I DO

Are you popping the question anytime soon? Is your BIG DAY already planned and booked? Are you the mother of the Bride or Groom? Are you a guest at someone’s wedding/civil partnership? Then our ‘I DO’ Wedding Exhibition is for you.

Launching on Sunday 23 June 2013 whilst our wonderful Hebden Bridge Arts Festival is in full swing we are bringing you lots of lovely ideas to inspire you, your family and your friends…what better way to spend your day? Here is a little peek at what will be showcased that day and throughout the exhibition until 28 July 2013:

You can commission our glass artist Andy Poplar to etch your keepsake milk bottle for £35:

Andy Poplar – etched glass ideas

There will be lots of lovely silk scarves and bags lovingly made by our textile artists Clare Webster, Holly Davis and Louise Taylor to match to your special outfit:

Silk scarves – Louise Taylor

Bags by Holly Davis

Silk Bags and scarves by Clare Webster

Selection of silk ties by Clare Webster for the Groom, Best Man and Ushers made to match your colour scheme

Choose from gorgeous gift ideas for the happy couple that we have lovingly sourced including a variety of ceramics.

Functional ceramics from Jane Booth

Porcelain tea lights by Amanda Mercer

Sentimental ceramics from Cat Brown

And of course don’t forget the jewellery! Lots of lovely ideas for you, your bridesmaids, your mum and future mum in law and naturally all the guests too! Here’s a very little sneaky peek – can’t give too much away now can we?

Vintage inspired jewellery for the Bride by Judith Brown

Crochet silver jewellery, a contemporary choice from Suzanne Claire

Cute silver jewellery from Karen and Victoria perfect for bridesmaid’s pressies

Joining us on 23 June is Sarah Mason, a local photographer who sees herself as the storyteller of your day; creating each chapter in pictures. In Sarah’s words – “I am here to capture those details big and small, and to make sure your day is documented how you remember it, and a little bit more…”. We have worked with Sarah before so totally agree; she is very special and so easy to work with, ‘Sarah manages to evoke such a sense of feeling in her work.  She creates photos with soul.’

Nicky & Ben, one of Sarah’s recent wedding couples.

See more of Sarah’s work over on her website.

Alongside Sarah we have local artist Julia Ogden  who will be unveiling a brand new (and exclusive to Heart Gallery) range of wedding stationery so you can discuss your requirements with her:

A sample of Julia’s pencil drawings

And we also have Sue Leslie with us to chat to you about alternative wedding bouquets using handmade papers. Her buttonholes, favours, confetti packets and table decorations also use paper and you can colour co-ordinate everything to your scheme and personalise if you wish:

Bouquet of paper roses with handmade papers – Sue Leslie

Daisy bobbin with room for a hidden message to your guests

Personalised small rose keepsake

And last but not least The Willow Garden will have a beautiful floral display for you to feast your eyes on and two lovely member of their team will be on hand to chat to about colour schemes and ideas … and they have such fabulous ideas for all occasions and budgets:

The Willow Garden, Hebden Bridge

The Willow Garden is a local, friendly flower shop in Hebden Bridge offering over 20 years’ experience styling and arranging flowers for all occasions, especially ‘I dos’. The shop itself is filled with an abundance of seasonal blooms and foliage which can be individually styled following a personal consultation with a member of the team.

Vintage bouquet from The Willow Garden

They love the natural beauty of meadow flowers, scented herbs, vintage roses and majestic peonies.

Strawberries!

Whether the scene for your celebration is opulent glamour, wild and romantic or simple and rustic the talented team at The Willow Garden can help make your big day magical and memorable.

Cream bouquet

In our beautiful garden on Sunday 23 June there will be two local outside caterers setting up for you to buy and sample their offerings. One is ‘Go The Whole Hog’ who I really have to say make the most delicious pork sandwiches I have ever eaten. Mandy buys her pork from local butcher Stephen Maskill, slow roasts it in the most amazing juices and accompanies it with her special homemade stuffing, home cooked apple sauce and the crispiest of crackling with the juiciest of gravy….delicious!

