{"id":74510,"date":"2014-07-31T05:06:00","date_gmt":"2014-07-31T04:06:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.5starweddingmagazine.com\/?p=74510"},"modified":"2026-01-25T10:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T10:32:53","slug":"an-evening-with-the-worlds-finest-wedding-artisans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/an-evening-with-the-worlds-finest-wedding-artisans\/","title":{"rendered":"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Last week was a thrill to attend one of the most gorgeous events we have ever been to. \u00a0This was to see the <strong>world\u2019s finest wedding artisans, all in one house<\/strong> at the\u00a0<strong>Quintessentially Wedding Atelier.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/dcf00212-2b8d-4397-9807-b2f6be9ec972.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar de la Renta Salon Show\" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/dcf00212-2b8d-4397-9807-b2f6be9ec972.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar de la Renta Salon Show\" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><em>Oscar de la Renta Salon Show<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Reconceptualising the wedding show, the Quintessentially Wedding Atelier presented a unique,<strong> \u2018behind the scenes\u2019<\/strong>, experiential showcase of couture designers, artisanal crafts and luxury products, from statement designer gowns to fine jewels, innovative wedding gastronomy to the ancient art of calligraphy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\">Hosted over two days on 26th and 27th October, the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">By-Appointment-Only<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">\u00a0event held at the beautiful Robert Adam Georgian Townhouse, 29 Portland Place, allowed guests to immerse themselves in\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">authentic luxury<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">, as designers and luminaries revealed the secrets of their\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">highly skilled crafts.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/1d6c158e-c835-405e-9e3a-7492222329ca.jpg\" alt=\"Atelier Quintessentially Weddings\" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/1d6c158e-c835-405e-9e3a-7492222329ca.jpg\" alt=\"Atelier Quintessentially Weddings\" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Atelier \u2013 Quintessentially Weddings<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Headlining with a <strong>Spring and Fall 2014 Bridal Collection,\u00a0<\/strong>the latter being seen for the first time in the UK,<\/span> iconic fashion house Oscar de la Renta\u00a0made their debut on the London show scene. Featuring a selection ofbeautiful gowns from the Oscar de la Renta bridal collections, the house, first established in 1965, opened a store on Mount Street\u00a0earlier this year, with a dedicated bridal salon that was brought to life as part of the Atelier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\">Diamond master craftsmen, engravers and gemologists from iconic jeweller,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">Tiffany &amp; Co,<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">\u00a0demonstrated their skills in a pop-up version of their New York emporium alongside archival pieces, including a diamond brooch given to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">Elizabeth Taylor by Richard Burton<\/span><\/strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">, the real-life stars of the world\u2019s ultimate love story.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/32baea69-c60b-4abb-8380-ac446f0d1b24.jpg\" alt=\"Atelier \u2013 Quintessentially Weddings\" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/32baea69-c60b-4abb-8380-ac446f0d1b24.jpg\" alt=\"Atelier \u2013 Quintessentially Weddings\" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Atelier \u2013 Quintessentially Weddings Event<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Guests discovered interactive master classes and workshops with some of the world\u2019s most coveted luxury brands and designers. <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><span style=\"font-size:16px\">There was a stunning parade of gowns throughout the event from world-class designers, including\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-size:16px\">Vera Wang, Monique Lhuillier, Johanna Johnson, Valentino, Peter Langner and Marchesa, in association with Browns Brides, as well as access to the experts from Alice Temperley.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Quintessentially<\/strong> Vodka was mixed by <strong>The Connaught Hotel\u2019s world champion mixologist<\/strong>, and canap\u00e9s and tasters were<\/span> provided by legendary luxury department store Harrods, debuting their gourmet catering. Royal photographer Hugo Bernard and\u00a0Royal Wedding cake maker Fiona Cairns\u00a0were on hand to add a\u00a0regal touch\u00a0to the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/18ca67cb-1c7b-4639-b4e9-7817dabdc26b.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar de la Renta Salon\" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/18ca67cb-1c7b-4639-b4e9-7817dabdc26b.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar de la Renta Salon\" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Oscar de la Renta Salon Show<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Winston Churchill\u2019s beautiful stately home, <\/span>Blenheim Palace, collaborated with artisan stationers Cutture to create a 3D theatrical set and upstairs, hidden in an intimate boudoir, Agent Provocateur introduced their latest never-seen-before collections and led talks on the Trousseau \u2013 the \u2018hope chest\u2019 received by a bride upon her marriage,<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> overflowing with gems, lacy sweet nothings and ballgowns to entertain in.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/b5b4dc78-489b-4f68-90aa-56173921d3be.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar de la Renta \" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/07\/b5b4dc78-489b-4f68-90aa-56173921d3be.jpg\" alt=\"Oscar de la Renta \" title=\"An Evening With The World\u2019s Finest Wedding Artisans\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">Oscar de la Renta Salon Event<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Adding substance to style, the Quintessentially Weddings Atelier showcased the knowledge, passion and talent behind each expert. The atelier <\/span><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">offered an unrivalled<span style=\"font-size:16px\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span>opportunity to transform a wedding into a\u00a0luxuriously adventurous,<span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong> truly memorable affair.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Last week was a thrill to attend one of the most gorgeous events we have ever been to. \u00a0This was to see the world\u2019s finest wedding artisans, all in one house at the\u00a0Quintessentially Wedding Atelier. 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