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Freaky Friday is back -Meet some more of our weird and wonderful show Mo Flos

Posted on by Michaela Webb-Fuller

Calling all awesome, punk rocker sheep who don’t want to follow the herd! Check out some of the mo’ flockers who’ll be at the coolest wedding fair around. The Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza is NEXT WEEK! HELL YEAH!! Buy your tickets here, or just turn up on the day and remember little lambs get in free.

Asassynation

If EWE’re in the market for a baaaadass photographer who LOVES animals… let us present to you Assassynation! Sassy feels so lucky to be able to travel the world shooting your super fun wedding days. She loves weddings where EWE amazing couples stamp your personality on it and make it your own. If you’ve got ideas Sassy is excited to hear them, especially if they involve having your pets involved on your big day. She’s a ninja with a camera and stealthiest moment capturer. She can make even the most camera shy couples look like total rockstars.

 

As well as being one of the coolest photographers around she also runs this very show, the Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza! Sassy and long time buddy Jo from The Couture Company set it up a few years ago now to give us all a weddingland that we feel happy and welcomed in. YAY!

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/assassynation

 

Lynsey Luu

For all your quirky jewellery wearers and gift givers Lynsey Luu has got some of the cutest and most playful stuff around. Products range from laser cut badges to custom printed pencils. Expect some cheeky swears along the way! If you’re stuck for ideas for favours or “thanks for having the patience of a Saint whilst I plan my wedding” gifts, then come and find Lynsey at the fair.

www.lynseyluu.co.uk

Curious Coco

So you’ve decided on the bridal party and now time to try and find an outfit that suits everyone! What a mare. Head to Curious Coco for the sparkliest, most heavenly made, badass bespoke bridesmaid (or any cool dress wearing members of your wedding party) attire! Whether it’s gorgeous, ombre, matching gowns or glttery 2 pieces to wear with Dr Martens! These are made to order, maid with love and maid for EWE! Don’t be sheepish, come and find them on The Couture Company stand.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/curious-co-designs/

Deckerdence

If EWE’re searching for a truly unique venue then Deckerdence certainly delivers! Make your venue anywhere with this beautiful, high quality and cute vintage bus. It will be a truly unforgettable experience for your guests to walk into the marquee and realise the bar is a full sized double decker bus!! There’s even a cocktail lounge on the upper deck so you can have a birds eye view of your guests and take some amazing photos. This is an absolute must for all your vintage babes out there and anyone who wants to wow guests.

www.deckerdence.com

The Wedding Artist

We can guarantee the laughs if you choose The Wedding Artist to be part of your day. Fantastic, Fast, Fun, Free – Caricatures drawn at lightning speed to tickle your ugly bone. These portraits are sure to raise a smile, George brings his EWEnique skill to brighten up your wedding day! If you want to bring your guests together with a very memorable bit of entertainment you can’t go wrong with The Wedding Artist.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/the-wedding-artist

Apple Tree Weddings & Events

Now we all know that planning a wedding can be a super stressful time! Let Appletree Weddings and Events take some of the strain. These guys have a background in big events but now love nothing more than a DIY, detail heavy, creative wedding. Whatever your vision for your day or however unEWEsual your theme, you can trust them to keep your day running super smoothly. Even if you just need someone to set your up venue to look as incredible as you imagined it in your heads Appletree Events can help.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/apple-tree-wedding-events

Peacock Pretties

For all things fabulous accessories it’s got to be Peacock Pretties! This creative lady hand makes one of a kind hair fascinators, clips, headdresses and accessories. If you’ve got ideas then Emma will work with you to create something that’s totally personal, Any occasion or theme from beautiful, elegant, delicate, sparkly glitz to the unusual weird and wonderful or dark gruesome macabre. We love a bit of the dramatic and Elegaaaaanza Extravagaaaanza here at EWE and these feathery, flowery, sparkly headpieces are just our cup of tea (or shot of whiskey). If they’re yours too then you can find Emma next weekend at the fair.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/peacock-pretties-2

Magic Mondays, Take 5!! Time to meet some of the awesome inspiring Mo Flo’s of EWE!

Posted on by Michaela Webb-Fuller

 Roll up, roll up, Just one week left til the fun of the fair! This is a wedding fair with a difference, bringing together some of the coolest, alternative wedding suppliers for a weekend of crazy fun. Get your tickets right here for the one and only Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza!

Grandeluxe

First up we’ve got Digbeth’s own Grandeluxe, based in Brum but can travel nationwide to deliver amazing custom lights. The items they build are awesome, their lights are fierce and not for the faint hearted! Fancy a 6ft Flamingo? They’ve got it! Need a sign hand painted with your favourite song lyrics, come and find their stand! These wonderful artists also customise your clothing & shoes, if you stand still too long they’ll customise you!

www.instagram.com/grandeluxeco/

 

Madame B’s Boutique

Madame B’s Boutique works with you to create all those gorgeous accessories and finishing touches that pull everything together, from the perfect headpiece or belt, to coordinating cufflinks, jewellery and more. A super cool top hat for your bridesmaids or perhaps an unEWEsual veil is more your thing? Choose Madame B’s Boutique for amazing accessories. Everything is handmade to order, using upcycled and ethically sourced materials. No dream too wild, no theme too weird!

