An East Dulwich Vintage Wedding Fair?

[Vici]

Hello

Just putting the feelers out and seeing if there are enough local/small businesses out there that want to target the wedding market with an emphasis on 'vintage' or 'alternative' (not too commercial).

I am an online wedding stationer - www.octaviaplum.com - and I'll be doing a couple of small wedding fairs this year but there seems to be nothing south-east London based. If there were enough of us interested; vintage jewelry, dress collectors, cake makers, stylists, photographers etc. then might be a fun idea to start one.

I know that East Dulwich and surrounding area is a hot bed of creatives and small business so if you're keen, then get in touch!

Vici

[ellieaness]

I would definitely be keen, but it would need to have the right market...

Some of my recent clients have been from various SE postcodes but none actually in Dulwich, so there's definitely something in this general area...

[Vici]

Yes, I think it would probably depend on how many local wedding businesses came forward as I guess its quite niche, but I definately think that East Dulwich has that vintage vibe about it and people wanting something a bit less 'high-streety'. Plus there's a lot of young couples that settle in east dulwich that might be heading down the aisle! There isn't any fair I know of in the SE area.

[erinlb]

I would be interested. I couple of years ago I started a vintage jewelry business. It's still small, as they all are at first!

[TheWinglessBird]

I would be very interested.

[cherrypie]

I'd definitely be interested. We are a small family run business supplying funky retro sound systems for weddings and parties.

I've been looking for a marketing opportunity where I won't be pitted against DJ Dave with his starcloth and speakers on poles. We offer a much more bespoke service that suits a more retro/ rockabilly/ funky occasion.

Please let me know if there's anything I can do to get the ball rolling.

[Vici]

It's great news that so many people are interested in doing a wedding fair. I think small intimate fairs are the best way to interact with your niche client. If anyone has any ideas about it then keep posting. Will get back to you all asap. Exciting!

[Vici]

Good morning,

Im going to contact a venue today about hosting the fair. Please can you follow me on twitter if you are still interested, as it would be interesting to see what cross section of the industry we can pull together from the local area. Thanks.

Vici

@octaviaplum

[wheniamqueen]

Hi Vici,

I am a local make-up artist and would definitely be interested in this. Have just followed you on Twitter.

Many thanks!

Michele

http://www.makeupbymichele.co.uk

[feuerberg]

I have just moved to the area and would be keen to get involved in anything wedding related. I am wedding photographer. Please keep me updated and if you need a hand, i have good organisational skills!

regards

Liam

www.thirdberg.com

[ellieaness]

Hi, it would be great to hear from any brides to be in the area about whether this is something they might be interested in. If you want my details to help organise or source a venue then PM me.

I didn't post my details in the first one as I'm a general user of the forum so I'm going to make this the one mention of my business that I'm allowed. I'm a photographer with a vintage, alternative style (that's the easy way to put it. My web address is www.elliegillard.com

[iluvcake]

Hi there,

I am a local bride to be, getting married in November next year. This is something I would most definitely be interested in, as would a friend who is getting married the year after.

[ellieaness]

Thanks iluvcake - I might put out a twitter 'shout out' to some other photographers I know and see if it is something they might like too...

Would be great to get something going - struggling to think of a venue in ED right now but sure there are loads...

[Vici]

hi michelle, thanks for the follow will follow you back. x

[Vici]

Hi, I think that if over 300 people have read the thread then about that many are interested which is pretty good going so far! I am going to be talking to the ED warehouse as they have shown an interest in hosting the fair. Its certainly a brilliant space for it. Will let you know how I get on.

Vici

PS Will definitely require some help with this when it gets off the ground. Thanks for all the offers! x

[cocobunny1]

Venue - what about that amazing vintage 70's hall at Dulwich College where MidCentury Modern do their shows?

[mamasmurf]

Hi there I'm a bride to be getting married next spring. I would be interested in attending the fair. Please keep me posted!

[ludoscotts]

hi I will follow you on twitter (im @dreamofatheme) but id be interested. I make tiaras and do wedding/event decorations. sounds great as Ive never done a fair yet. leanne

[Sophistiquehair]

Hi there,

I'm very interested, I'm a new salon who has recently moved into the area. We were previously in Croydon - we specialize in weddings for all hair types. Oh yes,I have also been told that there is a wedding fair held in Dulwich College yearly. - never attended so don't know if it still exists, you might want to check. Keep me updated!

Many thanks.

[creativeplanner]

I am a creative planner who has just finished a vintage/retro wedding, I enjoyed it so much that I would relish doing it again. I plan and create unique weddings and events, making and sourcing everything personally.So every little detail can be personalized.

The fair would be something I am interested in.

Thanks

[TarahC]

Hi, I'd be interested too (ellianess already ran it by me and some other photographers). I'm a wedding and portrait photographer www.tarahcoonan.com

I'll follow you on twitter to keep up to date!

[Lash'O'Licious]

Hi there , I'm really interested in getting involved . I spealise in Individual Eyelash Extensions and other treatments . Can you please keep me updated and also what's your twitter user name so I can follow you :-)

Thanks xxx

[leenamistry]

Vici

A bit late but i'd definatley be interested in this.

I also do wedding wedding stationery and beauty.

Whats your twitter details?

Thanks

Leena

[hellosailor]

Our company would be interested, we offer photo booths with a variety of vintage themes and prop boxes, and also wedding photography, we're based locally. Your idea of a local wedding fair sounds right up our street...keep us posted if you're doing it

www.thephotoemporium.com

[HennyPenny]

Me too! I make vintage style hair combs, slides/brooches and headbands out of velvet flowers and leaves and can co-ordinate these with brides and bridesmaids dress fabrics. Flowers include roses, violets, hydrangea and (perfect for small bridesmaids or flower girls) forget me knots. Please let me know! HP