Marry Me In Somerset will be hosting a wedding fair in Bristol at Jack's Brasserie on Sunday 27th May
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Admission is £3.00 per person with a free goody bag. Jack's Brasserie is situated on the Harbourside in Bristol and hosts weddings as well as private events and parties.It is owned by the Fosters group who also provide catering for weddings and events at many other prestigious local wedding venues such as Goldney Hall, The SS Great Britain and the Lord Mayor's Mansion.


                                           

   
Find out more about Marry Me in Somerset wedding fairs here

Image Credits: Marry Me In Somerset and Jack's Brasserie

The Mansion House is a bit of a hidden gem, tucked away near Bristol Zoo in Clifton. It manages to perfectly combine the grandeur of a stately home with the relaxed feel of a more modern venue, making it a perfect choice for a wedding.




The Mansion House is in fact the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Bristol and offers a range of flexible spaces that can be hired for a wedding, from the atrium with it's sweeping staircase to the spacious drawing room and dining room with adjoining conservatory.

The house also boasts two gardens and even has it's own Gazebo, perfect for summer drinks receptions and canapes. It's position also means you can almost feel that you are in a remote country location and not just a few minutes drive from the busy city centre.

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).

There were lots of mouth watering treats on display at the Top Hats & Tea Cups Wedding Fair on Sunday from Candy Buffets to cupcakes and beautiful stacked wedding cakes.

Bristol Candy Buffet, part of How 2 I Do Wedding & Event Planning had brought along a great selection of sweets from fudge to marshmallows, Haribo fruit sweets and giant chocolate jazzies. Candy Buffets are a huge new trend for weddings and one that is growing all of the time.

 Bristol Candy Buffet offer a range of packages to suit different wedding sizes and budgets, as well as offering candy centrepieces and swirly lollipop wedding favours, that can double as place settings with each guests name on a pretty label attached with a ribbon bow to match your theme.




Ice Maiden Cakes had brought a gorgeous selection of tiered cakes to display. Make sure to check out their website for some great pictures of their cakes and cupcakes. Their cocktail cupcakes were recently enjoyed by the cream of the wedding industry at the Wedding Ideas Magazine 100th Issue Party and went down a storm.

I was at the Top Hats & Tea Cups Vintage Wedding Fair organised by Marry Me In Somerset and the Mansion House in sunny Clifton yesterday. I thought this week would be a great time to feature some of the fantastic suppliers who were exhibiting, as well as the stunning venue itself.

I was next to the lovely Shell from Something Kinda Cute and loved her pretty stand. I also had not heard about her business before as she is based in Swansea, so thought this would be a great place to begin telling Bristol Wedding News readers about the fair.

                              

Shell began using her design background to produce quirky vintage inspired stationery after making stationery for her her own wedding and hasn't looked back since. Her range of stationery is gorgeous and would really suit someone looking for something stylish, different and fun.

                                                   

                              


You can order bespoke designs to match your theme or purchase the off the peg range online via the Something Kinda Cute website. Check out their pretty stand at the fair and check back this week for a full report on the fair and more supplier information.

                     

                           
    
There will be 30 vintage suppliers on site for you to meet from stunning cakes to yummy vintage candy buffets, award winning stylists, gorgeous vintage dresses and lots of quirky and individual ideas to make your wedding fun and unique, like sampling champagne and raw chocolate hearts in a pink yurt.
It will be well worth popping in between 11am and 4pm both to visit the venue and to meet all of the top wedding suppliers who will be in residence. You can learn more about The Mansion House here. Admission costs £5.00 and includes a complimentary glass of bubbly and a goody bag.

Image courtsey of Wedding Venues

On Sunday 11th March, The Mansion House will be hosting a fabulous vintage wedding fair organised by Marry Me in Somerset. The fantastic venue is the official residence of the Lord Mayor of Bristol, set in the heart of desirable Clifton the show will celebrate some of the best Vintage Wedding Suppliers in the Country.

Still one of Bristol’s best kept secrets, The Mansion House integrates the romance and grandeur of the Victorian era with the luxury, style and service you would expect from Bristol’s most prestigious address.



                       
    

There will be 30 vintage suppliers on site for you to meet from stunning cakes to yummy vintage candy buffets, award winning stylists, gorgeous vintage dresses and lots of quirky and individual ideas to make your wedding fun and unique, like sampling champagne and raw chocolate hearts in a pink yurt.


