LILY & LOUIE - UNIQUE VINTAGE STYLE

We're so glad to be welcoming back the wonderfully talented Lily & Louie to this year's fair.  We loved their beautiful dresses and accessories last year and this year they'll be bringing even more with them from their studio in Exeter.

A real bride wearing the 'Lily' dress  with a tulle overlay
and a bespoke veil to match her dress (similar to far away thought veil) 

Jayne Miller, the creative talent behind Lily and Louie, designs and creates individual dresses and accessories inspired by a past age of elegance.  Inspired by the style and fun of the 1950's, their current collection includes full, tea-length dresses in silk, satin taffeta and tulle.  

They can also make bespoke dresses individually designed for you where Jayne will chat to you about design ideas and produce drawings to bring your vision to life. She will then produce a bespoke pattern and the dress will be made and fitted to perfection.

Real bride wearing  a bespoke dress with an ivory and gold lace overlay on  the bodice & long flowing skirt.
The bridesmaids are all in made-to-measure blush silk dresses.

As Jayne says " There are many choices of fabric colours and lace styles to choose from to create your own one-off creation".

A selection of different styles, colours and fabrics for your perfect dress.

But her talents don't end there, as Jayne also designs and makes beautiful birdcage veils, Tiaras and headbands. Their beautiful accessories include capes, boleros and wraps as well as elegant necklaces and pretty garters and all are made from quality lace and silks, freshwater pearls, Russian veiling and Swarovski crystals.  They can even provide personalised wedding cufflinks!

Oh - and if that isn't enough, they can supply personalised wedding stationery!

Featured on Love my Dress and many other wedding sites, we're very proud to have this sought after supplier exhibiting at our fair.

MISS JONES - CELEBRATE YOUR UNIQUE FEMININITY WITH EXQUISITE COUTURE LINGERIE

If you're looking for something really special for your wedding night or honeymoon Miss Jones lingerie is the perfect answer!  Miss Jones is luxurious handcrafted wedding and honeymoon lingerie, created from a love of sensual fabrics, fine detail and vintage glamour by costume designer Jacqueline Jones.

Jacqui says "I wanted to create a collection of beautiful, delicate, highly decorated pieces that create  a special blend of English Rose femininity and sensuality.  Miss Jones lingerie is flirtatious; empowering each woman to create a sense of tease with her own style, to enjoy her sensuality and express herself with her lover whilst looking and feeling irresistibly beautiful and confident."

Jacqueline trained at The Bristol Old Vic theatre school in Bristol  A theatrical costumier who has styled period dramas for film and television, the collections are inspired by the luxury and sensuality of grander times.

Photographs of burlesque starlets and actresses from the silver screen of the 1930's & 1940's cover the walls of Miss Jones studio and it is this romance with the past that influences the designs.

"I adore luxury lingerie and the opulence and romance of Bridal couture.  I think it is important for the Bride to think about the sensual moments she will share with her newly wed, both on her wedding night and honeymoon ... this can often be overtaken with planning the big day and keeping guests happy!

I set up Miss Jones as a luxury bespoke lingerie company where true luxury comes from having something made especially for you by hand, with the utmost attention to detail.  I use traditional couture skills to create the pieces, and offer a true personal service."

Her Bridal, Honeymoon and Boudoir collections include beautiful garters and sensual lingerie and each piece is carefully made by hand from luxurious fine silk and French leavers lace, perfectly embellished with real Swarovski crystals, beads and pearls and finely appliquéd embroidery.

"Making lingerie for the Bride's boudoir trousseau is so special.  This is her time for sensuality.  Because after a day of being dressed up and in the spotlight, this is a time for the bride to wear something soft and luxurious, a little flirtatious.  The designs mix tradition and romance with  touch of playfulness".

You can also hold a Miss Jones Evening for yourself and your friends, giving you the opportunity to take a closer look at the whole collection and get a discount on your purchases.

LE SOULIER - WEAR YOUR HEART ON YOUR HEELS!

Imagine your perfect pair of wedding shoes - a piece of art, unique to you and inspired by your vision and character.  Sonia Brown is an innovative shoe designer who specialises in creating just that!  Her company, Le Soulier, is dedicated to creating individual shoes for individual people, with love.

Each pair of shoes is unique to you, beautifully hand-painted with love and care and will remain a cherished memento of your wedding day to last you a lifetime. 

Sonia will fashion the shoes to match your vision.  Using Artists' brushes, high-quality paints and a very steady hand she crafts delicate detailing and fluid lines in pastel or vibrant colours for your very own pair of 'lust-have' shoes.  Every last detail is considered, matching pearls, ribbons & Swarovski crystals to the bride's dress, tiara and flowers.

As part of the design process Sonia will beautifully illustrate your bespoke design in full colour to provide an artist's impression of your shoe transformation.

