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Rhymes to Remember

Bespoke verse, rhymes and poems for special occasions

Categories: Paperless Poetry

Skin As Paper

Just over a month ago I posted a video on my Facebook page in which I spoke about loss with my good friend Lauren. If you haven’t seen this yet then it’s worth a watch. Lauren’s Nan sadly passed away a year ago and as a way to remember her she asked if I could turn all of her family’s cherished memories of her Nan into a poem. This poem finished with a phrase that her Nan would always say, ā€œlove you mostā€. Lauren has since had these three words tattooed onto her wrist as a way to carry her Nan with her for the rest of her life.

I’ve written a number of blogs now on the theme of ā€œPaperless Poetryā€ and Lauren’s tattoo got me thinking about how a person’s body could essentially be used in place of paper. Now, obviously I wasn’t about to go and ask someone to get a permanent tattoo for the benefit of my blog. So I decided to get in touch with a lovely lady who I worked with last year on a styled wedding shoot – Mazz Loxton.

Mazz Loxton is a hair and makeup artist based in Sheffield. She is also an award winning body painter. ā€œI have experience painting at public events, photoshoots, film, celebrations and competitions. I just love the challenge of a creative brief, and the opportunity to create meaningful, impactful art.ā€

I sent Mazz four lines from a bespoke poem I had previously written for a bride to remember her mum on her wedding day and asked whether it would be possible to paint it onto skin. Now, ideally this would have been added to someone’s upper leg, chest or lower back, all of which are more private and provide a bigger canvas to work with in terms of painting. However, given the current circumstances of lockdown, Mazz only had her own body to work with. As such, she had a go at painting the poem freehand onto her wrist:

I love the idea that a bride could use this as a way to have a lost loved one right there with her on her wedding day. Or perhaps they could have their favourite quote or saying added around their thigh in place of a garter. If you would like to find out more about body painting, whether it’s for a wedding, a baby shower or something different entirely, then please get in touch with Mazz through her website or her Instagram page.

All of my poems and quotes are protected under Copyright Ā©ļø Sally R. Wilkes of Rhymes To Remember and are registered with The UK Copyright Service. They may not be reproduced in any form without my written permission. 

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About Sally R. Wilkes

Sally began writing poems in 2016 as a way of remembering moments with her newborn daughter. Rhymes To Remember was set up not long after this when requests started to flow in from friends and family who wanted poems written specifically for them or their loved ones. She has now written over five hundred rhymes for a wide range of individuals and businesses. Whether you are planning a wedding, celebrating another special occasion or trying to find the right words to remember someone special, Sally is able to create something truly meaningful and unique to you.

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ā€œMy bespoke poem for my wedding is everything I dreamed of and more. It’s so very special and I will treasure it forever. Thank you for understanding exactly what I wanted.ā€

"My grandparents were so touched with their poem, and everyone in the family has commented on how well Sally captured the essence of each of our relationships with them."

"I gave Sally a list of things that she did, memories, quirky things that only meant something to us. Sally took the time to speak to me and listen to the stories behind this list so that our poem would have meaning and not just be words on a piece of paper. The end result was amazing."

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The first shoot I ever organised myself has only g The first shoot I ever organised myself has only gone and been featured in @lovemydress 🤩

The shoot, titled ā€œLetters Of Loveā€, was held at @shottlehall back in August.  It was a day full of emotion for me as it felt like the culmination of all my work over the last few years was right there before my eyes. My words were showcased on fabric backdrops, on wooden signs, inside the wedding dress, even on the cake!

The team of suppliers involved were just amazing and I’m so incredibly proud of what we achieved together that day. Bravo team!!

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Concept and co-ordination plus poems and quotes - @rhymes_to_remember 

Venue - @shottlehall

Photographer - @flyonthewall_wedding_photo

Videographer - @mitchellfilmsuk

Venue stylist and props - @thetwohummingbirds

Hand-lettered backdrops and signs - @handmadesignco

Hair stylist - @hairbyemmarebecca

Hair accessories - @rachelsokhalbridal

Wedding dress - @ryley_and_flynn_vintage

Menswear - @jon_paul_menswear

Makeup artist - @makeupbysophiedowning

Flowers - @hollie.fox.flowers

Wedding cake - @lesleywaltercakedesign 

Calligraphy letters - @thecheshirecalligrapher

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A bespoke poem I was commissioned to write by @sho A bespoke poem I was commissioned to write by @shottlehall as a little gift to all their lovely brides and grooms šŸ’œ

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Fill in the blank and tag the person in the commen Fill in the blank and tag the person in the comments. Who encourages you? Who inspires you?
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I have so many fond memories of my grandparents fr I have so many fond memories of my grandparents from when we were children. Whenever I feel a little bit sad, I take comfort from these memories. Most of them wouldn’t even seem that significant to everyone else...

Rubbing our hands on the herbs in their garden and trying to guess what they were. Colouring in old Christmas and birthday cards using crayons stored in a little drawer in the kitchen table. Dancing around to the built-in songs on the keyboard. Being threatened with having to sleep under the dining table if we didn’t stop messing about šŸ˜‚

Grandparents pass on knowledge and tell us stories of old. They have a special level of patience. They listen. They teach us things. Grandparents have an impact on our lives in ways we never really see or understand until we are grown.

PHOTO CREDIT: @flyonthewallphotography1

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This bridesmaid bouquet from @flowerkraut photogra This bridesmaid bouquet from @flowerkraut photographed by @arius_photography is just...wow! I spotted the photo when it was posted by @becomingone.co and I asked what the ivy like leaves were (I’m not very good with flowers and foliage šŸ™ˆ). Apparently they are nasturtium leaves. Aren’t they pretty? And the colour of the dress is almost identical to the dresses my bridesmaids wore šŸ’š

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Copyright Ā© Sally R. Wilkes 2016-2021. All work is registered with the UK Copyright Service - Registration No:284736160.

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