THANK YOU

to everyone who came to the fair on Sunday

It looked fabulous thanks to the amazing stallholders

and we hope our visitors came away inspired

Watch this space for more wedding blogs...

TODAY'S THE DAY...

WHEN THE BEST VINTAGE DEALERS IN THE UK GATHER 

AT THE LONDON VINTAGE WEDDING FAIR 

The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RP

YOU WILL FIND in THE MAIN ROOM

Frocks from Queens4 Weddings:  No40:  Jackie Heathcott:  Vivien:  Jane Bourvis:  The Pocket Library:  Christine Nolgrove:  Charlotte Casadejus:  Ooh La La

Veils, Headdreses, Millinery, Bridesmaids and pageboys outfits, underwear, accessories and more:  Pip Hackett, The Linen Cupboard:  Lynda and Mary:  Emma Cardeni:  Bordello lingerie

Jewellery:  Clair Green and Louise Ferdinando

Food and Drink:  Mon Petit Four;  Pimms

Photography:  Betti Confetti

Making your Day:  Vintage Flair

Music:  Vaults Quartet

AND IN THE HALL

Flowers:  Wild About Flowers (and all around the venue)

Music:  Down for the Count

Photo Booth:  Fishee Design

and a glass of fizz to keep you going...

STEP ON THROUGH TO THE COUNCIL CHAMBER

Frocks from Hope and Harlequin:  Pennies:  

Jewellery:  Love Vintage Beads:  Van der Brit:  Rose Weisencrantz

Accessories:  Munni stockings

Food:  Chocolate Lily

Photography:  Peartree Photography

Stationery:  Hello Lucky

Venue:  All around you The Old Finsbury Town Hall:  Sui-shi domes

Gifts:  John Lewis gift service

OR TURN DOWN TO THE YELLOW ROOM

Bridesmaids and party dresses:  Lily in the Clouds

Millinery:  Kate Underdown

Headdresses and bouquets:  Suzi McLaughlin

Jewellery:  Kye Tew

Shoes:  Emmy

Paperwork:  Paper Pompoms - (and all around the venue)

Food:  The Cute Cup Cake Company

when you come in 

A TEA SHOP and music from the fabulous MARJORIE BELLES
-and don't forget to pick up your goodie bag.

SEE YOU THERE TOMORROW

For the most wonderful collection of vintage inspiration ever...

1950’s dress in perfect condition

Swirls of 1930’s tulle

Divinely decadant jewels

And more

You will find everything precious that you need for your beautiful wedding day

 at The London Vintage Wedding Fair 

GET THE VINTAGE LOOK FOR BRIDESMAIDS AND PAGEBOYS

Looking for bridesmaids and page boys outfits? 

Bring your measurements to The Blue Linen Cupboard or Christine Nolgrove in the Main Hall on Sunday and check out their wonderful collection of

 vintage bridesmaid and page boy outfits.

or if you want bespoke 50's dresses for all your girls

go to LilyintheClouds in the Yellow Room 

ARE YOU READY ....

for a fabulous day out at The London Vintage Wedding Fair?  

And who better to welcome you than 

the MARJORIE BELLES

They will be singing rich, perfectly blended 3 part harmonies, in an authentic 40's sound, at the fair.

Get in the swing with them on Sunday and visit their website on www.themarjoriebelles.com

Just to Say I Love You Presents

Christmas presents - tick

Bridesmaids presents - tick

Teacher presents - tick

Christening presents - tick

Austrian flower brooches from 1920’s to 1950’s.

Eidelweiss, daffodils, iris and daisies from 

Clair Green at 73 Portobello Road, W11 2QB opposite Alices’ on Saturdays  or at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on Sunday November 4th

MY FAVOURITE PIECE OF JEWELLERY

We asked Louise Ferdinando of Ferdinando Jewels to choose her favourite piece that she is bringing to The London Vintage Wedding Fair.
"This Christian Dior 1960's brooch is not only the most romantic piece, the stones are in such beautiful colours, but is an heirloom in the making.  It will last a life time and be a fantastic investment.  But most of all it is just the most beautiful present as a reminder of a wonderful day"
Louise Ferdinando will be at The London Vintage Wedding Fair in the Main Hall or by private appointment on Contact: 07880 622629.

