11/09/2023
I have been planning for this moment for almost two years, yet the words to express pride and gratitude simply fail me. I am blessed with happiness and joy bestowed upon me by my clients and I will remember each and everyone of you with fondness.
October celebrates my 30th year within the industry and hand on heart I can say with each passing year my passion for bridal couture has intensified and never wavered. Therefore, you may find it ironic that I chose this time to say my farewell.
During the Covid pandemic, I experienced a slower pace of life, appreciating family time for the first time in many years, without the day to day stress and exhaustion of running a lively business. To my surprise, an unexpected opportunity presented itself and I was totally captivated by an exciting and whole new world of creativity which lay before me. So you can imagine the dilemma I felt returning to an intensely busy schedule with three years of weddings condensed into one! I felt it was time for a change and the decision to leave the bridal industry came to me with ease, fulfillment and contentment.
Throughout my career I have been generously blessed with love and support, too many kind souls to mention but I hope you feel the appreciation and love I have for you. It is widely known that a company is only as good as it's employees and it is important to me that Jodie Leigh Wells, Emma Laycock, Charlotte McDonald, and Isobel Burton know that their presence at Joanne Leigh was instrumental in building this small business, but more important your talent, patience and personality have helped secure a reputation that we all can be proud of. Hopefully your time with myself at Joanna Leigh will remain fondly in your memories too.
So what does the future hold for the design studio that Garry and I lovingly restored? As we close the doors for a final time on 31st October we hand over the keys to an equally creative Brigg business with aspirations for expansion, watch this space!
As for myself, I look forward to a more comfortable working/life balance and allowing myself the courtesy of being open to new and creative opportunities.
With great fondness
Jo x