CHOCOLATE DELORES - STUNNING CHOCOLATE FANTASIES THAT TASTE DIVINE!

I often hear brides say they want a wedding cake but they'd really like it to be chocolate.  If that's you, then let me introduce you to Chocolate Delores.

Chocolate Delores designs and creates sumptuous, handmade chocolate cakes for any occasion, especially weddings, and uses only the best organic, fair trade ingredients!

The brains behind this wonderful brand is Lizzie Melling, who started baking cakes at the tender age of 10 and went on to work for one of Britain's leading organic cake makers for 12 years.  During that time Lizzie trained in couverture and learnt the art of the chocolatier.

Lizzie is a true artist and her cakes reflect this.  Each is individually made and a perfect work of art.  Her work really is true craftsmanship and will be a talking point of your day.  Every time I see her work I discover a new favourite from white chocolate cherubs to seashells and incredible chocolate spires, her imagination knows no bounds and her ability to turn it into a chocolate reality is awesome!

But don't worry - they don't just look good - as a big fan of Chocolate Delores' cakes I can assure you they taste divine.  One piece is never enough! 

The main ingredient is a deliciously dark chocolate and each cake is soaked overnight in Port before being layered with Madagascan vanilla buttercream and homemade plum jam. After that, using white, dark or milk chocolate, master chocolatier Lizzie gets to work designing.

Even as I write this, my mouth is watering as I know just how truly delicious Lizzie's cakes are.

So if you want a stunning fantasy cake as a centrepiece for your day AND your guests to be blown away by how delicious it is, you need to come and meet Lizzie.  You won't be disappointed!

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GEMMA SANGWINE - BEAUTIFUL ARTISAN HAIR ORNAMENTS & FASCINATORS

We're so lucky to have so many authentic artisans exhibiting with us and Gemma Sangwine definitely fits this description.  Her beautiful hair ornaments and bridal fascinators are handmade with love and incredible attention to detail, spending hours sourcing just the right pieces of costume jewellery to complement each other.

Following a childhood of making clothes and accessories, and a degree in Textiles and Fashion, Gemma went into retail, keeping the creative side going with a regular Covent Garden Market Stall.

Gemma has a magpie's eye for finding unusual things and often collects and incorporates vintage or recycled materials including antique lace and beadwork, vintage costume jewellery and natural and dyed feathers.  But she's also been known to use quirky objects like Monopoly money and miniature china tea sets.

I think Gemma is one of those people who can't look at a trinket without wondering how she can rework it to make something truly beautiful and she loves to incorporate personal mementoes for the bride into her pieces, giving them so much meaning.

Gemma's work has evolved since moving to the Cotswolds over ten years ago. Then four years ago she stumbled on the idea of making hair adornments after a friend's suggestion. These proved so popular and opened Gemma's eyes to a whole new market. With regular bridal commissions, Gemma hasn't looked back since and is now working in an area she loves.

Because of Gemma's love of hand-crafting from recycled, reclaimed and vintage materials, you can guarantee your piece will be unique and her bridal products include hair ornaments, bespoke fascinators and corsages. 

If you love her work, but want something designed and crafted especially for you, then Gemma's very happy to help.  Either meeting up or working on-line, she will note the colour and style you'd like then make mock-ups and email photographs until you come up with the perfect piece for you.

Lucy Turnbull Photography

Take a look at her commissions and you'll see just how individual and unique each of her pieces are and read testimonials from some very happy brides.

Lucy Turnbull Photography

Gemma's pieces are incredibly popular and are available in some of my favourite shops including Made in Stroud, Cox & Baloney's Vintage Boutique in Bristol, Tetbury's Qetty Bang Bang, and As Long as It Sparkles in Stow-on-the-Wold, as well as on her own Etsy Shop.

Gemma's never happier than when she's creating new pieces and we can't wait to see what she's bringing along to this year's fair! 

If you want to see a selection of Gemma's work and try some pieces as well, then come along and have a chat next week!

CHOCOLATE DELORES CAKES - DIVINE, DELICIOUS CREATIONS!

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a chocolate fiend and they'll also know about my love for Chocolate Delores' amazing cakes!

I think it's wonderful that cakes are another part of the wedding where couples can show their individuality and you don't get much more unique than these gorgeous confections!

Lizzie Melling is the face behind the name of these glorious creations.  She adores what she does and pours all her creativity into making your cake a stunning centrepiece for your perfect day. 