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/madame-bs-boutique/

 

The Quarterworkshop

If you’re the type of couple who like to get their hands dirty, The Quarterworkshop is a studio you can go and make your own wedding rings! Working with incredible silver and goldsmith, jewellery designer Victoria you create completely bespoke and beautiful symbols of your love. What better way to add even more meaning to that ring than seeing the person you love hand make your wedding band with you or for you?
They also hold awesome hen parties or jewellery making workshops for making those special personalised wedding gifts.

www.thequarterworkshop.com

 

Flambe Circus

If EWE’re looking to make your wedding the most memorable and exciting day of yours (and your guest’s) lives? Then add a little bit of fire, or bubbles or laughter with Flambe Circus! Specialists in bespoke entertainment packages, Flambé Circus will come prepared to wow your guests! Their performers cover an incredible range of skills – whether you’re searching for stilt characters to welcome guests, jugglers and jesters to interact and amuse, or a show stopping performance to wow with circus, fire and light! You’ll find them at Eclectic Wedding Fair next weekend.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/flambe-circus/

Natalie Flewitt Make Up Artist

We’re welcoming back Natalie for her 5th EWE show!! She’s been doing make up for over 20 years including bridal, special events, lessons, and editorial work.  Her style ranges from natural, traditional bridal make up, gothic and vintage to a more colourful, glamorous look and anything in between! During your consultation and trial you will go through your wedding goals together and create a look that compliments you, your style and your wedding theme.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/natalie-flewitt-make-up-artist/

 

The Dignums

The Dignums are a husband/husband team of two fun and friendly wedding photographers, based in Wolverhampton, not too far from Birmingham. They love working with like-minded couples whose focus is on enjoying their relaxed, fun and laid-back wedding day, rather than worrying what colour their seat covers are. This talented pair will be charming all your guests and making everyone feel at ease, they might even bust out a move on the dance floor!

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/the-dignums/

Lorna Boyer Design

When planning your wedding, you want to work with suppliers as bleeting cool and as passionate about your wedding as you are! Having always loved design and illustration, Lorna quickly fell in love with the world of weddings and the amazing variety of themes and styles she gets to work with. If EWE’re looking for a stationer who will work with you to create something that truly reflects your personality, Lorna Boyer is perfect!

www.lornaboyerdesign.co.uk

 

Super Saturday!!(Magic Monday in disguise) Time to meet some of the awesome inspiring Mo Flo’s of EWE!

Posted on by Michaela Webb-Fuller

Call all amazing weirdos and black sheep, come along to the Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza on 9th and 10th November at the Bond in Birmingham. Don’t follow the herd and remember little lambs get in free. They’ll be all the amazing alternative mo flo’s plus games, competitions, food and drink, fashion shows and much more! Get your tickets here.

Wild Heart Films

To the rebellious soon to be weds, we’ve got the perfect wedding videographer for you. Wild at Heart is wedding videography for wild-hearted humans. They understand that there is so much more to a wedding than just the day itself.  The two of EWE have crafted your perfect day over months and even years, building each part of it to be just as unique as you are! Wild at Heart wants to celebrate that with a hella cool film that you’ll proudly be showing to everyone any time they ask about your wedding!

They take a natural approach to filmmaking, flowing seamlessly with your day as it unfolds.  Capturing all the authentically beautiful moments, telling the story of your wedding day, simply, creatively and bursting with heart and soul.

www.wildheartfilms.co.uk

Just look at these 2 stunning films, both set in Iceland and so gorgeous

 

Beanies Bakery

From the rustic and beautiful, crisp and elegant and right through to mega cute, Beanie’s Bakery love to work with y’all to create amazing and delicious cake creations for your special day.
Inspiration for cake designs come from textures, patterns and abstract art which they LOVE to incorporate into edible treats, mixing sharp lines with the softness of nature.

If EWE’re looking for a show-stopper cake with attention to detail that will wow your guests and tantalise your taste buds, come and find them at EWE for a chat about bringing your cake vision to life.

www.beaniesbakery.co.uk

Bouquet chic Unique

If EWE want a beautiful and unusual bouquet for your wedding day, come along and see Bouquet Chic Unique. Kerry is the designer and creator who specialises in making. Whatever it is you’re looking for Kerry can make it, bouquets, buttonholes, corsages, flower crowns, hair accessories and table centrepieces which can include alternative embellished candles!

EWE can keep these amazing bouquets FOREVER and they can be made well in advance of the wedding, such a nice way to relieve some stress of the day. If you’re a bit of a sniffler when it comes to pollen then take your theme and run with it, without having your nose running too! Eco friendly bouquets that can be any theme shape, colour scheme, using realistic looking rare paper flowers, brooches, buttons, fabric, feathers!

