Raffle Prizes and More Stuff you need to know!

We know you need to line your bellies before embarking on our evening of drinks, laughs, and all round weird and wonderful wedding-ness, we have our awesome friends from Strumpets with Crumpets, Cider Pigs and Dandy Cabin to keep you refreshed out in Millennium Square over near the planetarium from 4.30pm whilst you wait for the fun to begin. On arrival to our fabulous show, there will be some one on the door to greet you at the At-Bristol reception when doors open at 6pm. 

For those of you that registered, we will have your names on a list.. And if your name ain't on the list.. you aint coming in.. Nah only joking, if you didn't get a chance to register online, there will be a £5 entry fee. This will include entry in to the Show, a raffle ticket to be in the chance of winning some amazing prizes, entry in to one of the scheduled catwalk fashion shows in the Planetarium and free access to the man creche and all the science exhibits across both floors. For those of you that do have your name down you will be given you ticket to collect your drink from the bar on the top floor before being offered the chance to buy your raffle ticket and entry to the catwalk for a combined total of £2.50. If you are one of the first 100 through the door you will also receive your free copy of our Weird and Wonderful Wedding World magazine.

You will have from 6pm until 11pm to have a drink, talk to some amazing wedding suppliers, try on the dress of you dreams, learn about science, watch some live pole dancing and be part of a wonderful event, we can't wait to meet you all.

Below is the floor plan so you know where to find everyone on the night.

Raffle Prizes

The raffle will be drawn at around 9.45pm, for all of you that enter the raffle if you are still partying by then you will be able to speak to the suppliers on the night about your prize, but we will of course email you all to let you know who has won and how you can get your hands on it, it will also be released on the blog so make sure you check back here next week to find out who won what! Here's a list of whats up for grabs....

Iron Fist Distant Memory Peep Toe Platform (as seen here)

Iron Fist Sweets For My Sweet Peep Toe Platform (as seen here)

Family ticket for entry in to At-Bristol

20% OFF Prop and Crockery Hire from Bristol Vintage

20% OFF Photo Booth hire in Bristol from Fishee Designs Photo Booth

Box of 12 Pies from Pieminister

20% off full styling service within a 30 Mile radius of Bristol from Little Wedding Helper

500g Solid Belgium Chocolate Heart from Black Cherry Cake Co.

15% OFF Bridal hair and make up from Grace Kingsley MUA (Normally £110)

£30 voucher towards Crown and Glory bridesmaids medium Bows (as seen here)

25% OFF Pink Kitten Dance School Pole Dancing Hen Party

Free Black and White line Drawing of Bride and Groom from a Photo by Rose Popay

Free Bridal bouquet when you spend £500 with The Wilde Bunch (Normally £50)

Free luxury garter and 15% OFF Voucher towards a corset or full bridal order from Lisa Keating

AAAAAAMAZING PRIZES DONTCHA THINK!!??

Illuminarium Special Effects and Fire Art

Ted Chiswell Jones

Illuminarium Ltd

Special Effects & Fire Art

Edward@illuminarium.co.uk

078830 42133

Illuminarium is showcasing four of our beautiful gas powered flambeaux torches, on the terrace area of @Bristol for the duration of the alternative wedding show. Real flame illumination creates a magical atmosphere that electric light just cannot emulate. The flambeaux can be placed outdoors as markers for entrances or pathways, creating a  warm welcome for your guests. I have been working with fire and pyrotechnics for the past 14 years during which time it became apparent that many venues had problems with fireworks due to the noise and mess.

Many couples still want to be able to use fire as a celebratory element on their wedding day. The use of gas flames is a cleaner and quieter alternative to fireworks and has a multitude of interesting applications. I received a request to customise a green goddess fire engine with impressive 4m flame throwers, which my wife Kathryn and I used as our wedding car!

In 2010, I set up a special effects company, Illuminarium Ltd which has £5m public liability insurance cover to showcase our work and enable us to provide fire effects to venues that normally don’t allow fireworks or fire. In that time I have been working in collaboration with other artists and have gone on to create many unique, spectacular fire sculptures and performances for weddings and events around the country.

Illuminarium has provided confetti effects, pyrotechnics, fire poi performances, and created an unorthodox way for the bride and groom to ignite ceremonial bonfires and burn barrels with the ‘Illuminator’. 

We have ‘off the shelf’ effects to hire from as little as a few hundred pounds, which includes insurance and operator or we can create your own completely bespoke effect. 

We build unique sculptures, can light your names in fire or build fire pits and burn barrels to commemorate your special day.

Stop by for a chat and tell us your idea to make your wedding truly unforgettable.  

THE MAGAZINE IS RELEASED!!!!

We have spent the last couple of weeks with our heads locked in to our design programmes here at the WWWW Bristol head office, tirelessly putting together our OFFICIAL magazine, to bring you the best alternative suppliers and inspiration in the wedding world.

