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The National Wedding Show Autumn 2014

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(Closing date 01.09.14)

London Earls Court 26th-28th September | Birmingham NEC 3rd-5th October

Manchester Central 11th -12th October

The UK’s biggest wedding show returns to London, Birmingham and Manchester this autumn. With exciting feature areas, a breath-taking Catwalk Show and over 160 experts specialising in everything from stunning dresses to sparkling accessories, exquisite flowers to mouth-watering cakes and exciting entertainment to idyllic venues, The National Wedding Show is the ultimate destination for shopping, inspiration and wedding planning. You can try, buy, book and hire everything you need for your big day, on one day, under one roof!

Take a seat at the spectacular Catwalk Show, where the latest trends and wedding themes are brought to life, featuring the latest collections from the nation’s finest designers, boutiques and retailers including Justin Alexander, Ivory & Co, Zaeem Jemal, Roissy et Gu, Bella Rose, Cheadle Bride and many more.

With suave groomswear from the likes of Moss Bros, elegant mother of the bride attire from Nigel Rayment, stylish solutions for your bridesmaids and bridal hair and beauty inspiration, the Catwalk Show is an unmissable experience for your entire bridal party.

Head to the Bridal, Boutique and Designer Areas, which together house the largest number of dresses under one roof! Browse and try on more dresses than you ever imagined, in spacious changing rooms with no appointments necessary. With 1000s of styles to suit every shape, style and budget, you are sure to find the dress of your dreams.

Don’t miss the Big Day Top 10 Tips in the Wedding Theatre, where the show’s host of experts will share invaluable advice on styling, hair and beauty, planning and much more in an exciting countdown featuring demonstrations and makeovers live on stage.

Whether you are looking for your perfect bridal bouquet or a striking centrepiece, head to the Designer Flower Market to discover a spectrum of colours and beautiful blooms from the nation’s finest florists.

Shop ‘til you drop and meet the experts from your favourite high street brands including Essie, Moss Bros, John Lewis, Sandals, Thomas Cook, Debenhams and House of Fraser, who will be on hand to help you with everything from creating your gift list to planning your perfect honeymoon.

Round off an exciting day in the Vintage Tea Room, where you can relax and unwind with a traditional cream tea, or head to The Champagne Bar and toast to future happiness with a glass of bubbly.

Enjoy the show in star style by bagging yourself VIP tickets. This exclusive experience includes fast track entrance, reserved seating at the Catwalk Show, unlimited access to the stylish VIP Lounge, a complimentary glass of bubbly and a goody bag full of beauty products to pamper yourself in the build up to your big day.

The Fairy Godmother has teamed up with The National Wedding Show to offer 2 lucky readers and their ‘plus one’ the chance to attend the year’s most prestigious wedding event, absolutely free!

To be in with a chance of winning these fabulous tickets, email the-fairygodmother@hotmail.com your name, address and which venue you wish to visit and if you are picked you will receive a FREE pair of tickets. Tickets are valid any day and are limited to one pair per winner. So what are you waiting for? Send your entry today! For more information visit The National Wedding Show website www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk

(images top left to right: because i love you bridal, beretex, burton menswear)

Don’t worry, if you are not a lucky winner, you can still book in advance and save £3 off the door price*. To book, visit www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0844 874 0486.

*Advance ticket prices revert to the on the door price of £18 at midnight the day before opening

Autumn 2014 Diary Dates –

London Earls Court – 26th-28th September / Birmingham NEC – 3rd-5th October

Manchester Central – 11th -12th October

For more information visit The National Wedding Show website www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk

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Autumn 2014 ticket prices –

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* Only available on standard advance adult tickets

* Offer valid on any day

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* Offer subject to availability

* Offer only valid on autumn 2014 National Wedding Shows at Earls Court, the NEC and Manchester Central

* Ocean Media reserves the right to withdraw this offer at any time.

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* Ticket price includes a free show guide

Where to find us

Hi fairy bugs,

we know your busy and eager to get your wedding day inspiration and ideas at your fingers. So we thought we'd let you know where we are so you can find us. No matter what your favourite social networking platform ...... We're there. 

It's just how we roll with a bit if Bibbidi bobbidi boo xx

Wedding Idea x

Hi fairy bugs, 

thanks for joining us! It's mid week already so lets get to it with this weeks wedding idea. We've been busy pinning like crazy this week alongside planning a rather special 60th birthday! As we are rather lucky this year on the weather front we've planned an outdoor soiree with cocktails......mmmm cocktails.......(thought bubbles)........how to present them?? This whole rigmarole became apparent that our solution is great for weddings too, and we just so happen to have come across a delightful way to display them!

A fancy pants dispenser and jam jars! fabulous!! look how beautiful the cocktail looks with the fresh lemons floating near the top! If your a lover of pimms or sangria just think how effective the fruit will look inside a glass dispenser.......Scchhhwing! Lovely! You could also offer up pattern straws on the table for a bit of colour and some rather distinctive signage for your guests.

Happy planning xx

Image from weddingchicks.com

Wedding Inspiration x

Hi Fairy bugs,

It's Monday the sun is shining, the birds are tweeting and wedding season is in full swing with exciting new ideas and inspiration popping up all around us!

This week we've focused on all things with a slightly french twist on shabby chic, bringing in delicate grey tones for that powdery elegant finish. Not normally associated with a wedding highlight colour you'll be seeing a lot more of it. Blending with barely there pinks, soft peach, frosted mint or muted lilac will bring the vavavoom to your wedding day concept. We've opted for the muted lilac to sit back with the grey and off white........ahhhhhhhhhhh (pleasantly content sigh).

TBH the best way to showcase it is by dressing the bridesmaids in flowing chiffons, fluid satins or bias cut styles. The draping will add another level of sophistication to your bridal party's ensemble. If your a bride who adores the striking optic white option then this palette will be perfect for you. The dainty offs white sat back with powdery greys is extremely pleasing to the eye. Next time your all trying on give it a whirl! You'll be surprised how chic it looks.  Don't forget a bit of sparkle too.........delicate beadwork will bring a divine edge to the whole look.......it's Bibbidi bobbidi boo :)

In terms of accessories we absolutely love the delicate rustic button holes with their raw cut twine and hessian wraps. Super cute! And you could always add these little details to your stationary for continuity. 

We also adore the glitter topped macaroons and carved pebbles as extras..... The pebbles would look super on outside tables or along pathways.

Not forgetting the floral notes how gorgeous are they! Soft hydrangeas with natural foliage. We love how they stand tall in their clear glass vases! They are so effective and really set the seen for the theme. If you mix the hydrangeas and foliage together then wrap them in hessian, weellllllllaaahhh, your bouquet is born.

Wowzers food for thought folks. Happy planning xx

Images from top left are from: stylemepretty.com, emmalinebride.com,

left-my-heart-in-paris.tumblr.com, greylikeweddings.com,

etsy, tulleandchantilly.com