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/bouquet-chic-unique

Charlotte Clark Ltd

Ceramics and badges and greeting cards, oh my! If you love a bit of the macabre and gothic Charlotte Clark Ltd creates designer ceramics you’ll love! Looking for curiously different tableware for your wedding day or entirely EWEnique gifts then head over to her stall.
All pieces are hand decorated using stunning bone china and kiln fired at Charlotte’s studio in Shropshire. Gift list service & personalisation available <3 Bone china & vegan friendly mugs.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/charlotte-clark-ltd

Working Clasp Jewellery

Don’t be sheepish, you’ve got to come and see Rebecca Cowley of Working Clasp designs, she makes ready to wear and bespoke accessories, just for EWE! Time to make a statement with laser cut designs made from a range of coloured acrylic, wood, leather, fabric and paper to make anything for your wedding from Bridal and bridesmaid headpieces and cufflinks to table decorations and cake toppers.

Whether you want a David Bowie inspired necklace or a wonder woman crown and anything in between, she can help make your wedding themes a reality. She also runs Jewellery making Hen parties with a range of laser cut charms for you and your hens to get creative with over cake and booze!

Rebecca will be doing taster workshops on her stand at the show so you can make your own little keepsake from the show 🙂

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/working-clasp

The Best Men

Forget about the Macarena and the Bon Jovi, The Best Men are not your average DJs! It’s all about offering a bespoke tailored service, they meet up and discuss your tastes in detail, read the room on the night, and keep the dance floor rockin’. 50s – 00s classics, indie, funk, soul, rock, goth, metal… they listen to you. From the HELL YEAH to the OH HELL NO, you can guarantee these 2 will create a dance floor of your dreams and keep it filled all night long.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/the-best-men

Chanii B Shoes

Let’s face it, your wedding day is a day your bum might not hit a seat very often apart from when you’re having a bite to eat. You want to make sure your feet are comfy and look gorgeous! Chanii B is a luxury shoes and accessories brand based in Bath. All the shoes are exciting and unEWEsual and most importantly, comfortable. Designed locally by internationally renowned designer, Chantal Pilon, everything is handmade with love and care in Portugal. They’re passionate about creating footwear that make women feel amazing.

www.chaniibshoes.com

Made You Look Luxury Photo Booth

Start with an elegant backdrop and amazing quality props, add in a beautiful oak camera stand and EWE’ve got Made You Look Luxury Photo Booth! A lovely activity for your guests to enjoy and being open air, the booth stands proudly for all to see and interact with. Fun, smiles and silly faces are guaranteed, and happy memories come included. Choose from video, photos and animated Boomerangs. As a cool keepsake your guests can take away their memories with instant glossy photo prints and you can share them online too!

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/made-you-look-luxury-photo-booth/

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Magic Mondays!! Time to meet some of the cool Mo Flo’s of EWE!

Posted on by Michaela Webb-Fuller

The time has come again to kick down the doors of tradition and run screaming into the wondrous wedding fair that is the Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza!

Each week we will be giving you a teasing taste of the talented MotherFlockers who will be at our Autumn show for 9th and 10th November at the Bond in Birmingham! Get your tickets right here and join us!!

Clare Tam-Im Photography

If you’re in the market for a super cool, documentary style photographer who’s photos look like they belong in a magazine well then Clare Tam-Im is for you! She loves shooting weddings that are full of personality, fun and colour. Your wedding day should be all about EWE and all about having fun, she just happens to be there to photograph it all! Whether it’s in the middle of a field, a beach or the city, she travels all over the UK to photograph awesome weddings. Clare is inclusive AF and we absolutely love looking at her photos, full of colour and she is a bleeting magnificent moment capturer!

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/clare-tam-im-photography/

Strawberry Whiskers

Listen up, if you’re a fan of fantastical headwear and want to add a dash of rainbow dust and magic to your wedding then look no further than Strawberry Whiskers. She caters to all members of your flock, as well as the fabulous bride. Creating themed pieces is her speciality and her previous creations include themes such as rockabilly, tea party, mermaid, fantasy, rainbow, carnival, pin up, tropical, Alice in Wonderland and more! And some of them even have discoballs on, I repeat…. DISCOBALLS.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/strawberry-whiskers/

MASA Mexican Kitchen

Hey hungry peeps do you want your guests to enjoy delicious (as well as insta worthy) rainbow food? Then MASA Mexican Kitchen has got to be part of your big day! They bring real Mexican food to the UK, then incorporate local, seasonal and unusual ingredients to produce unique street food.
Each dish is delicious, fresh and super colourful – some great veggie and vegan options too! Don’t mind us, we’re just drooling over the pics, come and meet the MASA crew in November at EWE fair.

www.facebook.com/MASA-Mexican-Kitchen-257901491810381/

 

Onyx

To all you gorgeous pierced up babes it’s time for a jewellery refresh!  Onyx offers a curated styling service for anyone wishing to level up their Body Piercing Jewellery for their big day. They cater to a wide range of styles and all of their jewellery comes with a Lifetime Guarantee. Catch them at the fair and they can talk through their amazing range and how to customise your look for your wedding day.