Sonia makes her bespoke service fool proof with tips on what to look for in your wedding shoe and a step-by-step guide on how to go about creating your dream shoes from the highest heels to ballet flats and even Wellingtons!  She can also match your bridesmaids or children's shoes if you wish.  As Sonia says "Nothing is impossible from flowers, tartans and bows, through to your married name and more".

It's so simple - once you've gone through the easy steps of creating your design with her, sit back, let Sonia do her magic and wait for the WOW factor when you open your shoe box!

Sonia also paints wedding dresses, handbags, leather gloves, jackets and much more.  View her gallery or contact her for more information.  I'm already planing my own perfect pair for my 20th wedding anniversary … and wondering if I can have a dress made and painted too - I can barely contain myself!  

Sadly, Sonia is busy making these beautiful creations so can't be with us herself at the fair but we are absolutely thrilled to be able to  have some of her vintage style shoots and boots for you to feast your eyes on!

OUR FIRST EXHIBITOR … VINTAGE BUTTON BRIDAL DESIGNS

If you're looking for unique vintage inspired headdresses, everlasting bouquets, jewellery and accessories then you are going to love our first exhibitor, Vintage Button Bridal Designs.  

Clare Lloyd has been silver-smithing for over 8 years so when her sister got married and asked Clare to make her vintage-themed jewellery and bouquet Clare was hooked!  By popular demand, she started making wedding items for her friends which led to her own business making bespoke, unique pieces.

Each item is hand made by Clare using original vintage jewellery, precious metals and stones, pearls, buttons, lace and Swarovski crystals in order to create a unique piece you can treasure as a permanent reminder of your wedding day.

Clare has always made jewellery and has incorporated her passion of all things vintage, the fashion, furniture and architecture, into her designs.

Clare can work with you to design and make vintage style jewellery, hair accessories, button holes, corsages or bouquets.  She is inspired by the elegance of the 30's, 40's and 50's and loves creating new designs from once-loved pieces of  jewellery.

As she is registered with the Birmingham Assay Office, all Clare's silver jewellery is hallmarked and stamped with her makers mark (a heart surrounding her initials) and she also makes a range of simple hammered wedding bands in various metals.

Lace, silks, brooches, beads, pearls and buttons can be used to create an alternative everlasting bouquet, with the option to have matching corsages and button holes!  And a wide range of Clare's work can be seen on her gallery page.

Come and meet Clare and have a chat about your ideas for designs and see some of her inspirational work!

Miss Jones

Bristol Vintage is delighted to introduce you to Miss Jones.

Miss Jones is an exquisite range of bespoke lingerie, handmade to order from pure silk with French Chantilly lace and Swarovski crystals.

Perfect for romantic brides, the honeymoon boudoir and the burlesque starlet in us all.

Designer Jacqueline Jones is behind every item of the Miss Jones range. A trained theatrical costumier who has styled period dramas and movies, her collections are inspired by vintage glamour and elegance.

“I wanted to create a collection of beautiful, delicate, highly decorated pieces that create a special blend of English Rose femininity and sensuality. Miss Jones lingerie is flirtatious; empowering each woman to create a sense of tease with her own style, to enjoy her sensuality and express herself with her lover whilst looking and feeling irresistibly beautiful and confident.”

We think Miss Jones lingerie is perfect for your wedding night and honeymoon trousseau. Find out more on the website and Facebook, but make sure you come and meet Miss Jones herself at our next Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair. She'll have the collection on hand for you to see and she's created a brand new and original negligee to be revealed on the day!

Hermione Harbutt

Bristol Vintage are delighted to present... Hermione Harbutt.

Hermione Harbutt creates exquisite, award-winning wedding hair accessories which take their inspiration from the idea of vintage elegance.

Combining the highest quality pearls, gemstones and Swarovski crystals with skilled craftsmanship, each piece Hermione Harbutt makes is entirely unique and made by hand in her Bristol showroom.

With exceptional service and attention to detail involved in the commission of every item, Hermione Harbutt has become one of the fastest growing luxury accessories brand in the UK, ensuring that your bridal accessories today become your heirloom pieces of tomorrow.

Hermione recently received the Best Wedding Accessories accolade at The Wedding Industry Awards 2013...

…and we're delighted that she'll be joining our 2014 fair, but if you can't wait that long to meet her, take a look at the amazing designs on her website or visit her showroom at 13 The Clifton Arcade, Bristol, BS8 4AA. You can also find her on Twitter and Facebook and for extra inspiration, Pinterest.

PS. Thanks to Catherine Mead for the gorgeous photography above, Becks Simpson of Thairapy for the hair, Amy-Elizabeth for the make-up, Naomi Neoh for the dresses, Harriet Wilde for the shoes, Blanche in the Brambles for the furs, Lily Violet May for the flowers and Goldney Hall for the venue.