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Dipped in Gild

Hand-gilded, wildly personal wedding details for bold, unconventional love stories

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Name: Jem Green
Pronouns: She/Her
Based: Yorkshire
Covers: UK
Summary: For the epic rule-breakers, the romantics, and the wildly creative — at Dipped in Gild I brings weddings to life with hand-gilded, unconventional details. Think statement footwear, personalised pieces, and unexpected touches, all designed to reflect YOUR story and style with a signature hit of gild and a whole lot of attitude.

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A sugar cookie decorated with black and white icing that reads 'Never Trust the Living.' The cookie has black and white stripes and a black wreath design around the text.
A woman with blonde hair, tattoos, and a flower crown, holding a bouquet of flowers. A man with red hair, glasses, tattoos, and piercings stands beside her, in a dimly lit room with religious crosses on the wall.
A couple stands on a staircase inside a historic church or cathedral, with intricate stone architecture and stained glass windows in the background. The woman wears a black dress with floral patterns and a crown of thorns, holding a bouquet of flowers, while the man wears a dark suit and looks at her.

Venues

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Attire

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Cakes

Entertainment

Celebrant

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Favours

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Florals

Hair & Makeup

Food & Drink

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Photography

Jewellery

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Stationery

Sylists

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