, hessian, neutral tones and metals are all typical materials of a rustic wedding but consider bright colours, brass, crystal, silver and lace too.

Written by Karen Eggleton from Darby and Joan Vintage www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk

With to

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Image credits – House & Home, The Lovely Find, Seersucker Events, Bridal Musings, Style me Pretty, Wedding Chicks, June Bug Wedding, Intimate Weddings, Austin Wedding Blog, Green Wedding Shoes, Martha Stewart Weddings, Once Wed, Polka Dot Bride, Glamour & Grace, Wedding Sparrow.k Darby and Joan Vintage at www.darbyandjoanvintage.co.uk

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Featuring: 1. Phoebe Blockley Bridal at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/PhoebeBlockleybridal 2. Love You Bride Design at www.etsy.com/shop/loveyoubridedesign 3. Silver Sixpence Vintage Brides at http://silversixpencevintagebrides.co.uk 4. The Little Posy Print Company at www.littleposyprint.co.uk 5. My Little Shop of Wonder at www.etsy.com/mylittleshopofwonder 6. MoMo Jewekkery at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MoMoJewellery 7. Pompom Blossom at www.etsy.com/uk/shop/pompomblossom

Have a handmade Hen

Whether you're planning a hen party for your wonderful best friend or you're the bride and you want some fabulous favours for your wonderful hens, here are a few ideas to whet your appetite For lots more handmade hen party ideas visit www.swoonnose.com Featuring: Team Hen at www.team-hen.com Didi's Cookies at www.facebook.com/didiscookies Hampers by Lucy at www.hampersbylucy.co.uk

Vintage Twee www.etsy.com/shop/vintagetwee Ooopsa Doodle www.etsy.com/uk/shop/ooopsaDOODLE

OUR DIRECTORY Set up for the style concious bride who wants to know where her items come from and what their story is, we ensure all our vendors either hand make their items or offer a totally bespoke service. We get to know them and it is only when we are happy that they fit the SwoonNose way that they make it into our fabulous Directory. It is because of this unique partnership that we can be confident that you will find quality, creativity and flair within our exclusive Directory. Coupled with this, we know that each of our vendors provide the best customer service possible ensuring that you are treated as you should be, like you're the only girl in the world.

You can get to know our vendors through our website at www.swoonnose.com as they regularly feature in our inspiration blog. Here they share their ideas and inspiration as well as their processes and how they work. If you want your wedding items to have provenance, SwoonNose is for you. Each of our vendors details are listed under the 'weddings' heading and include a link to their website.

We're confident that you will find what you are looking for within the SwooonNose Directory but should there be something you'd like that you can't find then please contact us as we know lots of lovely people who may just be able to help. You can get in touch at hello@swoonnose.com or via facebook at www.facebook.com/swoonnose

Now you've found the one,

enjoy finding everything else x

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