The other is the ‘The Milk Bar’ who provide milkshakes for lots of events as an alternative for guests at wedding that don’t drink … a hit with the young of course! You will be able to buy smaller versions of a handful of their best sellers including Dime Bar, Aero Mint and Skittles milkshakes! For your wedding you can chose the menu so come along and discuss your requirements with them.

So there you have it; a snippet of what’s in store for our fourth ‘I DO’ Exhibition which launches on Sunday 23 June at 12pm and continues until 28 July but remember … if you want to meet Sarah, Julia, Sue, Jane and Helen to discuss your requirements then they will only be at the launch on the 23 June so get there early and enjoy!

Ever After cufflinks

Meet The Maker – Amanda Mercer

Amanda Mercer – Ceramicist

Amanda is a designer and maker of lovingly handcrafted ceramics inspired by memories and nostalgia. Her range is a collection of delicate porcelain buttons, jewellery, pretty home wear and decoration all individually handcrafted and created from her studio in the heart of the city centre in Carlisle, Cumbria.

Framed porcelain heart – Amanda Mercer

Amanda has a love for vintage and nostalgic memorabilia such as vintage buttons found in her Grandma’s button box, scraps of lace, black and white photographs, stamps and letters, which she then likes to translate through her pieces, exploring surface decoration and form.

Porcelain tea light holder – Amanda Mercer

Amanda uses many different techniques to achieve this such as imprinting, screen printing and the use of decal transfers which are produced through her own drawings and collages of postage markings and letters. Each piece she creates is individual therefore will always slightly vary to the next.

Framed porcelain tiles – Amanda Mercer

Since graduating in 2009 with a first class B.A HONS in Contemporary Applied Arts, she started selling her collection of items through shops and galleries throughout the U.K. and has also taken part in many exhibitions and events. In 2011 Amanda was delighted to have been awarded the Editors Choice Award at the Country Living Christmas Fair in London. Heart Gallery is now delighted to bring Amanda’s delicate work to Hebden Bridge.

Porcelain tea light holder – Amanda Mercer

Meet The Maker – Lucy Palmer

Lucy Palmer – jeweller

Lucy creates unique and beautiful jewellery inspired by myths, fairytales and folklore, with an emphasis on animals and the natural world. In her jewellery she escapes the mundane and creates a magical world of enchanted forests, mysterious creatures, and far away places. 

Lucy Palmer – Moongazing silver and Keum Boo necklace

The Intricate designs are cut by hand in precious metals and are often layered to give an amazing three dimensional, miniature stage set effect. 

Lucy Palmer – Little Mermaid silver and Keum Boo necklace

The design style is influenced by toy theatres, shadow puppets and paper cutting.  Decorative techniques are used to embellish the surface, including ‘Keum Boo’, an ancient Korean technique of fusing 24ct gold foil to silver.

Lucy Palmer – Golden Wandering Fox silver and Keum Boo necklace

After graduating from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in ‘Decorative Arts’, Lucy spent several years working as a Community Artist before setting up her Jewellery business in 2007. Each piece of jewellery is handmade by Lucy in her workshop in Derbyshire.

Lucy Palmer – Under The Sea silver and Keum Boo necklace

Heart Gallery has showcased Lucy’s work before as we absolutely adore her subject matter and admire her techniques and know that you will too so see you soon!

Lucy Palmer – Enchanted Forest silver and Keum Boo necklace

Meet The Maker – Nia Fiori

Nia Fiori - illustrator, designer, artist

For those of you who don’t know Nia – you should! I had the pleasure of meeting her in Heart Gallery a couple of years ago as a customer and now I am seeing her fledgling business blossom and grow and it is a joy to watch.

Greeting Card

Nia is combining her playful personality with a wealth of artistic experience to create colourful, sophisticated and stylish stationery for all occasions.

