Liberty Poppy Print Bridesmaids Dresses

I'm just about to start work on some new Liberty print summer dresses today and this reminded me of the red poppy print dresses we worked on last year for a wedding in Bristol. This is a slightly different style of print for Liberty away from the tiny ditsy florals and photographs wonderfully with such a vibrant print. We accessorised the dresses with vibrant pleated green silk belts and of course petticoats to make the skirts really full. The girls look brilliant stood beneath that grand statue and with the perfectly matched red and white roses. Just beautiful!

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MORAG MACDONALD, BRISTOL

Wedding Fayre

This Sunday Anna and I took part in our first wedding fayre at Charlton House hotel, Somerset. It started slowly and quietly, giving us a gentle start to whole experience of meeting the public. Once into the swing of meeting and greeting we just wanted to meet more brides to be and hear their ideas.

The house is just beautiful with huge antique crystal chandeliers, shabby textiles and polished wooden floors that make a stunning setting for any wedding.

We met a whole array of people and businesses from cake makers (ate way too many samples for my own good!) to suit hire men and just glorious florists with their subtle greens and blush pink roses. These ladies sure know how to make a display and are often featured in top wedding magazines The Gilded Lily.

We had a lovely day and it was good to take out my new dress for a test run.

Dresses:
Silk tulle ballerina length gown (working sample for new collection)
Antique brown tulle flower girl dress by Anna Vickery AVAILABLE NOW ON ETSY
Beaded Sequin tulle wedding gown in champagne (sample bespoke dress)