Tag: alternative wedding

All Things Bright and Beautiful

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Feast your eyes on this 80’s Prom style nod to the 50’s, We are so lucky to have so many amazing a creative suppliers in the directory , we just couldn’t resist getting them together for this future retro shot

If you are after some really unique and bespoke wedding styling from Dresses to cakes, photography ro decor then hit up the suppliers here in the directory, you look hard enough you might even find some excellent discounts on their pages

Creative concept and directory of creative wedding talent :

The Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza and Encyclopedia
Photographers Assassynation
Dresses : The Couture Company

Pink Veil: The Couture company accessories
Make up artist : Natalie Flewitt
Hair @lekeuxvintagesalonandparties
Styling, floral arrangements and props Apple tree weddings and events

Cake Blueberry moon cakes
Jewellery : Working Clasp
Bouquet (with Pink Dress)  Maddison Rocks Floral Sculpture
Bouquet and Buttonhole for the couple :  Boom Bridal
Balloon Sculptures @kalesekreations
Suit @karlusgtailor

Model (pink dress )Laura
Model Couple: Becky and Dan 
Floral Headpieces Peacock Pretties
Streamer tassles  Streamadelica

Venue Is the Factory Works at The Custard factory @custardfactory

The Eclectic Wedding Encyclopedia Hoo’s Hoo-it’s Sarah Russell Hair and Make Up Artist

Posted on by Michaela Fuller

A little message to all you gorgeous brides and non binary babes looking to rock a face of makeup for your wedding we want to introduce you to Sarah Russell Hair and Makeup artist! A badass in the industry who can make your unique dreams into a re-owl-ity.

If you want to know what makes her special and awesome enough for us to have her in our directory well we think she’s super duper talented and she thinks what makes her special is you, her amazing clients! She loves tailoring all hair and makeup looks to each of y’all, its never a case of one thing suits all. From natural and boho to sparkly space geisha or vintage vixen she works with you to create your perfect look.

Photo by Assassynation

Sarah can do everything from a shiny and bouncy vintage curl to a sassy up do and it’s amazing how she can incorporate any hair accessories or veil into the look. The inspo for the makeup comes from you and you can guarantee a flawless look that will stay on all day.

If you want someone who can take any theme or look in her stride she’s ya gal. We asked her for some of her fave weddings she’s done and she said this:

“Where to start  My brides have had so many awesome ideas I don’t think I could choose just one! I’ve had a bride and groom that turfed inside a village hall as they wanted a picnic wedding but were getting married in the winter.

There’s been dinosaurs, canal boats, peaky blinders and gothic fairies, the list could go on! I am so honoured that they choose me to be a part of their day to help their ideas come together with hair/ makeup to suit their day.”

Photo By Jessica Withey

So get in touch with Sarah and if you book through the Encyclopedia you even get a brilliant discount , of which you will find details on her page here:)

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/sarah-russell-hair-makeup-artist/

 

Photo by Rob McColl

Photo by Chris Barber

 

Make sure you visit Sarah’s stand at The Eclectic wedding Extravaganza in March

Read all about it HERE

The Eclectic Wedding Encyclopedia Hoo’s Hoo-it’s Arnos Vale Cemetery

Posted on by Michaela Fuller

Winter is here, and there will be some amazing winter weddings this year!!  and we’ve got a venue to show you where you can live out all your Medieval, Gothic and Game of Throne’s fantasies. If you’re after an incredible indoor and outdoor venue that your guests will never forget, then read on!

photo above by: Ian Baker Photography

photo above by : SIMON WITHYMAN PHOTOGRAPHY.

Photo above by Bristol Contemporary Photography

Meet Buffy, fondly known as the ‘Wedding Slayer’ at Arnos Vale Cemetery. The venue she runs is a Victorian Garden Cemetery in the heart of Bristol! In 45 acres of woodland there are two historic Chapels for all those hauntingly beautiful ceremonies and dramatic photos opportunities. Arnos Vale are Bristol’s only licensed woodland venue available for your ceremony, wedding breakfast and evening celebrations. We know ya’ll like something a little bit different, a little bit gothic and a little bit outdoorsy, well Buffy and her team can’t wait to meet you and help plan your unique day.

