MENS HIRE

Whether you're wanting made to measure, off the peg or to hire your suits, Mens Hire is an award winning company that offer friendly advice on all the latest trends in men's formal wear for weddings and celebrations. 

Renowned for their expert knowledge and great customer service, the groom and his party are in safe hands. The feedback from their customers has recently earned them the title of best menshire in the South West for 2017 in The Wedding Industry Awards. 

It's not just suits though that they can help with. Shirts, ties, cuff links and shoes to complete that perfect look for a perfect celebration. The measuring guide on their website is really useful for those groomsmen who are unsure of sizing and they can even see what different combinations of jackets, waistcoats and shirts look like with the outfit builder. 

There really is no excuse not to look sharp on the big day. 

W: http://www.menshire.co.uk

E: Bristol - bristol@menshire.co.uk; Nailsea - nailsea@menshire.co.uk

T: Bristol - 0117 9737461; Nailsea - 07557 789640

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TIN CAN FLORAL -VINTAGE INSPIRED FLORAL DESIGN

Tin Can Floral specialises in vintage-inspired (and very beautiful) wedding, event and occasion flowers.

Adele Brown is what you call an artisan florist and she's worked with some of the best wedding venues across the South West.

As she's the preferred florist for Old Down Manor, Thornbury Castle, Walton Castle and The Old Manor House (Bradford on Avon) and has contacts with Bristol and Bath's best wedding planners, you know you're in good hands.

Her speciality is in creating bespoke vintage-inspired bouquets as well as her unique floral styling.

Adele brings a fresh approach to floristry, using traditional English garden flowers to create her gorgeous designs.

She also offers vintage prop hire. A perfect addition to complete your vintage wedding look.

Adele works closely with you to ensure she has a thorough understanding of your wedding plans, colours and theme and the result is a stunning floral display that will truly reflect your personality, convey your love story and enhance your venue.

Find out more about her complimentary couples consultation here and take a look at some of the incredible designs on her website. You can find Tin Can Floral on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram, but make sure you come and meet Adele in person on Sunday 21st September at The Daffodil. She'll be on hand to answer any questions and ready to share her ideas for your special day.

Lily and Louie

Bristol Vintage is excited to welcome… Lily and Louie.

Lily and Louie create bespoke wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and headdresses. 

Inspired by many eras their styles tend to be vintage and often quirky, from tea-length silk dresses with fluffy, coloured petticoats, to elegant art deco inspired draped dresses.

They also make headdresses and veils to complement your look, with birdcage veils for the shorter 1950’s dresses, rose garlands for a country themed wedding and long silk tulle veils for those romantic, flowing lace dresses.

These bespoke dresses and accessories are made by designer Jayne Miller. 

She's currently based in London, so you can arrange an appointment by emailing studio@lilyandlouie.com. But good news for brides in the South West! Lily and Louie will be moving to Devon before the end of 2013 and the move will give them more space to display more dresses and accessories.

Come the New Year Lily and Louie will start designing a new vintage-inspired range.

This gorgeous range will see the addition of some flowing 1930’s inspired lace dresses and a couple of shorter dresses - perfect for the more informal wedding. Samples of the new designs will be ready for display around spring 2014.

But if you can't wait, then you're in luck, because Lily and Louie will be exhibiting their stunning dresses and beautiful accessories at our next Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair in March 2014. Come and meet them and get the dress of your vintage-inspired dreams!

Jo Hansford Photography

Bristol Vintage is thrilled to welcome back Jo Hansford Photography to our wedding fair.

Jo Hansford is not just a photographer, she's a storyteller.

So we'll let Jo's photos do some of the talking…

It's Jo's relaxed philosophy that provides all the reassurance you need to create these natural and stylish images of your big day. 

A leading photographer in the South West, Jo's uses her energy and creative flair to give you pictures that capture the emotion of the day from tears and nerves, to fun and laughter.

Her website speaks for itself with thousands of beautiful photos to inspire you. You can also find her on Facebook and Twitter.

So do make sure you come and visit Jo at our 2014 fair. She'll have photos and look books and will be on hand to answer any questions or talk through your ideas with you. See you there!

Gwen’s Bridal Bazaar

Come along and meet the brains behind a brand new wedding blog for all you lovely brides-to-be in Wales and the South West. Gwen’s Bridal Bazaar is dedicated to bringing you innovative, style savvy content and lashings of wedding prettiness in their daily articles.