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/onyx/

 

Axford-Whitaker’s Bespoke Emporium

Two of our incredible flock, Scarlet-Tayla and Maw’s Leatherworx, have TIED THE KNOT to create Axford-Whitaker’s Bespoke Emporium. Yessss we love a good wedding (obviously hah). These guys are teaming up in the studio making super cool stuff in the form of Bespoke bridalwear, corsets, suits and hand crafted leather accessories for all your quirky tastes. Brides, grooms, all your mates, parents the list goes on, everyone is catered for by this lovely duo! Looking for something truly unique? Don’t be SHEEPISH come and get your creative juices flowing with this Husband and Wife team. Have a look at that leather corset, medieval realness!

 

Paper Punks Emporium

Hey punk rockers! It’s time to pick your stationary that laughs in the face of mundane, Paper Punks Emporium bloody love new ideas and experimental techniques! These guys are not afraid to be daring to bring your dreams and visions to reality! Deep down they’re just a couple of Bourgeois hoodlums, injecting vibrancy and anarchy into the wedding industry. These guys might be rebels but that doesn’t mean they don’t use the highest quality finishes and a first class printing team to produce an impeccable result. Show your guests you’re not a wedding sheep from the minute they get the invite. HELL YEAH!

www.eclecticweddingencyclopedia.co.uk/directory/paper-punks-emporium/

Green Claws

So you’ve found your badass venue and now it’s time to decorate! We’re talking customised dance floors, complete room theming and bespoke lighting to compliment your day. You can have a Disney dancefloor or a giant Monopoly board or maybe you want to look like your dancing in a motherflocking cloud, well Green Claws can make that happen! They can help EWE transform a simple venue into something magical with lighting, decor and entertainment..

www.greenclaws.co.uk

Holly’s Lollies

STOP THE BUS! Boozy sweets over here! Holly’s Lollies are the home of alcoholic confectionery (they do non-alcoholic too!)  all made here in the UK and in small batches. They’ve tried thousands of flavours (someone had to do it…) and they’ve created the best tasting lollipops to wow your guests at your wedding. Available in big or small, from gin and elderflower, to cherry amaretto, their lollipops can be fully personalised with your names and date of the wedding! Or, they can do Thank-you lollies, or Be my bridesmaid lollies, or….well, the possibilities are endless! So give your guests a memorable sweet treat, you’d be baaaaaaarmy not to.

 

www.hollyslollies.co.uk

BOOOM!! We are back!! U.K’s best alternative wedding show 9th-10th November

Posted on by Jo Millburn

We’re baaaaaaaack and more badass than ever!

Clear your calendars for the 9th and 10th November because The Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza is revving up for yet another wicked weekend of matrimonial madness!!

Grab your tickets for the U.K’s best loved alternative, unique and quirky wedding fair.

Roll up, roll up to the fair and meet some of the strange and unusual, bright and beautiful AND super talented flockers ready to make your wedding kickass.

Use the magical space to meet some like minded couples and share some awesome ideas. Our venue is the industrial epic-ness of the Bond, no boring beige-ery here rock ‘n’ rollers.

We’ve got your wondrous wedding day covered; from EWEnique venues to skull cake toppers, fire breathers to light up bouquets, personalised leather jackets to Game of Throne shoes and, some of the most iconic alternative wedding photographers in the biz.

This fair is for all the rebels out there who want to give the middle finger to traditional weddings!

Whilst you meet some of the super cool mother-flocking vendors keep your eyes peeled for sheep as you explore the fair. You could win a flock load of amazing prizes in the sheep hunt as well as other competitions we’ll run throughout the weekend. There’s a drawing competition for your little lambs and a colouring board for all you big kids, get some hilarious pics from a photo booth and join in the demos and workshops.

If that’s not enough for ya there’s the super exciting real couple parade to show you a glimpse into your baaaadass married future. You can witness the fitness of our fashion walkabout (everyone’s front row here at EWE) that showcases the current works of the phenomenal dress designers, tailors, accessory and shoe creators. Hell Yeah!

If gaming is your thing come on down and get your geek on at the gaming stations and if you’re more of a wedding unicorn than wedding sheep then get yourself glittered and (temporary) tattooed up!

You can munch on some delicious food and have a drink (or 3) at one of the cool mobile bars.

APPY DAYS!!!

We know this all sounds amazing, and well it is….. but we also have some more amazing news. Last spring we trialed a new App for visitors to the show, and at this coming show will let you use the App to its fullest.  You can check out the suppliers and their special show offers (released at show time), use the site map to find your way around, buy your tickets on there, enter the Sheep Hunt and even cast your votes on The Best Mo Flo awards.

Download the App from the Google Play store right here or the Apple App Store here (if on your phone)

Get notifications and updates on the show without having to lift a finger…well maybe one finger!!

Remember to join our Facebook group and follow us on Instagram @allaboutewe and keep up to date with all the nEWEs and pre-show competitions.

If you want to hear what other people think of our fun and crazy wedding show -checkout our Happy Bleats page!

Why not make a day of it?  In fact…..why not make a weekend of it!? There’s two sessions on Saturday 9th November from 11am till 3pm and from 2pm till 6pm and one on Sunday 10th November from 11am till 3pm.

