Fiona Kelly Photography Tells your special moments...

This Is Fiona Kelly. She specialises in photographing weddings in a way that tells a little story of that moment in time and something about the people in the photos. Its all about you, your story and those important moments!

This is what fiona says about her career as a photographer.

Being from the Lake District I am a northerner at heart (still have the accent) but one who loves London and, to be honest, prefers the weather in the South East! I love the vibrancy of the city and then completely appreciate the slower pace and beauty of the countryside. Its the best of both worlds.

In 2008 I got married in Las Vegas, amongst a small group of friends and family. It was this amazing day, and our honeymoon road trip round California that really pushed my photography love affair to the next level. I had worked as a photographic art director for many years, being the person behind the photographer putting together the creative vision, but my desire was to do more than just direct.

It wasn't enough any more, I wanted to take the photos.
I have always thought that life is to be experienced fully and every challenge, no matter how scary, to be met with excitement at what might be round that first corner. It was this rather crazy attitude that finally pushed me into making photography a career and I am so glad of it. Theres never a dull day, no work day is the same and I love meeting and getting to know so many wonderful people who welcome me into their lives for their most special day.
So thats a little about me. Im creative, independent, easy going and possibly the most organised person you will ever meet! I love people and would love to hear your story.

Come and have a chat with Fiona on the day of the fair about how she can capture your special moments.

www.fionasweddingphotography.co.uk
email - fiona@fionasweddingphotography.co.uk
Call - 078794 55932

An elegant sip from Katie-Janes 'Winecups' ...

I was intrigued when Katie-Jane of Winecups contacted me about showing at the October Miss Vintage Wedding Affair. I just knew she would fit in perfectly when I saw the pictures of her quirky and fun "Winecups". This is what Katie-Jane says about her fabulous product. 

"I was in search of individual wedding favour ideas for my wedding last year, I love the idea of using vintage crockery but wanted a twist.  So I painstaking and lovingly handmade these Tea cup wine glasses as favours.  They went down a treat and have had so much good press that I decided to make and sell them to other brides to be looking for something unique."

They make great great gifts for the bridal party and favours for the ladies, they also work well as a statement on the top table.  What ever you choose to do with them they cause quite a stir.

Each tea cup wine glass is individual, made from a fine bone china vintage tea cup, and packaged in a elegant protective tube casing.

  Perfect for any vintage themed wedding.

Contact Katie-Jane Macconnachie

Email- winecups@hotmail.co.uk

Call- 07545222681

www.winecups.co.uk

Blog: http://www.whatihavealwayswanted.co.uk/

Presenting the delectable Barneys Bakery!

 These cakes are simply stunning! Sarah of Barney’s Bakery creates beautiful and bespoke cakes, cupcakes and cookies for any celebration but her wedding cakes are particularly special.   

Sarah signature style is romantic with a vintage feel, but she loves to work with your visions to create the perfect cake for your day, whether it is a traditional, vintage or contemporary design.  She offers a wide variety of cake and cupcake flavours, all of which can be made without gluten as this is an area we specialise in.This is what Sarah says about her passion for cake design.

"I stumbled upon my hidden passion for baking in 2007 whilst making my
first ever birthday cake for my now fiancé. Although far from a visual
masterpiece I fell in love with every aspect of baking.  Since that
point I spent 5years perfecting cake recipes and cake decoration
skills having been lucky enough to have been taught by a large number
of the top cake designers in the UK and US.  I finally made my dream a
reality when Barney’s Bakery was born in May 2012."

Contact Sarah Barnard 

info@barneysbakery.com

07582 301351

www.barneysbakery.com

Make your own personal impression with You and Me Wedding Rings!

When I first saw these amazing rings I was struck by how unique, intimate and private to the wearer they would be.

The You & Me wedding rings,  devised by designer Patrick Laing, are moulded around your lovers finger so that you're forever holding hands. Together, the two of you create your own rings using Patricks specially developed system. They can be made in different metals including silver,yellow, rose and white gold, palladium as well as platinum. Patrick told me a little more about the rings.

"The rings were launched in late 2011 and have since seen a huge amount of domestic and international press, recently they won the 2012 Innovation Award at www.NotOnTheHighStreet.com and exhibition pieces have been requested for the Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne 2013. "

Patrick Laing,  is a multi disciplinary three dimensional design studio based in central London, we specialise in the manipulation and play of materials. This can be seen in our broad output from jewellery through to home-ware, industrial product, store and exhibition design.

