Zoe Lem’s Vintage wedding fair is in its 5^th year and on 14th April put on another fantastic event held at the iconic Art Deco Bloomsbury Ballroom, Victoria House in London. For the first time Sanyukta Shrestha’s art deco inspired collection was showcased amongst  the finest bridal exhibitors that the UK has to offer, each lining up to amaze and entertain on this spectacular day of wedding planning .

The front of  the magnificient Victoria House

Entrance to exhibition and shows

We loved the grandeur of Victoria House, which is a stunning neoclassical landmark in one of the capitals most historical areas. Constructed in the 1920’s and extensively remodelled in 2003, it has contemporary  feel within an opulent structure which was a perfect match for the style of Sanyukta Shrestha wedding gown collections.

Image credit : Ashish Shrestha

Image credit : Ashish Shrestha

Beautiful flower decor, Image credit : Ashish Shrestha

Cakes by: Elizabeth’s Cake Emorium, Image credit : Ashish Shrestha

Cake by : Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium, Image credit: Ashish Shrestha

While the fashion show  took place in art deco ballroom (the main hall), the main exhibition started from grand entrance and followed the stunning staircase across the twenty-first century new space.

Sanyukta with the lovely Freya giving a big smile in Tea-room adjacent to the original art deco ballroom where all the entertainment and fashion show was held.

Sanyukta with beautiful shoes designer Freya Rose, Image credit: Suvas Shrestha

This year for the first time Zoe mixed up the fairs format hosting a VIP morning from 10-12pm which allowed guests to be entertained, take part in a Q&A with bridal experts and browse the exhibitors collections.  Before welcoming more guests in the afternoon to explore the vintage bridal suppliers and discover new wedding inspirations.

Q&A with vintage bridal makeup expert – Lipstick & Curl, vintage style guru- Zoe Lem, vintage cake expert- Restoration cake.

It truly was a show time when the doors opened at 10am with the first fashion show following shortly afterwards. With Lady Alex from the WamBamClub holding as master of ceremony and performances from the fabulous Tootsie Rollers and My Gosh Marvellous the shows entertainment truly once one of a kind. 

Brides were spoilt throughout the day being able to wander between the exhibitors, sample some products and watch the entertainment that was happening downstairs in the ballroom throughout the day.

Sanyukta & Daisy on a front row just before fashion show started

The burlesque models were stunning, playful and energetic performing in gowns inspired by four different vintage eras 1920’s, 1930’s 1940’s and 1950’s.  

Our Felicia gown taking a centre stage in a runway

Sanyukta Shrestha Marion dress & Jadore bolero

On the 1930’s inspired catwalk presented Sanyukta Shrestha slinky Marion gown

Here’s our 40’s inspired  Sanyukta Shrestha Anne gown on the runway

All guests were entitled to discounts from most of the wedding suppliers at the event and many brides were delighted to find their perfect gown, accessories, photographer, make up artist and more.

Here’s some glimpses of our Sanyukta Shrestha stand in exhibition area.

Sanyukta with fellow exhibitors the lovely designers from Belle & Bunty

From left Sanyukta, me and Suvash & Ashish in the background – capturing our different moods during the event

Sanyukta showing her designs to Bespoke Wedding Wardrobe

Laura & Sanyukta

It was a real pleasure to be a part of such a wonderful event; It was lovely to catch up with old friends- the lovely & talented shoe designers Freya Rose, Rachel Simpson, accessories designer Donna Crain, vintage diva Annabel Beeforth from Love My Dress, vintage makeup experts Lipsticks & curls .   And to meet new friends and interesting exhibitors, bridal boutique The Bespoke Wardrobe, Revival Retro vintage clothing boutique, designers Sally Laycock, Katya Katya Shehurina, Belle & Bunty, bridesmaid dresses: Twobirds Bridesmaids, Maids to Measure, accessories designers : Abby Gadd of Cherished Bride, Kelly Spence, Lila, amazing photographers Rhapsody Road, beautiful shoes designer EmmyShoes, wedding stationary designer Sarah from White Knot, gorgeous cake designers Elizabeth’s Cake Emporium, Restoration Cake, pretty wedding flowers Mary Jane Vaughan, Karen and Natalie from the wonderful blog A Vintage Wedding  guide and fabulous entertainment artists The Bellinis, My Gosh Marvellous, and The Tootsie Rollers….just to name a  few. It was amazing to see over a hundred hand-selected exhibitors and experts each bringing original and inspiring wedding ideas, an exciting experience for every bride that passed through the stands i’m sure. The best findings of vintage luxury bridal  for brides-to-be,  all under one roof!!

A huge thank you to Zoe Lem and her team for organising such a fabulous day. And thank you to all the brides & their friends family who came to see us and making our day extra special.

Event: Zoe Lem Vintage Wedding Fair
Location: Victoria House, Bloomsbury Ballroom, London
Our showcased collection: All 1920’s to 1940’s inspired dresses from Sanyukta Shresth 2012-2013 collection

Sanyukta Shrestha team :

Official Photographer: Ashish Shrestha
Official Videographer: Suvas Shrestha
Designer: Sanyukta Shrestha
Designer’s Assistant: Daisy Blow
Event reporting : Laura Greenslade