Supplier of the Month: Black Saucers

2025 and we are back with more amazing wedding suppliers to introduce you to. So lets meet January's Vicki's Supplier of the Month...

We’re Black Saucers. We specialise in contemporary tableware hire, everything from cutlery to cafetières. Black Saucers was born from our belief that quality tableware can elevate any event.

That’s why we source the best pieces from suppliers around the world to bring you

tableware that truly speaks for itself.

So what made you decide to start Black Saucer?

We started Black Saucers following a conversation with my partner, who’s a wedding

planner. Whilst we were on holiday with some friends, she mentioned across the

dinner table how few great companies there were offering design-led tableware hire.

My school friend and I locked eyes over the dinner table, and here we are 3 ½ years

later!

Photography: Jessica Lily Photography 

Love that all the best ideas are born out of a Holiday!! What has been your favourite wedding so far?

Oh, there are so many! But I think the ones that stick with us the most are those first

few orders when we were just starting out. One that really stands out was for St

Giles House. The bride had her heart set on a specific charger plate, and we were

able to deliver exactly what she wanted. Getting that kind of feedback early on was

such a boost—it really made us feel like we were onto something special.

Photography : Bass Film Co 

It really is the best feeling. What services does Black saucer offer?

We offer a bespoke, all-encompassing tableware hire service. Couples come to us

looking for anything from a single item to brighten up their tables to all the pieces

they’ll need to fully cater their event.

When someone reaches out, we aim to get a quotation back to them within 24 hours.

From there, we stay in touch right up until the big day, adjusting quantities if needed

and coordinating delivery times with the venue. We deliver exactly when required,

then collect the dirty items the next morning. Our goal is to make the whole process

as seamless as possible for our clients.

Tell our Brides what you can bring to the table on their Wedding day?! (Excuse the pun!!!)

We make sure the tables look absolutely phenomenal—but that’s a given, right?

Beyond that, we pride ourselves on being with you every step of the way. Any

questions, last-minute changes, or adjustments? We’re always just a phone call or

email away.

And last but not least, how can they get in touch?

We can be contacted through the website www.blacksaucers.com, email

sales@blacksaucers.com or by phone 01622 910120

Hello 2025 from Vicki's!

Happy New Year!!!

Here at Vicki's Bridal Boutique in Tenterden, Kent, we are ready to hit the ground running with our first full year in our new home. And we can't wait to see what this year has in store for us.

So what can you expect from Vicki's Bridal Boutique in 2025...

We will be starting the year with the new arrivals of a gorgeous latest collection from British Designer Freda Bennet, as well as new styles for your bridesmaids from Jacqueline Louise.

We have several fairs lined up, including of course the Rustic Fair. Where we love getting to meet couples at the start of their wedding planning and getting to catch up with our fellow wedding vendors.

We can't believe we will also be celebrating our 4th birthday and entering our 5th year of being proud owners of Our Happy Place. It's real pinch yourselves stuff. So we best get planning birthday festivities.

It is also a big year in our family as Megan enters her bride era along with all our 2025 Vicki's Brides. Her alterations will be getting underway in January with our lovely recommended seamstresses, working their magic. Not one but two dresses! And maybe one more outfit. Make sure to keep an eye out on our socials for sneak peaks of her bridal journey. We are so excited!! Eek!

I'll be honest, this is as far as our plans for 2025 have got, but our main aim this year is to carry on working hard with our amazing British Designers to introduce you gorgeous brides to all they have to offer. We are so passionate about the designers we stock and the beautiful wedding dresses they are creating. And they have not disappointed for their 2025 collections, they are stunning a ready to become your yes moment.

We are ready for a fun filled 2025, but are most excited to see our gorgeous Vicki's Brides walk down the aisle, whilst welcoming more brides-to-be into our happy place and making them part of the Vicki's family.

Love

Hannah & Megan

xxx

Vicki's Dress of the Month: Bobbie

We are kicking off 2025 first Vicki’s dress of the month with Bobbie by British Designer Ellis Bridals. This is the ultimate multiway wedding dress, with so many stunning add-ons and accessories, to create different looks throughout your big day. 

Bobbie by Ellis Bridals is a gorgeous fit and flare crepe gown, with sweetheart plunging neckline. She has beautiful soft floral lace detail on the bodice which cascades down the hips. With all the famous Ellis internal corsetry, it is hard not to feel amazing and supported in her. Her dramatic train with button details from top to bottom ensures that she wows from every angle.

Now the add-on: 

The Bow: This is the bow of dreams not only is she the most stunning detail to popper onto the back of this dress, but she also doubles up as a wrap! Her floral detailed fabric is such a beautiful contrast to the plain skirt of Bobbie and stiffer lining means she holds herself proud in pride of place on the back of this lovely bridal gown. 

The Straps: Bobbie can have the drape straps added to her, which is very much the trend of the moment. Offering a delicate detail and gentle coverage to the tops of the arms. But being popped on, these can be wiped off ready for dance mode!

The Sleeve: That right Bobbie can also have a full lace sleeve added on, for a more covered look, perfect for a church or winter wedding. And again these can just be on a popper ready to change up your bridal look. 

If you think Bobbie by Ellis Bridals could be your wedding dress then head over to our website to get booked in at Vicki’s Bridal Boutique in Tenterden, Kent.