 

Tickets on Sale now online from the baaargain EARLY BIRD price of £6 each, once they go its £10 after that. So it doesn’t take any sort of a math’s genius to work out that if you book early you get big savings!! Remember that Little Lambs get in free!!!

Don’t be a wedding sheep, it’s all about EWE!

          

Meet the final Freaky Friday Mo Flo’s and we will see you flockers this weekend.

Posted on by Michaela Webb-Fuller

WOOOHOOO! The weekend we’ve all been waiting for is finally here! It’s just one sleep until the Baaaarmy, baaaaadass, bleating amazing wedding fair that is Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza.

There’s still time to grab tickets here for tomorrow and Sundays show!

Come along and join in; hunting for hidden sheep, win fantastic prizes, try out workshops, get snapped in a photobooth, watch the fashion show, play video games, eat and drink amazing food annnnnnd meet all the bloody lovely suppliers.

To wet you whistle we’ve got a line up of the awesome Mo Flos you can meet, we can’t wait! See ya there rock n roll flockers.

Deckerdence

Deckerdence is a truly EWEnique bespoke mobile venue which creates an amazing atmosphere and unforgettable experience for you and your guests. Deckerdence vintage bus has a full bar on the lower deck and upstairs there is a luxurious cocktail lounge. We’re getting thirsty just thinking about it! Deckerdence aren’t just an  bar bus they can also bring a canopy, a half or a full wrap around marquee to provide a completely EWEnique venue.

www.deckerdence.com

Adorn  by Ashley

Are EWE looking for a completely EWEnique, bespoke and non traditional veil or cape? Come and see Ashley who started Adorn by Ashley after realising there’s a huge lack of imagination in the wedding world for anybody who wants something other than ivory!

Ashley will make you stand out as the truly bad ass bride you are by working directly with you to bring your unique ideas to life. Its not only the bride they offer their services to, anyone in the bridal party can be adorned!

She uses a huge range of embroidery and embellishment techniques and can incorporate any of your own or heirloom pieces into the designs. There really is no limit to what is possible. Also she can work embroidery directly onto your wedding outfit to funk up those dresses, jumpsuits and suits in no time!

www.adornbyashley.co.uk

Pins & Needles

If EWE’re looking for that finishing piece for your big day that just SCREAMS your personalities as a couple, we’ve got the perfect thing for you!

Pins and Needles specialise in Halloween/Gothic/Unique Cake Toppers, centre pieces, guest favours and wedding gifts for the couple. Wonderful hand made items available to buy this weekend at Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza. YAY.

www.pinsandneedlesofficial.co.uk

Hole Lotta Love Body Piercing

Vicki will be joining the flock selling beautiful jewellery using precious metals and stones to provide a high end look for alternative brides. Vicki offers a wide range of piercings and uses only the highest quality implant grade titanium jewellery for the safest piercing experience. She also offers a super cool jewellery service, including 24ct gold custom handmade pieces, (by pre-ordered request only) precious stones and Swarovski crystals. If you’re already a pierced up princess or you fancy a new custom piercing experience for your big day have a chat with Vicki.

www.facebook.com/holelottalovepiercings

Gogairy Hand painted Leather

Have a gander at these amazing leather creations by Gogairy Hand Painted Leather! They offer fully customized, hand painted, real and vegan leather jackets and accessories. All pieces are created to order or from selected designs from their incredible range. Creating artwork for the fashion industry, TV, Film and theatre and working closely with you to bring your leathers to life.

Have a look at the pics below and get ready for how baaaaadass you could look on your wedding day!

www.gogairy.co.uk

Jester Styles

Get ready to amaze and astound your guests with Jester Styles; the mind blowing, show stopping, metal bending, fire throwing magical mother flocker.

Jester Styles is a Bad Ass Mo Flo like you’ve never seen before. He will amaze you and your guests leaving everybody speechless and fully entertained. This is TV magic brought to life right in front of your eyes,

Make sure you catch one of jester’s Magic performances at the show this weekend !!!

www.jesterstyles.com

Peacock Pretties

Calling all magpies and lovers of exciting and fantastical accessories! Come and see Peacock Pretties.

They make hand crafted hair accessories and create one off bespoke hair combs; clips; fascinators and hatinators. Made to order accessories for any occasion or theme.

If you’re looking for a magical Hen night for EWE and your fave flockers, hen night packages can be made to order and tailored for you, veils,hairclips and brooches,any colour, theme and style.

www.facebook.com/peacockpretties

It’s Freaky Friday, the perfect time to meet more of the Mo Flo’s who will be at our Spring 2019

Posted on by Michaela Webb-Fuller

Have we got a treat for EWE our fabulous flockers? This week we have a list of suppliers who could see you arriving in a Hearse to your big day and a company who will dress your bridesmaids so they’ll be psyched to wear the dresses you pick them (even after the wedding is over)!

Just over a month to go until we get to see all of your lovely faces. Come and meet us at the two amazing venues (right next door to each other) in Birmingham. It’s easy to grab tickets, the link is right here. Join us in putting a middle finger up to boring weddings!