WHAT EVERY BRIDE NEEDS CAN BE FOUND THIS SUNDAY

at The London Vintage Wedding Fair 
We have gorgeous vintage dresses from

The Pocket Library, Charlotte Casadejus, Queens4Weddings, Jane Bourvis, Christine Nolgrove, Jackie Heathcott, No40, Vivien, Linda and Mary, Pennies, Ooh La!La! and Hope and Harlequin.


Bespoke dresses made from vintage textiles

from Jane Bourvis, Charlotte Casadejus and Hope and Harlequin.

Headresses from

Vintage London, Mary and Linda, Kate Underdown, Pip Hackett, Suzi McLaughlin, Queens4Weddings, Kye Tew Jewellery and Rosie Weinsencrantz.

Accessories and jewellery from 

Clair Green, Louise Ferdinando, Love Vintage Beads and 

Van der Brit.

Veils from 

Mary and Linda, Jane Bourvis, Queens4Weddings and Christine Nolgrove.

Sexy stockings from Muuna. Underwear from Bordello. Shoes by Emmy Shoes. Flowers by 

Wild About Flowers.

And vintage bridesmaids and page boys from The Blue Linen Cupboard.

We look forward to welcoming you on November 4th at The London Vintage Wedding Fair.

www.londonvintageweddingfair.co.uk

   

WE'RE ENGAGED

Where do I start to organise my dream wedding?

The London Vintage Wedding Fair is here to help.

Come and meet our wedding stylists who will do everything from create your dream wedding day to  hiring you crockery.  Look out for Vintage Flair or the-tea-set.

Photographers come in every style from Peartree Pictures, Betti Confetti to the Photo Booth at LVWF.

For a touch of style there is the Pimms bike – although it could be ice cream , chocolate etc.

You can look at the gorgeous stationery from Hello Lucky

And if you are worried about the decoration:  be inspired by the paper decoration from Suzi McClaughlin and Paperpompoms.  And you will just love the  flowers by Wild About Flowers.

We have yummy cakes from Chocolate Lily, The Cup Cake Company and Mon Petit Fours.

And you can listen to the live music of Down For the Count, Margery Belles and the Vault Quartet.

Plus  if you need a wedding list, there is the fabulous John Lewis gift service guaranteed to offer the widest and most stylish choice of presents.

All set in the fabulous wedding venue of The Old Finsbury Town Hall .  

All this and more with over 40 stalls  at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on Sunday 4th November.

Tickets selling fast so catch one now or on the door.

PS you also get a goodie bag and a glass of fizz!

for tickets go to www.londonvintageweddingfair.co.uk

HELP! OUTFIT CRISIS!

 

Wedding invitations dropping through the letter box.  Save the date cards on the mantle shelf.

Outfit crisis alert!

Hold on because we are here to help. 

Let’s wave our magic wand and solve your frock problem with

Jackie Heathcott, , Queens4Weddings, The Pocket Library, Ooh La!La!, The Blue Linen Cupboard, No40 and more.

 Need a hat?  We have Pip Hackett and Katie Underdown .

 Oh, and look out for Emmy shoes for pretty footwear.

 Pick up jewels galore from Clair Green, Love Vintage Beads, Louise Fernando, Kye Tew Jewellery, Rosie Weisancrantz and Van de Brit.

And for the all important wedding present – check out John Lewis gift service.

All to be found for one day only amongst over 40 stalls at The London Vintage Wedding Fair

on Sunday 4th November.

Grab a ticket while you can on www.londonvintageweddingfair.co.uk

Problem solved!

WE'RE FEELING ALL SPARKLY

Got your sparklers yet for the 5th November?

No ... then you will be just in time to get on down to The London Vintage Wedding Fair 

on November 4th

for the best sparklers in town

Love Vintage Beads 

in the Council Chamber at The Old Finsbury Town Hall, Rosebery Avenue,

London EC1 4RP

WE'RE LOVING DOWNTON

We love the frocks, the jewels, the story ...... and if you're feeling inspired we have the dresses and the jewellery just waiting for you to fall in love with.

Get yourself a Downton Abbey moment at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on November 4th.

Original dress from Jane Bourvis.

MY FEET ARE KILLING ME....