Hollywood Glamour Tickets Admit One

Nia’s work is an eclectic mix of controlled doodles and impulsive designs and Nia has an obsessive fixation with all things paper….  and pretty.

Country Meadow Save The Date

All work is handmade by Nia, with careful attention to detail and only using the highest quality materials to provide you with a beautiful, unique piece of artwork. nothing is mass produced, and everything you see can be personalised especially for you.

2012 Nia Fiori Wall Planner

Nia Fiori designs are created in her studio, in Worsley Village, Manchester.

Cheeky Bum card

Nia is also qualified artist/designer with a BA (Hons) in Interactive Arts & a qualified 11-19 Art Teacher.

Selection of Nia's cards

Nia has a great range of themed wedding stationery, exciting invitations which translate beautifully to on the day stationery, but she can also work with you to design a bespoke range to your own theme and colour scheme.

Rockabilly Twist Wedding Stationery

Nia Fiori Stationery

Heart Gallery has a comprehensive selection of Nia’s Wedding stationery in at the moment so do call in to see samples and discuss your requirements with us soon.

 

 

Meet The Maker – Kimberley Selwood

Kimberley Selwood - jeweller

Inspired by floral organic forms, Kimberley’s beautiful designs are enhanced with intricate hand-pierced patterns with delicate textures; creating unique contemporary jewellery.

Butterfly Effect Tornado Cuff

Butterfly Effect Stud Earrings

Bold and beautiful necklaces, dynamic cuffs and vibrant rings will add impact to any outfit.

Butterfly Effect Cloud Necklace

All Kimberley’s collections are hand made and crafted with exact care and attention to detail to create beautiful pieces. 

Silver bird studs

Kimberley also won the New Designers Goldsmiths Award for Jewellery and exhibited at many major exhibitions including International Jewellery London, Dazzle and London Fashion Week. 

Plume Swoop Pendant

Kimberley’s designs have been featured in a number of magazines including the prestigious Grazia hot list, Easy Living and Marie Claire so Heart Gallery is proud to have been carefully chosen by Kimberley to showcase her latest stunning pieces.

Butterfly Effect Flutter Ring

Butterfly Effect Twisted Charm Bangle

I really hope to see you in Heart Gallery soon; swooning over the craftsmanship of this beautiful butterfly range.

Meet The Maker – Tanya Igic

Tanya Igic - jeweller

Tanya is a contemporary jeweller based in Swansea, South Wales.  Having moved from Serbia after completing a degree in Business studies, Tanya had the opportunity to develop what was a part-time business into a full-time career in jewellery, with emphasis on innovative and creative design.

Tanya Igic - leather tiara

Working with finest quality delicate leather in many beautiful shades, and influenced by floral, natural and abstract motifs, Tanya produces a wide range of necklaces, earrings, bracelets, corsages, chokers as well as bridal accessories. Her technique is unusual and innovative and involves a complex process.

Tanya Igic - leather jewellery

Tanya Igic - leather tiara

After selecting the best leather skin and colour, Tanya cuts and bonds together up to eleven layers into the required shape.

 

Tanya Igic - leather head piece

Tanya Igic - leather head piece

When dry, the layered shape is cut into thin slices. The softness of the leather allows Tanya to stretch the slices into shapes which are then glued together. Silver wires and beads are then added as embellishments.

Tanya Igic - leather jewellery

Each piece is extremely labour intensive. This exiting and innovative work is produced in bright, natural and pastel colours.

Tanya Igic - leather jewellery

Tanya has exhibited her amazing work in many galleries in Wales, England, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Spain, Holland and recently USA and Austria so Heart Gallery is really proud to be added to Tanya’s list of carefully selected stockists. 

Tanya Igic - leather wedding tiara

 

‘I DO’, we did, you came!

Jodie Hook - Florence silver tiara

I DO invite

Sunday was the launch of our third Wedding Exhibition, ‘I DO’, which runs until 8th April and we all had a super day…the weather was pretty kind in the end as the weekend before had been seen a flurry of snow showers!

