THE WEDDING REPORTER - CREATING A LITERARY LEGACY OF YOUR DAY!

I have been slightly obsessed with The Wedding Reporter for several years. Brought up on romantic black and white films, I've always felt that those perfect moments in your life should somehow be recorded, so I love photography and video but The Wedding Reporter captures every important part of your day in the most magical medium of words!

Imagine the book of YOU and your big day! I'll let Franky, The Wedding Reporter herself, explain: "The Wedding Reporter is a truly bespoke service turning beautiful weddings into literary gold dust to savour as a unique keepsake.  The report can be as flexible as you like, covering just certain elements of your wedding or a blow-by-blow description of the whole day!" 

Initially observing from the sidelines, as the day progresses The Wedding Reporter gets to know your guests and family and will build up a picture of who you are as well as capturing moments from your day that you may only glimpse - creating a lasting memory for you to keep forever.

Just reading their testimonials makes me teary and I think, if you love words and are a romantic, this unique business is something you really can't miss.  I'm already talking to my husband about our 20th wedding anniversary and how important it is to have these memories in writing and just imagining our 50th anniversary and reading all about it all over again!

Come and meet Franky and find out just how wonderful memories of your day will be!

E: franky@theweddingreporter.co.uk

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RETROPRESS - MAKING YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION COUNT!

When you decide you're getting married one of the first things you think about is letting people know, and sending out your Save the Date cards can sometimes be the first time you share the great news with your friends and family.  That's when you realise you need Retropress!

Retropress is the baby of Kate Clift, self-confessed stationery obsessive, with a passion for design and a conviction that your stationery says as much about you as your dress, flowers and venue.

We totally agree and you'll love the excitement of choosing something personal to you to spread the great news!

With a choice of their off the peg boutique collection or customer bespoke designs you can select the perfect style to suit you and your big day. 

Kate and her team cover every aspect of your stationery needs but we particularly love her coasters - the perfect keepsake for all guests and great fun!

Come and meet Kate to talk about all your stationery needs and we promise you, you'll be hooked!

Email: kate@retropress.org

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YOUR UNIQUE SCRAPBOOK - UNIQUELY PERSONALISED VINTAGE WEDDING GUESTBOOKS

We're so thrilled to have Your Unique Scrapbook join us again at the fair.  Their stand is always full of beautiful, covetable pieces and you'll find their wonderful guestbooks and accessories very hard to resist!

Each guestbook is unique to you and personalised with your names and wedding date.  Sharon Barbour, the incredibly creative lady who makes these charming pieces, can work with your colour ways and any specifications to produce a perfect piece for you.   

But they don't stop there!  They can produce personalised stationery, pens, photo albums, even stunning keepsake suitcases - everything to make your wedding complete in the same vintage style.  And a wedding album makes a fabulous gift for the bride and groom to look at and remember their wedding day.

Looking for a Bridesmaid's gift?  What about their fabulous Paris vintage tea diary, launched last year?  And their natural flower petals confetti, in pretty envelopes is proving really popular with guests and venues alike!

We're really excited that Sharon is introducing this new book to her collection.  Over to her to tell you all about it.  "We love this handmade Forever Memory Wedding Guest Book - shabby chic theme.  The pages reflect hints of the rustic life, love and promises to be kept.   This is a book to treasure. 

This book will give you the memories of your wedding day and beyond. Guests are asked 'Where did you meets us?, How did you meet each other? and "Where will we be in 20 years?", you can add your own too and change these.

HOW did your story begin?  There is a special page for this for your guests to be reminded of your love journey. Lots of pockets, cards with cute angels and fairies, embellishments, ribbon and lace.  The book is aged to look very old, but precious.

Come and meet Sharon and see her beautiful products at the fair - I promise you'll be tempted!

LE SOULIER - BEAUTIFUL SHOES TO WEAR & KEEP FOREVER

I'm very excited that Le Soulier will be exhibiting with us in Bristol!  Her shoes are literally a work of art to wear on your wedding day and have forever as a keepsake of your day.

I came across Le Soulier whilst scouring the web and wedding magazines looking for new and unusual suppliers who I felt would appeal to the brides who attend our fair. When I felt my heart beating a little faster I knew I'd found something really special.

Sonia, an innovative shoe designer who graduated from the University of Reading with a degree in Footwear Design and Construction, honed her skills designing for many well known high street brands.  Being such a creative soul she formed her own company 'Sole Creations' working with top designers, transforming their bridal collections.

Sonia's philosophy is to make wedding shoes that stand out from the crowd by adding personality and creating a style statement.  Her shoes are works of art that are totally personal to you. 

Dealing with clients all over the world, Sonia's service couldn't be more simple.  You buy your own shoes, ensuring a perfect, comfy fit.  Sonia can create hand painted designs on almost any surface (silk, leather, synthetic) with the exception of patent or gloss and, as long as there is enough surface area for your desired design, then any style, colour or heel height will work. 

You can email or call Sonia to discuss a colour scheme and overall look to complement your dress and flowers and you can post or email swatches and samples. Nothing is impossible create, from flowers, tartans & bows through to your married name and more, - the choice is endless.

Once you've both decided on the final unique look, Sonia does her magic and transforms your plain, dull shoes into your very own personal work of art.

No two pairs are the same and if you're wondering where to start, take a look at the Le Soulier Brides page or at her gallery

I'm already planning my ideas for a pair of Sonia's shoes for my 20th wedding anniversary  and I know I'll be joining the scores of happy customers on her site.

Sonia's unique creations are beautifully hand-painted with love and care and are something you will be able to cherish for a lifetime as part of your wedding day.

Sonia herself can't be with us on the day but several of her gorgeous pairs of shoes will be to get your creative juices flowing! 

Rose Popay

Bristol Vintage loves Rose Popay - The Wedding Painter

Invite Rose Popay to your wedding to entertain your guests whilst she draws and paints your event.

She will encourage (gently force) your guests to join in, resulting in a fabulous collaborative creation of your wedding by the end of the evening.

Rose also draws wedding maps...

...and can work from photographs after an event. She's just finished two that were sent to the USA and Dawn Porter just recommissioned Rose to celebrate the first year of her marriage to Chris O'Dowd from photographs of their adventures.

So get with those in the know and book Rose Popay for your wedding and have the most unique, original and wonderful reminder of your wedding day. (Oh and she'll be at our next fair in March 2014 so make sure you come and meet her - she'll be drawing live!)