If you've been lugging round the shops trying to find the perfect pair of shoes....STOP!

Look no further ....

EMMY shoes are everything you are looking for and more!

Pretty, comfortable and unique.

Of course the lovely Emmy is with us on November 4th but if you can't wait visit www.emmyshoes.co.uk

BRIDE OF THE WEEK

Nikki, in a 1950's dress from the inspirational Hope and Harlequin, and her husband, Dan,  on Brighton Bandstand .  How fabulous is this!

Check out Hope and Harlequin at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on Sunday 4th November 

or visit www.hopeandharlequin.com

IT'S TONIGHT

It's the final of The Great British Bake Off!  Can't cope?  Where is our cake fix to come from?
Let us inspire you with the yummy scrummy Cute Cup Cake Company.

Stop Press!  They will be giving away free cup cakes at The London Vintage Wedding Fair 

on November 4th or if you can't wait you can contact them on

info@thecutecupcakecompany.co.uk

WEDDING STYLE

Love the vintage feel but don't know where to find a lovely friendly company that will give your wedding just the style you want.

This is where the wonderful Vintage Flair come in.    

A regular exhibitor with The London Vintage Wedding Fair 

you can meet them on Sunday November 4th or find them on www.vintageflairchinahire.co.uk.

MY FAVOURITE SHOT

  

We asked photographer Gemma of Betti Confetti for her favourite shot: 

"When the girls from The London Vintage Wedding Fair asked me for my favourite shot I thought it was impossible and then I remembered the' yes' moment when I pressed the shutter to get this picture.  

I love it.  It just sums up the anticipation - and then a second later he was larking around with the best man.  If I'd been looking the other way for a couple of seconds I would have missed it.  But I didn't.  See you all at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on November 4th.  

Can't wait until then you can contact me on www.betticonfetti.com

PIP HACKETT ONLY AT THE LONDON VINTAGE WEDDING FAIR

Feeling inspired by this beautiful picture. 

Check out the wonderful Pip Hackett's millinery 

on www.piphackett.co.uk

The London Vintage Wedding Fair is the only fair you will find her work.

BRIDE OF THE WEEK

Ollie and Jess wearing 'Elise' head piece by Kye Tew jewellery.  How gorgeous is this look!  

So contemporary but still with beautiful vintage style.   

Catch her website for  examples of her current collections and pictures of her previous bridal customers on www.kyetewjewellery.co.uk or meet her in person only at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on November 4th

PUTTING ON THE GLITZ

Direct from Hollywood only at The London Vintage Wedding Fair we present

Queens4Weddings 

and their stunning collection of dresses, veils, tiaras and stoles.

It's the OMG stall you will find on the stage at LVWF.

Five Reasons to come to The London Vintage Wedding Fair

1.  The most inspiring and enjoyable fair designed to help you source everything you need.
2.  We are here to help - advice from a leading makeup company and a checklist from a stylist on what
     is perfect for you.  Plus exhibitors who are the best in the UK.
3.  A lovely day out with over 40 stalls, a goodie bag, a glass of bubbly, a cafe (homemade cakes!) and
     the local Exmouth Market full of trendy restaurants and bars.
4.  Plenty of exquisite stalls with every detail perfect.  Most of our exhibitors are only showing at the The London Vintage Wedding Fair.
5.  Happy, smiley people who want you and your friends and family to have a gorgeous day out.

We look forward to seeing you at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on Sunday 4th November

for more information and tickets visit 

 www.londonvintageweddingfair.co.uk

YUMMY SCRUMMY CAKE

Calling all fans of The Great British Bake Off there will be homemade cakes 

and more at The London Vintage Wedding Fair.  

We are great fans of the-tea-set who provide everything from tea cups to ice cream bikes as well as baking the most delicious cakes. 

You can meet them at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on November 4th 

or visit www.the-tea-set.co.uk

A Glimpse of Stocking

"In olden days a glimpse of stocking

Was looked on as something shocking,

But now, God knows,

Anything Goes."

Lyrics by Cole Porter Song Anything Goes

Hand embroidered, sexy as hell stockings by Muuna at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on 4^th November 
or visit www.thisismuuna.tumblr.com

TOP TIP

Big smiles all day on your wedding day.  Quick retouch of lipstick here and there. 