Contact Patrick 

email patrick@patricklaing.com

www.patricklaing.com

Call 020 7278 6668 

0794 1081 793  

Come along to Frocks and Frills Vintage fair in Wimbledon!

The second Frocks and Frills Vintage Fair run by the lovely Catherine Beck, will be happening on the 28th July 2012 in Wimbledon at the Mansel Road Centre between 11am - 5pm.

This is what the fair organiser says about the day.

"There will be the same  stunning vintage home wares and beautiful original vintage fashion but this time there will also be vintage make-overs, as well as delicious tea and cake!

We are really excited to be growing and improving, and bringing the best of vintage Wimbledon once again!"

Do contact Catherine about having a stall at the fair catherine@frocksandfrillsvintagefair.co.uk
Or visit www.frocksandfrillsvintagefair.co.uk for more details!

Frocks and Frills Vintage Fair

Mansel Road Centre
Trinity United Reformed Church
Mansel Road
London SW19 4AA

Save 35% on Your Wedding Stationery with Sara Newman Designs

Sara Newman is first and foremost an artist creating beautiful and exclusive pieces from interesting materials, either for your home or for your wedding. She told me a little bit about her creative process.

“The Glassware Rejuvenated Collection – for people who want objects that are beautiful and useful

Breathing new life into unwanted glassware I add my own designs to plain, vintage glassware.

The result is individual and contemporary glasses, flutes, candle-holders, decanters and more.  You can either choose from the collection or commission your own.  Dates and/or names can be worked into the design or added with Sara’s signature on the base of the piece.

Also, I am happy to buy new pieces and embellish your own unique set of tableware. This can be a stunning and original way to remember a special occasion.

Handmade Dreams – a chance to let your imagination run away

These beautiful pictures are mixed media collages of small scale objects.  They have a dreamlike quality with themes such as nature and discovery.  Many hobbies, interest or other customisation can be incorporated.  Commission one to remember your wedding day or honeymoon for example.

Handmade Invitations

A range of cards made by hand, mixing rubber stamp designs with decorative paper embellishments.  These striking cards can be customised to suit any occasion or season.

She has a new wedding invite range in production. Sara is currently running an offer for the first two couples who contact her via email.

WIN AN FABULOUS EARLY BIRD OFFER ON PERSONALISED ‘SAVE THE DATE’ POSTCARDS OR ‘WEDDING INVITIATIONS’

Option 1. PERSONALISED ‘SAVE THE DATE’ POSTCARDS OFFER – at only £1.65 each 35% off the full price (£2.50)

Option 2. PERSONALISED WEDDING INVITIATIONS OFFER – at only £2.45 each 35% off the full price (£3.75)

Choose from several beautiful designs and colour schemes.

Your personalised wedding stamp will be yours to keep once the order is complete.

This offer is valid for the first two couples who email Sara, so simply email her with either “Save The Date” or “Wedding Invitation” in the subject box. In your email do state the number of postcards or invitations you require.

OFFER CLOSES AT 8PM MONDAY 9TH JULY 2012

A Little Bit About How I Work & Terms: 

·         We will talk about your colour scheme and the design you most like.

·         I will make a sample for your approval and send it to you.

·         Full payment will be required to confirm the order.  As this is a bespoke service it will not be refundable.

·         I plan to deliver your postcards and invitations to you in the third week of September w/c 24th 2012.

 

Contact Sara Newman

Email  mail@saranewmandesign.com

Call 07810 503366

www.Saranewmandesign.com

SARA NEWMAN DESIGN

Introducing Jordanna Marston Photography...A snapshot!

Let me introduce to you the lovely Jordanna Marston who is a photographer. She is very passionate about what she does and this is what she has to say about her work...

Hi! I am Jordanna and I like taking pictures of people in love, beautiful places and fun loving families. I love meeting people and making them beam with cheek-aching happiness through my images. I like to think I do things a bit differently whilst producing creative, characterful and lovely wedding photography. Although my home is in Northants I am happy to travel wherever my camera takes me – all over the UK and abroad (yes siree!)

I am, hand on heart, delighted to photograph a couple’s wedding and to thank you for choosing me I will offer you a unique service so your individuality is reflected throughout your day through a combination of beautiful unobtrusive images, candid characterful shots – like dad on the dance-floor,  and with a little time spent with just the two of you to get those extra special portraits as a newly married couple. Once the celebrations are over I will put a lot of love and care into editing a collection of gorgeous images for you that tell your story in an honest and personality-packed way.

From the traditional church to a vintage themed DIY alternative do, from bump to baby and beyond my aim is simple – to produce genuine, characterful, gorgeous photos that you and your family will treasure forever.

