I have seen Fiona from Beehive Brides at a few wedding fairs recently  transforming brides to be and exhibiting suppliers into glamorous sirens with just a few rollers and hair pins. Fiona is a fully trained hair and make up artist and now specialises in glamorous and vintage inspired looks with her business Beehive Brides.

     

Vintage bridal hair is very on trend at the moment with many brides going for looks inspired by Downton Abbey or the forties with victory rolls. Fiona has worked on many TV productions and is an expert in helping brides feel calm and pampered on their wedding day.

  

To find out more visit the Beehive Brides website to view the gallery and read testimonials from happy brides.

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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.

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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,

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.

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At Bristol Wedding News we love vintage prettiness so we couldn't help a little gasp of delight when viewing Vicky Trainors gorgeous Vintage Drawer range, available to buy on Etsy. These hand made wedding signs are so pretty and original and would be fantastic for any vintage inspired Weddings.


                                

                                 

How about place names or table names made by hand using vintage fabrics and applique details. They would make a real change from the traditional printed table numbers or place cards.


                                

                                

Find our more about the these lovely items here and also see the full range of products available such as table plans, brooches and more or visit the online Etsy store here for a range of ready to buy items.