We live and breathe weddings here at Engage Weddings.
We have seen first hand how 2020 has affected couples, and those who work in the wedding industry.
However, many of our talented suppliers have made it their mission to turn a negative into a positive
by channeling their talents into other things!
Today we hope to remind you to find the positives where you can, and to remember that you will get your big day!

For more tips on finding the positive with your postponed wedding see our other posts:

Micro Weddings – How to celebrate your wedding day or postponement

How to stay positive with your postponement

Send Love by Mail

As well as wedding stationery and wedding macrame, Clare of Clare Gray Designs also makes greetings cards, gift wrap, and macrame and woven wall hangings under the name Clare Gray Makes. During lockdown Clare has been collaborating with other local makers to design gift and business cards. Additionally she has increased her range of cards and weaves being offered, with her kindness cards being particularly popular in helping to spread a bit of paper love… until we can have real hugs again!

Instagram: @claregraymakes | Facebook: @claregraydesigns1

Photographing your business

Maria of Maria Assia Photography has started to offer live streaming for socially distanced wedding ceremonies and elopements. This includes live streaming during the ceremony to your wedding guests, whilst recording it for you to watch back and share later on.

Maria has also been working on her documentary corporate and personal branding photography. This is perfect for both businesses and self-employed people who want to show who they really are, in a natural environment with very little posing.

Instagram: @mariaassia_photography | Facebook: @MariaAssiaPhotography

Crafting through lockdown

Nadia from Rosa May Crafts offers beauitful home and wedding decor. During lockdown she decided to use her 25 years of creative experience to create digital craft patterns for you to learn at home! From sewing, to macrame, to crochet, each pattern comes with a step by step tutorial with easy to follow images. Check out her free pattern samples here.

Instagram: @rosamaycrafts_ | Facebook: @Rosa-May-Crafts

Timeless jewellery

Someone who was very busy over 2020 was Rachel from Rachel Sokhal Bridal, during lockdown she completed and brought forward the launch of her new everyday jewellery brand. Rachel Sokhal Jewellery offers beauitful and timeless jewellery pieces for for your everyday look.

Instagram: @rachelsokhaljewellery | Facebook: @rachelsokhalbridal

Cupcake boxes

The La Belle Cake Company are known for their delicious cakes for all occasions. In the spirit of more intimate weddings owner Michelle has created a new cake package for your smaller wedding. You will recieve 30 individually boxed cupcakes, with your choice of butter icing to match your colour scheme. Give each of your ‘guests’ a cupcake of their own so that they can celebrate your day from afar. There is even an option to personalise the cupcakes!

Instagram: @labellecakecompany | Facebook: @labellecakecompany

Floral Dreams

Getting fresh flowers in the first few months of lockdown was incredibly hard, which pushed Kirsty of The Flower Mill to think outside the box. Working alongside Katy from Olive & Millicent The Mindful Flower Arranger’s Journal was created, furthermore, Kirsty created floristry starter kits for her secondary business – Bedfordshire Flower School. If you are looking for a socially distanced class to learn a new skillm check out what is available at the Bedfordshire Flower School.

Instagram: @theflowermill6 | Facebook: @The-Flower-Mill