Craft Central Gets Hitched ~ London Handmade Wedding Fair

Judy Bentinck Millinery

I am thrilled this morning to introduce {www}’s newest sponsor, Craft Central, who is hosting a fabulous event for all you brides and grooms to be…..

Craft Central

Gets Hitched 2011

Central London’s handmade wedding fair

Event Dates: 23-25 June 2011

Join us for a drink at the Special Launch Night on Thurs 23 June, 4-8pm

Late Night Shopping on Fri 24 June, 11am – 7pm

Avoid the High Street crowds on Sat 25 June, 11am – 5pm.

Location: 33-35 St John’s Square, London EC1M 4DS

FREE ADMISSION With Royal nuptials in the air, Craft Central shares the wedding excitement this summer… Wedding coming up? Fed up of sprawling soulless commercial wedding fairs? Compact and bijoux, get personal at Craft Central! All you need to add a handmade touch to the big day.

With free admission and a host of amazing wedding vendors, it sounds like a brilliant and unique event. I will leave you with Sarah form Craft Central to tell you more 🙂

{w} Hi, could you firstly tell {www} readers a little bit about you?

Craft Central is a not-for-profit arts organisation supporting UK craft and design. We have 2 exhibition spaces in central London and run a busy events calendar, packed with exciting opportunities to access (and buy!) a wide variety of craft and design. From dressing yourself (millinery, jewellery, handbag design, bridal wear, knitwear and fashion accessories) to dressing your home (ceramics, glass, textiles, and lots of cushions!) – our audience really are spoilt for choice!

Hetty Rose Shoes

{w} What do you love/dislike about your job?

We love meeting all the designer makers – we have a national Network of over 550, so there’s always lots happening! Another great perk is all the amazing craft and design we get to see (and often end up buying – it’s far too tempting!).

Josef Koppmann Rings

{w} How did Craft Central decide to get into the wedding industry?

Inspired by the Royal nuptials, with a loyal craft-hungry audience and a wonderful network of exceptional designer makers, we thought it was about time Craft Central organised a weddingfair. Hence the launch of Craft Central Gets Hitched: Central London’s Handmade Wedding Fair (23-25 June 2011) – a chance to give your wedding some character and browse unique, handmade products.

Alicia Vintage Ribbon Garter

{w} What do you aim to achieve for your visitors?

We are fed up of sprawling soulless commercial wedding fairs! Compact and bijoux, we hope to offer a more personal handmade touch to our clients’ big day. From the bride herself to guests looking for the ideal gift, there’s something for everyone… From ‘classic’ wedding essentials, to the slightly more unusual, products on offer will include: Bridal fashion; Invitations; Bookbinding for photo albums; Millinery; Jewellery (rings in particular!); Wedding branding; Gifts (such as Ceramics, Interior Products, Silversmithing, etc); Tasteful Hen/Stag fashion and accessories; Father/Mother of Bride/Groom fashion and accessories; Bunting; Decorations; Favours and table paraphernalia… Craft Central Gets Hitched is a one stop wedding shop!

Amy Keeper Jewellery

{w} What style are your exhibitors?

Craft Central Gets Hitched boasts 45+ designer makers ready to help out with all aspects of those wedding ‘to do’ lists!

Alleweireldt Rings

{w} Could you tell us some information about your packages/prices?

These will vary for each designer, but they will all be on hand at the show to discuss their individual packages/prices. Meeting the maker makes shopping a real treat – particularly when it comes to wedding shopping! Bespoke services and commissions will be available, as well as ready to buy pieces.

Hetty Rose Shoes

{w} Do you have any tips for couples in selecting their wedding suppliers?

Go handmade!!

{w} How can we get in touch with you?

Email me sarah.hewett@craftcentral.org.uk
Or give us a ring 02072510276

Thanks so much to Sarah for telling us more about this amazing event… so take a look at their website and head down to the fair, with free admission it’s a great day out xoxo