FLORA BELLA - BEAUTIFUL COUTURE FLOWER CROWNS

We're thrilled to have Flora Bella joining us for the first time this year.  From the moment we saw her website we were in love!

With over 10 years' experience in the flower industry as Dinah Taylor Floral Design, Dinah wanted to develop her skills and passion for floral crowns and accessories, so started her new adventure, Flora Bella - creating everlasting beautiful floral crowns using only the finest silk flowers, feathers and vintage accessories.

Every floral crown is unique, beautifully Bohemian and incredibly feminine.  From pretty and delicate to dramatic and luxurious, the options are endless.  Dinah can create a bespoke crown to compliment your personality, especially for your wedding day, and they're ideal for your flower girls and bridesmaids too!  You can even buy from her on-line shop to make things incredibly simple!

Flora Bella can host flower crown parties - perfect for a hen party or any fun celebration!.  You can design your own, luxurious flower crown using silk flowers, feathers and vintage accessories and have a perfect handmade crown to keep forever. The price includes all materials, flowers and accessories, along with refreshments and homemade cake!

We're all very excited to see what Dinah brings with her on Sunday.  I can see there'll be a few trips to try on her beautiful things during the course of the day!

W: http://www.flora-bella.co.uk

E: info@flora-bella.co.uk

T: 07507835754

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I DO VINTAGE BRIDAL - BEAUTIFUL CAPES & CAPELETS

We're really excited to introduce our latest new exhibitor to the fair.  If your idea of heaven is a romantic, elegant accessory, then you'll want to visit  I Do Vintage Bridal's stand.

Adah Wellman is the creative brains behind this lovely company, making bridal capes and specialising in feature capelets, perfect for the bride and her bridesmaids.

Each capelet is handmade to order to personal specification and can incorporate vintage pieces or heirlooms to create a truly unique capelet.  They can be finished with new or vintage trims, even incorporating heirlooms, so you have your 'something old' as well as a truly unique piece.

Some brides also have capelets for their bridesmaids in a feather that compliments the theme or colour of the wedding. These make beautiful gifts for as they will love wearing them again.  

Take a peek at Adah's happy brides and what they have to say and you'll be very tempted. I know I am! 

E: info@idovintagebridal.co.uk

Website: http://www.idovintagebridal.com

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JOANNA SWAN - BLOOMIN' GORGEOUS EARRINGS & MUCH MORE!

It's so lovely to have Joanna Swan at this year's fair with her beautiful hand made jewellery.

Joanna is a singer-songwriter who also happens to be one of the most creative people I know - hence one of her other roles as a fabulous jewellery maker and the creator of Blooming Gorgeous Earrings and Joanna Swan Jewellery.  

Each pair of earrings is handmade, unique and affordable.  Joanna's a colourholic and can put any conceivable shade together - from bright, kitsch, antiqued, to soft and subtle.  It's imperative to her that every piece is eye-catching and also extremely light and comfortable to wear (I can vouch for this myself!).  Her earrings make fabulous bridesmaids' presents and can be colour matched to their dresses or favourite colour.

Joanna's stunning one-off necklaces are more expensive as so much work goes into them and they're fabulous, individual creations! 

Come and meet Joanna at the fair and have a chat about what she can do for you! 

Earrings £15; Necklace £85

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CORNFLOWER BLUE - FROM VINTAGE TO UNIQUE!

Do you like the idea of designing your own wedding dress but are on a tight budget?  Would you like something sassy and stylish yet individual to you?  Well Cornflower Blue may be just what you've been looking for! 

Whether you've been handed down a dress that you would like to put your own individual stamp on or have your eye on a vintage dress that you want to work for you, Cornflower Blue can help.   Author of sewing and reworking how-to book 'Thrifty Style', Janine Chisholm Sullivan (recently married herself), feels that she now has a head start on understanding the needs of a bride, the groom, her bridesmaids and her guests. 

Passionate about styling and clothing Janine brings her background of fashion, television and theatre to her work to create something completely unique to you.

Janine's vintage wedding dress worn by the original owner

Janine on her wedding day in her up cycled dress

The back of Janine's beautiful up cycled dress

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email: janine@cornflowerblueuk.com

Tel: 07943 410368

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PEARL BESPOKE - BEAUTIFUL HAND MADE DRESSES AND DESIGNS

Pearl Bespoke Dressmakers specialise in hand made bespoke wedding dresses from their Central Bristol and East London Studios.

Whether you know what you want or need help, Pearl will work with your ideas and preferences from the initial designs and sketches to create a beautiful elegant and intricate dress for your wedding day, tailored specifically for you.

The designs often have a bohemian or ethereal feel and Pearl Bespoke have a special interest in vintage inspired dresses and renovations.

If you need inspiration, Pearl has oodles of it.  Take a look at her portfolio and her blog to kick start your vision!  Then organise a meeting with her to bring that vision to life.

Not only that, but they can design and make your bridesmaids', flower girl or even mother-of-the bride outfits.

If you've always dreamed of a unique wedding dress designed specifically for you then Pearl's your girl!

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Email: pearl.bespoke@gmail.com
Tel: 07794044948
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CLIFTON ROCKS - UNIQUE HANDMADE JEWELLERY

We're so pleased Clifton Rocks are joining us again this year.  Based in Clifton, this independent jewellery company makes & designs contemporary jewellery as well as showcase unique handmade jewellery by national and local designers, include pieces by Clare Chandler, the shop's owner.