For all our followers and nearly weds who love Halloween (I mean who doesn’t?!) Buffy told us what Halloween is like at Arnos Grove Cemetery:

“Halloween is always a busy time for us and last year we planned a wedding with wolves, owls and vikings! The bride and groom had a handfasting ceremony in the woods followed by mulled cider, mead and marshmallows around the fire. An aerial acrobatic then entertained guests, swinging through the trees as the sun began to set and everyone tucked into a heart tagine and stew. Marvellous!”

Photos below Strongarm photography

Have your big day at a stunning venue which embraces the macabre as well as the grandeur of the Victorian era. Get in touch with this amazing venue via the Encyclopedia below.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/arnos-vale-cemetery/

The Eclectic Wedding Encyclopedia Hoo’s Hoo-it’s Lesley Burdett photography!

Posted on by Michaela Fuller

If you, yourself are strange and unusual you’re going to need a photographer who is too! Lesley Burdett is the shenanigans loving, connection embracing, kindred spirit we all need photographing our big day.

 

Getting to know you rockin’ engaged babes is super important to Lesley who also loves meeting all your awesome, happy guests.  She’s been a pro photographer for over 10 years now, so most important to her is making sure she connects with EWE lovely brides and grooms. Making time for chats with guests, including Grandmas and Grandpas, always makes her heart sing. Pop some bottles and Lesley will be there celebrating with you whilst taking amazing pics.

We asked her to describe some of her fave weddings and she said:

“I quite like non-traditional weddings i.e. elopements, night/day-time hand fastings, secret & not so secret ceremonies in fields, woods, churches and festivals, cosplay/dress up weddings, naked weddings, faery/herne weddings, fetish weddings (come on you know you want to), destination weddings, celebrations with dogs/cats/snakes/fire/jugglers, you name it, I’ll be there. I will absolutely dress up/dress down, bring my cameras, lights, Pixel Stick, shoot the sh*t out of your day and laugh & drink responsibly (or not if you’d prefer) with you. And if you’ll let me, I’ll be the last one dancing too, that’s how I roll.”

If you’re planning an outdoor or festival style wedding she’s ready to camp overnight in her van so she can stay up all night capturing your late night dance floor piccies and then talking boll*cks round a campfire under the stars.

 

So whether you’re having a secret hand fasting ceremony in a field or a fire breathing fetish themed wedding in a club and you want some beautiful photos, have a look at Lesley on our directory link below.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/lesley-burdett-photography/

The Eclectic Wedding Encyclopedia Hoo’s Hoo-It’s Weddings by Nicola

Posted on by Michaela Fuller

It’s time to book your happy moment capturer! YAY! Nicola is your friendly, Northern wedding photographer who bloody loves her job.

Nicola’s a total people watcher! She’s not just there to just photograph the wedding, She’s photographing the friendships, crazy family dynamics and little moments that make your wedding story super special.

If you’re after a 90’s loving, gin enthusiast who is FANTASTIC at photographing a room full of love and funny dancing, then she’s your lady. Her photos are lively and colourful and we LOVE all the animal shots, so if like a couple she shot recently you have a doggy as part of your bridal party or a cat that will pose with your rings then her camera is ready and waiting.

 

She doesn’t mind where you have your matrimonial madness – city centre or out in the sticks, a little registry office or a festival in a field, because for her its all about the people! We love weirdos here at EWE and Nicola embraces creativity and adventure, she’s the Charles Darwin descendant who once stood in a volcano!

When we asked her what her fave wedding she’s done is she said this:

“I really struggle choosing a favourite! My favourite is always the last one I did, so I’d have to say Becky & Tim and their doggy bridesmaid Lily! It was a dog themed wedding at The Moorlands in Halifax, they were such a chilled out couple, no stress, no drama, just lots of fun and plenty of weird dancing! (And Becky wore a cape! Is there a more perfect day to wear a cape?!)”

We’re with you there Nicola, doggos and capes are a few of our favourite things. Visit her on the directory and tick off one of your major to do list items.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/weddings-by-nicola/

The Eclectic Wedding Encyclopedia Hoo’s Hoo-it’s The Best Men!

Posted on by Michaela Fuller

Bet EWE look good on the dancefloor!!

Folks, if you want to fill your dance floor and get those booties shaking (or head banging) then take a look at The Best Men. These are not your average DJ’s, forget all that mic chat and lame songs, these guys are guaranteed to get the dance floor jumping. They have a background in alternative Birmingham clubs and are ready to bring hose skills to your wedding.

