Last Weekend we exhibited for the second year at A Most Curious Wedding Fair.
The fair invites some of the most creative small-businesses to exhibit their wares for the newly betrothed (and their pals, mums, dads, kids etc.)
This year, it was held at The Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, a huge, airy space which looked like the funnest (and maddest) wedding ever by opening time.
This year, it was held at The Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, a huge, airy space which looked like the funnest (and maddest) wedding ever by opening time.
It was ace to get a chance to speak to so many couples planning their big day.
And the one thing we heard from them over and over? A Most Curious Wedding Fair is the best wedding fair by far. There is nothing to make anyone panic or think they need to get things organised immediately; just a collection of designers with big smiles and even bigger ideas. Even the grooms seemed to be enjoying themselves.
For our stand, we offered up our florals on a 'done-it-ourselves' wooden archway, garlanding away with ivy and moss. We went heavy on the florals for the corners of the arch and sprinkled floral highlights throughout.
We also had some seasonal bridal and bridesmaid style bouquets on display, modeled some headdresses ourselves and made buttonholes to giveaway.
We opted for some smashing anemones, wonderfully named 'Mistral Black Jack' ranunculus, our favourite freesias, astrantia, rice flower, clematis, and a few roses for good measure.
We also had potted succulents in enamel ware for sale, which work really well on tables at weddings too, or tiny ones look great potted up as favours or name-places.
We also had potted succulents in enamel ware for sale, which work really well on tables at weddings too, or tiny ones look great potted up as favours or name-places.
For us (lone floral rangers that we are), there is something very joyful and comforting about meeting other florists, illustrators, stationers, decorators, designers, dress-makers, prop-providers and gift-deliverers in the wedding industry.
We chat about early mornings, the need for frequent coffee, what we used to do with our Saturdays before we got into weddings...
We've popped a list of some of our favourite suppliers below, so you can shop around.
Many thanks to Tessa for the photos, and the table numbers!
Tessa and Zoe head up the wonderful Pea Green Boat which sells bazillions of wondrous goodies if you want your wedding to look ace. We love the glitter tassels best.
Check them out, you can get your pinterest on at their website, big-time.
Tessa and Zoe head up the wonderful Pea Green Boat which sells bazillions of wondrous goodies if you want your wedding to look ace. We love the glitter tassels best.
Check them out, you can get your pinterest on at their website, big-time.
Also, many thanks to all who made it a cheery weekend of wedding chatter.
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