Tuesday 27 March 2012

Memory Lane Fairs at Holiday Inn, Liverpool

In search of some inspiration, I headed out on Saturday to the Holiday Inn.  Not knowing what to expect, I was pleasantly surprised at the bucks fizz on offer upon arrival (I believe there was also an orange juice option, but I was planning a wedding - fizzy wine was required!)

Photos from https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vintage-Wonderland

The first stall that caught my eye belonged to Vintage Wonderland, a company that hires out vintage props for weddings and other special events.  A beautiful birdcage on a stand was used to hold cards recieved from guests, which is a unique twist on the printed caed boxes that can be ordered from invitation companies.



Other items for hire included union jack bunting (perfect for a jubilee party!) beautiful vintage crockery, and a retro camera.  Another unusual item on offer was a typewriter to be used as a quirky alternative to a guestbook.  If you're looking for a pretty, romantic, vintage style wedding, then Vintage Wonderland is the perfect place for you to start.




Photo from http://isabellesices.com/


Another idea with a classic twist is to hire an ice cream trike.  Isabelle's ices offer a range of traditional 1940s ice creams, served from a classic loking cart.  Not only did I get to sample the delicious ice cream, but I also was allowed to sit on the trike - far too exciting!  This would make for quirky photos, and offer a fun alternative to a formal dessert at your reception.




photo from www.hannahbhodge.co.uk
Possibly the hardest part of planning a wedding (well, for me anyway) is choosing a wedding dress.  Especially since I'm extremely picky, it is proving very difficult to find something that will cover all bases - the right length, colour, shape, material - there is a lot more to think about than one might initially think!  For this reason, I was excited to find a bespoke wedding dress designer Hannah Bethan Hodge, who promised to work within set budgets to create the perfect gown for each bride - perfect for fussy brides to be.  A range of bridesmaid's dresses with a modern twist were also displayed, which was a refreshing change from the average gowns available.

www.carriealisha.co.uk
  And once the perfect dress has been chosen, why not have some unique jewellry designed to complement your gown, and your individual style?  Carrie Alisha offers just that.  I was struggling to think of suitable bridesmaids gifts to give, this seems the perfect solution - personalised necklaces, a gift that they can keep and use forever, but that will always remind them of my special day.

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