Vivien of Holloway

Who wants to look like Christina Hendricks in Mad Men?

ME! ME! ME!

Who wouldn't? Well my lovelies, look no further than the legendary Vivien of Holloway. These dresses would flatter every figure. Think you don't have a very 'vintage' shaped waist? Just take one Vivien of Holloway 50s circle dress, add one of the fabulous chiffon petticoats and there you are. A 50s siren! Now where's the red lippy?...

A seriously heavy-hitter in the vintage World, Vivien of Holloway recreates the very best styles from the 40s and 50s. Her dresses have been snapped on many a style-savvy celeb and were worn on Strictly Come Dancing last year.

Check out the Vivien of Holloway website for more dresses - www.vivienofholloway.com. And, of course, come along to the wedding fair to meet with the girls and chat to them about how they can make you look a million dollars!...

Viven of Holloway wedding dress

Bridal party in Vivien of Holloway

The gorgeous shop on Holloway Road

The fabulous Paloma Faith in Vivien of Holloway

Jane Bourvis

Jane Bourvis' collection of wedding and occasion dresses is truly inspiring. Her shop in Notting Hill is like something from a fairytale and we're so excited to have some of these very, very special dresses at our Fair! These exquisite dresses are individually fitted and handcrafted using the finest vintage and antique fabric and trimmings, some dating right back to the Edwardian era.

Jane's client list reads like the who's who of celebrities. We don't like to name drop but, yes, that is Sarah-Jessica Parker in a Jane Bourvis dress...

We specialise in extremely beautiful hand made antique & vintage bridalwear. We work with exquisite antique textiles and fine & delicate laces sourced from 

Edwardian / Victorian times & late 20’s. 

Every piece is unique, custom made, handworked & individually fitted.
Cut with patterns of a bygone age. The laces are stunning, the textiles sublime. As are our veils, jewellery and other bridal accessories. We also do veils, trimmings, & headdresses.

 Antique sourcing from the early 1900’s onwards

Silk & silk brocade skirts, corsets, fine lace dresses, beautiful jackets & coats in

silks and velvets and wonderful jewellery and headpieces.

Tiaras, sublime silk corsages. Hair jewellery can be customised to specific requests.

Our attention to detail is neverending and specific help given timelessly.

www.janebourvis.co.uk

Jane Bourvis

89, golborne rd, london w10 5nl

0208 964 5603

Shellac Sound

We are lining up some amazing entertainment to delight you lovely people at the Fair. And, of course, to give you some inspiration for your own special day.

These next guys are just wonderful. Shellac Sound are gramophone DJs. Gramophone DJs! How fantastic!

Matt Jones and Kate Wright of Shellac Sound will be 'gramophoning' on the day of the Fair and we can't wait to hear and see them. Their gramophones are just gorgeous and the sound of a gramophone is about as evocative of a vintage era as you can get.

We will be announcing full details of the entertainment line-up soon.

We are Matt Jones and Kate Wright, two gramophone enthusiasts based in Bristol, playing music from the 1920s,30s,40s,  on original wind-up gramophones
 

We have played at wedding receptions (including the wonderful Burgh Island Hotel), art galleries,cinemas, birthday parties in church halls and tea parties in the park.
 

Drawing on a large collection of 78 rpm shellac records,we can tailor a set to suit your tastes. We use two 1930s His Masters Voice 102 gramophones, widely regarded as the best sounding portable gramophone,and one horn type gramophone, to complete the picture.
  
        "On the beach, in the woods, up the river, or wherever you may be, there is no instrument to compare with His Masters Voice portable" - HMV, 1929
 

We've been gramophoning for about 6 years, we started out playing in bands,which led to us playing records at music concerts - somewhere along the way we got interested in gramophones, collecting the old records as we travelled around.
                    

It's always a pleasure to bring the gramophones and the music to new people!

http://www.shellacsound.co.uk/

Rose Popay (aka the Art Tart)

There are many words to describe Rose Popay, but the two words I think best sum her up are PURE and GENIUS.

The daughter of performers, Rose studied fine art and went on to work with the man himself, Mr Damien Hirst, before going it alone. Rose's personality and artwork are absolutely captivating. She will draw your wedding as it happens and, if you like, allow your guests to put their mark on the artwork too. 

Rose will come as herself or in character. My favourite character, The Art Tart, even has her own website! She's just wonderful. Any wedding with Rose around would be a wedding to remember.

Come to the Fair to meet Rose herself. Rose also does individual 'Enid Blighton style' characatures and she'll be capturing some of you at the Fair! We can't wait to see her at work.

Check out Rose's websites for more information http://www.rosepopay.co.uk/ and, for Rose's fabulous alter-ego http://www.thearttart.com/ Check out the videos. They're fantastic! 

