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
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