My Time to Shine Press & Awards

Here are just some of the awards I've won – and press I've got – for my designs.

Awards

Winner of Best Accessories Designer in the UK

Wedding Industry Experts 2014 Awards:
Winner of Best Accessories Designer in the UK

British Crafting Winner

 I was chosen as British Crafter of the Week on Twitter

Basildon Business Awards Finalist

I was short-listed for Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the Basildon 2013 Business Awards

Jacqueline Gold's Women on Wednesday

Chosen as one of Jacqueline Gold's Women on Wednesday!

Wedding Industry Expert Awards

Wedding Industry Expert Awards 2013:

Winner: Best Accessories Designer in Essex & Best Accessories Designer in South East England.
Finalist: Best Accessories Designer in the World. Ranked 21st.

Chosen by Theo Paphitis

Theo Paphitis retweeted my message on his Small Business Sunday slot.  He picks 6 businesses out of hundreds who apply, and he chose me!

Shortlisted Wedding Ideas Awards 2012

Shortlisted for Best Bridal Accessories in the Wedding Ideas Awards 2012.

Press

Rock N Roll Bride Magazine

Katie made this awesome feathered headdress for bride, Lizi; the wedding was then featured in Rock N Roll Bride Magazine.

Click here to read more.

Leah Scott, MP wears Katie Vale piece to State Opening of Parliament

Leah Scott, MP, is the Junior Minister of Education in Bermuda. She asked me to design & make her a striking piece for this year's State Opening of Parliament. Here she is pictured in the Bermuda Houses of Parliament.

Lydia Lucy at The Cheltenham Festival

Lydia Lucy from The X Factor wore one of my fascinators to The Cheltenham Festival. The Daily Mail thought she was a "contender for best hat" of the day!

Katie in the Sunday Express

Katie was featured in the Sunday Express on 15th December 2013.

You can read the full story here.

Saffron from Republica looks amazing in her Katie Vale hat!

Saffron from Republica looks amazing in her Katie Vale hat!

Click here to read my blog post

Images published with thanks from P.S.G. Photography

TNT Magazine

Katie was interviewed and featured in TNT Magazine.

Jo Pickard presenting during the London 2012 Games

Here is the fascinator worn by Jo Pickard whilst she presented live from The Park Live stage in the Olympic Park during the London 2012 Games.

TV Presenter Sarah Cawood's wedding in OK! Magazine

Katie was highlighted in Ok! Magazine for the wedding of TV Presenter Sarah Cawood

This cute black satin fascinator was used in a promotional shoot for Falbala Tights

This cute black satin fascinator was used in a promotional shoot for Falbala Tights. 

To see the rest of the shot, please read my blog post.

My spitfire hat makes the headlines!

My spitfire hat makes the headlines!

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I have recently written a chapter for The Wedding Insider

I have recently written a chapter for The Wedding Insider. The book is a collection of wedding industry experts giving their information and advice for brides to be. To purchase your books please click on the relevant link below...

Blogs

I have been featured in the following blogs (click a logo below to view):

  • Boho Weddings
  • A Vintage Wedding Guide
  • Styleable

“A piece of magic is a hat.” Marha Sliter

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