Back in February I was involved in a photo shoot with a team of amazing wedding suppliers brought together by Carmen Weddings to showcase the 'lacey' highlights of Nottingham! Nottingham is historically known as the centre of the world lace industry and the Lace Market itself is an area full of stunning architecture and tradition. Sadly, very little lace is produced here now and it has been regenerated offering lots of trendy apartments and offices.

However, we were so excited to work with dress designer Kula Tsurdiu who continues to produce hand made bespoke dresses from her studio in the heart of the lace market using locally sourced lace, keeping the tradition alive! Images were captured by Emma White and Lee Garland who did a fantastic job! We were all thrilled to be featured on Love My Dress Blog You can see their post here...

http://www.lovemydress.net/blog/2012/04/love-and-lace-kula-tsurdiu-at-the-lace-market-in-nottingham.html

I tried to incorporate lace into all my style elements which included a bespoke lace and silk bouquet with brooch detail and a table of lace air balloons!! Let me know what you think! Here are some of my favourite images from the day...

Hope you've enjoyed our celebration of all things lace!

Meet the amazing team...

Planning & Design : Carmen Weddings
Photography : Lee Garland & Emma White Photography
Bridal Gowns & Accessories : Kula Tsurdiu
Florist, Design & Styling : Michele Gledhill
Cakes : Yummy Little Cakes
Hair : Louise Ingman
Makeup : Carly Flint
Menswear : Moss
Shoes : Rachel Simpson
Bespoke silk & lace bouquet & props : Michele Gledhill
Venue : Mercure Nottingham Hotel, Tamsin Jackson, Hotel Manager
Macaroons : Cameo Cupcakes
Stationary : Pocket Typewriter
Models : Alice & Matt of Model Students
Cardigan & Socks : Topshop

I had a great time today at Save the Date Magazine's Wedding Open Day at The Carriage Hall in Nottingham. So many lovely brides and amazing suppliers! So I thought I'd share a few piccies to show you what I've been up to...

I've been making lots of new signs recently...here's just a few!

I decided to do a very vintage, rustic table and loved the way it turned out...lots of lovely bottles wrapped in lace and soft peach ribbons, wooden stands, soft garden blooms and a few glam candlesticks!

For my second table I did lovely fresh green and white flowers in vases wrapped in lace..

Here's a new table plan I've been working on...

I was so pleased to have a stand next to the lovely Natalie of Yummy Little Cakes ...her cakes are amazing and taste as good as they look!! (I know...I sneaked a few samples at the end of the day...absolutely divine!) Here's a few from her stand today!