Sassi Holford and ITA Weddings host a glittering winter party

Sassi Holford and ITA Weddings host a glittering winter party
Sassi Holford introduced her 2019 Enchanted collection in the glittering surroundings of ITA Weddings' venue Stationers' Hall

Sassi Holford and ITA Weddings joined forces to host a glittering winter party at Stationers’ Hall, welcoming brides to be to showcase one of London’s most stunning wedding venues and Sassi’s glorious new bridal collection

 

Photographs Douglas Fry

Sassi Holford and ITA Weddings hosted a glittering winter wedding party in the sumptuous surroundings of Stationers’ Hall, offering brides to be a showcase of both this gorgeous London venue for parties and events and Sassi’s new couture bridal collection.

Sassi Holford and ITA Weddings host a glittering winter party
The scene was set for a very special evening, with fashion, design inspiration and delectable party food

 

The fashion show that was a highlight of the evening brought together many of the best in the bridal industry, with shoes by Emmy London, glittering bridal jewels by Stephanie Browne and chic wedding hats by Bundle MacLaren.

Invited brides to be were treated to inspiration from a wide variety of industry leaders. The fabulous vegan party-food menu was designed by Stationers’ Hall in-house caterers CH&CO – marking World Vegan Day with a tempting array of colourful finger food.Executive Chef Karen Poynter and Head Chef Michal Kobus showed just how versatile and colourful vegan can be. The superb array of dishes included cauliflower bhaji, mushroom gyoza and triple cooked parsnip chips. Iconic London cakemaker Rosalind Miller created the wedding cake.

Sassi Holford and ITA Weddings host a glittering winter party
The vegan party-food menu was designed by Stationers’ Hall in-house caterers CH&CO

Setting the scene

Stationers’ Hall was dressed at its most glamorous best. The guests arrived in the quaint cobbled courtyard of this historic Livery Hall, where lanterns lit their way to the secret garden and lhidden church. Florist Peppermint Poppy transported guests into a romantic forest woodland. The grand hall was dressed in beautiful cherry blossom trees, with rustic woodland table pieces, lush flowers and candles. Leading wedding stationer Ananya Cards had designed the lovely bespoke menu cards.

Sassi Holford and ITA Weddings host a glittering winter party
This historic Livery Hall was a magical backdrop for a winter party

 

Urban Soul Orchestra created a delightful live soundtrack before ITA Weddings’ Host Olivia Parrott introduced the event and guests took their seats for the launch of Sassi Holford’s 2019 Enchanted collection. This was showcased alongside choice pieces from her glamorous party and occasion collection.

Sassi Holford and ITA Weddings host a glittering winter party
Sassi Holford’s Enchanted Collection looked stunning against the woodland-themed flowers created by Peppermint Poppy

The after party

After the stunning fashion show, a three-metre mirror gin bar was declared open, serving elderflower and pink gins with delicate garnishes. The interactive dessert table then took centre stage. Continuing the woodland theme of the event, it included edible pebbles and shimmering honeycomb steps leading into a garden of sweet treats such as meringue flowers, candyfloss, poached pears and giant toffee apples.

Sassi Holford says: “It was such a pleasure to showcase my Enchanted collection in London at Stationers’ Hall, in a truly enchanted secret garden. ITA Weddings are perfectionists in all they do – their attention to detail and thought in every aspect of the planning was incredible. CH&CO made their vegan menu look like art, delicious and thrilling”.

Sassi Holford and ITA Weddings host a glittering winter party
Sassi Holford with ITA Weddings’ Olivia Parrott

ITA Weddings & Sassi Holford winter party – the team

Venue: Stationers’ Hall; stationers.org

Planner/Host: ITA Weddings; itavenues.co.uk

Gowns: Sassi Holford; sassiholford.com

Shoes: Emmy London;  emmylondon.com

Models’ Hair: Carmichael & Koniak Brides ckbrides.com

Models’ Make-up: Kyra Valentina; kyravalentina.com

Millinery: Bundle MacLaren Millinery;  bundlemaclaren.co.uk

Jewellery: Stephanie Browne; stephaniebrowne.com.au

Catering: CH&CO (resident onsite); chandcogroup.com 

Cake: Rosalind Miller Cakes; rosalindmillercakes.com

Flowers: Peppermint Poppy; peppermintpoppy.com

Stationery: Ananya Cards; ananyacards.com

Toastmaster: John Oakley; toastmasterskent.co.uk

Live entertainment: Urban Soul Orchestra; urbansoulorchestra.co.uk

DJ: Mighty Fine Entertainment; mfent.co.uk

Event AV: Eclipse; eclipse.global

Photography: Douglas Fry; douglasfry.com

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