NICE DAY FOR A WHITE WEDDING

600 visitors flocked to Ireland's first Vintage Bridal Fair last Sunday, 13th June at Malone House in Belfast and were treated to some fabulously unique bridal exhibits. From vintage wedding gowns and accessories to jewellery, tiaras and fascinators, as well as unusual creations such as bouquets made from vintage brooches, there was everything that the modern bride could possibly need to create a vintage style wedding.

Here are some images from the day:

We will be posting less regularly now, until we decide on a date for future vintage bridal fairs. However, you can keep up to date with our other vintage events and goings-on at http://frockaroundtheclockvintagefairs.blogspot.com/

FROCK ME

There will be frocks galore at our Vintage Bridal Fair this Sunday - vintage bridal gowns, prom dresses, evening gowns, and day dresses for special occasions.

Bang Boutique have sourced a large selection of old shop stock which includes a number of fabulous 1950s and 60s dresses, all with original tags attached. Perfect if you are looking for a unique dress to wear to a wedding, a garden party, day at the races or for afternoon tea with your girlfriends.

Other items in the Bang Boutique collection will include 1950s satin bullet bras with matching suspender belts, again in unworn condition with original tags attached, and stockings in original packaging.

The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Bridal Fair will take place on Sunday 13th June at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast from 12 - 5pm. Admission costs £5 and there will be goodie bags for the first 100 lucky ladies to visit the event.

GOODIES! GOODIE GOODIE YUM YUM!

The first 100 lucky ladies to visit our Vintage Bridal Fair this Sunday will receive a goodie bag containing free gifts and a multitude of discount vouchers which can be used against wedding stationery, cakes, flowers, gowns, jewellery and much more!

The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Bridal Fair will take place on Sunday 13th June at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast from 12 - 5pm. Admission costs £5 and there will be goodie bags for the first 100 lucky ladies to visit the event.

PEARLY QUEENS

The pearl has long been a symbol of unblemished perfection which makes it the ideal jewellery choice for weddings as they signify innocence and purity. On the wedding day, pearl jewellery is traditionally presented by the Father of the Bride or the Groom to symbolise love, virtue, spirituality and prosperity. They also make lovely gifts for the bridesmaids.

Another beauty of pearls is that they can be worn time and time again after the wedding day as they are a classic fashion accessory (think Coco Chanel) and usually form part of every woman's jewelry collection. Symbolising a girl's past, present and future they are often passed down from one generation to the next.

You can expect to find pearl jewellery and accessories in all shapes, sizes and designs at the Frock Around The Clock Vintage Bridal Fair this Sunday from a variety of designers and sellers. Here is a sneak preview:

Cream pearls by Sharon Hay @ Innocent Chaos

Pearl and watch pendant necklace by Sharon Hay @ Innocent Chaos

Hair accessory by Fionnuala Eastwood @ Fionedesign

The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Bridal Fair will take place on Sunday 13th June at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast from 12 - 5pm. Admission costs £5 and there will be goodie bags for the first 100 lucky ladies to visit the event.

PIN UP BRIDES

Burlesque classes are a fantastic way to have fun and let your hair down with the girls, so what better activity could there be for a hen party to celebrate female solidarity? Whistle Bait Babies, Northern Ireland's premier burlesque troupe, come to the rescue with their fabulous classes teaching the beautiful art of burlesque!

Whistle Bait Babies burlesque classes are suitable for all women regardless of age, shape and size, and there is no nudity involved. The fabulous Pixie will teach you how to pose, strut and shimmy, some basic chair dance techniques, how to remove your gloves and stockings seductively, and a number of other little tricks to boost your body-confidence and delight your loved one on your wedding night.

Image © Whistle Bait Babies

You can meet Pixie at our Vintage Bridal Fair on Sunday 13th June to discuss your requirements and book your hen party. Come along to Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Belfast from 12 Noon to 5pm. Admission costs £5 and there will be goodie bags for the first 100 lucky lady visitors.

IN THE MOOD

Mood Event Decoration will be exhibiting at our Vintage Bridal Fair on Sunday 13th June, providing you with highly creative and inspirational solutions to venue decoration and styling. They create boutique themes with innovative centrepieces, striking room decor and exquisite table styling all to suit your individual style and budget, ensuring that every detail of your special day is perfect.

