The word "vintage" continues to be a huge trend in weddings, yet it can mean a number of things. Theres 1920s vintage, with the glitz and glamour of the flappers and silent movies, and there's 1950s vintage, with tea-length dresses and rock-n-roll. There's also what's best described as 'vintage chic' with it's lashings of lace, old tea sets, and big, blousy flowers stuffed into every container possible. The Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair, held in the Clifton Pavillion at Bristol Zoo, had something for followers of all these themes amongst its wonderful collection of suppliers.
In my other life as a bride-to-be, I'm unashamedly a fan of the 'vintage chic' look, although as a wedding planner I shouldn't really pick favourites. There's something about the pastel colours, the bunting (you can never have too much bunting, right?) and the mismatched table decorations that appeals and stands out in a society that constantly tells us we must look forward, be modern, and fit in. For the bride that yearns for something vintage - whatever style of vintage that is - luckily there's now a veritable treasure-trove of options out there. The organisers of the fair, Bristol Vintage, are one of many companies nationwide who hire out beautiful vintage tea sets and other table accessories which you can use to decorate your reception. If your idea of heaven is afternoon tea and cakes, then vintage tea sets are a great option to add that special touch to your celebration.
Wedding cake makers have also realised that catering to the vintage look will prove popular. I was especially attracted to the wonderful creations on show from Chocolate Delores. Think delightfully uneven curls of chocolate around the outside of your cake, complimented by fresh berries or flowers. Gone are the days when a wedding cake had to be smooth and flat!
Those in search of a vintage wedding dress were also not disappointed, as the fair showcased a number of local suppliers who stock vintage pieces or who can design a vintage-inspired dress. As a word of advice, women who married many decades ago were tiny, so a vintage dress is likely to only fit a modern size 10 at most (although I was informed that 1950s dresses can be a bit more forgiving). Fear not though, modern bridal designers are filling their showrooms with many pieces that take their cue from days gone by, so there are many options out there for those of us who didn't grow up being strapped into a corset!
More information about Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair can be found at http://bristolvintageweddingfair.blogspot.com
Sunday 26 February 2012
Friday 17 February 2012
MShed Wedding Fair - 12th February
The first ever MShed wedding fair was held on the harbourside on Sunday last week (12th February). MShed, with it's industrial facade, is a strikingly different venue from the usual stately homes and grand hotels and, with it being the first fair there, I went along to take a look. I wasn't exhibiting at the fair, but went in my 'alter-ego' of bride-to-be (being engaged and being a wedding planner means I get a double helping of 'big day' fun). The fair was quite small, but had a good selection of photographers, as well as other wedding suppliers. For this post, however, I want to take a look at MShed itself.
The idea of getting married or holding your reception in a modern museum might not initially appeal, but MShed is a great venue to consider if you want your wedding to stand out from the crowd. It has wonderful views across Bristol's historic harbourside, and it's proximity to the city centre means that everything is within easy reach if you're having your ceremony in a different place, and getting to MShed is very straightforward. MShed also offers some unique selling points, such as private access to the exhibitions, and even a ride on the museum's steam train or a chance to operate one of the cranes! The venue has a maximum capacity of 180, meaning it can cater for all but the most enormous of weddings, and prices start from £55 a head. MShed would be an ideal venue if you or your partner's family has deep roots in Bristol, as the museum celebrates the city's history and culture, and it would definitely give your guests something to talk about on the way home.
www.Mshed.org for more information.
Picture from http://museumpublicity.com/2011/06/21/m-shed-museum-opens-in-bristol/
The idea of getting married or holding your reception in a modern museum might not initially appeal, but MShed is a great venue to consider if you want your wedding to stand out from the crowd. It has wonderful views across Bristol's historic harbourside, and it's proximity to the city centre means that everything is within easy reach if you're having your ceremony in a different place, and getting to MShed is very straightforward. MShed also offers some unique selling points, such as private access to the exhibitions, and even a ride on the museum's steam train or a chance to operate one of the cranes! The venue has a maximum capacity of 180, meaning it can cater for all but the most enormous of weddings, and prices start from £55 a head. MShed would be an ideal venue if you or your partner's family has deep roots in Bristol, as the museum celebrates the city's history and culture, and it would definitely give your guests something to talk about on the way home.
www.Mshed.org for more information.
Picture from http://museumpublicity.com/2011/06/21/m-shed-museum-opens-in-bristol/
Monday 13 February 2012
Welcome to Strawberry Soufflé
Welcome to the blog of Strawberry Soufflé Weddings, the shiny new wedding planning service in Bristol. I'm going to use this blog to write about things amongst the world of weddings that have caught my eye, as well as showing off the work I do. But first of all, let me tell you about Strawberry Soufflé itself.
When people think of wedding planners, they imagine someone with a clipboard who creates extravagent weddings for the rich and famous. My aim with Strawberry Soufflé is to prove this image to be false. We all have busy lives, and the huge amount of choices and options available to today's couple can quickly become overwhelming. My job is to take away all the stress that planning a wedding can create whilst helping you achieve the day you've always dreamed of - leaving you to enjoy yourselves. Whatever the style and size of your celebration, I'll be there to make sure everything goes smoothly. I can even save you money by negotiating deals with suppliers.
Strawberry Soufflé offer a range of services, from full wedding planning to venue dressing on the day. I'll meet with you for a free initial consultation to discuss the ideas you have for your wedding, and then I'll work with you to turn those ideas into reality. I can have as much or as little imput as you like.
I'm sure by this point you're thinking "well that's nice, but what's with the name?" I chose the name Strawberry Soufflé because I wanted to steer away from the 'overly-polished' feel that wedding services can sometimes have, and offer something quirky, interesting, but - above all - friendly. Your wedding is the most important and special day of your lives, and it's no good having a planner you don't get along with. Rest assured though that, as well as being able to take a joke, I approach every couple's wedding with the upmost level of dedication and proffesionalism. After all, a wedding is like a soufflé, and nobody wants a collapsed soufflé.
For a full list of services offered, see www.strawberrysouffléweddings.com, or contact me at info@strawberrysouffle.com to arrange an initial consultation.
When people think of wedding planners, they imagine someone with a clipboard who creates extravagent weddings for the rich and famous. My aim with Strawberry Soufflé is to prove this image to be false. We all have busy lives, and the huge amount of choices and options available to today's couple can quickly become overwhelming. My job is to take away all the stress that planning a wedding can create whilst helping you achieve the day you've always dreamed of - leaving you to enjoy yourselves. Whatever the style and size of your celebration, I'll be there to make sure everything goes smoothly. I can even save you money by negotiating deals with suppliers.
Strawberry Soufflé offer a range of services, from full wedding planning to venue dressing on the day. I'll meet with you for a free initial consultation to discuss the ideas you have for your wedding, and then I'll work with you to turn those ideas into reality. I can have as much or as little imput as you like.
I'm sure by this point you're thinking "well that's nice, but what's with the name?" I chose the name Strawberry Soufflé because I wanted to steer away from the 'overly-polished' feel that wedding services can sometimes have, and offer something quirky, interesting, but - above all - friendly. Your wedding is the most important and special day of your lives, and it's no good having a planner you don't get along with. Rest assured though that, as well as being able to take a joke, I approach every couple's wedding with the upmost level of dedication and proffesionalism. After all, a wedding is like a soufflé, and nobody wants a collapsed soufflé.
For a full list of services offered, see www.strawberrysouffléweddings.com, or contact me at info@strawberrysouffle.com to arrange an initial consultation.
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