Photography aside things I love include: sunny, wintery days, anything Italian, visiting art galleries, interior design, illustration (currently indulging my love of children’s books with my gorgeous son, Rocco, as my excuse!), days out and meals in with my family, whiling hours away on etsy and pinterest and planning my own wedding…whoohoo!

Jordanna will be exhibiting at Miss Vintage Wedding affair at The BAC in October, So do come and have a chat to her about your wedding photography.

Do Contact Jordanna Marston – 

Email info@jordannamarston.com

Call 07795622594

www.jordannamarston.com

Have a "Unique Dress" for your wedding day!

If you, like me, have always wanted a vintage style wedding dress to fit like a glove, then you have to pay a visit to Alison Rouse at Unique Dress. But of course everybody wants to look great for your wedding, Bride and Groom, Bridesmaids, Mum, and of course all the guests.So Alison caters for all kinds of women’s clothing, and can also make men's waistcoats if you want to tie all the colours together.

If you’re looking for a wedding dress it’s advisable to plan it at least a few months in advance of your wedding to allow plenty of time for fittings and ordering special fabrics and trims.If you’re looking for something less complicated, then depending on how busy we are, we might be able to get this made a bit quicker for you. This is what Alison say about her great service.

"We offer a bespoke design and dressmaking service, meaning you can wear the dress you’ve always dreamed of – with no compromise, and it will fit like a glove! We love vintage, and our dresses reflect that in style, elegance and quality. Working with the best fabric suppliers in the UK we use fantastic fabrics, and have literally hundreds of lace designs and trims to choose from."

Come and speak to Ali about your dream dress at Miss Vintage Wedding Affair on October 21st at The BAC.

Get in touch with Alison Rouse Contact:

info@uniquedress.co.uk

07940 322055

www.uniquedress.co.uk

Jubilee Vintage Fashion Fair in Kingston Upon Thames

Please Note! Sadly this event has now been cancelled!

By way of celebrating Her Majesty's Jubilee the amazing Braid will be doing one of her stunning Vintage fashion fairs in Kingston Upon Thames on Sunday the 27th May between 11am to 4pm. This this time it's outside in the ancient market place! It's going to be amazing with original vintage clothes, jewellery, accessories, Home-ware and lots more. I shall be there as my alter ego Vintage Floral Teas selling all things British, jubilee-ish and vintage!

Also get in touch with Braid if you want to sell on the day, as she a have very few last min stall spaces left at very reasonable prices. Email her at vintageroomfashionfair@gmail.com or tweet at Braid on twitter @V_roomfair

Looking forward to seeing you there!

New Date announced for Miss Vintage Wedding Affair in Battersea, London!

 

Natalie J Weddings at her stand at the last MVWA

When: Sunday 21^st October 2012

Where: Battersea Arts Centre, The Grand Hall,

Lavender Hill, Battersea, London, SW11 5TN

Open to Public: 11am to 4pm

Admission £2 

www.missvintageaffair.co.uk 

 It's going to be fantastic!

A small selection of stalls from the February MVWA at Glenmore House, Surbiton

So looking forward to the 26th April! Unique Bride Magazine Lauches!

 I'm already loving the vibe of this brand new publication and it's not even out till the 26th of April.

This is what the Unique Bride team say about the ethos of there publication.

"Are you feeling the pressures of how your wedding ought to be?

STOP... this is where it all changes, from what is expected, to what you want! Too many people are feeling pressured to have a wedding in a certain style. We say, forget that! Your wedding is about you, make it so! Unique Bride is the magazine for brides that do not want to follow the norm and want to do something different. We aim to showcase the weird, the wonderful and the wacky of the wedding world."

www.UniqueBrideMagazine.com

The first Miss Vintage Wedding Affair was Fabulous!

All watermarked Images courtesy of www.annamariestepney.co.uk © Annamarie Stepney Photography 2012

Wow! The response was amazing to the first Miss Vintage Wedding Affair! All the lovely exhibitors pulled out all the stops for amazing displays, showcasing there truly original work. Take a look at some of the images from sunday...

Annamarie Stepney's Stand.

Ain't She Sweet Classic Cars

Lucy Hayward in The Vintage Pop-Up Parlour working really hard!

Restoration Cake made amazing Velvet Cameo Cupcakes for the tearoom

A View of Daisy Chain Cakes in the Elizabethan Room

Jewels By Design London

Michelle From Muscari Whites

Natalie J Weddings Photography on her stand

Alice of Handmade by You and Sara Doron of Under the Vintage Veil

Jennifer Sue Weddings amazing table