What Rose does, in her words: 

This process starts with me drawing the bride and groom and some main features of the setting as well as some of the guests. This can then be opened out to the guests to join in! They may draw each other, memories, the food.. I continue to draw alongside to give the canvas a strong structure as well as encouraging others to join in. Then the picture is laid down and ready to paint. By the end of the evening the bride and groom are presented with the canvas, the image can be used as a thank you card as well! There is also the option for me to draw solo. Prices around £350.

Rose drawing outside

Rose drawing with guests

Guests painting artwork

The Art Tart at work

The Art Tart drawing wedding guests

Street Art from The Art Tart

More about Rose:  
Rose studied Fine Art at Bretton Hall before being head hunted for Damien Hirst’s science studio. After five years Rose decided to do her own thing and has gone on to work internationally, recieving awards and taking her place amongst the world’s top artists. Rose can not only capture your event but involve your guests in creating a collaborative art work. This takes it beyond a charming record and into the sphere of entertainment. With her strong performance background Rose can appear as her self or as a character to enhance the theme of your event.

Kiss me Cake

Writing this blog is making me fat. Well, I suppose I was already a bit squidgy, but the cake makers we have coming to the fair are just wonderful and thinking about their goodies never fails to get my taste buds going.

Ally Bradley, Founder and 'Chief Baking Officer' of Kiss me Cake is to blame this time. Her cupcakes are just gorgeous! Ally's really passionate about what she does and you can taste it in every single cake. Ally's cakes are made with nothing but the best, local ingredients.

The lovely Ally

Come and meet Ally at the fair and sample some of her delicious cupcakes. You can see more flavours on the website - www.kiss-me-cake.co.uk

The Splitscreen Ice Cream Company

OK. This may well be just about the coolest thing ever. Dan and Aimee of the Splitscreen Ice Cream Company have a VW Type 2 (or VW Camper to you and me). It is utterly fabulous and extremely rare. It was once an ice cream van in Germany back in the 60s and Dan and Aimee have restored it to it's former glory and it's now available for events. Fantastic!

The ice-cream itself comes in many wonderful flavours from a local, award-winning, organic farm and is freshly made every day. There will be some very happy wedding guests me thinks. 

And just imagine the photos!!!

Come along to the Fair to meet with Dan and Aimee. You can also join their facebook group - The Splitscreen Icecream Company. More information about the van can be found on their website - http://www.splitscreenicecream.com/

Kudos...

Chocolate Delores

One of the best things about working with Katie and Ali (owners of the wonderful Bristol Vintage and your hosts for the Fair) has been some of the lovely people they've introduced me to and Lizzie from Chocolate Delores melted my heart! She's absolutely lovely and, being in the cream of the wedding cake industry for the last 10 years, means that her cakes will melt yours. Chocolate Delores wedding cakes are utterly delicious and jaw-droppingly beautiful to boot.

I've just been looking at the cakes on her website (again) and am positively salivating (again). Using only the finest ingredients, Lizzie makes wedding cakes, birthday cakes, individual cakes and chocolate shoes. She also makes florentines, dark chocolate gingers, dark chocolate orangettes and cocoa dusted truffles. All of which are to die for and would make perfect wedding favours.

More deliciousness and information on the Chocolate Delores website - http://www.chocolatedelores.co.uk/. If you're interested in ordering one of her cakes, Lizzie will send you a slice to try. Oh joy!

130 portion wedding cake. This cake can be served as dessert with seasonal fruit.

100 portion three tier cake covered in dark chocolate with fresh orchids.

165 portion three tier cake separated with fresh red roses on a log base.

Individual serving of chocolate cake wrapped in a white fold with pink chocoate hearts.

Charlotte Casadéjus

It's not very often that you'll hear me 'squeal'. I'm just not a 'squealer'. However, having heard that the lovely, infinitely talented, créme de la créme of wedding dress design, Charlotte Casadéjus would be exhibiting at the Fair...I admit it. I squealed. Loudly. And I haven't stopped smiling since.

Ladies, we are so lucky to have Charlotte coming to the South West with her latest collection. All of Charlotte's dresses are inspired by vintage designs and, using the finest fabrics and couture techniques, are hand-finished with vintage details. These dresses are pure perfection.

Below is a selection of dresses from the collection. I hope you all like them. They take my breath away. Check out the website for the full collection and for more about Charlotte - http://www.charlottecasadejus.com/

Audrey

Grace

Cecile



Cecile (back)




Coco (black)



L'Esprit du Jazz

We're really looking forward to welcoming the wonderful jazz quartet, L'Esprit du Jazz, to the Fair. Their music is timeless, classic and ultra cool. Perfect for creating a welcoming and relaxing ambience for your guests as they arrive and during your meal. We love them.

