As you may already know, I'm currently running my Annual (and inaugural) Reader Survey, to help me gather valuable data from my readers about what type of content they wish to see featured on the Love My Dress Wedding Blog. Quite a few survey respondents have suggested they'd like to see more by the way of venues, and this is certainly something I will be very actively addressing in the new year.
But today, I'd like to share details of a fabulously stylish London city centre Hotel, that I think all you 'city-chic' style Brides will most certainly want to look up before booking putting that deposit down on your wedding venue.
The Trafalgar is a beautiful boutique hotel located in the heart of London who has recently appointed a team of top wedding industry professionals {listed in full at the end of this feature} to assist couples in planning their perfect city chic wedding. And when that team of professionals includes the UK's top Vintage Wedding Planner, Tiffany Grant Riley, you know that The Trafalgar are onto something pretty darn special. I got chatting with TIffany yesterday about her involvement with this chic, boutique wedding venue…
"The Trafalgar boasts a fresh and contemporary look and is a fabulous venue to host an intimate, chic, city wedding. This hotel stands alone when it comes to style and service, the staff are friendly and really go out of their way to see that you have everything you need-something incredibly important when you’re trusting a team with the most important day of your life.
You won’t find a hotel in a more stunning central location and with the most sought after skyline view across the city, I can’t recommend it enough."
Love My Dress Wedding Blog – Photography Copyright (c) 2010, Clare Breheny Photography
All the photographs on this page are the result of a photoshoot at The Trafalgar, the concept, creation and styling for which Tiffany Grant-Riley is responsible for…
I can't rave enough about Tiffany – she is THE most amazing Wedding Planner and Stylist and if I had my day again, she'd be with me from start to finish planning my celebrations…
I adore the shot below – like something off a film set, isn't it?!
The Powderpuff Girls are on hand to provide their boudoir style services to all Brides-to-be, who book The Trafalgar as their wedding venue…
Anthony Worrall, General Manager at The Trafalgar, says, “We have made sure that we can offer the complete package, by working with top services that offer everything from wedding planning to dress hire. Our service is designed to take the stress out of the planning; giving you more time to enjoy your perfect day.”
I LOVE that dress! Quite an unusual but truly eye-catching design, it's by luxury womens's wear label, who specialise in cocktail and wedding dresses, Sabina Motasem.
The shoes are by my all-time favourite vintage style wedding shoe deisgner, Emmy. Check out my interview with designer Emmy Scarterfield here {includes video footage}.
Such gorgeous photography! Photographer Claire Breheney is one clever lady!
The Trafalgar offers four unique spaces inside it's chic interior, for you to host your wedding:-
The Boardroom is steeped in history, with original 1930′s wood paneling still intact. With its vintage charm and contemporary touches, the Boardroom has great character and would be an ideal pace for an intimate ceremony; it is superbly positioned with views overlooking Trafalgar square. Capacity: 50 reception, 35 seated theatre style.
The Upper Rockwell Bar is a trendy, vibrant and chic bar, with black leather seating, white lacquer tables and dark walnut floor. It would be the perfect space for a wedding reception, serving up wickedly devilish cocktails all tailored to suit the most discerning wedding guest. Capacity: 170 guests standing.
The Lower Rockwell Restaurant is a romantic, ambient and oozes understated glamour. Lower Rockwell is an exceptionally enchanting space, aglow with candlelight. This space is fully versatile, ready for you to create a look and feel, perfect for any taste. Capacity: 100 reception, 60 seated.
The Vista Rooftop Bar ~ Toast the day in style! Boasting exquisite views of London, Vista at The Trafalgar is the ultimate alfresco hotspot. With prestigious landmarks surrounding, it truly captures the magic of the city. Capacity: 70 guests.
To round off your perfect day, wedding guests can book into one of the stylish contemporary rooms and suites at The Trafalgar which are designed to offer the simple pleasures of space and comfort.
The stationery in both of the shots below was created specially for this photoshoot, by the wonderful Cutture…
Gorgeous laser-cut name places by Cutture…
The interior of The Trafalgar is perfect for a London based city-chic style wedding, I love it!
Talk about a view!!!
Photoshoot Credits and the Team now working with The Trafalgar:-
♥ Stylist ~ Tiffany Grant Riley / Grant Riley Weddings
♥ Photographer ~ Clare Breheny
♥ Dresses ~ Sabina Motasem
♥ Suits ~ Moss Bross
♥ Hair and Make-up ~ The Powderpuff Girls
♥ Cake ~ Maisie Fantaisie
♥ Bespoke stationery (this was made especially for the shoot) ~ Cutture
♥ Bridal shoes ~ Emmy
♥ Bridal accessories ~ Royst and Aran and Louis Mariette
♥ Flowers ~ Ambius
♥ Table dressings and linens ~ Options
To speak to The Trafalgar about your wedding and to arrange a tour of their beautiful venue, call 020 7870 2900 or email [email protected]. The Trafalgar is located at 2 Spring Gardens, London, SW1A 2TS.
You can view other features on Vintage Wedding Planner, Tiffany Grant-Riley on the Love My Dress Wedding Blog here. Tiffany was also responsible for the concept and styling of this EPIC photoshoot with Kat Williams from the Rock n Roll Bride Wedding Blog and is resident Wedding Planner for Luella's Boudoir.
I hope you'e found this helpful – and please do drop a comment below if you know of any other beautiful wedding venues I should consider featuring on Love My Dress 🙂
Much love,
Annabel xXx
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