We held back our best shots from the epic photo shoot and kept you waiting for weeks on end, but we can finally announce that the best picks from the shoot are released in the mag.

We have teamed up with the lovely gorgeous girlies at Bespoke Bride to bring you a very colourful DIY to help with the decoration for your big day.

We have released all our official exhibitors for the show and we have carefully hand picked the awesome suppliers featured in the magazine to help you chose the best, most alternative suppliers in the industry to help create your big day YOUR way!

Without further ado we are very pleased to announce that the magazine is on sale for £3.50 in digital format or you can order your printed copy for just £4.50! (If you buy a Print copy you automatically get a free digital copy!)

Weird and Wonderful Wedding World Magazine Issue 1

By Emily Fisher

24 pages, published 3/15/2013

Includes the Best Alternative Wedding Suppliers and inspiration for your Alternative Wedding

We will also be giving away the first 100 glossy copies for FREE at the #WWWWBristol Show, so be sure to turn up from 6pm on Saturday 13th to At-Bristol to receive your copy.  Don't forget to register via our website to receive FREE entry into the show and your FREE Kir Royal!! This show really has been put on to help you wonderful brides plan the most alternative wedding out there.

We will have a raffle on the night giving away some amazing prizes and discounts from our exhibitors and you will be able to book in for one of our three Fashion Show's under the Stars in the Planetarium. You can chose from 7.30pm, 8.30pm or 9.30pm showings, each running for half an hour. You'll get to see our exhibitors' dresses modelled by the gorgeous WWWW models from the photo shoot in between two short viewings of the starry night sky.

We will also be giving away a prize for the best dressed on the night so be sure to put on your glad rags (sparkles encouraged!) and come and join us for what is set to be the most fun wedding show in Bristol!!

Can't wait to see you there!

Lots of Love
Emily and Ali! xxxx

Hoochie Coochie Sunday Social

To mark the launch of what promises to be one of Bristol's hottest events, Hoochie Coochie have teamed up wit Bristol Vintage and are giving away 6 tickets to one lucky winner for the first Sunday Social!

To enter the draw just answer the following question: "Who is the curator & Art Director of Hoochie Coochie Kabaret?" (take a look at the Hoochie Coochie site for your clue).

Send your answer, by 6 pm on Friday 15th to: info@bristolvintage.co.uk, along with your name and address.  Tickets will be drawn on the evening of Friday, 15th March.

Here's all the info, and watch out for more Sunday Socials over the coming months!

SUNDAY SOCIAL FROM HOOCHIE COOCHIE

5-11pm, Sunday 17th March, Mauretania Bar and Lounge, Park Street, BS1

Tickets £9 from www.hoochiecoochiekabaret.com

Contact Keda Breeze: info@hoochiecoochiekabaret.com and Bristol Ticket Shop

"Have you fancied the idea of living it up in a private members' club but thought that it might be a bit, well ... not quite your scene?  Well now Sunday Social, the latest spin off event from Hoochie Coochie, the renowned Bristol creators of super fun parties, could be the latest addition to your weekend.  Sunday Social combines the decadence of the Mauretania's Members Room with kitsch entertainment and Sunday afternoon fun.

It is to be spread over five lavish wood-panelled rooms of the Mauretania and Java on Park Street in Bristol City centre.  Sunday Social interactive games and fun, mixing and mingling with new and old friends.  There will be a games room hosted by our showboys and showgirls where you can play the likes of Jenga, Connect Four, card games and Twister!

Expect other ridiculous delights such as 80's karaoke, Rock 'N Roll Bingo and pole dancing unicorn.  to get you in the party mood the cocktails will be two for one all night.  Later in the night things will gravitate to The Ballroom with DJ LloydiTron (Wonky) where apparently there really is a light-up dance floor!

Sunday Social has more emphasis on the interactive elements of the Hoochie Coochie than a big stage show, but still expect knock-our performances from the likes of cabaret luminary Audacity Chutzpah, the brilliantly crap failed tribute act, Fanny Fontaine, and belly dance star Natty Bom Batty.

The Mauretania was, in fact, the first ever building in Bristol where Hoochie Coochie was hel, back in 2005.  Since then, Hoochie Coochie really has created some really large scale events and is one of the most nationally renowned shows of its kind.  Hoochie Coochie's producer Keda Breeze says "I am really thrilled to be returning to the Mauretania.  I like to create experiences as well as shows, and for me an experience starts with setting it in a special location, and you really couldn't get any more wonderful than this building".

That all-important question of what to wear?  As always, dressing up is big business at Hoochie Coochie.  The theme for Sunday Social is OTT and 'dress to impress': glamour, glitter, evening wear or ANYTHING flamboyant.  Hoochie Coochie say they don't really mind what you wear so long as you make an effort.  It's not compulsory to dress up, but apparently, if you don't you will probably wish you did!