As well as the dress and suit, most couples would agree the rings are the most important purchase as they will last you a lifetime and be a reminder of your love, so it's essential you find something perfect for you!

Clifton Rocks specialise in making beautiful bespoke wedding and engagement rings  and Clare and her co-workers, Sammi and Jacks can make alterations and repairs and one-off commissions.  Gold can be re-used and stones re-set and used for new designs.

The beauty of this is that if you have a family heirloom or a piece of jewellery with sentimental value that you'd like to incorporate into the design they are full of fabulous ideas to help create something that is totally unique to you. So whether you want something totally modern or something vintage to be restored or transformed into a totally new piece, Clifton Rocks can help.

As well as your own wedding rings or one-off piece of jewellery for your big day, they also have a selection of earrings and necklaces which would be perfect bridesmaids gifts!

Come and meet Claire at the fair and have a chat with her about what she can do for you.

DETAILS FOR THE 21ST!

We're all really looking forward to meeting all you fabulous brides and grooms, bridesmaids and Mothers of the Brides!  Just to make sure you have what you need, here's a little bit of information for the day.

There's a small entry fee on the day of £2, half of which will go to Cheltenham's Open Door Charity (see the last post).  Anyone under 16 has free entry.

Doors open at 10.30 and close at 4.00 pm  There will be entertainment during the day until 3.00 pm and The Daffodil will be serving their Matinee Menu from 1.00 pm upstairs in the mezzanine bar.  

The address of The Daffodil is 18-20 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham GL50 2AE.  There's on-street parking in the streets nearby, but if you're planning on spending the day in Cheltenham, the nearest car parks are: 

http://www.thedaffodil.com/PDF/Daffodil-Location-Map.pdf

http://prestbury.cheltenham.gov.uk/website/Google/car%20parks/car_parks_map.htm

The Daffodil have some goodie bags with info on the venue and we have some West Weddings magazines to give away.

Looking forward to seeing you all on the day! 

P.S.  Thanks to Adele of Tin Can Floral for the beautiful photos for this post! 

Lilygrace Originals

Bristol Vintage is delighted to present Lilygrace Originals.

Lilygrace Originals make beautiful original jewellery with a vintage twist.

Inspired by the 1930s and 40s, each piece is a collectible, one-off treasure.

The gorgeous range includes earrings, chokers, pendants, cuffs and necklaces all made from an array of corals, glass beads, vintage silks, lace, organza, freshwater pearls, embroidery and rhinestones.

Halfway between fine and costume jewellery, Lilygrace Originals can design a unique piece to go with your wedding dress or theme. These pieces also make ideal bridesmaid gifts. Designer Hazel can work with your favourite colours and stones and even incorporate family heirlooms.

You can find out more on the website but make sure you come and meet Hazel at our next Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair. She'll have plenty of treasures for you to see and will be on hand all day to talk through commissions.

Tricia Designs

Bristol Vintage are so pleased that Tricia Designs will be back with us for our 2014 wedding fair.

Maker of bespoke fascinators, hats and clips, Tricia Designs works with you to create a piece that is as individual as you are.

Each piece is a work of art and can be made to match your wedding dress or bridal theme.

Tricia's new Winter Warmer collection is ideal for winter weddings. It took three years to source the rich quality faux fur and each piece is lined in silk. These 'Amores' are also popular for bridesmaids and so versatile they can be worn as a hat, a cosy scarf or a stand up collar.

Tricia also has a new 'Vintage Curl' inspired collection launching early next year which we cannot wait to see.

Check out her website for more inspiration; Tricia adds on new pieces every week. You can also find her on Facebook and at one of Bristol Vintage's favourite shops, Clifton Hill Costumes & Textiles, every Thursday afternoon where she supports other artists and gives demonstrations. 

And come to our 2014 fair to see some of these beautiful pieces up close, learn more about Tricia's Vintage Fascinator courses and her craft classes for children. She's not to be missed!

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These gorgeous bespoke fascinators, hats and clips are all made to order by Tricia Designs.

Whether you’re the bride, mother of the bride, a bridesmaid, flower girl or wedding guest, Tricia Designs has exquisite and charming organza floral belts, hairbands, hairclips, headbands, shoe clips and matching bow ties available.

Each piece is a work of art, planned and made to your exact specifications of size, shape and colour to match your wedding dress or bridal theme - Tricia encourages you to be involved in the creative process!

Tricia’s designs are accented with a wide variety of silks, lace, vintage trims, delicate fabrics, beads, ribbons, wired feathers, mesh and veiling. Each part is made to order, resulting in a unique piece that’s designed to be stunning, to reflect your individuality and made for you to wear with confidence, to treasure and to keep.

On the day of the Fair, Tricia will have a selection of her Vintage Bridal Collection on display as well as a portfolio of designs to inspire you. You can try on her samples to give you an idea of shape and size and how these beautiful pieces work. Tricia will also be on hand to give you advice on colour, style and shape. She’ll have gift tokens available so you can create a bespoke design for a loved one or friend, plus a few special offers on the day…

…If you sign up for a design workshop with a group of friends, there’s 10% off if you pay on the day of the Fair. Want to visit Tricia’s studio and view her extensive collection? Book an appointment on the day for 10% off her pieces.

You can find out more about Tricia Designs on her website and if you can’t wait till the Fair, make an appointment by calling her on 07826 333 103 or emailing info@triciadesigns.com.