Helen Howells, creator of the blog, says: “As a welsh lady born and raised, I’ve been a wedding guest at some truly spectacular locations in both Wales and the South West. When it came to my wedding, I scoured the area for truly talented individuals and reputable suppliers to help make my day a dream come true, and now I want to help you brides-to-be to find yours.”

At Gwen’s Bridal Bazaar they completely understand all those wedding dilemmas: “So many people are quick to tell you how it ‘should be done’, when really the weddings which amaze are those where the couple have had their day, their way. The most important people at a wedding are the two declaring their love for each other; the celebration should always reflect your personalities and include things you both adore from start to finish.”

And it’s not just brides that Gwen’s Bridal Bazaar are aiming to inspire – they have their own dedicated “Grooms Room” with some fab newlyweds and grooms contributing to the blog.

On the day of the Fair, you’ll find Helen upstairs. She’ll be on hand to chat about your wedding plans and can offer advice on how to make your day extra special and unique. She’s also going to be running a competition! To be in with a chance to win a rather lovely bridal hamper, pop up and see her on March 10^th and let her know what you think the key to a happy marriage is - the winner will be chosen by Helen and notified at the end of the day.

If you’ve got something you’d like to contribute to Gwen’s Bridal Bazaar, do make sure you mention it to her on the day or email her direct at Helen@gwensbridalbazaar.com - you can also find Helen through her website and why not ask her about her Cardiff Bridal Bootfayre? Giving newlyweds the opportunity to sell on their wedding treasures to new brides-to-be, it’s a very stylish and recycling-friendly eco affair!  Helen promises us the Bootfayre will be back later this year, so make sure you keep in touch!

Beehive Brides

For the perfect film star wedding treatment, look no further than Beehive Brides.  Professional hair and make up artist Fiona Maynard is a fully qualified hairdresser with over 20 year’s experience, including work published in many British and continental hair magazines. Specialising in colouring and dressing long hair, Fiona decided to boost her training ten years ago to become a fully qualified make-up artist. 

Based in Bristol and covering the South West area, Beehive Brides can offer you vintage bridal hair and make-up from timeless, classic glamour to full on retro styling.

Having worked for years in TV and film, Fiona’s picked up lots of industry insider tips, all of which she uses to bring out your natural beauty and glow on your wedding day. Thoroughly experienced at calming the nerves, Fiona and Beehive Brides will help your wedding day get off to a beautiful start, arriving in plenty of time so you can enjoy the luxury of a professional beauty service in your own home and using a make-up kit that includes ranges from MAC, Clinique, Laura Mercier and Clarins.

Practice makes perfect, so Fiona recommends a trial around four weeks before your wedding day.  She offers a detailed consultation where you can both look at favourite pictures and styles, details of your wedding dress, any matching veil and hair decorations as well as the colour and type of flowers you’re planning.  She’ll work with you to try out various options with hair and make-up until you’re both happy with the chosen look.  With her relaxed professional approach, there’s no need to be nervous about looking dramatically different on your wedding day and if you’re keen on a more natural look, this is exactly what she’ll provide and you can simply relax and enjoy the pampering. 

Need inspiration? Trends this year have included lots of buns, plaits and plenty of feathers and jewelled hair accessories. Eyeliner’s still big and fresh, dewy complexions are all the rage.  Check out the Beehive Brides gallery for more style inspiration. 

If you’d like a little taste of Fiona’s all-star treatment, come and meet her in person at the Fair.  She’ll be styling our models throughout the day with beautiful vintage-style hair and make up. She’s full of tips, wonderfully artistic and can advise you on what styles will suit you so make sure you catch her for a quick chat.

If you can’t wait till March 10^th and you’d like to book a consultation with Fiona, you can call her direct on 07710 415365 or send her a message through Facebook.  You can also get hold of her through her website but I warn you, you’ll be spoilt for choice if you stop by the gallery section.

Jo Hansford Photography

Jo Hansford is one of the leading wedding photographers in the South West. Creative, friendly and with over ten years experience - book Jo and your wedding will be in very safe hands.

Inspired by the movement and colour of the Mediterranean landscape, Jo brings a story-telling approach to her wedding photography that ensures each beautiful hand-made photograph is unique. So expect wedding pictures that capture the emotion of the day, from tears and nerves to fun, laughter and energy. 

Wedding prices start at £1,595, with a number of options available to tailor the wedding photography to each individual day.

T:         (0117) 953 5801

E:         Jo@johansfordphotography.com

W:       www.johansfordphotography.com