A BIG DAY TO REMEMBER

Treat yourself, your mum and your maids to a dayout at the beach wedding dresses National Wedding Show, where you’llfindall your fabulous big-day buys under one roof

Planning your wedding is fun.t)ut it can also take a lot of time and effort.Whether you’re just starting, or arc looking to putthe finishing touches to your day, why not takethe pain out of planning at the National WeddingShow? The UK’s biggest and best wedding eventis a one-stop shop for your big day, witheverything from frocks to favours gatheredtogether in one place. ‘Inhere arc over 300exhibitors as well as live events offering top tips,expert advice and magical makeovers.Youll find glamorous inspiration for your dressin the Catwalk Shows, with designer gowns aswell as bridesmaid and mothcr-of-thc-bridc outfitsand grooms wear. Once you’ve seen the dresses onthe catwalks, head to the Boutique Area, wherethere informal wedding dresses arc hundreds of designs to choose from.Fashionistas should visit the Designer Area*,where sou can meet the latest names in bridalfashion and even book an appointment to startdesigning your very own creation!But it’s not just about dresses – the NationalWedding Show has everything you need to lookand feel fantastic. A-list fashion maestro CarynFranklin will make over members of the audiencelive on stage in the How To I xx>k Good Show,while industry insiders Krrol Douglas, AriancPoole and Jane Galpin can give tips on hair andmake-up in the How To look Good Advice Ginic.

Don’t miss the Inspiration Sessions, hosted bywedding guru Kate Smallwood, where you canfind pearls of wisdom on everything from budgetsto cakes. And for fabulous flower ideas, visit theDesigner Flower Zone*, in partnership with NewCovent Garden Flower Market, where you’ll findyourself in floral heaven. There’ll be gprgcousarrangements, centrepieces and bouquet ideas tolust over, and tips on what will suit your ball gown wedding dresses theme.If all that inspiration has left you tired, make forthe Champagne Bar for a well-deserved glass offizz with your mum, groom or maids – what couldbe a better end to a fabulous day?