Assassynation

If you want the coolest photographs that totally capture your amazing personalities, then it’s got to be Assassynation. Sassy has travelled the world shooting couples like EWE on their fun wedding days. If you book Sassy then you are guaranteed to have photos that just beg to be framed and printed so everyone who visits you can see them (as well as profile pics for life).

She gets super excited hearing about couples wedding plans and especially likes it when you have animals at your wedding. Have a look at the photos below for just a few furry friends she has captured, she has a lovely doggo which you might have spotted in the photos for the new Eclectic Wedding Encyclopedia directory.

As well as being a brilliant photographer she is also one of the team who run Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza so she certainly knows her stuff when it comes to alternative weddings!

 

www.assassynation.co.uk

 

Crown and Glory

Join headwear heroes Crown and Glory at the Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza in Birmingham for their ONLY wedding show of the season! Showcasing their brand new Rock n Roll Bride x Crown and Glory collection, Rainbows and Daydreams, a range of alternative veils and capes designed for fashion-forward brides who aren’t afraid to stand out from the crowd. Inspired by rainbows, pastels, sparkles and stars, their range of handmade accessories will make any sparkle-loving, colour-obsessive, My Little Pony bride squeal with glee. Designers Sophie and Gareth will be on hand alongside Rock n Roll Bride’s Kat to give you personalised styling advice, talk you through the customisation options available and generally scream along with you in excitement that somewhere over the rainbow, your dream wedding veil DOES exist.

www.crownandglory.co.uk

 

Vamphire Hearses

Calling all Halloween and horror lovers, don’t be sheepish, we’ve got a treat for you! Vamphire Hearses are a Hearse hire service based in Northampton, UK – Covering The UK Nationwide! Hearses available for chauffeured Wedding Hire, Halloween Party or Film, TV & Photo-shoots! Surprise and delight your guests with something they will be talking about long after your wedding day is over!

www.vamphirehearses.co.uk

Curious Coco

Forget about puffy sleeves and unflattering colours if EWE want your bridesmaids to look fabulous and proud on your wedding day then you need Curious Coco. These are badass bespoke bridesmaid dresses, made to order, that your bridal party will want to wear again and again! Maid with love with a capital L these dresses are made for EWE. Even better they are created by the same genius team behind The Couture Company so you can get your incredible wedding dress and baaaaadass bridesmaids dresses all in the same place. HELL to the YEAH!

Curious Coco website

 

Charlotte Clark Ltd

Charlotte Clark is a quirky, alternative & macabre homeware brand with all items hand finished in Shropshire, England. Maybe you’re getting a bit bent out of sheep worrying that you might end up with a few too many toasters or wedding gifts that will sit in a drawer?  Worry no more, check out the gift list service on the Charlotte Clark Ltd website. Time to kit out your love nest with hella cool items you REALLY want.

If you love taxidermy, skeletons, skulls, moths, cats, bats and all that lovely stuff all on bone china & vegan friendly mugs & homewares, then you must come and find their stand.

www.charlotteclarkltd.com

The Wedding Artist

If EWE want big smiles all round then it’s definetely time to hire The Wedding Artist! This caricaturist extraordinaire will liven up every occasion with his lightning fast drawings of you and your guests. What a great way to get people talking to each other and a hilarious keep sake for everyone!

www.wedding-caricatures.co.uk/

© Hannah Smiles

See EWE there Flockers!!

This weeks Freaky Friday Mo Flos. Hell Yeah!

Posted on by Michaela Webb-Fuller

Don’t be a wedding sheep, head to the wonderful and wacky Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza this March! We love a rebel and our round up of fantastic alternative suppliers are the perfect tonic for wedding beigery!

Are EWE feeling the love after Valentines day yesterday? Well what are you waiting for? Get your tickets to the wedding show here that will make you feel all warm and woolly inside!

 

Legend Bridal

The name says it all here, these guys are absolute legends in the alternative dress making game! Don’t be surprised if you see tattoos, crazy hair colours and piercings all round from the owners of this incredible bridal shop. Legend Bridal are as EWEnique as you are so they totally get that everyone has a different vision for their wedding day. Between them they have over 50 years of experience in making couture bridal designs. Have a chat with them and you are guaranteed to get your dream wedding dress, nothing is too strange, unusual or fantastical. Each garment is made bespoke to fit your amazing shape and style.

www.LegendBridalDesigns.co.uk

Pizza Al Forno

Your guests are going to need some sustenance after all that head banging on the dance floor and there’s nothing better than a delicious wood-fired pizza to feed hungry bellies. Pizza Al Forno is a home grown, family run, wood-fired pizza kitchen. The mobile kitchen is small enough to fit most spaces which that means fresh pizza prepared and cooked on site and handed piping hot to your guests. HELL YEAH!
Bringing a burst of mouth-watering southern Italian flavour to your special event they use fresh ingredients with a modern twist on the classics. Excuse us while we wipe the drool off our keyboard writing this, follow your nose to find them at Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza.

www.pizzaalforno.net

 

