If you haven't yet visited Old Down, you're missing out on a great experience with the gorgeous recently revamped Manor House, yummy food in the Bistro, plus loads to do for kids and animal lovers with a visit to the Country Park.

On Wednesday 5th September, there will be an opportunity to visit Old Down Manor and see all that the venue has to offer as well as meeting some of the approved suppliers. There will be a marquee showcasing some inpsirational ideas for Brides and Grooms as to how they can utilise the venue's grounds with fabulous view over the Severn Estuary.


                               

For more information, visit the website here. You can also read about a previous fair at Old Down Manor and see some more pictures here.

On Sunday 22nd April, Old Down Manor will again be opening it's doors for it's second wedding fair showcasing both the gorgeous venue and many of it's preferred suppliers. The first fair that took place there was a great success and you can read more about it here in one of our most popular posts.


                                           


Old Down Manor will be open to visitors from 11am and entry is free. The location of the Manor within Old Down Country Park also makes it a great location for a day out as it has a cafe and gift shop on site as well as gardens and loads to do for kids including animals, slides and a huge bouncy pillow.

                             

Visit the Old Down Manor website for more information on the venue or the Old Down Country Park site to learn more about days out at Old Down.

Yesterday saw some of Bristols top wedding suppliers exhibiting at the newly opened Old Down Manor for Vintage in the Park. The house has been completely remodelled following huge investment and is now an amazing mix of traditional and modern with large airy rooms and glamorous crystal chandeliers adorning the high ceilings.





The views from the landscaped gardens are also divine stretching over miles of countryside and down to the severn bridge. Old Down is also a country park with animals, a farm shop, bistro and more so is well worth a visit, whether you are planning a Wedding or not.



Old Down has it's first Wedding next week and already has lots more booked despite being a building site when most brides and groom booked. Luckily their faith and imagination has been rewarded with a top wedding venue that won't disappoint.

The suppliers ha some great displays for Brides and Grooms to view, such as the Candy Buffet shown above from Bristol Candy Buffet, the table styled by the Little Wedding helper below, plus beautiful vintage dresses and accessories from The Bridal Styling Company and cupcakes from Cupcake Delight (pictured) and the Vanilla Pod bakery.




The wedding fair was organised by Lizzie May in aid of Cots for Tots, with each exhibitor paying £65 towards the charity and donating prizes for the raffle. Over 500 people turned up to visit the fair and to view the house.






Exhibitors ranged from florists to cakes, candy buffets, chair covers, magicians and singers so there was lots of ideas and inspiration for Bristol brides. The gorgeous floral displays shown above are from Bijoux Floral (top and centre)  and the Wilde Bunch (bottom).

Here is a full list and links to all of those who took part and donated towards a great cause. Please follow the links to find out more about these brilliant suppliers.

Florists

The Wilde Bunch Florist, Bijoux Wedding and Event Flowers, Sorori Design Florist,

Photographers and Videographers

Caroline Alexander Photography, Lizzy May Photography, Wedding Day Movie Video

Venue Styling, Decorations and Accessories

The Little Wedding Helper Venue Styling, Ambience Venue Styling, Aunties Vintage China,
Music

New City Sound DJs, Dixie Belles  Singers

Jewellery, Clothing and Make Up

Frocks and Tails at Home Menswear, The Bridal Styling Company, Hannah Banks Jewellery, Jess Mills Make Up

Cakes and Sweet Treats

Lizzie Likes - home made treats, The Vanilla Pod Bakery,  Cupcake Delight, Bristol Candy Buffet

Wedding Cars

England's Finest Cars, Karma Kars

Other

County Marquees,   Alec Walker Toastmaster,  Sur Les Ailes D'Amour Doves, Archibald Edwards Stationery, Elf sitters Child Minders, Darren Campbell Magician
Surroundings Gifts and cute wedding stuff, Jamie at Home Homewares

Bristol Wedding Photographer Liz Gayther of Lizzie-May Photography is organising a very special vintage Wedding fair to raise funds for childrens charity Cots for Tots.