                                 

The fair begins at 11am and ends at 4pm and it will be well worth popping in both to visit the venue and to meet all of the top wedding suppliers who will be in residence. You can learn more about The Mansion House here.

Admission costs £5.00 and includes a complimentary glass of bubbly and a goody bag.

See our Wedding Fairs and Event page for more great local fairs.

Image courtsey of Wedding Venues

I was having a little browse on Marry Me In Somerset recently, which is a great resource for people marrying in Bristol, Bath and Somerset. It was on there that I came across The Original Fete Company and it's such a great idea, I had to share it on here.

It was the brainchild of married couple Simon and Ethne who wanted to find some ways to make their Wedding fun. You can hire a whole fete including bunting, hay bales and assorted stalls from hook a duck to bash a rat that you will remember from childhood fetes.

                               

I think this is such a good idea to make your Wedding stand out and also to fill the gap when you are off having photos done.  It's also a great icebreaker for guests to get stuck in and get some healthy competition going.


                                 

The added benefit of finding suppliers on Marry Me In Somerset is that they only recommend suppliers who they know within the Wedding Industry or who come highly recommended, so you know that you are in safe hands when booking suppliers for your big day.


                                                       

Visit Marry Me In Somerset here or click here to visit the Original Wedding Fete Company website.

Image Credits: The Original Wedding Company Marry Me in Somerset

Here's what's happening in the world of Bristol weddings this November.

Bridezillas Store Opening A brand new bridal accessory boutique is opening in Keynsham on the 1st November at 10am where excellent customer service and gorgeous products are all part of the fantastic shopping experience.

We've been delighted to keep you up to date with the latest on the opening of Bridezillas, a fantastic new Bridal Accessory boutique in Keynsham. The official opening date has now been launched on the website as 10am on the 2nd November.

There are also some sneak preview pictures online taken from a recent Marry Me In Somerset wedding fair, where Bridezillas owner Amanda met some lucky Brides to be and showed them some of her gorgeous range including tiaras, shoes, umbrellas, bracelets, capes and much more. These beautiful pictures by Wedding and documentary photographer Marie Man, give a real feel of what's in store.



                                         

                           

You can visit Bridezillas from the 2nd November at 18 High Street, Keynsham, BS31 1DQ.

Photo Credits: Marie Man

Lots of the South West's top Wedding Industry Tweeps met up last night at the Castle Hotel for the Taunton Tweet Up arranged by Marry Me In Somerset and Wedding Ideas Magazine. It was an opportunity to network, chat, meet new friends and have a few cheeky glasses of Pimms served by some extremely sculpted Butlers in the Buff.

The Bristol Wedding Industry was well represented by the following lovely people who we would recommend for your Bristol Wedding.

How 2 I Do  -Wedding PlanningWorkshops, Planning Services and On the Day Coordination
The Little Wedding Helper  - Venue and Marquee Styling
Marie Man - Wedding and Fashion Photography
Proof Photography -Wedding Photography
The Wedding Reporter - Wedding Reports to treasure forever
Wedding Blog Designer -Personalised Wedding Blogs
My Wedding Workshops -Wedding Workshops
Martin Pemberton -Wedding Photographer
Bridezillas Ltd -Wedding Accesories Boutique *Coming Soon
Hermione Harbutt - Wedding jewellery and accesories
The Mews of Clifton Village - Wedding and Bridesmaid Dresses
Adam Drake Photography -Based in the Cotswolds covering Bristol and Beyond

The full list of those who attended can be found here

Abi and Lisa from Marry Me in Somerset have recently made a huge impact on the local Wedding Industry with the launch of their fantastic Wedding directory. They list many local venues but also carefully check the credentials of other Wedding suppliers so that Brides and Grooms can be assured that they are in good hands, when they book any services listed. Abi and Lisa said,

"With so many wedding directories online set up for profit purposes, we are passionate about promoting only the very best suppliers that Somerset has to offer. All of our suppliers are by invitation only and we thoroughly research all potential members before inviting them to join MMIS giving you the confidence that any supplier you contact in our directory will give you the high level of service we would expect you to receive"


So head on over to Marry Me in Somerset to look at the great suppliers that they feature. Also look out for their Wedding Fairs, called a Brides Affair coming soon.