DAYS OF GRACE - BEAUTIFUL HEIRLOOM VINTAGE GOWNS & ACCESSORIES

We're thrilled to have Linda and Stephen Duriez from Days of Grace joining us again this year.  Specialising in genuine vintage bridal gowns from the turn of the century to the 1970's, plus their own vintage inspired designs, their stand is a treasure trove for vintage loving brides or anyone who wants to own a beautiful genuine vintage gown or headdress.

With a reputation as one of the foremost vintage bridal suppliers, this last year has seen an increase in both the stock and the national recognition of Days of Grace, with mentions in last spring's Vogue Magazine, as well as countless big name blogs.

A visit to this amazing shop, situated in Budleigh Salterton, just a stone's throw from the beach, is a MUST, so we consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have them bringing so many of their beautiful pieces to the Fair!

Linda says "It's such a perfect showcase and full of exquisite, creative individuals that are so inspiring and are the best in their range.

There'll be lots and lots of lace dresses from every era - 1920's beaded numbers, delectable headdresses and fine veils and those one of a kind antique heirloom pieces we are known for that make a visit to Bristol Vintage a wedding fair like no other!"

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DAYS OF GRACE VINTAGE - UNIQUE HEIRLOOM GOWNS

We're thrilled to have Days of Grace Vintage joining us again this year with their signature lace gowns - both original and reworked, harking back to early Downton Abbey through to the elegant 1930's. 

Linda, the designer and owner of Days of Grace will be showcasing their growing collection of 1920's beaded gowns (think Great Gatsby), which suit any age group, together with whimsical boho vintage gowns - even a couple from the 1970's, though their main era spans 1900 to the 1950's.

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The lovely thing is, each one is entirely unique and an heirloom to treasure.  There will be soft champagne hued veils, exquisite jewelled headdresses and unusual beautiful accessories.

Choose from their own label creations in antique lace, original vintage gowns and designer samples, including Jenny Packham, Sarah Houston and other vintage-inspired collections.

Days of Grace have something for every vintage bride and you will adore searching their collection for that perfect gown!

Days of Grace Vintage

Bristol Vintage welcomes Days of Grace Vintage to our 2014 Fair.

At Days of Grace Vintage you'll find beautiful one-off vintage-style wedding dresses and accessories.

Whether you'll be barefoot on the beach…

...or having a woodland ceremony with wild flowers, hampers and deck chairs, Days of Grace Vintage have so many dresses for you.

Choose from their own label creations in antique lace to their amazing collection of original heirloom gowns and designer samples, which include Jenny Packham, Sarah Houston and other vintage-inspired collections.

New for 2014 will be a 1920s beaded range for Gatsby brides with fabulous headwear… think antique veils and unashamedly romantic shoes to complement the look.

Come and meet Linda, designer and owner of Days of Grace Vintage at our next Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair. She'll be showcasing some of her beautiful dresses and will be on hand to offer you advice on cut and fit. Meantime, you can find out more on her website, follow her on Facebook and we're reliably informed her dresses will be featuring in the next issue of Wed Magazine!

Lily and Louie

Bristol Vintage is excited to welcome… Lily and Louie.

Lily and Louie create bespoke wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and headdresses. 

Inspired by many eras their styles tend to be vintage and often quirky, from tea-length silk dresses with fluffy, coloured petticoats, to elegant art deco inspired draped dresses.

They also make headdresses and veils to complement your look, with birdcage veils for the shorter 1950’s dresses, rose garlands for a country themed wedding and long silk tulle veils for those romantic, flowing lace dresses.

These bespoke dresses and accessories are made by designer Jayne Miller. 

She's currently based in London, so you can arrange an appointment by emailing studio@lilyandlouie.com. But good news for brides in the South West! Lily and Louie will be moving to Devon before the end of 2013 and the move will give them more space to display more dresses and accessories.

Come the New Year Lily and Louie will start designing a new vintage-inspired range.

This gorgeous range will see the addition of some flowing 1930’s inspired lace dresses and a couple of shorter dresses - perfect for the more informal wedding. Samples of the new designs will be ready for display around spring 2014.

But if you can't wait, then you're in luck, because Lily and Louie will be exhibiting their stunning dresses and beautiful accessories at our next Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair in March 2014. Come and meet them and get the dress of your vintage-inspired dreams!

Gemma Sangwine

We at Bristol Vintage love hair accessories and so we're delighted to welcome our latest confirmed exhibitor… Gemma Sangwine.

Gemma designs hair accessories with a vintage twist.

From her Costwolds studio she hand makes hairbands and fascinators from antique lace, beadwork, feathers and vintage costume jewellery. Each piece is absolutely unique, made with care for composition and colour.

Part of Gemma's current range is inspired by the carefree and decadent 1920’s, and includes flapper-style headbands made from restructured vintage necklaces, combined with diamante and marcasite jewellery and rosettes of antique lace. She also has 1950’s style fascinators made with a round or tear drop sinamay base covered in feathers, vintage costume jewellery and small net veils.

Gemma's bespoke service was launched in 2011, focusing on creating individual pieces for brides to be. Gemma works with you, your wedding theme, personal style and taste to design and make a unique hair piece for your special day.

Her studio is by appointment only, so come and meet Gemma and her beautiful pieces at our 2014 fair. If you can't wait till then, check our her website for inspiration or you can find her on Facebook and Twitter. And if you need a piece right now, her products are stocked at one of Bristol Vintage's favourite places, Cox & Baloney. (We're biased… our pieces are stocked there too!)

Days of Grace Vintage

Days of Grace is the place for beautiful vintage style dresses and stunning accessories.  These one-off designs are made from antique lace and vintage textiles and are perfect for country, barefoot on the beach or beautiful summer picnic style weddings.  They’re totally romantic dresses with a boho edge and each original ranges from the late 1800's right through to the 1980's. 

At Days of Grace you’ll see exquisite beadwork, beautiful draping fabrics and laces.  Alongside the wedding gowns in the back room there are medieval style hand woven silk bodices from the 1980s.  There’s brand new fine lace and slipper satins from sourced designers with a vintage inspired twist, always unusual and completely unrepeatable. Owner Linda Duriez finds these discontinued gems from designer archives and brings them to life, each totally unique, such as her current Jenny Packham 30s inspired pieces.  A visit to Days of Grace Vintage is a delight because you never know just what treasures might have been added to their collection and with these often hidden away in store, it’s always best to ring ahead to let them know exactly what you’re looking for.

A click onto the website lets you sample some of the vintage and retro pieces available or you can find their treasure trove of a shop at 15 Fore Street, Budleigh Salterton [although they recommend you book an appointment in advance, to avoid disappointment].  You can also find their sister shop Pirouette in Exeter and online.  Based in a 16^th century merchant’s house in the old West Quarter, you can explore the very different designers showcased including Maggie Sottero, Sottero & Midgley and Annasul Y. New designers arrived recently include Amanda Wakely and Yolan Cris. A wedding gown specialist, the Pirouette range is forever changing.  Think delicate gowns, beautiful veils, hand made jewellery and tiaras. 

Whether you’re looking for something vintage or vintage-inspired, perhaps even vintage re-created, Linda will be at our fair with some beautiful dresses to showcase from both shops.  There’s something for everyone, but you’ll have to be quick as there’s only one of each gorgeous dress.