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The vintage wedding fair, Chester. 16th October.

The vintage wedding fair has been gracing the UK with it's unique brand of quintessential vintage pieces and finds, providing the perfect alternative for brides after a truly unique wedding.

Ever since the launch of sites like Offbeat bride & Rock n roll bride the alternative wedding has been both inspiring and seducing brides across the globe, not just the UK. Those awe inspiring images of 40's themed weddings, to quaint 50's inspired gowns have been fuelling many a bride with dreams of that perfect wedding.

The vintage wedding fair helps to bring those dreams even closer to being a reality. Bringing traders from a wide selection of wedding gowns, vintage inspired favours, tea parties & even gramaphone dj's under one roof!

The vintage wedding fair's unique brand of fair took to the North West this Autumn, making it's début appearance at Chester's Guildhall. Certainly welcome in a city where vintage style is no stranger, now Chester's budding brides could source those perfect finds to make their wedding day perfect.

Perfectly fitting to the city's picturesque Guildhall venue, upon entering the venue vintage brides (and grooms) were treated to a wide variety of stalls for every possible need. Beautifully sourced wedding dresses and veils were on display from traders such as Vintage emporium, providing not just an alternative to a shop bought grown, but also a beautiful piece of history to add to any wedding.

Nestled amongst a selection of stunning vintage finds from jewellery to garters to help finish the look, or simply find that perfect 'something old' for the big day.

A wide variety of wedding services with a vintage feel were also available, from bouquet services to vintage crockery & photography. Certainly plenty to inspire and choose from for the vintage bride.

The day was tied up perfectly with a cake stand, winding up a certainly busy and inspiring day for Chester's brides.

The vintage wedding fair tours the UK at various venues up & down the country, returning to Chester on March 11th 2012 at the Guildhall. For further details and other dates in the UK visit www.vintageweddingfair.co.uk

Review: Jacqui Plume