Gets Hitched: My lovely stand

Well, I am delighted to say that considering how bone shatteringly tiring the four day fair was, I think it went pretty well. We had the weather against us with freezing temperatures and even more snow across the UK. The show started on Thursday 21st March and the weather didn't get the hint it should be Spring.

So despite the horrid weather, people did make the effort and come to visit the Craft Central Gets Hitched fair. And how pleased me and the other exhibitors were that they did! 

I met some great suppliers that I plan to feature in the next few weeks and some enthusiastic brides and grooms (just what we love!).

But now, its all about me and my stand for Lovely Designs...

The first day of the launch after setting up.

I was downstairs in the basement with no natural light.  So I bought some battery
operated spotlights and stuck them in the shelving that was provided. Ta da!

My trusty heart shaped card holder displaying my cards for sale.

My mum, Ellen, knitting away and putting her feet up after helping set up the stand.

The Second Day 

Friday 22nd March 2013

Here I am setting up for the day and my brother James Magnus came along
to say hello and take some photos for me.
(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

Right, ready to go! I am wearing a head piece by the wonderful and
very friendly Rachel Black who was also exhibiting downstair.
(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

I got some great comments about my homemade bunting banner!
(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

Philippa's lovely confetti themed wedding items.
(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

I created a new wine label to tie in with my lily themed wedding items.
(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

My new packs of thank you cards with gift tags.
(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

Not forgetting my trusty light and text sign with the words Lovely Designs!
(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

Me trying out my most welcoming smile! :)
(Photo credit: Night Bear Foto)

I would just like to say a HUGE thank you to my mum, Ellen, for helping put up and take down the stand. Without her, I would have been a gibbering wreck.

Thanks to my brother, James Magnus with his Night Bear Foto company, for taking pictures of me and my stand and making the most of a dark basement area.

And finally, thank you to Philippa, my lovely partner in crime, who came a couple of evenings bearing chocolate chip cookies and giving me a break from my sales patter! 

Gets Hitched - a handmade wedding fair 2013

Craft Central Gets Hitched returns on the 21st March 2013 and I will be one of the featured suppliers. Come along to this wedding fair with an emphasis on handmade and quality craftmanship. I will be downstairs in the basement if you want to come along and say hi!

The Gets Hitched fair is over four days in Central London, with free entry. You can get loads of ideas on how to give your wedding some character. There will be 60 suppliers (including myself of course!) with unique, handmade products. You can browse ready to buy products, commission your own pieces or discover a bespoke service. Read and see some pictures of last year's fair here. 

Thurs 21 March, 4-8pm: Join us for a drink at the Special Launch Night. 

Fri 22 March, 4-8pm: Late Night Shopping. 

Sat 23 March, 11am-5pm: Avoid the high street.

Sun 24 March, 12-4pm: Final day. 

LOCATION: 33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS

http://craftcentral.org.uk/craft-central-gets-hitched

Work by: Abby Monroe, Amy Keeper, Kate Edmondson, Bee Smith, Hetty Rose

For the Bride… 

Couture bridal wear designers who will be showcasing stunning gowns. Fancy a unique headpiece to compliment the dream dress? Bespoke handmade shoes are the perfect finishing touch!

Don’t forget the Men… 
Personalise wedding attire with handmade cufflinks and don’t forget the rings!

The look and feel of the day… 
There will be me with Lovely Designs, along with other suppliers, offering beautifully designed invitations, bespoke bunting, favours and table decorations.

The perfect wedding gift... 
There’ll be plenty of handmade options, including ceramics, silversmithing and other tempting products for the home.

The wedding party… 
Seeking a special gift to thank your bridesmaids? There will be jewellery and accessories designers who can provide affordable options.

Last but not least, the Mother of the Bride… 
With exceptional milliners on board, the fear of someone sporting the same hat as you becomes a thing of the past!

Zoe Lem's Vintage Fair

On Sunday 28th October I had a stand at Zoe Lem's Vintage Wedding Fair. Ok, I know... that was ages ago! We are now in March and I am finally talking about something that happened months ago, but oh well! 

It was held at the Old Sessions House, Clerkenwell, London. It was a great day and met loads of interesting people. I had my mum and sister-in-law helping me and we all glammed up with fascinators.

I put a lot of effort into my stand after being disappointed with my earlier efforts at a fair in February 2012. I produced some Art Deco inspired cards (below) to hand out to people, complete with a diamanté crystal glued on by hand. Read more about my preparations for the vintage fair here.

The Old Sessions House

Here's how my stand turned out! Woo hoo!

A closer look at my handmade light sign.
(Photo by Rhapsody Road)

Me in my vintage dress (was my great grandmother's!) and fascinator looking the part.

My mum, Ellen, with my brother's girlfriend, Jo lent me a hand.
Don't they look fab too!

Here is a hand knitted angel posing on my stand. She's a bit cheeky
and may have had a few mulled wines! It was made by my mum
and are for sale if anyone wants to buy some.
(Photo by Rhapsody Road) 

The grand lady herself, Zoe Lem, speaking about dress shapes.
(Photo by Rhapsody Road) 

Lipstick and Curls did the make up and hair for the catwalk models.
(Photo by Rhapsody Road) 

Federica Bruno couture dress designer and now does some bridal jewellery too.
She featured on my blog in November 2012 – read more here.
(Photo by Rhapsody Road) 

Urban Flower.
(Photo by Rhapsody Road)

And soon Zoe Lem proudly presents the fifth Zoe Lem’s Vintage Wedding Fair, a cabaret style theme for a spectacular day of wedding planning. It will be housed for the first time in the iconic Art Deco venue, Bloomsbury Ballroom on Sunday 14th April 2013. See you there!