  

Whether you want fairytale fantasy or something more dark and glamorous, Chocolate Delores Cakes design and create sumptuous, handmade chocolate cakes using the best quality organic and Fair trade ingredients.

Not only do Chocolate Delores Cakes look out of this world, they taste absolutely divine!  The main ingredient is a deliciously dark chocolate and each cake is soaked overnight in Port before being layered with Madagascan vanilla buttercream and homemade plum jam. After that, using white, dark or milk chocolate, master chocolatier Lizzie gets to work designing.

Let your imagination run riot and choose from deep dark smooth chocolate, to beautiful delicate white shards, or individual floral patterns.  Whatever you want, Lizzie can do it!

Lizzie began baking at the age of 10 and started working with one of Britain's leading chocolate cake makers over 15 years ago, training in couverture and learning the art of the Chocolatier.  She set up Chocolate Delores Cakes in 2010 and her business is now well-known throughout the South-West and further afield.

So if you want a cake that will be the talking point of your day and also tastes delicious, come and say hello to Lizzie of Chocolate Delores Cakes at the fair - I promise you won't be disappointed! 

VINTAGE BUTTON BRIDAL DESIGNS - BEAUTIFUL VINTAGE BRIDAL ACCESSORIES

For beautiful vintage-inspired headdresses, everlasting bouquets, jewellery and accessories, you're going to love Vintage Button Bridal Designs.

Owner Clare Lloyd is the designer behind Vintage Button Bridal Designs and these gorgeous, bespoke pieces. Each item is handmade using vintage jewellery, precious metals, stones, buttons, pearls, lace and crystals. 

Clare can also incorporate an heirloom piece to create a truly unique accessory you'll want to treasure long after your wedding day.

So whether it's a corsage, a piece of jewellery, hair accessories or one of her signature everlasting bouquets, Clare will work with you every step of the way to to create something truly special.

Most recently, Clare has been working on a new range of antique gold floral and leaf designs inspired by Pantone's colour of the year, 'Marsala.' Clare says: "I love using colour in my designs and I wanted to try to incorporate some lovely soft antique shades into my work.  There is so much ivory and diamanté out there that I wanted to give brides to-be a choice of something a bit different"

Find out more about Vintage Button Bridal Designs on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram, but do make sure you come and visit Clare at the Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair.

Enquiries:

Email: info@vintagebuttonbridaldesigns.co.uk

Website:  www.vintagebuttonbridaldesigns.co.uk

Vintage Baker Finds - Blighty Bazaar

Every so often I find a vintage supplier who's so good I have to share. So while they might not always be 'Bristol' based, they certainly get the Bristol Vintage & Vintage Baker Finds seal of approval.

This week is all about Blighty Bazaar.

Blighty Bazaar is unique vintage emporium in the heart of Leamington Spa.

A veritable feast of vintage, handmade and retro, Blighty Bazaar hosts over 100 sellers over two floors, including a vintage hair & beauty salon and tearoom.

If you're after quirky and original designs, vintage furniture or a 50s shampoo and set, this is the place for you.

Sip tea from vintage china, browse the vinyl, try on a quirky shirt or a handmade dress…

…then let stylists Catherine and Jane of Chez Titine set you up with a beehive or some Victory rolls. They also offer vintage make up and styling advice for men and women and mini retro makeovers for kids. 

Blighty Bazaar is a one-stop shop for all your vintage requirements so make sure you pop in next time you're in Leamington Spa. If you can't wait, check out their website, find them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

When Sarah Baker isn't writing children's books she writes features for Vintage Life Magazine and Pretty Nostalgic. You can find her on Twitter @bysarahbaker or via her website www.bysarabaker.com 

LK Bespoke Bridal

Bristol Vintage is thrilled that LK Bespoke Bridal will be at our Fair this Sunday.

Lisa Keating designs and makes bespoke bridal wear and handmade corsets.

Her corsets are one-off works of art...

  

…and are created to be worn and seen as outer garments.

They'll enhance your natural shape, provide an elegant posture and can even reduce your waistline by 7 inches!

Lisa bases each individual corset on historical patterns, but adapts them for a more comfortable modern fit.

While each bespoke item is of an incredibly high standard, they can be made in as little as a few days and are surprisingly affordable.

  

So whether you're looking for a classic, elegant, theatrical or vintage look, check out Lisa's website or follow her on Twitter. Do come and meet her this Sunday at our Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair. She'll have some gorgeous corsets for you to see.