Madame B’s boutique

Madame B is a creator of beautiful bespoke accessories for extraordinary weddings. She will work with you to design and make all those gorgeous finishing touches and accessories for your big day. Are EWE looking for a headpiece, belt, cufflinks, jewellery and much more to make your wedding outfit into a total wowweee? Come and find Madame B at EWE. Maybe you’ve got an old favourite piece which has seen better days or a family heirloom you’d like to include in your outfit, well she also offers an upcycling service, to give them a new lease of life!

www.madamebsboutique.com

 

Made You Look Luxury Photo Booth

Come on now, we all love a photo booth don’t we flockers?! Made You Look not only offers perfect take home prints, you can also choose to have videos (definitely going to be hilarious) and animated boomerangs. The booth is open air so everyone can join in and interact. If your guests are feeling a bit shy they provide great props and backgrounds to encourage silly faces and smiles. All of these funny moments can be shared via social media and email, perfect for adding to your wedding hashtag.

www.madeyoulookphotobooth.co.uk

Le Keux Vintage Salon & Parties

Calling all Betties and Ditas, vintage hair and makeup doesn’t come better than this, a brilliant service with super sweet makeup and hair artists ready to make you look fabEWElous on your big day. Le Keux are the UK’s leading vintage salon and hen party company and know how to make your vintage vision a reality. You can join them at their cute 50’s venue or they are available to come to you in your own home or hotel. It’s not only wedding days they also offer packages including afternoon tea, photo shoots, dancing, burlesque, makeovers, crafting and cocktails! What are EWE waiting for, baaaaadass hair and makeup awaits.

www.lekeux.com

 

Daisy and Fred

Daisy and Fred are your one stop shop for incredible alternative cakes. These Mo Flos are multi award winning and know exactly how to bring your ideas to life in the most delicious way. Don’t be surprised if guests are gathered around your cake table taking photos, these cakes are a real talking point. Are EWE geek chic or more of a Disney lover? If it’s a naked cake or something gravity defying Daisy and Fred have got your covered!

www.daisyandfred.co.uk

 

We Are Back!!! Save the date for 16th-17th March – Alternative Wedding Show

Posted on by Jo Millburn

The Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza is back for a wondrous weekend of magnificent matrimonial madness! 

Come see the UK’s best loved alternative, unique and quirky wedding fair on the 16th and 17th of March!! 

Following on from the fun of the November Extravaganza we are pleased to announce our next BIG adventure in wedding land.  Our March show is going to be the biggest and best show we have EVER done and will fill two amazing Digbeth venues, chock a bloc full of weird and wonderful wedding wonderous.  One venue is the industrial epic-ness of the Bond and the other is the beautiful urban oasis that is Fazeley Studos…they are directly a hop skip and a jump from each other, so not too far to flock at all…

If EWE are looking to break out from wedding beige-ery then look no further.  EWE might think that wedding fairs aren’t for EWE but if you’ve not visited us before you won’t believe how much fun they can be.  We host crazy Mardis Gras fashion and real couples parades, there are competitions to enter including our big SHEEP HUNT, demos and workshops to attend. There is a kids colouring competition and a big kids colouring board. Get glittered, get gaming, get your geek on, get papp’d, get tattooed (temporarily), grab a free mag, get involved. There truly is something for everyone and with little lambs getting in free (please don’t turn up with any actual lambs…..we can’t let those in sadly) why not come along and see what all the buzz is about.

As well as our magnificent Mo Flo’s we also have 2 of the biggest names in the alternative wedding industry joining us! Erica from Mr and Mrs Unique and Kat from Rock N Roll Bride are returning to our flock to be our shows media sponsors and we couldn’t be more thrilled.  

So where can we find this BAAAAdass flock?  

Our fantastic flock have been welcomed in by the stunning venue that is The Bond and now we have an additional and equally awesome venue, Fazeley Studios. Both located opposite each other in the heart of Digbeth in Birmingham, these renovated building complex combines Victorian architecture, cobbled courtyards with a beautiful canal side views, converted chapel, gallery spaces and banqueting halls. When they aren’t accommodating our flock these hidden gems are also amazing wedding venues so if you are looking for an oasis amidst the concrete jungle then Digbeth is the place for EWE! 

What The Flock Can We Do There??

On top of all the wedding awesomeness we are giving you the chance to win a flock load of prizes from a vast range of our awesome suppliers in our ever popular sheep hunt as well as taking part in other spectacular competitions. Witness the fitness of our fashion walkabout that showcases the current works of the phenomenal dress designers, tailors, accessory and shoe creators.  Cheer on our real couples parade that lets the awesome brides and grooms from previous shows, strut their stuff in their wedding attire to show you just what our fabulous flockers can do. 

Miss it!! Miss out! 

 

Remember to join our Facebook group  and follow us on Instagram @allaboutewe and keep up to date with all the newes and pre-show competitions.  

If this doesn’t sound like the most fun wedding show out there we don’t know what does!!  

But don’t take our word for it- checkout our Happy Bleats page  

 

Why not make a day of it? In fact…..why not make a weekend of it!? 

Tickets on Sale now online from the baaargain price of £10 each  

If you prefer to be a maverick and simply turn up on the day the door tickets are from £12 each per day 

Little lambs get in free!!!  

