I count myself incredibly lucky that I know so many talented people working in this industry. Indeed, one of the reasons I hosted my first networking event two weeks ago, the Summer Soiree [see here, here and here + a preview here} was so that I could help bring this countrywide span of talent to the North East for just one evening of letting their hair down and having a bit of fun.
Most of us are self-employed (ie, mostly working 7 days a week, rarely ever any time off), and so an evening full of decadent delights was fully deserved. I also absolutely revelled in the opportunity to set my blogging hat to one side and take my turn as Event Planner for a change. I loved bringing everyone together and really wanted people to leave having made new personal and business connections – and with a reminder of how brilliant this industry really is.
Mintyslippers came along to the Summer Soiree on 3rd August, and they made a little film, which I’d like to share with you today. Enjoy my lovely ones…
Film made by Mintyslippers
In case you are wondering, that soundtrack is ‘Pumped Up Kicks’ by Foster The People – chosen by Mintyslippers as it has something of a retro vibe about it, yet is contemporary and fun and reflects the pace of the day that unfolded before them as they captured all the glamorous excitement on film (never have I seen so many fabulous dresses together at once!).
Immense thanks to Danny, Julie and the whole Mintyslippers team. You guys are amazing and I love how you have captured the essence of one heck of a fabulous evening so beautifully. And honestly, I don’t even remember you being near me when you filmed most of this! A sign of truly professional and talented film makers I say 🙂 Brides, if you are interested in having a chat with Mintyslippers about the possibility of them filming your wedding, email Danny without delay. You can see more from Mintyslippers on Love My Dress here.
Remember you can see all the photographs from the evening here, here and here {preview}.
Have a sweet Sunday my friends,
Love Annabel x
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Photographers – Helen Russell & Katy Lunsford
Film Makers – Mintyslippers
Venue – The Riverside Terrace Suite, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Arts
Catering/Canapes/Cocktails – Fresh Element
Overall Concept, Styling & Co-ordination – Me + Kim Groves
Hero Of The Day/All-Round-Handyman – My Husband {Thank GOD for him!}
My Outfit – Once Upon a Time Design + Emmy + BHLDN + Forever Vintage + Kat Swank
Stylists – Severin Hubert of Hepburn Collection + Lisa Jones
Flowers – Bel’s Flowers + By Appointment Only Design
Calligraphy + Signage – Paul Antonio
Entertainment – It’s A Windup! {Vintage 78 DJ’s} + Fonix Music {jazz trio} + El Bucko {DJ}
Illustrator – Charlotte Thomson-Morley
Burlesque Artist in Feather Boah – Scarlett Daggers
Photobooth – Snaparazzi
Vintage Props – Vintage Style Hire + AVA Event Styling + Event Prop Hire + Chic-Osity
Vintage Style Dessert Feature – AVA Event Styling
Additional Popcakes – Popcake Kitchen
Flapper Dresses on Models – LeLuxe Clothing, via Vintage Teasets
Models – Emma, Eve and Zoe, c/o Hauterfly Events
Burlesque Performance Artist –Vicky Butterfly
Sound & Light Expert – JM Pro Audio
Stage Draping & Swagging – Amanda Hearn
Masquerade Masks – Samantha Peach + some of my own paper masks from Cox & Cox
Name Tags – Purple Peacock Stationery + Sugalily
Instax/Polaroid Hire Cameras – You Snap
The lady with a pen documenting everything – The Wedding Reporter
Lady with the huge beehive – Stacie Stewart 😉
Soiree Write-ups
- This is soooooooo funny! Sent in by Photographer Chris Barber, who were the most entertaining guests on the evening.
- I adore this review of the evening by Aisling of the Any Other Wedding Blog – thanks so much Aisling! I loved partying on with you into the wee hours, you were a hoot.
- Film makers Mintyslippers wrote about their experience documenting the whole evening (and day preparing) on film. By the way, you can see the teeny tiny teaser film here.
- I love this honest and fabulously written account of the evening from Miss Bush Bridalwear owner, Emma Meek.
- The gorgeous Michelle from Pocketful of Dreams wrote about the evening. Michelle is a regular contributor to Love My Dress and responsible for most of these pretty bridal inspiration boards.
- One of my official photographer’s Katy Lunsford looking simply divine.
- Blogger Anna And The Ring tells us who was wearing her favourite dress.
- Photographer Neda Larodi-Blake writes about her experience as a guest.
- Photographer Chris Hanley captured these stunning images.
- The Archibald Photographer looked to have had lots of fun with Lindsay Fleming Couture…
- The Snaparazzi photobooth images are online for all to see.
- My amazing Illustrator Charlotte Thomson-Morley wrote about her road-trip up to Gateshead where she painted a live model, Burlesque dancer Scarlett Daggers, on the evening of the Soiree. Amazing!
- Kate Fletcher from Vintage Style Hire whose gorgeous props helped decorate the evening, shares her photobooth images.
- Dress designer Linda Davey of Dresses At No. 9 blogged about her time on the very glamorous Quayside that evening.
- Charlie from the Fifties Weddings Blog talks about the fun had on the night – thanks Charlie! ;))
- Blogger {and gorgeous Bride-to-be} ‘Love Audrey’ blogs about her evening – I am so glad I met this lady, she looked divine.
- The gorgeous Elizabeth from wedding blog Bridal Musings shares her experience. Thank you Lizzy! 😉
- Madison from The Pastel Pirate Wedding Blog also wrote about her excitement, what a delightful writeup, thanks so much!
- And one of my fave Bloggers Anna of Anna & the Ring blogged about THAT dress (no, it wasn’t mine!)
- Love My Dress {and hair, and makeup} hehehe! Thank you Joanne Linder at Vintage Twee
- A most fabulous glamorous make-over for the evening!
- Mr & Mrs Lawson, along with Tobiah Tayo and his beautiful wife looking absolutley beautiful…
- Blogger ‘Only Gorgeous Weddings’ recounts her Cinderella Night
- I adore these photographs, espesh the ones of you Jay – Thank you, people of Blue Sky Photography!
- Photographer Paul Joseph describes his view of the evening – thanks Paul, I love those booth pics
- Accessories Designer Nicola from Silver Sixpence in her shoe wrote of the fun she had, and need to change to ballet flats by the end of the night (GOD I know that feeling!)
- Bride to be Becca, and Miss Pickering Protoge, spills the contents of her goodie bag.
- Online wedding giftlist company Zankyou blogged about their visit
- Stationery Elle of Elle is for Love wrote about the process of preparing to attend the Soiree – this is such a fun blog post!
- Wedding Designer and Co-ordinator Andri of ‘Always Andri’ wrote about her experience.
