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Directory Showcase: Rosie Weisencrantz, Simply Love Vintage and the Cupcake Baker

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Wishing you a very happy Valentine’s Day whatever you are up to. This week’s Directory Showcase is full of romantic loveliness, ideal for a day celebrating love – from pretty vintage crockery, to exquisite heirloom bridal jewellery, to dainty cupcakes.

If you want to wear a necklace, headpiece, or bracelet on your wedding day created from beautiful heirloom finds, then Rosie Weisencrantz is a must-see. Each piece is handcrafted from vintage finds from a bygone era, and with no two pieces the same they are truly unique and individual. Visit the directory for a full list of vintage, eco and ethical wedding accessories.

Simply Love Vintage offer vintage crockery hire in the Dorset area, to help style you wedding or event. They have an eclectic collection of china, vintage inspired props, linens and bunting to create a beautiful wedding. Visit the directory for a full list of vintage crockery hire companies across the UK.

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Directory Showcase: Blossom Flowers, Mooks Designs and Diva-Stores

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This week on the Directory Showcase we’ve got flowers, stationery and gifts – so do read on and see some of the businesses you can find on the directory and details on where to find similar businesses that can help you plan a more natural and eco-friendly wedding.

Blossom Flowers specialise in beautiful wedding flowers sourced from ethical suppliers and seasonal UK growers. They also use UK grown herbs and foliage to create their beautiful floral designs. Visit the directory for a full list of florists using seasonal and locally grown flowers.

If you’re an eco-savy bride looking for elegant or vintage inspired wedding stationery then take a look at the beautiful range from Mooks Design. Not only do they have a fun selection of vintage inspired designs but they also print all their stationery on FSC certified board. Visit the directory for a full list of eco-friendly wedding stationery companies.

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A woodland ‘cherish the dress’ shoot in Devon

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Back in September, Sarah from The Woodland Shelter in Devon decided to host a ‘cherish the dress’ (or ‘trash the dress’ depending on your inclination!) photoshoot in the woodlands around their ceremony venue. She invited a couple of real brides to come and wear their wedding dresses again and have some photographs taken by a local photographer.

The Woodland Shelter is a registered wedding venue situated deep within woods in North Devon and is perfect for couples wanting a woodland ceremony, something a little different, an intimate gathering, and one that is a little greener. The ‘cherish the dress’ photoshoot gives you a glimpse at the beautiful woodland available for wedding photos – including a gentle river.

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Not-to-be-missed trunk sale at The Vintage Wedding Dress Company 10th, 11th & 12th February 2012

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This is one date not to be missed from your diary if you’re a bride-to-be searching for a gorgeous, original vintage wedding dress – The Vintage Wedding Dress trunk sale. I’ve heard that there will be a large number of original vintage wedding dresses for sale for three days only in February. There will also be a small number of their Decades Collection sample dresses and accessories.

What’s for sale at the trunk sale will not be available to purchase after the sale has finished, so this is a one-off opportunity to find yourself that wedding dress you are dreaming of. The trunk sale runs from Friday 10th to Sunday 12th February 2012 and you must book an appointment.

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A fantastic special offer on wedding packages at a romantic French chateau

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If you’re dreaming of a sunny French wedding, then don’t miss this fantastic special offer from Chateau de Fayolle in the Dordogne region of France. This 17th Century fairytale chateau is owned by the lovely Janet and Gerry de Bathe, who would be delighted to welcome you and your guests to their beautiful home, which includes a private chapel, gardens and natural salt water swimming pool.

For those of you looking for somewhere that is more eco-friendly, you’ll be sound in the knowledge that Janet and Gerry run Chateau de Fayolle with an eco-friendly approach, from the salt water pool and eco light bulbs, to a carbon neutral wood heating system and furnishing and decorating the chateau with flea market finds.

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Celebrating World Inspired Tents recent win at the 2012 Wedding Industry Awards

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You may recall that one of the lovely businesses you can find in directory – World Inspired Tents – recently won the regional award for best marquee supplier in the South West. Well they have gone on to scoop the national award for ‘Best Marquee Supplier’ at the 2012 Wedding Industry Awards, which is a fantastic accolade for the whole team.

