Autumn and early spring are the two periods in the year when the wedding fayres happen in force. But rather than traipse around the massive arenas of vendors at the big shows, we are much more excited about the unique and local events going on – especially when they look as beautiful as this…

Image: Natalie Sternberg for the London Vintage Wedding Fair

The London Vintage Wedding Fair happens twice a year and is a feast for the eyes with vintage wedding ideas. More...

Choose your shoes…

For a colourful wedding then a choice of shoes other than ivory is perfect. If you have gone for a long wedding dress, a flash of colour as you walk down the aisle will create intrigue.
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We love the relaxed romantic style of Bond girl, Gemma Arterton, who married Italian Stefano Catelli in Spain this weekend. Her vintage style wedding ideas are worth noting, even if you can’t find castle ruins for the ceremony, or rely on the British weather to hold out!
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Queen Victoria started the trend of white wedding dresses in 1840. Before that, brides wore their best dress, regardless of color.

Whether you are going for off the rack, designer, bespoke, once-worn or making your own, it is probably a good idea to try some on to get an idea of what you like and the style that suits you.

Chantelle Znideric, expert stylist and founder of istylista.com,  is here to give you her top tips for looking gorgeous on your wedding day.

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A wedding created in soft colours with lots of texture.

Sharon & Orion had a load of fun at their Nottingham wedding, getting around in a pedi-cab, and the ushers and bridesmaids following behind on tamdens… The subtle tones they chose for flowers and bridesmaid dresses combine perfectly with the texture of Sharon’s dress.

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You’ve got a very important date… Just don’t be late!

Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway and Helena Bonham carter all star in Tim Burtons version of Alice In Wonderland due for release in the UK on 5th march 2010. We are predicting lots of weddings inspired by tea parties and general madness.

For planning your own Madhatters Tea Party, follow some of these tips:

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Sweet jars filled with colour coordinated threads adorn the shelves in Sabina Ali’s East London studio where she creates her line of evening & cocktail style wedding dresses, Motasem dresses. When we meet, she is preparing for a sample sale where brides-to-be and fashionistas alike will be hoping to snap up a dress which is just as perfect for a bride as for an evening occasion.

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Vintage wedding ideas are becoming more popular. Why not have a wedding with a tea party theme…

Personally Tea has been part of my heritage as my Dad is a tea taster for a major brand, and my parents are from Yorkshire and drink gallons of the stuff. Between our wedding and reception we held a tea party in the church hall so we could invite a larger number of people. Friends and family brought a plethora of cakes and we were served tea by the Mothers Union.

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