We’ve all been to weddings where the DJs drop a tune which everyone groans at but have no fear! The best men will have a consultation with you before the big day and work out exactly what you want to hear (or not hear). They can play everything from hip hop to metal, punk to funk, soul to rock. The Best Men get to know your taste so they can create a bespoke night just for you and your guests.

These DJ’s LOVE eclectic music tastes and alternative weddings and nobody caters for the alternative market better than the Eclectic Wedding Encyclopedia, if we do say so ourselves.

We asked The Best Men to tell us about a super cool wedding memory. They said: “On the day when we went to set up they were already changing into trainers to start dancing before we’d pressed play. The dancefloor was packed from start to finish. With cries for more but a venue curfew in place, Andy mentioned that he was DJing round the corner for the late 1am-4am shift at the Actress and Bishop.To our amazement the whole wedding party followed him down there, including Nina in her wedding dress to keep the party going. Amazing.”

So if you’re after some s**t hot DJ’s who know their music from AC/DC to ZZ Top check out their page and book them here!

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/the-best-men

The Eclectic Wedding Encyclopedia Hoo’s Hoo-it’s Toni Searle Beauty!

Posted on by Michaela Fuller

Hey Rock n Roll Beauties!!

We want to introduce you to Toni Searle who’s ready to make your wedding makeup dreams come true! She’s got a love of sparkle, all that glitters and a true sense of fun and individuality in wedding hair and makeup.

If you want to know what makes Toni unique, well OWL tell you, all the services she offers are cruelty free and vegan. We love this, especially seeing as our mascots are a EWE and an OWL! Toni did makeup for a wedding (Jamie and Emily’s) which was top to bottom vegan, we know it can be a struggle to find a hair and makeup artist who celebrates being cruelty free but here on the Directory, we’ve got your covered. HELL YEAH we do.

If you want to feel confident all day, and all night, long Toni will work with you to choose a look. You can feel relaxed and ready to marry your super cool partner whilst looking like the most amazing version of you. You probably want to treat your bridal party, special guests and ANYONE who likes wearing makeup to looking especially gorgeous on the big day, she can do it all. At Toni and Dennis’s wedding she did the bride, 2 bridesmaids and 2 guests and everyone was left feeling fantastic.

Here at EWE we bloody LOVE bringing you the best alternative suppliers and coolest peeps for your wedding day! We love our suppliers and the feeling is mutual. <3 When we asked Toni Searle Beauty why they wanted to join the directory she said “The EWE brand is AMAZING. It’s the only wedding directory I have found that screams FUN and to BE YOURSELF, and it really stands out to me.”

Don’t wait a minute longer, find Toni HERE  in our directory  where you can get in touch  book in for everything from a classic pin up look to a sparkly unicorn eye look, and get ready for your hair to look the coolest (and shiniest) it’s ever looked! Yay.

The Eclectic Wedding Encyclopedia Hoo’s Hoo- it’s Anna Fine Jewellery!

Posted on by Michaela Fuller

 Bespoke , ethical jewellery design from our very own Lord of the Rings

Love this Rainbow ring!!!!

When you get engaged (and married) one of the first questions everyone’s asks is if they can see the ring! We’re here to tell you about a jewellery company that will ensure you’ll be proud to show it off.

Anna Fine Jewellery creates designs that buck tradition, they might not be what springs to mind for how a “proper” engagement or wedding ring should look but we know you guys aren’t interested in doing what’s expected of you! You’re unique and want the ring to prove it. Your brief might be like one of her couples “not mass produced looking and suitable for a hands on lifestyle” and if you want to design something that represents your awesome personalities, get in touch.

Anna is a one-person super team and she makes absolutely everything by hand (no robots in sight).  She designs and makes everything that she sells, so when you choose her to make your rings, or any other piece of jewellery for that matter, you’re essentially buying a little bit of her brain! Her commissions are as totally one of a kind as you are and she can work with you through the process until the minute you receive your faaaabulous jewellery darlings.

The jewellery is absolutely gorgeous with stones set in twirls, twists and natural patterns in gold or silver. She can ethically source all sorts of kick ass stones such as blue diamonds, emeralds, amethysts and more.

To Anna, EWE is all about not fitting in! It’s about being yourself and doing things exactly how YOU want to do them. When we asked her why she chose to be part of our fab directory she said “EWE is shaking up an industry full of people that have been telling couples they must all follow the same “wedding formula” for ever and ever!”

Get yourself some kick ass jewellery, Find out more about Anna, the EWE discount she is offering and how to get in touch here on Anna’s Page