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

Add some sparkle to your wedding with The Pink Champagne Sisters Singing Trio.

Make your special day sparkle with The Pink Champagne Sisters, the perfect musical entertainment for your romantic celebration!  

Delight in the glamour and unmistakeable sound of the 1940s with this dynamite close harmony trio.

With their sensational sparkle they lift the mood and refresh the heart.  The Pink Champagne Sisters are bubbly and delicious, a singing sensation, whose tantalising harmonies create an upbeat, bygone, nostalgic, exuberantly happy atmosphere.

Recapturing an elegant age of luxury Pullman train carriages, sumptuous ocean liners and wonderful swinging jazz harmonies dominating the radio waves…the Sisters sizzle!

With their sparkling sounds and vibrant performance The Pink Champagne Sisters are bubbling in a class of their own!

Sample set list: 

It Don’t Mean A Thing, Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree, Chattanooga Choo Choo, Sentimental Journey, Oh Johnny! Oh Johnny ! Oh!, Mr Sandman, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Apple Blossom Time, Begin The Beguine, In The Mood, How Do You Like Your Eggs In The Morning, Java Jive, It’s A Good Day, Bewitched, Taking A Chance On Love, I Hear Music, Why Can’t You Behave, At Last.

Contact: Sammy

website: www.pinkchampagnesisters.com

email: info@pinkchampagnesisters.com

tel: 07799222977

Find your princess gown with Retro Weddings at Miss Vintage Wedding Affair

Retro Weddings  is based in Sandhurst, Berkshire and is owned by Caryl Bromhead who specialises in vintage and ‘Wear Again Designer Wedding Dresses. Caryl offers a whole host of dresses to fit all shapes and sizes.

Caryl takes 30 years’ experience of planning weddings and events into her showroom. Styles include American Country to Modern Glam. She has an excellent range of dresses available, slim fitting chic to an amazing fishtail design. Why should a dress only have one occasion to shine when so much thought is hidden in its soft fabrics?

From the little bows that daintily trail down the back of one design to the delicate lace floral of another’s train. These dresses are designed to transform us from the modern discerning women we are, to the fairy tale princess’s we’ve always dreamed about. As if this wasn’t enough, Caryl’s experience in weddings allows her to offer a wedding planning service where she can use her wealth of contacts to ensure you ideal wedding look..

In the studios calm surroundings, decorated with vintage pictures, ‘Retro Weddings,’ also offers the all-important accessories, from Cinderella’s slippers to a range of perfect tiaras. But despite all this, the real hidden treasure in this shop is Caryl herself, with the experience to magically transform every detail a Bride could ever dream about and transform it into a reality…

Contact Caryl:

Email: retroweddings@hotmail.co.uk

Call: 07535 281886

Amazing engagement and wedding photography from We Not Me Collective!

Wedding photography can be run of the mill but sometimes you come across work that sends a shiver down your spine. That happened when I looked at the work of Tom and Anita from We Not Me Collective. Their work is so natural and sensitive. It picks up on all the finer details and captures all the emotions of the day. 

This is what they say about their Collective:

Photographing people is what we enjoy the most - especially when those people say ‘I do’. We like to keep things simple, natural and fresh. We let the events of the day unfold and photograph things as they happen. We don’t start directing you (except when we take your couple portraits) or your day, this way your wedding flows smoothly and the pictures happen naturally. We live in London, and we will happily travel anywhere in the world for your big day. We also provide beautiful bespoke handmade wedding books, photo booths and more.

I was blown away by the engagement video they had on the website. Very evocative work.

Contact either Tom or Anita
email: hello@wenotmecollective.com
Call: 07880 811403

www.wenotmecollective.com

Wouldn't You Want Your Hen Party to be Handmade by you? Well it can!

We are really excited to be able to bring you the amazing Alice Hainsworth, an avid crafter and designer-maker who runs Handmade by you. We know (myself included), that not all brides want to go to a cheesy night club and get legless for their hen. Handmade by you provides a truly up-market and creative alternative!

This is what Alice says about her company.

Organising parties and Hen dos can be a really challenging, but our craft party service takes all the stress out of it.  Tell us your requirements and we will take care of the rest!

Chocolate Truffle Workshop

We work with wonderful London vintage venues like Betty Blythe and Drink, Shop & Do and Bake-a-boo, so your guests will be treated to a delicious afternoon tea, served in vintage shabby chic china.  Afternoon tea is priced between £17 and £20 depending on the venue choice. After your tea, you can indulge in a craft workshop provided by Handmade by you

Vintage Fascinator Workshop

Alice offers a great array of craft workshops and parties with a vintage twist in London and the South East - using handpicked, beautiful vintage and pre-loved supplies, materials and tools.  For a unique hen party you can book a making workshop from a range which includes "make your own natural lip balm", "make a silk covered necklace" to "make a vintage cake stand"!

Handmade by you also offers the Handmade by you Wedding Workshop, showing you how to personalise your special day through unique handmade bridal headpieces, wedding favours, floral arrangements and other finishing touches, all with a vintage twist.

Contact Alice:

alice@handmade-by-you.co.uk

0208 392 0614
www.handmade-by-you.co.uk
 

Jewels By Design London Dazzling us at Miss Vintage Wedding Affair!

Jewels by Design is the creation of Louise Needham. Since she was a young girl she has had a love of old beads and buttons and she would spend many hours playing with a box full of them (which her mother had also played with years before!)

Louise has worked in the antique trade for eighteen years. She started her business in the London markets such as Camden Passage, Bermondsey and Covent Garden. During this time she had collected many pieces which have been broken, forgotten and generally unloved.

She says: “The pieces I use span across the decades from the 1900s to 1960s. I like to think of the journey these items have been on and of what stories they could tell!  Everything I design is a one off and for many women knowing they have something bespoke makes it extra special to them. I design headbands, tiaras & hair combs for weddings, prom nights, and other special occasions. 

I also hand make a range called “Love Is…” which are designed from vintage 1930s pearls & original clasps with two charms. As the bracelets have been so popular (especially for presents for bridesmaids) I have brought out a necklace collection as well which is based along the same themes. I have created a collection called “Button Bracelets” These antique buttons which are made from French Jet, celluloid, glass and brass are matched with original pearls and crystals of single or double row and set with vintage clasps. Truly unique and guaranteed to never find another one these bracelets are in constant demand. I attend vintage fairs and wedding fairs to showcase our items where I take along my working boxes for clients to dig through (no girl can resist a dig through a box of sparkles!) or perhaps someone has a piece of jewellery left to them which I am happy to incorporate into a design for a really personal commission. Each and every item carefully designed and crafted to bring each bride a very personal experience.

Louise also carries an extensive range of period costume jewellery which makes fantastic gifts and which will add splendour to any occasion!

www.jbdlondon.co.uk

Email: info@jbdlondon.co.uk

Twitter: @JBDLondon

Call: 07735622006 or 01255-830797