We are loving these vintage-chic style birdcages which make beautiful table centrepieces. Other centrepieces available for hire include table top chandeliers, candelabras, apothecaries, luminaries and illuminated vases, to name but a few. Mood Event Decoration can also provide a bespoke service for table centrepieces and styling - visit their stand on 13th June to discuss your wedding reception requirements.

Images © Mood Event Decoration

The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Bridal Fair will take place on Sunday 13th June at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast from 12 - 5pm. Admission costs £5 and there will be goodie bags for the first 100 visitors

A POCKET FULL OF POSIES

The bridal bouquet is one of the best-loved wedding accessories; the size, shape and composition having changed as often as fashions for the wedding gown. And now it is time for something completely different with a beautiful bridal bouquet made from vintage brooches and other treasures. Totally unique, eco-friendly and utterly gorgeous, these works of art will never lose their blooms and will remain a beautiful keepsake of your wedding day forever.

These one of a kind Bridal Brooch Bouquets are designed and created by Sharon Hay from Innocent Chaos, and are handcrafted from new and vintage brooches, pins and earrings arranged together to give your wedding ensemble that extra bit of Vintage gorgeousness! Sharon will create a Bridal Brooch Bouquet to order using a design and a colour scheme of your choice, and can incorporate your own sentimental treasured jewellery into the piece to complete the time-honoured something old, something new, something borrowed something blue tradition.

Something tells us that you won't want to be tossing your bouquet at the end of the Big Day!

Gentlemen’s buttonholes and Flower Girl bouquets are also available on request. The range is available at http://www.innocentchaos.co.uk/, Atelier Belfast and of course at Frock Around The Clock Vintage Fairs! Sharon's Bridal Brooch Bouquets will be making their debut at our Vintage Bridal Fair on Sunday 13th June, where you can visit the Innocent Chaos stand to discuss your bouquet requirements.

The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Bridal Fair will take place on Sunday 13th June at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast from 12 - 5pm. Admission costs £5 and there will be goodie bags for the first 100 visitors.

TEA PARTY

Vintage china teacups and cakestands have made something of a big comeback in recent times, what with our love and adoration for cupcakes and other retro sweet-treats but, for some of us, vintage china never went out of fashion as it is definitely true that a cup of tea tastes best when served in a china cup! It is time to rediscover the joy of an old fashioned tea party.

With pretty chintzy patterns and delicate little handles requiring them to be held elegantly in a dainty little hand, it is no wonder that vintage teacups have become the choice of the modern bride to add a vintage touch to the wedding proceedings. I met one bride-to-be recently who was buying up all the vintage teapots that she could lay her hands on as she was planning an 'Alice in Wonderland' themed wedding!

Tea Party will be exhibiting at our Vintage Bridal Fair on Sunday 13th June with a beautiful selection of vintage china teasets, cakestands, glassware and linens - perfect for creating a vintageously elegant table setting! And why not make your way to the Ani & Lulu's Cupcakery stand to purchase some deliciously decadent frosted cakes to go with your china? (if you can manage not to eat them on the way home!)

Or what about one of these cake stands made from vintage cups and saucers by the very talented Sharon Hay of Innocent Chaos? They also make wonderful jewellery display stands - a great idea for bridesmaid gifts!

The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Bridal Fair will take place on Sunday 13th June at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast from 12 - 5pm. Admission costs £5 and there will be goodie bags for the first 100 visitors.

GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME!

There is nothing quite like the elegant styling of a classic or vintage car, which makes them the perfect choice of wedding transport for the vintage bride.

Classic Dreams offer a dedicated personalised wedding car hire service using original classic cars, helping your wedding day run like a dream. Choose a stunning 1964 Bentley in a light champagne colour with red leather, carpets and polished walnut interior to add a real presence to your photographs, or a 1955 Riley RME with two tone bodywork, black over white, a dark tan leather interior and a fantastic art deco dashboard. Or how about a 1969 Daimler Saloon in old english white with red leather interior and lots of chrome?

Classic Dreams dress their cars with fresh flowers for every wedding, which come as a simple white arrangement or can be colour coded to your requirements, and for the Bride and Groom champagne is provided for the trip from the ceremony to the reception, all provided at no extra cost.

You can visit Classic Dreams at our Vintage Bridal Fair on Sunday 13th June to view a selection of their cars and discuss your wedding transport requirements. The Frock Around The Clock Vintage Bridal Fair will take place on Sunday 13th June at Malone House, Barnett Demesne, Malone Road, Belfast from 12 - 5pm. Admission costs £5 and there will be goodie bags for the first 100 visitors.