Competition time with The National Wedding Show xx

Closing date 18.01.15

Plan the day of your dream at the UK’s biggest wedding show this spring.  With inspirational feature areas and over 300 experts specialising in everything from designer dresses and dazzling venue décor to fabulous floristry and honeymoon hideaways, The National Wedding Show is the ultimate destination to try, buy, book and hire everything you need for your big day.

See the hottest bridal trends come to life at the must-see Catwalk Show, where you can discover the latest collections from the very best in bridal, including Suzanne Neville, Jenny Packham, Ivory & Co, Zaeem Jamal, Qiana Bridal, Eliza Jane Howell, Justin Alexander, Alfred Angelo, Enzoani, Ronald Joyce, Claire Pettibone, Debenhams, Berketex Bride and many more*. (*as seen at the autumn 2014 shows)

With beautiful bridesmaid dresses, glamourous mother of the bride attire and suave groomswear, the Catwalk Show is an unmissable experience for the entire bridal party.

Browse and try on more dresses than you ever imagined in the Bridal Boutique and Designer Area, which together house the largest collection of dresses under one roof from the region’s finest designers, retailers and boutiques including Cheadle Bride, Fairytale Brides, Because I Love You Bridal Centre, Roberta’s Bridal, Bella Rose Bridalwear and many more. From fairytale ballgowns to short and sweet vintage dresses, there is something to suit every style. Meet your favourite designers who will be on hand throughout the weekend to discuss your bespoke requirements and transform your dream dress to reality.

Don’t miss the Top 10 Tips at The Wedding Theatre, where the show’s glam squad will arm you with invaluable beauty, hair and style advice. Produced by renowned wedding show and TV producer Jane Galpin, the Top 10 Tips sessions will feature demonstrations, tips and tricks for brides, bridesmaids and mothers of the bride and groom in an exciting countdown.

Covering everything from how to achieve complexion perfection with award winning mineral makeup brand bareMinerals to choosing the best dress for your body shape, the Top 10 Tips will provide you with everything you need to know about big day beauty and style. During each session, one member of the audience will be selected for a makeover live on stage and presented to the audience in a ‘big reveal’, drawing each session to a dramatic close. 

Discover breathtaking blooms in the Designer Flower Market, where the nation’s finest florists will create spectacular displays featuring everything from enchanting centrepieces to beautiful bridal bouquets for all wedding themes and colour schemes.

Meet the experts from your favourite brands and high street names who will be on hand to help make planning your perfect day easier than ever before. Whether you need to register for a gift list, book your honeymoon, or find unique favours for your guests, you can shop ‘til you drop with Debenhams, Sandals, Thomas Cook, House of Fraser, Young’s Hire, John Lewis, Moss Bros and many more. 

Discover the latest bridal beauty trends from official show sponsor bareMinerals and treat yourself to a file and polish from Essie, who will be on hand to help you create flawless perfection for your big day.

End an exciting day of shopping and wedding planning at the Afternoon Tea Room, where you can treat yourself and your bridal party to tea and cake, or head to The Champagne Bar to toast to future happiness with a glass of bubbly and enjoy a mouth-watering selection of seafood salads, sushi and bagels.

Experience the show in star style with VIP tickets, which include fast track entrance to the show, reserved seating at the Catwalk Show, fast track catering areas, a complimentary glass of bubbly, a goody bag full of beauty products to pamper yourself in the build up to your big day, including a bareMinerals Lip Gloss and a copy of Be A Beautiful Bride, an essential guide which is packed full of useful style and beauty advice that is guaranteed to ensure you look fabulous on your wedding day! If that’s not enough, you will also have the option to treat yourself to a mini makeunder in the bareMinerals pop-up salon*                                                            

 (*Be a Beautiful Bride & bareMinerals mini make unders subject to availability).

With all this and more, you are sure to find everything you need to ensure your big day is perfect in every way at the UK’s biggest wedding show this season.

The Fairy Godmother has teamed up with The National Wedding Show to offer 5 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!

Don’t worry, if you are not a lucky winner, you can still book in advance and save £5 off the door price*.      To book, visitwww.nationalweddingshow.co.uk or call the ticket hotline on 0844 874 0486.

(*Advance ticket prices revert to the on the door price of £20 at midnight the day before opening)

Spring 2015 Diary Dates:

Manchester Central – 7-8 February 

London Olympia 20-22^nd February 

Birmingham NEC – 27^th February – 1^st March

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