VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: Bobbi's Jeweller
Choosing the right professionals for your wedding is a personal decision and tends to lean on far more than just their portfolios alone. On a wedding day you spend so much time with your vendors, so having a connection with them makes the whole experience so much more enjoyable. We want you to have a chance to get to know your vendors a little better before you make that tough decision on who to choose. We reached out to our wedding professionals on your behalf so you can become better acquainted with them.
Meet Erynn Guild, A Georgian Bay Jeweller & Goldsmith.
Erynn Guild is the designer and owner of Bobbi’s Jeweller, creating minimal rustic rings with a soft sophistication and a strong commitment to ethically sourced metals and gemstones. Erynn designs from her cozy studio in the country, just outside of Owen Sound where she lives with her family. She is extremely passionate about ethical standards in the jewellery industry and this is reflected in her business as she strives to offer the most ethical jewellery possible.
You can find Bobbi’s Jeweller online here: www.bobbisjeweller.com
Make friends with them on social media: @bobbisjeweller
How did you get started?:
I found my passion at a local jeweller where I apprenticed as a goldsmith. Gold dust and flames drew me in and I have been under that spell ever since.
Tell us a bit more about your background:
I have over 8 years experience as a goldsmith and am a graduated Jeweller from CJA (Canadian Jewellers Association). I also have a colour stone essential diploma from the GIA (Gemological Institute of America).
How long have you been in business?:
Bobbi’s Jeweller just turned 5!
What are five words that describe your work?:
Minimal - Rustic - Ethical - Dainty - Rings
What does owning a small business mean to you & why do you love it?:
It means the world to serve clients. When clients trust you in creating their rings it’s heart warming, to say the least. Being part of this connection is what I strive for. I love being included in the joy, love and commitment that a wedding ring offers.
Do you have a ritual before starting your work day?:
Coffee.
Describe a typical work day for you?:
It’s absolute chaos. Starts early and ends late. Everything else is a secret.
Tell us about a defining moment for your business/career:
I knew I was going to be a jeweller but it wasn’t until I started making wedding bands that my business really started talking off. Finding my niche in alternative bridal was absolutely life changing. I couldn’t imagine it any other way.
What sets your business apart?:
I believe it is my recycled metals. Clients love to know their gold and silver is ethically sourced. I also believe my handcrafted approach using traditional techniques sets me apart.
What's your favourite part about what you do?:
Creating symbols of love is what it’s all about for me.
What's your favourite part about weddings specifically?:
I absolutely love that I get to create wedding bands for so many couples it is truly an honour to be involved in creating symbols of love.
Who/what inspires you?:
Nature is my greatest muse.
If you weren’t a Jewller what would you be?:
A stay at home mom.
What do you like to do on your day off?:
Visit family, go outside, watch a movie at home.
What do you love about Georgian Bay?:
The landscape!! such a beautiful place, so many trails, lots of water.
What would you do if you knew you couldn't fail?:
Plant one million trees. I plant one tree for each item sold at Bobbi’s Jeweller.