There is something very powerful about coming together and collaborating with local fellow businesses. We are all in the business sector, not least the wedding sector and realise the importance of creating a cohesive project that benefits all involved and beyond.

The Maids Head Hotel, England's oldest hotel is no stranger to weddings and so organised a photoshoot with local brides. I hope you'd agree that the finished project looks great!

Businesses involved included:

The Maids Head Hotel

Milly J Shoes

Just Big Smiles Photography

Hairsmiths

Best Beauty

Elizabeths The Florists

Mandy Ames

Victoria Seminerio

Ana Sofia Moniz

Electric Frolic 31

The Maids Head 1963 Bentley

Last year, I was delighted to be approached by two local ladies who had won awards in the prestigious, EDP Bride awards. They wanted to put together an editiorial including local bridal suppliers who had also won awards within the ceremony. So I was thrilled, as I had not applied to win an award!

Karen and Emily brought together a Fauvism shoot that was bursting with local creativity and talent with me designing and making the shoes.

The shot went to print, including in Your Norfolk Wedding and Bride Magazine.

Milly J Shoes has not been going very long at all and in fact was probably the newest brand in the room. This was the first time Milly J Shoes has been up for Footwear Designer of the Year and somehow, it managed to bag, The Highly Commended Award at the Footwear Industry Awards for Footwear Designer of the Year! What's next year...?