Golden Apple Designs

This is the very talented Leah Spicer from Golden Apple Designs . Leah's designs are handmade with the happy couple in mind, using a selection of her hand drawn illustrations to create quirky, unique wedding invitations with a sprinkle of vintage nostalgia. Check out the lady herself wearing the Temptation headband from Flo & Percy.

www.lucystendallphotography.com

www.alilovegrovephotography.com

Vintage Make-up Master class In Leigh on Sea!

The lovely Lauren Jackson is holding a vintage make-up class next week in Leigh on Sea.
Please see below for details

Vintage Make-up Master class at Fancy Nancy, Leigh on Sea, Essex
on 12th December 2011 and 13th February 2012 @6.30pm-8.30pm
Tickets £45 per person
Free rouge lipstick for every attendee!

A 2 hr make-up session full of demonstrations and practical's with a vintage theme.
Maximum 12 people
Minimum 5 people
Cupcakes for everyone!
You will learn tricks of the trade  concentrating on the vintage theme.  Taking vintage style make-up and bringing it to life.
During the master class looks will be demonstrated giving the guest a chance to practice on one another.

Lauren Jackson is a freelance hair and make-up artist.  She has a vast amount of experience in various aspects of make-up and hair design working for TV, magazines, photographic shoots, bridal and also regularly teaches private accredited courses in make-up and hair.

Contact details: 07980 755 465
Tickets to be purchased direct with Lauren


Please see below for images of Lauren's work, photography by Helen Batt 

Birdcage Veil

The new Birdcage veil looks stunning in this Brides magazine photo shoot.
The Birdcage veil consists of diamante and lace on a sinamay base and is priced at £175.00.
It will shortly be appearing in our Looking Glass collection. If you would like to order this piece then please email info@floandpercy.com

Heaton House Shoot!

Thanks to everyone involved for letting us have these lovely photo's from the Heaton House Shoot!
The Trinity Headband, Beloved Forehead Band and The Original Vintage Headband all look great!

Photographer: Lorna Roberts (Lorna Roberts Photography) http://www.lornarobertsphotography.com/weddings/
Make-Up: Catherine Hughes (Ivy Clara Make-Up & Styling) www.ivyclara.co.uk
Hair Stylist: Cassandra Rizzuto (Love Your Hair) http://www.loveyourhaircassandra.com/
Dresses: Charlotte Balbier http://charlottebalbier.com/
Campervan: Cheshire Campervan Hire http://www.cheshirecampervanhire.co.uk/
Cakes: LilyBud Cupcakes http://www.lilybudcupcakes.co.uk
Dressing: All Wrapped Up Events http://www.allwrappedupevents.co.uk/
Stationery: Acushla Creations http://www.acushlacreations.co.uk/
Flowers: Laurel Weddings http://www.laurelweddings.com/index.html
Venue: Heaton House Farm http://www.heatonhousefarm.co.uk
Video: Marry Me Films http://www.marrymefilms.co.uk/

Wedding Ideas awards nomination

If you love Flo & Percy's beautiful one off handmade vintage and vintage inspired head pieces and jewellery then please vote for us in the Best Hair Accessories category at the Wedding Ideas Magazine awards. We would love to win so all votes counts. Thank you so much in advance. Please vote by clicking on the below logo.

Flo & Percy now stocked at Rachel Scott Couture

For all Scottish brides Flo & Percy are now stocked at the beautiful Rachel Scott Bridal Boutique in Edinburgh's city centre.  Rachel offers the discerning bride the complete range of services matched with an unrivalled level of customer service. Beautiful handmade dresses include Matthew Williamson, Stewart Parvin,  Sassi Holford and Claire Pettibone.

A Very Cool Jonathan Ryan Shoot

A derelict hospital, a chainsaw and an english rose were the theme for this very interesting Jonathan Ryan photoshoot. Luckliy our The Temptress Tiara arrived back in one piece!

The fabulous new Kitty & Dulcie!

Calling all brides out there who want a beautifully made stylish wedding dress at an amazing price.  Our fabulous brand new sister company Kitty and Dulcie is now live.  Choose from the following 5 styles, all of which offer feminine chic with a mix of vintage allure, there is something to suit everyone, and all for under £400!!!