Heart Gallery the weekend before the 'I DO' launch!

Celebrating with us on sunday 12th February was Truly Scrumptious who organise vintage tea parties for your romantic wedding day.

A selection of sumptuous gourmet sandwiches, scones and desserts we sampled on the day

Truly Scrumptious Vintage Tea Parties

Sarah Mason Photography was back with us for another successful year and launched her new luxurious leather wedding albums.

Sarah's display of her previous weddings and her new leather album

Sarah Mason Photography leather Wedding Albums

Sarah Mason

Nia Fiori brought samples of her wedding stationery along to give you a taste of her many creative skills which she can tailor to suit your own colour schemes; creating your very own personalised Save The Date cards, Invites, Table Plans, Thank You cards and much, much more.

Nia Fiori - Wedding stationery

Choose from fairly traditional and vintage looking or opt for something really unusual such as Nia’s Circus range. Of course you can meet with Nia to get her to design something completely bespoke for you as she is a qualified artist/designer with a BA (Hons) in interactive arts.

Nia's Vintage english Rose designs

Nia's Circus range

Psst … Nia doesn’t just do wedding invites, we also sell her cards and you can contact her for any of your stationery needs here.

Nia Fiori (right) with Jacqui Sharples, letterpress printer

We were treated to seeing one of Jacqui’s vintage printing presses in action so customers could see how she creates her letterpress prints we sell.

Jacqui Sharples with her small Victorian press at Heart Gallery

A selection of Jacqui's current letterpress pieces available at Heart including your bespoke Mr & Mrs suggestions

Call in to Heart Gallery to see Jacqui’s work soon and also check out her latest news here.

Heather Wilson - maker of mad and beautiful things

Our resident maker, Heather Wilson, was busy making a mad wedding hat commission but she is better know for her personalised watercolours which you can see on her website and also for her celebration pieces which she creates using items gathered from your Wedding Day – such as table place cards, invitation, order of service, confetti and petals, photographs, menus…the list is endless!

Gibson Mill photo shoot with Sarah Mason

The National Trust were with us to tell you about hiring out Gibson Mill for your ceremony, it was lovely to meet Kerys who came along from The Wedding Guide (we still have a few of her great guides left with special offers if you call in soon) and we all drank pink fizz and ate some scrummy cakes! 

All having a jolly good time drinking pink fizz and eating mini cakes!

We had some lovely couples in enquiring about us making their wedding bands, personalising a wedding album and guest list book and creating a Hearts Desire list for their guests so they can choose perfect gifts from a selection of the finest ceramics and craft we sell all year round.

Timea Sido

Bev Millward - ceramic cake toppers

And one really chuffed bride-to-be finally found the jewellery she has hunted for to wear on her special day soon which will be made for her by one of our current jewellery makers Charlotte Verity.

Charlotte Verity in her workshop

Lots of hard work went in to organising this day but it was a great success and we can’t wait for our fourth one in 2013!

I DO invite

Will You Marry Me

Will You Marry Me silver and 9ct gold rings

Well, what can I say? These rings say it all really! On Sunday 12th February we are launching our ‘MARRY ME’ silver and 9ct gold proposal ring.

Will You Marry Me 'pop the question' ring

Designed by Heart Gallery and one of our jewellers, Bronwen Tyler-Jones, this ‘Marry Me’ silver and 9ct gold ring is a perfect choice … it says it all to help you create a romantic and memorable wedding or civil partnership proposal, you just need your partner to say ‘yes’!

You then have all the time in the world to browse for that replacement ring you both like; the ring of your dreams chosen from the heart.

Once found the ‘Marry Me’ ring can either be worn on another finger, as a necklace or even on a keyring but of course the ‘Marry Me’ ring doesn’t have to be replaced if you don’t want to … it is stylish enough to treasure forever.

Will You Marry Me silver and 9ct gold rings