MCGILL SISTERS - BEAUTIFUL, UNIQUE WEDDING FILMS

As the name suggests, this company consists of two sisters, Sinead & Siobhan, who are based in Bristol. They make beautiful and unique wedding films to capture couples and their  loved ones on their wedding day. I love this quote from the sisters about their work style;

'We are there to catch everything from the champagne in the morning to the hilarious dancing in the evening, with laughs, hugs and tears in between! We LOVE couples who are unique, adventurous, and crazy about each other. And if you're up for a bit of hiking for an amazing backdrop,or doing something fun for the perfect shot, even better! '

They film in a very natural, unobtrusive manner and using small film cameras. The McGill sisters aim to blend in with your guests, chat to your family and friends, and then you can truly let your hair down, and forget that they're  even there! No one wants a camera in their face during the day and they are experts in capturing the relaxed and spontaneous moments of the day.

Once filming is over, they take special care selecting these moments, synching them with sound and editing them together to make your unique story of the day. I love how honest they are in saying that they spend lots of hours doing this, and don't like to rush! Using ambient sounds, music and accompanying vows and speeches, it results in a beautiful and heartfelt film that will bring the memories flooding back! 

Have a look at one of their highlights videos with lots more weddings on their website. We are really excited that they will be capturing the day at the fair too for us! 

W: http://www.mcgillsisterfilms.com/#welcome

T:  07749 914138

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hello@mcgillsisterfilms.com

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AMANDA WHITING - EXQUISITE HARP MUSIC

The harp is an exquisite instrument, both to look at and for setting the perfect, unforgettable, atmosphere for your event.

Amanda is a harpist with a difference! Classically trained, she has gone on to perform with Jamie Cullum and Dannii Minogue and is in great demand for recordings, functions and events with style! Her music ranges from classical to contemporary, specialising in modern and jazz. As a recent graduate with a Masters in Jazz (the first known harpist in the UK), Amanda's versatility as a professional harpist has resulted in her being in great demand. Her attention to detail and capability result in her impressive client history, with performances for many high profile events.

Amanda is a very experienced harpist and available to provide beautiful harp music for weddings, functions and any corporate/private event. Regularly seen working with singers and jazz groups. 

As a tutor for Jazz harp at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff and as a recommended harpist for Belmond/Orient Express, Amanda is certainly a harpist of experience and will be able to create the perfect atmosphere for any event.

W: http://www.amandawhiting.com

E: amanda@amandawhiting.com

T: (029) 2081 1620 or 07990 597784

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PAT MCINTYRE - SINGING AND PLAYING WITH HIS HEART AND SOUL

Last year we were lucky enough to have Pat McIntyre entertain us all downstairs in the foyer and we're thrilled to welcome him back for 2016.

Pat McIntyre is a singer and acoustic guitarist from Bristol who puts heart and soul into every performance.  Whatever you want on your wedding day, whether it's beautiful bespoke acoustic music for the ceremony itself, chilled out tunes during the reception or a full-on party in the evening, Pat can provide it.

Using a loop pedal, Pat creates a stunning vocal and guitar show and can bring you an incredible repertoire from classics with a modern twist through to current songs.  He covers the whole of the South-West including Bath, Somerset, the Cotswolds, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and South Wales.

Check out his videos and read the glowing praise of previous clients.

The Acoustic Wedding Album - Now Available!

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Email: info@GuitaristForWeddings.co.uk
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THE SUPERS - GETTING THE PARTY STARTED!

Introducing to you, the wonderful ‘The Supers’, new to this year's fair, with an array of music to delight your ears.  Offering wedding and function entertainment they provide perfect music for every occasion. From Jazz, Swing and Soul, to Funk, Pop and Motown there will be something for everyone. Lead singer Molly King has a voice to die for, as she croons away to classic ‘50’s ballads, as well as upbeat swing hits.

The Supers can provide a range of entertainment from an intimate Jazz Duo, to a  fantastic 7-piece Funk Band, and can be available for the entirety of your event – to gently sing the bride down the aisle, or get the party rocking with hit covers on the dancefloor in the evening. The Supers can also offer DJ music for dance fillers in between their live music, a full PA system, which can be used during the day for speeches, as well as a full lighting set to add visual delight to the already buzzing atmosphere.

With a highly impressive resume, the musicians of the Supers are sure to be a hit with your guests having worked with the likes of Jools Holland, Hans Zimmer, U2 and Marcella Detroit amongst many others.

We at Bristol Vintage are “super” excited to hear them perform for all of us attending the fair in the afternoon, and you should be too! For a sneak preview check out their website.

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Email: mollymirandaking13@gmail.com
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ROCKA'S ROADHOUSE - VINTAGE AND RETRO MUSIC SPECIALIST

With her love of music from the 1940's onwards, from Swing to Rock 'n' Roll ... Rockabilly to Rhythm 'n' Blues ... Ska to Indie ... 80's Rare Garage & Acid to 90's House & Dance, Bristol based DJ Lula can create the perfect musical background for your wedding day.

With her incredibly eclectic vintage collection, Lula can offer you a totally personalised service to create whatever background you want.

If there's something you really love, Lula will try to include that and she'll chat to you about your style and decor so that her set compliments the surroundings - from subtle to outrageous - whatever fits in with your style.

Because of her love of all genres of music, Lula can please all your guests.  She's also happy to stay in the background or be more outgoing with your guests and will take requests when she can.

We met Lula when she first worked for us at an event.  We were quite inexperienced and Lula couldn't have been better - setting up the atmosphere perfectly and really pulling the stops out for a catwalk later in the evening.  Her professionalism and experience for exactly what was needed helped make the event such a success!