Check out the team that created these amazing images for the Kitty & Dulcie Stritcly London Collection

Photography: Sarah Louise Johnson assisted by Paris Walkett www.allisdream.com

Make-up: Katie Reedman www.slap.uk.com

Hair: Mariko Kinto Athertoncox www.athertoncox.co.uk


Model: Dite Anata

Brooklands Shoot

We loved the big hair glamour of the Bijouxbrides photo shoot this summer at the fabulous Brooklands Hotel.  Our Chaplin headband and Divinity comb both look great. A big thank you for the amazing pictures by Anneli Marinovich.

Perfect Wedding Awards

Great to see so many of the wedding industry yesterday at the Perfect Wedding awards. Thank you again to all that voted us Best Hair Accessories 2011.

A big thank you to the Perfect Wedding Team for such a lovely afternoon at  The Swan at The Globe in London full of champagne, oysters and treats!

Here is Marketing Manager Julie Hudson with our award:

And designer Kirstie Taylor:

And us all with the Perfect Wedding team, what lovely girls!

Flo & Percy win!

We are delighted to announce that we have won Best Hair Accessories 2011 as voted by Perfect Wedding readers! We are thrilled to be invited to their awards presentation in London next week and look forward to meeting the Perfect Wedding team. Thank you very much for all your votes they are greatly appreciated. We strive to be the best, come up with gorgeous designs and give you the best customer service we can.

Shoot at Hinwick House

We have been very lucky to be involved in some lovely photo shoots this summer.  ESVIE Creatives have produced this vintage inspired shoot at the beautiful Hinwick House. You also get a sneak peak at some of the pieces included in the new Magdalene collection which launches on the 12th September!

Production: ESVIE Creatives - www.esviecreatives.co.uk
Photography: Mark LeachCreative Direction & Makeup Artist: Sabina VentrigliaHair Stylist: Zoey OlechnowiczWardrobe Stylist: Claudia BieleModels: Ashley, Irina, Jaymie @ Lenis Models
Suppliers: Location - Hinwick House, Dresses - La Bella, Head Accessories - Flo & Percy

A gypsy wedding but not as you know it!

Flo & Percy were very excited to take part in the "My Pretty Little Gypsy Wedding" photo shoot organised by Christian Ward Photography. These gorgeous images depict a romantic era gone by rather than the swavorski encrusted dresses you are used to seeing. Please see below for some of our favourite images.  For full details and photos check out rockmywedding and You and Your Wedding Magazine.

Authentic gypsy wagon – adzlee@btinternet.com

Vintage Wedding Dresses – Heavenly Vintage Brides

Vintage Headpieces – Flo and Percy

Crockery – Felicity’s Vintage Tea Party

Blooms – The Blossom Tree

Make-up Artist – Gemma Lees

Hair Stylist - Emma Buck

Boutonnieres – D C Bouquets

Cakes – Rachel Edwards

Vintage Suitcases – Fountain Pen Emporium

Bridal Knitwear – Makepiece at Evangeline Rose

Groom’s Vintage Suits - Vintage Whistles

Stationery – Tim Ward Design

Wedding Favours – Vintage Twee

Models – Cirila Zorenc and Charles Durnian at Model Mayhem

Photography and Styling – Christian and Erica at Christian Ward Photography

The Magdalene Collection: Preview

Launching on 12th September!

Wedding Ideas celebrate 100 issues!

We were delighted and honoured to have been invited to help celebrate Wedding Ideas Magazine 100th Issue. Myself and partner in new company Kitty & Dulcie Shelley Bright caught the train to Taunton last Thursday excited to see the Wedding Ideas team again and ready to party.

We were also delighted to be asked by Rachel Southwood the M.D of the Magazine to make a headpiece and bracelet for her to wear to her special party.

Kirstie Taylor & Rachel Southwood (Rachel wearing her bespoke Flo & Percy headpiece and bracelet

Kirstie Taylor & Shelley Bright

Glamourous Shelley Bright from our sister company Kitty & Dulcie

We were entertained by Take That 2!

A great night was had by all, THANK YOU Wedding Ideas Magazine, we love you!