With the wedding season approaching, Hanham resident Lydia Loader is on a mission to encourage couples to consider the planet when planning their big day.
Lydia, who has a vintage clothing boutique at Sparks Bristol, is organising a Sustainable Wedding Fair at the venue in the former M&S in Broadmead.
The event on Sunday May 18 will showcase sustainable wedding fashion and services including bridal gowns, groom outfits, alteration services, personalised shoes, bouquets, gifts, centrepieces, bunting, jewellery, veils and wedding favours.
Lydia said: “At Flaming Moth Vintage, I have the history on some of my dresses: for example where it came from, designers, some original handmade dress sewing kits, and pictures of the original brides that I gift with the dress. For many brides-to-be, knowing that the previous owner has been happily married for decades feels like a good omen for a happy marriage.”
Among the vendors exhibiting at the Sustainable Wedding Fair, which is open from 1-4pm, are:
• Flaming Moth Vintage – vintage wedding dresses and accessories
• The Bridal Boutique – a Bristol independent wedding shop
• Re-Thrindle – offers alterations
• Campervan Vintage – selling vibrant shirts and alternative suits
• Good Things – alternative centrepieces, wedding favours
• Marcie K Designs – alternative shiny shoes and handmade boots
• Bristol Bunting – handmade crochet veils and wedding bunting
• Jen Ford – paper origami flower bouquets and centrepieces
• Sorrel Garden – handmade wedding crowns, jewellery and fascinators
• Busy V Bakery – vegan baker
Fashion has played a part in Lydia’s life for many years, as her mum used to work in fashion. From a young age, Lydia enjoyed accompanying her to fashion shows and visits to charity shops.
This led her to set up Flaming Moth Vintage, which specialises in vintage clothing and accessories, and bridal dresses from 1920s-2000s.
Lydia is based at Sparks Bristol, a “department store with a difference” set up by the Global Goals Centre and Artspace, which blends art, education and sustainable, ethical shopping.
• For more details about the wedding fair visit: https://sparksbristol.co.uk/events/sustainable-wedding-fayre/
• You can follow Lydia on Instagram @flamingmothvintage or visit: https://sparksbristol.co.uk/events/flaming-moth/