The Natural Wedding Company are so delighted for the team at World Inspired Tents and wish them a wonderful year ahead for 2012. You can find out more about World Inspired Tents by reading their profile page and more details on their win at the awards – a fab alternative to a traditional marquee if you are planning a wedding in Devon or the South West. Visit the directory for a full list of alternative and eco-friendly wedding venues near you.

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Special offer on natural mineral make-up and top tips on how to apply it

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I am a complete convert to mineral make-up after wearing it for our wedding, so it is lovely to be able to tell you that Purity Cosmetics currently have a special offer price of £9 per jar on their Purity Mineral Foundation.

Purity Cosmetics use only the finest quality minerals to create their ‘good for your skin’ mineral make-up, and all their products are completely paraben, chemical and additive free. Mineral make-up is also great for people suffering from problem skin, such as sensitive skin and acne.

Their mineral foundation comes in nine shades to suit all skin types, from ivory for porcelain skin all the way to mocha which is suitable for dark skin tones. I spoke to Emily who runs Purity Cosmetics to get some top tips for applying mineral foundation.

Top tips for applying mineral foundation

“We would always recommend starting with clean, well moisturised skin. For the best results, use a flocked sponge to buff the foundation onto your skin, gently building up the layers to achieve a flawless look.

Firstly, tip some mineral foundation into the lid, then gather up a small amount on your flocked sponge applicator and buff onto your skin. The trick is to buff, buff and buff some more! You really only need a small amount to start with, then for more coverage build up gradually. You will notice a lovely sheer, flawless finish.”

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Directory Showcase: Pretty Sweet, April Doubleday and Yield Ink

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I am enjoying writing up these Directory Showcase posts, they are a wonderful reminder of the great businesses that you can find listed in the directory – that’s all those categories you can find at the top of the page in the grey luggage tag. If you’d like to find out more about the businesses, do have a look through the directory or read more of the Directory Showcase posts.

Pretty Sweet are passionate about taste and quality, so naturally their wedding cupcakes are coloured and flavoured with fresh fruits and organic ingredients where available. To decorate, Pretty Sweet uses hand-crystallised seasonal fresh flowers that are edible. Visit the directory for full details of wedding cake makers using natural, organic and fair trade ingredients.

April Doubleday is an ethical jewellery designer and maker based in Devon, she uses the coastline, rock formations and the sea as inspiration for her designs. All of her jewellery, including her wedding and engagement rings, are made from Fair Trade gold, and her diamonds are sourced responsibly from Australia and Canada. Visit the directory for a full list of ethical jewellers.

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My favourite picks from CRED Jewellery’s ethical engagement rings

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CRED Jewellery are one of the latest businesses to join The Natural Wedding Company jewellery, and after having a browse through their beautiful collection, I wanted to share my favourites with you all. For all those boys out there looking for an engagement ring to propose then keep your eyes peeled. Here are my favourites…

If you’re looking for something a bit different and unusual there is this beautiful Liana teal sapphire set vines engagement ring. The sapphire is ethically sourced from Malawi, and the band is made from Oro Verde™ 18ct yellow fairtrade gold. It is designed by celebrity jewellery designer Sophie Harley.

I love their Brilliant cut diamond stacker engagement ring because it’s similar to my own engagement ring. At its centre is single conflict-free fully traceable 0.10ct diamond and it’s available in both Fairtrade and Fairmined 18ct yellow gold and 18ct white gold, or in platinum from their partners Oro Verde™.

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Vintage bottle shaped candles for your wedding table centrepieces

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There are some truly wonderful and, in my opinion, sheer genius, ideas out there – these candles that have been shaped to look like a variety of old bottles and jars are one of those genius ideas. Made from beeswax to give that golden yellow honey colour (and an equally beautiful smell when lit), I think they would be a beautiful alternative to floral table centrepieces, especially on long tables where you could arrange them with their varying heights.

The downside? They don’t seem to be available to buy anymore! They are created by Anthropologie (creators of many a beautiful, and expensive, item) but I they don’t appear on the website any longer. It is a travesty. I hope someone else starts making and selling something similar, preferably in the UK please!

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