 

Don’t be a wedding sheep, it’s all about EWE!  

Fantastic Poster and Artwork by Bruno at The Tiny red factory

4 Days to go!!!Meet the Final Mo Flo’s of the 2018 Autumn Show 10th-11th of November (Part 7)

Posted on by Emma Bovington

So here it is for EWE guys!  The last in the series of introducing the Mo Flo’s for the Eclectic Wedding Extravaganza this November.

So for the final time – come and join us at The Bond in Birmingham on the 10th and 11th November.

Get plenty of inspiration for your big day – get your tickets here

 

ARIA BRIDAL UK

Aria Bridal  was created by rainbow loving and fellow anti-bride designer Helen O’Sullivan for brides who dare to be different!
Ewe’nique, colourful, customised and affordable bridal gowns using  sustainable materials. Each design is created in Helen’s home-based studio in Wales, in collaboration with fantastically Ewe’nique brides!

https://www.ariabridaluk.com

KATE JACKSON PHOTOGRAPHY

If music, food and booze are at the top of your list when it comes to planning your wedding then EWE are probably made for each other. Too cheesy? Soz, personally Kate reckons EWE can’t beat a bit of cheese, especially when it’s the edible kind. Oh yeah, and Kate take photos at weddings, which she says is an awesome job.

www.katejacksonphotography.co.uk

KOO ARTS

Kay creates bespoke,one off, collaged skulls that can be incorporated into your wedding, whether it is a beautiful centrepiece for your bouquet or your table decor ,or if you need something super stylish and skull inspired for your bridesmaids or groomsmen, Come talk to Kay she will design and create something amazing for your special day and beyond

https://www.kooarts.com

REBEL ROCK HAIR AND MAKEUP

Welcome to sisters Rebecca & Keri one does hair one does make up and they both love getting involved with some awesome weddings. On a daily basis they run a salon in Hereford which has a hair salon two beauty rooms and a party/make up room.  They have a team of girls that work with them who are awesome and get where we are going with some of their crazy ideas.

https://www.rebelrock.co.uk

VINTAGE SUIT HIRE COMPANY

The Vintage Suit Hire Company is an award-winning suit business with concessions nationwide. Their range of beautiful wool suits are available for hire or purchase, and are complemented by their EWE’nique and stylish neckwear, accessories and footwear.

https://www.vintagesuithire.co.uk

ANNA FINE JEWELLERY

Ewe’nique wedding, engagement and eternity rings are award winning goldsmith, Anna Mcloughlins speciality! Anna LOVES to bring new life to old pieces of jewellery hidden away in drawers, but of course if you haven’t got any old jewellery, she also works with nEWE recycled or fair trade silver, gold, platinum and palladium, lab grown diamonds and ethically mined gemstones.

https://www.annafinejewellery.co.uk

PAPER HEARTS PAINTINGS

Welcome to Paper Hearts Paintings.  Dawn is an artist specialising in weddings , couples , anniversaries and engagements .
Dawn adores her job ,  as she gets to share your most precious moments and memories and preserve them in your very own  Paper Hearts Painting forever .

https://www.paperheartspaintings.com

THE BROWNIE BUS

Oli Ashworth runs The Brownie Bus, a dessert street food vendor specialising in Brownie based desserts with all homemade ice cream, sauces and toppings. They trade from a classic French Renault Estafette Van who they lovingly call “Etty”. They can cater for almost all flavour and dietary preferences for pretty much any event.

https://www.thebrowniebus.co.uk

WILD HEART FILMS

Wedding Videography for wild-hearted humans.  We are all daydreamers, travellers, and storytellers. To Wild Heart Films the journey is just as important as the destination EWE arrive at.  They understand that there is so much more to a wedding than just the day itself. The two of you have crafted your perfect day over months and even years, building each part of it to be just as EWE’nique as you are.  They take a natural approach to our film-making, flowing seamlessly with your day as it unfolds. Capturing all the authentically beautiful moments, telling the story of your wedding day, simply, creatively and bursting with heart and soul.  Inspired by EWE.

https://www.wildheartfilms.co.uk

TIGER BITES

They arr Tiger Bites and serve super sized Taiwanese steamed bao buns with American-fusion fillings. Some exciting flavour combinations on their menu include  ‘Peanut butter and Jelly’ Bao, consisting of home-made coconut satay sauce, crispy fried chicken (or vegan Chick’n) sticky chilli jam, fresh rocket and crushed nuts, or  bite-size pieces of popcorn chicken drizzled with sriracha infused maple syrup!Everything on our menu is available to meat-eaters and vegans alike, as we offer a choice of vegan fried chick’n or free range fried chicken.  Whose going to be first in the QEWE???

www.facebook.com/tigerbitesbao

THE WEDDING ARTIST

Unique and quirky entertainment from professional caricaturist George. With over 27 years experience and 1200 weddings to his credit, he is an expert at breaking the ice and entertaining wedding guests, while mixing and mingling. Quick draw caricatures for laughter every 4 minutes! Star quality entertainment with a difference.

https://www.facebook.com/Wedding.Caricatures

What EWE waiting for come and get your tickets here!