Tickets cost £9 and are available from the Hoochie Coochie website and from Bristol Ticket Shop.  This is an exclusive event with limited capacity so, as always, with Hoochie Coochie advance booking is strongly recommended.

The BelleFleurs

thebellefleurs@yahoo.co.uk

www.thebellefleurs.co.uk

http://soundcloud.com/the-bellefleurs

"Beauty, Comedy and Aural Sex"

The BelleFleurs will be performing well-known favourite songs with beautifully-arranged harmonies and a sharp comic twist. - they are most certainly not your usual girl group!

With comedy patter and PVC, alongside original arrangements of songs from artists as diverse as Electric 6,Ella Fitzgerald, Katy Perry and Motorhead and many more....

The girls add a bit of naughtiness and SteamPunk/Goth Glamour with a 40’s twist to your wedding reception!

Three Scots and a Bar Man

    www.threescotsandabarman.com

http://soundcloud.com/threescotsandabarman/want-you-back-jackson-five/

www.facebook.com/threescotsandabarman

https://twitter.com/3ScotsandaBarma

Three Scots and a Barman are a four piece wedding band based in the city of Bristol. Their repertoire covers everything from 50′s rock’n roll to current day chart topping hits. They say "If you’re looking for some fun packed, energetic, floor filling entertainment for your wedding, party or function, you’ve come to the right place. We are all seasoned musicians with years of experience under our belt, so we know a thing or two about entertaining a crowd. The different personalities and skills of our band members allow us to perform an eclectic mix of Pop, Rock, Soul, RNB, Blues, Reggae and Folk music."

They also pride themselves on being extremely flexible and accommodating saying "we can set up when you want, play when you want, for as long as you want and deal with song requests as best we can." The band has an extensive song list to choose from and they can also perform as an acoustic duo for ceremonies and receptions as well as offering DJ sets, lighting and additional music.

'Til there was Uke

http://tiltherewasuke.wordpress.com/

https://twitter.com/tiltherewasuke

https://www.facebook.com/Til.There.Was.Uke

We are ‘Til There Was Uke, a Ukulele/Vocal Duo performing an eclectic range of covers from 1920s to the present day.

We can provide the perfect musical backdrop to your day with our relaxed, enjoyable sound during the all-important ceremony, entertainment during your drinks reception, add atmosphere to your wedding breakfast or keep your guests entertained while photos are taken.

Your wedding day should be one of the most memorable of your life. We want to help make it as special and individual as the couple getting married. ‘Til There Was Uke will bring a touch of originality and vintage style to your day.

We have a variety of packages to suit every theme and budget and all can be tailored to your requirements:

Classic Reception This includes 2 x 45 minute sets (with a 15 minute break) and your pick of a mixture of 35 songs from our extensive set list.

Classic Plus Is as above but with a personalised twist, the set list of 35 songs can include up to 10 songs requested by you. We will source the songs, learn them and perform them with a sprinkle of ‘Til There Was Uke treatment.

Decade Defined This package is perfect if you have chosen to have a specific vintage theme to your wedding defined by an era, we can play an entire set to suit. Choose from: Totally 20s, Thrilling 30s, Fabulous 40s, Fun-Filled 50s or Swinging 60s.

Ceremony We will learn and perform up to 4 personal song choices throughout your wedding ceremony. We can provide music as your guests arrive, play for the entrance of the bride, during signing of the register, and as your guests leave.

“Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. Your performance was superb and we have had lots of positive feedback from our guests. You added that extra special touch to our vintage wedding! We are so glad we stumbled across you and would not hesitate to call upon you again!” - Anne & Gary Wilks

“’Til There Was Uke came to the rescue for our wedding ceremony and drinks reception when we had been cancelled on by two other bands. As it turns out it was all for the best as the girls were the perfect addition to our special day – Not only did they perform all the tunes I requested, but they were great in communication, provided real attention to detail and added that special touch of ukulele magic – Thank you so much!” - Laura and Jamie Saunders

Strumpets with Crumpets

www.strumpetswithcrumpets.com 

katten@strumpetswithcrumpets.com

However obscure and wonderfully outrageous your wedding plans may be, no day would be complete without the delectable glamour of Strumpets with Crumpets!

Images courtesy of Strumpets with Crumpets

As the day draws in, Strumpets with Crumpets can provide the perfect accompaniment to help get the party in full swing. We have a menu full of heavenly crumpet treats; sweet or savoury, vegetarian or carnivorous, all lovingly served by our beautiful and bantering strumpets.

Our toppings include The Banoffee Pie, The Cream Tea, The Bloody Mary, Camembert and Homemade Red Onion Marmalade, Pancetta and Maple Syrup, Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese....and that is to name but a few!

Flexible to your every need, you can rest assured that our welcoming atmosphere, decadent decoration and fine music all insure that your guests and their tummies are in the very finest of hands.

For more information please visit www.strumpetswithcrumpets.com