They're going to have a slot to play during the fair. We'll be announcing times of all our entertainment acts really soon, so do come along and hear them play. They're fantastic. Check out their website for details of what service they can offer and to hear them play - http://www.lesprit-du-jazz.co.uk/

Some more words about the guys' music below (written by someone who properly understands music!!):

L’Esprit du Jazz is thrilled to have the opportunity to infuse the Vintage Wedding Fair with their unique and contemporary style of jazz. This quartet of professional musicians will be playing the coolest of café jazz inspired by the Great American Song Book, with shades of Django Reinhardt, tango and swing.

 Should you wish to have a taste of their atmospheric offering visit www.lesprit-du-jazz.co.uk to hear some songs from their repertoire. Contact them directly if you wish discuss how you can add that extra touch of ambience to your special day. 

Blanche and Lola

Ladies, I'd like to introduce you to the delightful Blanche and Lola. Amy of Blanche and Lola reworks vintage jewels with pearls and swarovski crystals to make the most fabulous handmade, vintage-inspired jewellery and the most amazing bridal tiaras and hair accessories. They also have a beautiful selection of original vintage jewellery and, as if that wasn't enough, a small but perfectly formed, collection of original vintage wedding dresses.

We can't wait to see what Amy brings to the Fair. You can see the current, gorgeous, collection on the website - http://www.blancheandlola.com/

"Genuine vintage treasures upcylced into 'one-of-a-kind' creations"...

The Handmade Wedding Co.

Please allow me to introduce you to the wonderful talents of Katie Friedlander-Boss, owner of The Handmade Wedding Co.

Katie will be joining us at the Fair with her gorgeous selection of vintage wedding dresses, all available for hire or purchase. Katie also specialises in designing and making wedding dresses as well as dress alterations. Throw wedding planning and venue design in to the mix and The Handmade Wedding Co becomes your one-stop shop!

Come and see Katie at the Fair for a chat about how she can help you, or come and check out her gorgeous vintage dresses. Here's a selection below but check out the website for even more - www.thehandmadeweddingco.com

1970's dress

1940's dress

1950's dress

Dress designed and made by Katie Friedlander-Boss

The Handmade Wedding Co.

We specialize in bespoke and vintage wedding dresses as well as wedding design and venue dressing. We love what we do and think every wedding day should be unique, special and as perfect as possible. Most of all we think you should have exactly what you have dreamed of and we do everything we can to make that happen for you.

Jumping Spider Films, Wedding Cinematographers

OK, so I've been known to have a bit of a cry at pretty much anything; Springwatch, Cash in the Attic, Dancing on Ice....the list goes on. I can't help it. I'm just one of life's 'cryers'. But I've just spent the last few minutes literally weeping at the Jumping Spider Films website.

Anyone can video a wedding but it takes a real film-maker to really capture the true joy of a wedding. Alexis and Matt have award-winning experience for the best programme makers in the industry including the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.

Alexis and Matt will be joining us at the fair. Come down and meet them and check out what they can do.

Take a look at the website. There's a montage on the 'Our Films' section. But I'm warning you folks, get your tissues out! http://www.jumpingspiderfilms.com/

I'm off to put on some more mascara....

http://www.jumpingspiderfilms.com/

Cherished, Vintage Bridal Accessories

I just love what these ladies do. Love it, love it, love it! Abby Gadd and Debbie Hayes of Cherished have created the most beautiful collection of tiaras, headbands, combs and hairpins all crafted from vintage dress jewellery. Everything is unique and, as well as their ready-to-wear collection, they can work with you to source exactly the right piece to go with your dress, colour scheme or taste. They'll also re-work something you already own and love, so that you can wear it on your special day.

They have many, many years experience and a genuine love of vintage jewellery. You can trust they'll create a piece of art for you with fantastic craftsmanship and a lot of love.

I really love the headband below. It's so timeless, you could wear it over and over again. Although the 2nd one is pretty special too. And the 3rd one, oooh, the 3rd one...

Each piece is entirely original – made from genuine vintage costume jewellery inspirationally reworked into one-off, timeless hair accessories for the ultimate of special occasions.

You can see lots more of the collection at their website - http://www.cherishedvintage.co.uk/. We can't wait to see you at the Fair ladies!

A Lovely and Vintage New Year

Hello ladies and a very happy new year to you. Hopefully, there are a few more brides-to-be following the festivities? A few diamond rings in stockings I hope? Congratulations to all of you and especially any of you newly engaged ladies. I'm sure we'll have something to inspire you...

Now, we're absolutely delighted to introduce another of our wonderful exhibitors, Lovely and Vintage. Lovely and Vintage have the most fantastic collection of vintage wedding dresses and bridal accessories as well as their own collection of unique vintage inspired accessories.

The Lovely and Vintage collection is constantly changing and we can't wait to see what they bring to the Fair. For now, here's a little glimpse at the current collection...

1950's Original Lace Lemon Dress

1950's Original Lace Lemon Dress

Vintage brooch

Vintage necklace

You can check out more of their current collection on the website - http://www.lovelyandvintage.com/