But OMG there is lipstick on my teeth in every photo!

Quick remedy.  Apply lipstick then - this is the funny bit - put your forefinger in your mouth and pull it out.  Any residual lipstick will come away on your finger.

Hey presto not a lippie smudged smile in sight.

Bride of the Week

Cecily in a dress by Hope and Harlequin.  

What more can we say than fabulous!

Find Louise of Hope and Harlequin at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on November 4th.

or www.hopeandharlequin.com

We're loving

White wisteria.  

If you're getting married in May/June this is the most beautiful flower for a bouquet or for decoration.

IT'S FROCK TIME

So there is the hen night, the supper before the wedding, the going away outfit and then something gorgeous for the honeymoon.  And that's not including the mother of the  bride, the wedding guests and the bridesmaid.  Not to mention Christmas and party party party time.

Everyone needs a new frock!

Brilliant!  because there is something for everyone at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on 

Sunday November 4th.

So get on down to Clerkenwell for a glass of bubbly and a lovely day out and shop shop shop.

www.londonweddingfair.co.uk

WE'RE PUTTING YOU IN THE PICTURE

Exclusive to The London Vintage Wedding Fair is the celebrated photographer Ian of Peartree Pictures.

His beautiful images will be on show at the fair on November 4th at The Finsbury Old Town Hall.  Talk to Ian on the day about his bespoke wedding photography that is natural and contemporary or visit his website on www.peartreepictures.co.uk.

LACE ALERT

It's an EXCLUSIVE to The London Vintage Wedding Fair.  

Mary and Linda, are bringing their beautiful lace veils to the fair on November 4th.  

Plus piles of lace trimmings and delicate antique flowers that you could spend weeks looking for.  

Look out for their dream headdresses too.

TOP TIPS

Care for your dress by getting it cleaned asap after the wedding.  The longer you leave stains, the harder it is to get them out.  Ask friends which cleaners they recommend.  Expensive and flash does not always equal good.  

Buy a large cardboard box and piles of acid free white tissue - try Morplan or John Lewis.

Lay the top of the dress in the box and place tissue on top.  Fold the sleeves over the tissue.  Add more tissue.  Fold the skirt in, putting tissue between every layer,  so the fabric does not touch.  Pop in a couple of lavender sachets.  Close the box and store in a dry, cool cupboard.

Replace the tissue every few years.  Get the dress out and give it a good shake - moths hate shaking!

And repack.

And please do not leave on a hanger in a polythene bag.  The weight of the skirt can damage the shoulders especially if they are made of lace.  And polythene is really bad for fabric.  

And one day maybe your daughter will be wearing your dress..... you never know!

BRIDE OF THE WEEK

Our beautiful bride, Viola, chose vintage lace made into a contemporary dress by Jane Bourvis.  

And doesn't she look gorgeous.

So girls if you have never looked at vintage before, and have been trailing around the shops,  this is a taster of what you will find at the  London Vintage Wedding Fair.  

Our designers and dealers have the most beautiful antique fabrics, veils and lace for the perfect, 

unique, stylish wedding.

Come and  find Jane Bourvis at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on November 4th and a host of inspired vintage delights.

www.jane@bourvis.freeserve.co.uk

EXCLUSIVE COMING ALL THE WAY FROM PARIS

OOH LA LA! VINTAGE

From beautiful Paris to sensational London comes Ooh La La! Vintage and they are appearing exclusively at  The London Vintage Wedding Fair with French retro and vintage clothes, shoes and accessories.
And ladies, lookout for their hen weekends and masterclasses in Paris.  A glass of bubbly and a veritable chest of beautiful things for the ultimate ladies afternoon or weekend.  Cabaret glamour to afternoon teas all set against the backdrop of the city of Paris are all waiting for you and your girlfriends. Or if you want an exclusive guide to vintage shopping in Paris, Ooh La La! is perfect for you.    Just visit www.oohlalavintage.com and check it out.  There are options to suit all budgets.
Fabulous!

