Last Sunday was one of my favourite wedding fairs, the glorious Bristol Vintage at Clifton Pavilion, Bristol Zoo. Each year Ali from Bristol Vintage brings together a group of hand picked wedding suppliers who offer something very special to visitors who come from far and wide.

There's lots of great wedding fairs and events coming up in the Bristol area.

The icy winds couldn't deter the enthusiastic couples who flocked to Clifton Pavilion at Bristol Zoo Gardens. Many of Bristol's top wedding suppliers were exhibiting at this invitation only event. Downstairs brides and grooms could sample delicious cake from Chocolate Delores or browse stunning stationery by Rachel Goodchild Designs.


Many vintage dresses were on display with the opportunity to try them on along with gorgeous accessories by Hermione Harbutt (below).




Fishee Designs had their fun photo booth complete with props and Beehive Brides were busy transforming the models and brides to be into retro sirens.



A Suit That Fits

Babes in the Woods

Beehive Brides

Britten Weddings

Chocolate Delores

Cox & Baloney
Photographers & Photo Booths

Dawn Wilkins Photography

Fishee Designs Photo Booth

Jo Hansford Photography

Wedding Stationery

Meticulous Ink

Rachel Goodchild Designs

The Marionettes

The Wilde Bunch

Tricia DesignsYour Unique Scrapbook

Sunday 10th March, also know as Mothers Day...don't forget now!) sees some of the South Wests' top vintage wedding suppliers head to Clifton Pavillion at Bristol Zoo to attend the annual Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair. It is an invitation only event for suppliers which guarantees a top quality selection of products and services on offer for the discerning bride who wants a pretty vintage inspired day.

The fair is organised by Bristol Vintage who specialise in organising vintage events and hiring out gorgeous vintage tableware and props such as original Babycham glasses and pretty china. The organisers say,

"Exhibitors will be displaying original, vintage items as well as vintage inspired pieces.
The Fair will appeal to brides who want a full vintage wedding, and to those who just want something that little bit special."


                               

Many of the great exhibitors have been featured on Bristol Wedding News, such as Bridezillas, The Little Wedding Helper, Chocolate Delores, Flo Jo Boutique, Shellac Sound, The Wilde Bunch, Sweet & Pretty and Rachel Goodchild Designs. Here is the full list of suppliers who will be there,

Alexandra King Bridal

A Suit That Fits

Babes in the Woods

Beehive Brides

Britten Weddings

Charlotte Smith for the Bride

Chocolate Delores

Cool Classy Campers

Cox & Baloney

Custard House Clothing

Dawn Wilkins Photography

Fishee Designs Photo Booth

Flo-Jo Boutique

Jo Hansford Photography

Kye Tew Jewellery

Lilac Hour

Lilygrace Originals

LK Bespoke Bridal

Meticulous Ink

Miss Jones Lingerie

Piece of Cake

Pretty Amazing Cakes

Rachel Goodchild DesignsShellac Sound

Sweet and Pretty Candy Buffet

The Dandy Cabin

The Little Wedding Helper

The Marionettes

The Wilde Bunch

Til There Was Uke

Tricia DesignsYour Unique Scrapbook

When it come to creating a theme it's all about the styling and the fine details. For those who want a vintage theme for their wedding there were lots of ideas on display at Top Hats & Teacups Wedding Fair from pretty china to vintage suitcases and vintage inspired floral displays.

The Little Wedding Helper had a inspirational display spanning several decades to show couples how they can use props and styling to transform even the blankest canvas into a beautiful wedding venue. Kirsten specialises in styling marquees and village halls and as well as offering styling advice and inspiration. She also offers an on the morning styling service, meaning that everything is laid out as you had dreamt, while you relax and prepare for the big day.




The Little Wedding  Helper also hires out props for weddings as do Bristol Vintage (bottom photo) and Aunties Vintage, who had some lovely displays of patterned china. Auntie's Vintage China (top photo) also now make unique brooch bouquets as a stunning alternative to flowers. They would make an amazing keepsake and could be passed down as a future family heirloom.



There were also some gorgeous florist's displays from The Wilde Bunch (top photo) and Bramble and Wild (bottom photo).

After you get married it can be hard to know what to do with all the little memories and keepsakes from your wedding. Do you put them all away in a box or risk them getting lost or damaged over time or look for a more creative way to display them? I recently met Erika Glanville at the Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair and she makes bespoke wedding frames, shown below.



I think these are a great way to store all of the treasured parts of your day like invitations, jewellery, decorations, place cards, dried flowers from your bouquet or perhaps your garter. Take a look at Erika's facebook page for more photos and ideas of how you could store your memories and be able to enjoy them every day.

Clifton Pavilion was alive with chatter and laughter on Sunday as many couples visited the Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair. The early spring sunshine added to the warm and friendly atmosphere inside, as did the smooth sounds of the sublime trio the Tender Trap who performed upstairs.




Models sauntered around the stalls in stunning lace and satin vintage wedding gowns while enthusiastic brides has their hair transformed into vintage styles. There were many different vintage stands to choose from such as stunning wedding jewellery from Bridezillas (below) to delicious cake from Chocolate Delores (shown above).



Organisers Bristol Vintage had a pretty display of china and glassware available for hire and local designer Rachel Goodchild (shown below) was showcasing her vintage wrapping paper, stationery and wedding blogs. Fun knicker making parties for vintage hens were also showcased from Flo-Jo Boutique as seen below.






Award winning local wedding stylist the Little Wedding Helper had brought a vintage bureau, heaving with gorgeous props that she can use to transform your wedding venue. Next to her Fishee Designs Photo Booth who are mobile photo studio, who can provide fabulous vintage props for your guests to pose with.

This Sunday sees some of the South Wests top vintage wedding suppliers head to Clifton Pavillion at Bristol Zoo this Sunday to attend the annual Bristol Vintage Wedding Fair.

The fair is organised by Bristol Vintage who specialise in organising vintage events and hiring out gorgeous vintage tableware and props such as original Babycham glasses and pretty china. The organisers say,