Recently featuring in Perfect Wedding and Wedding Magazine, Lula is also a DJ and presenter on internet radio station 'Rockabilly Radio' with her own live weekly radio show playing everyone from Rock 'n' Rol, Rockabilly to Doo-Wop and Rhythm 'n' Blues!

Come and hear Lula play at the fair and you'll be bopping all the way home!

Shellac Sound

Bristol Vintage are thrilled that Shellac Sound will be joining us on March 16th.

Shellac Sound are gramophone DJs.

There's no sound quite so evocative of vintage as a gramophone and now you can hire Matt Jones and Kate Wright to play at your wedding reception.

Playing music from the 1920s, 30s and 40s on original wind-up 1930s His Master's Voice 102 gramophones, they will tailor their set to suit your tastes.

"On the beach, in the woods, up the river, or wherever you may be, there is no instrument to compare with His Master's Voice portable" - HMV, 1929.

You can find out more on their website, but do come and see Matt and Kate in action and hear the glorious vintage tones of Shellac Sound at our next Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair. We'll see you there!

Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra

We’re delighted that the Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra will be taking part in our Fair this Sunday at the Clifton Pavilion.

The Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra can help to make your wedding a very special day. Their wedding quartet can provide music for the service and/or reception, tailored to the type of ceremony you’re having. The bride and groom can choose music from a wide repertoire and make special requests. Their string quartet will be present at the wedding location for two hours, providing your special day with a romantic ambience - live music that’s both beautiful and stylish.

Sample Repertoire:

Pachelbel: Canon

Handel: The Arrival of the Queen of Sheba

Handel: Hallelujah Chorus

Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Bach: Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Dvorak: Humoresque

Karl Jenkins: Palladio

Music from the film “Pirates of the Caribbean”

Music from the film “Titanic”: “My Heart Will Go On”

The Bristol Metropolitan Orchestra is happy to provide further information and discuss practical details upon request.  As a charity, they would be looking for a donation of £400 to provide their very special service at your wedding. For more information or to book, please contact Pam Bell on mail@bristolmetropolitanorchestra.com or phone her on 07977487131.

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Thinking about music for your vintage wedding? What about hiring a Gramophone DJ? 

Matt Jones and Kate Wright are Bristol based gramophone enthusiasts, playing music from the 1920's, 30's and 40's on original wind-up gramophones.  They’ve played at art galleries, art deco hotels, music concerts, cinemas, birthday parties in church halls and tea parties in the park as well as some fabulous wedding receptions.  Drawing on their large collection of 78rpm records, they play a varied mixture of dance bands, popular vocal, jazz, chanson and latin, but are happy to tailor a set to completely suit your tastes.

Using two 1930's His Masters Voice 102 gramophones (widely regarded as one of the best sounding portable gramophones) and one horn gramophone, these are surprisingly loud and clear, but can easily be amplified using microphones if necessary.  With a daytime guide rate of is £150 for the first hour and £50 per additional hour, there are additional charges for travelling further afield and for evening events, so best to talk through your event with them in detail. 

They've been gramophoning since 2003 and are passionate about bringing the machines and the music to gatherings and celebrations.  Their website is delightfully retro and you can be inspired by samples of the fantastic music on their ‘listen’ section. 

You can contact Shellac Sound by email at shellacsound@hotmail.co.uk or call them on 07582 472 073.

Last year we had Matt at the Fair, but this year we’re lucky enough to have Kate too. They’ll be playing records in between the live music. Did you know you have to change a gramophone needle every three minutes?  Catch them in between and get lost in the magic of true vintage music.

Shellac Sound

Gramophone DJs?  Yes please!  Matt Jones and Kate Wright are Bristol based gramophone enthusiasts Shellac Sound, playing music from the 1920's, 30's and 40's on original wind-up gramophones.  They’ve played at art galleries, art deco hotels, music concerts, cinemas, birthday parties in church halls and tea parties in the park as well as some fabulous wedding receptions.  Drawing on their large collection of 78rpm records, they play a varied mixture of dance bands, popular vocal, jazz, chanson and latin, but are happy to tailor a set to completely suit your tastes.  

Using two 1930's His Masters Voice 102 gramophones [widely regarded as one of the best sounding portable gramophones] and one horn gramophone, these are surprisingly loud and clear, but can easily be amplified using microphones if necessary.  With a daytime guide rate of is £150 for the first hour and £50 per additional hour, there are additional charges for travelling further afield and for evening events, so best to talk through your event with them in detail.  

They've been gramophoning since 2003 and are passionate about bringing the machines and the music to gatherings and celebrations.  Their website is delightfully retro and you can be inspired by samples of the fantastic music with their ‘listen’ section.  At the fair, Matt will be playing records in between the live music and doing his very best to have a chat with you all whilst changing gramophone needles every three minutes!  Catch him while you can and let yourself be lost in the magic of the music.

Cuffy

When visiting our fair on 26^th February, make sure you catch the wonderful Cuffy and his Spanish guitar.  He’s a professional flamenco guitarist with over 20 years experience and he’ll be playing on and off throughout the day, adding a splash of sunshine and romance to our event. 

Cuffy studied in Spain and has played with numerous Flamenco musicians, singers and dancers.  He’s a member of Flamenco Trio *Calima* and plays with world music Group *Up Bustle & Out*.  Most recently he’s been playing with Israeli Ladino singer *Yasmin Levy* on her USA & European Tours.  He’s experienced playing big events and lucky for us, that includes weddings.  So you too can have a dash of the Mediterranean at your wedding ceremony and a romantic ambient background to your wedding breakfast or reception.  Come and meet Cuffy at the fair.  He’s always happy to discuss any musical requests that may add a ‘special something’ to your day.  

If you can’t wait till then, try his Facebook and Myspace pages for music and samples or his about me page for more information.  For bookings, email him at Flamenco_cuffy2@hotmail.com