ONE OF OUR BRIDES

When Susanna saw her dress hanging on Jacquie Heathcott's crowded stall at The London Vintage Wedding Fair she just knew it was her dream frock.  The fit was perfect.  A seamstress made a few adjustments to the top and with a new silk petticoat Susanna's dress was as beautiful as it was in the 1930's.
 Jacquie Heathcott will be at The London Vintage Wedding Fair again on November 4th or can be contacted on jakheathcott@hotmail.com

CROWNING GLORY

Kate Underdown sculpts contemporary hats using the finest vintage materials. Her real passion is private commissions, working closely with the client to create something totally unique to befit the occasion. 
As well as creating her gorgeous hats, Kate works part time for one of London's leading milliners helping to create hats for the collections of top designers in London, Paris and New York.  
And Kate knows how to create the most fabulous wedding hats.   You will have seen some of Kate's work featured in Westminster Abbey last year! So visit her website on  www.kateunderdown.com   or check out her stall at The London Vintage Wedding Fair on November 4th.  

SEX IN THE CITY DESIGNER AT LVWF

Remember the gorgeous green tulle dress Sarah Jessica Parker wore in Paris in the last episode?  You know where she dropped her necklace!
So here is your chance to own a beautiful dress by the designer, Jane Bourvis, who will be at  The London Vintage Wedding Fair on Sunday November 4th.
www.jane@bourvis.freeserve.co.uk

ADD A BIT OF VINTAGE SPARKLE

Jewellery designer, Jade Jagger, set the trend with vintage diamante clips on her wedding dress.
Dating from the '30's to the '50's,  these fabulous pieces can be worn as hair clips, brooches, on shoes or converted into earrings.  Great presents for bridesmaids and a cherished heirloom too.
Clair Green, who will be at The LONDON VINTAGE WEDDING FAIR, has a great collection.
See her on Sunday 4th November or if you can't wait you can find her on Saturday's outside Chelsea Galleries, 73 Portobello Road, London or find her details on londonvintageweddingfair/directory/jewellery.co.uk website

At London Vintage Wedding Fair you will find everything for the bride - from top to toe: 

Beautiful feather hair garland from The Pocket Library

Wax flower and pearl head dresses from No40 Vintage & Jackie Heathcott

Bespoke wedding and occasion shoes from Emmy

Whether your heart's desire is for original or bespoke accessories you will find an amazing array at 

London Vintage Wedding Fair.

WANT TO KNOW HOW TO GET RID OF STAINS?
and find the best dry cleaner in town.  Then if you are in or near Clerkenwell head on down to Royal Dry Cleaners, 43 Rosebery Avenue, London EC1R 4RP.  Telephone 020 7833 4984.
These are the dry cleaners vintage dealers trust,  and the masters of the art of budging difficult stains.  Plus their prices are reasonable, too.
The shop doesn't look smart but boy, do these guys know how to dry clean.

If your vintage wedding shopping list includes trimmings, a fabric corsage or two, buttons, a length of beautiful ribbon, inspiration for the favours or table decorations; or your dress just needs a beautiful embellishment - London Vintage Wedding Fair is just the place for you.

 LVWF has invited dealers in wonderful antique and vintage haberdashery and trimmings - our exhibitors have a vast array of items so if you can't find just the right thing - just ask - it may be tucked away in their vault or they may be able to source it for you.

photo: James Stopforth

Exclusive - Paper Poms are joining us again - Juliet who is even more lovely than her poms, will offer friendly advice on transforming your dream pom ideas into reality and will make them just for you.  These simply gorgeous decorations will transform any occasion - you can have them any size, any colour.  Meet Juliet at LVWF.

photo: Lisa Dawn

photo: Anne Marie Carr

We were at the venue yesterday - The Old Finsbury Town Hall is a Grade I Listed building with the most lovely architectural features - here is a taster of what treasures are within those beautiful terracotta walls.

Queens4Weddings - John and Andy - will be bringing their amazing selection of the most uber glamorous occasion and bridal wear - if you want 40s and 50s glamazon look no further, 30s slinky boudoir wear, they have it. And their accessories are to die for - diamante encrusted heels, gorgeous bags, wonderful jewellery...

Just heard that Jane Bourvis will be joining us again in November - her dresses are perfection - beautiful creations in antique lace and textiles - a visit to her shop in Golborne Road, London, is a must - it is just magical.

Jane will be attending LVWF, showing some of her marvellous pieces and offering advice and inspiration to create your perfect gown.  

www.janebourvis.co.uk