Glitz, glamour, celebs and more at THE NATIONAL WEDDING SHOWS 2009
2 – 4 October London Earls Court & 9 – 11 October Birmingham NEC
2009 has already seen some of the most glamorous celeb weddings to date – with Salma Hayek making an honest man out of one of France’s richest men Francois Henri Pinault in a lavish ceremony in Paris on Valentines Day, Patsy Kensit tying the knot with her DJ beau and Denise Van Outen and Lee Mead choosing the sundrenched shores Labriz, Seychelles to get hitched. Celebrity or not, all brides need inspiration before their big day and Denise Van Outen visited The National Wedding Show looking for ideas before her April wedding to stage star Lee Mead. She enjoyed a girly afternoon with best friend Tamara and made the most of the day browsing all the show had to offer. While perusing The Designer* and Boutique Areas, which are home to the UK’s largest collection of weddings dresses - a stunning Jenny Packham silk gown caught Denise’s eye. This proved vital inspiration as Denise actually chose a Jenny Packham gown and looked beautiful in the stunning empire line ‘Rosalind’ on her big day. Denise and her close friend Tamara also pampered themselves, as every star should, in the Brides Beauty Zone and treated themselves to a custom blend lip gloss from Prescriptives. The National Wedding Show’s Event Director, Ashley Roberts says: ‘It was fantastic that Denise chose The National Wedding Show to plan her big day, as it is the ultimate one stop shop for every part of the perfect wedding. It is not only celebrities who attend the show for inspiration, but many of the industries leading wedding planners get ideas for their celebrity clients, so brides-to-be can steal some star style for their big day too! ‘ Denise certainly got a lot of inspiration from her time spent at The National Wedding Show – her recent nuptials at the Labriz Silhouette luxury resort in the Seychelles saw Denise use a number of her purchases from the event including customised thank you cards by Foto-Fusion which were sent to guests featuring a photo of the happy couple’s big day in the sun.
As a special thank you gift for all the female guests, Denise chose favours by Forever & Ever including handmade bath bombs. She also used the company’s signature Natural Rose Confetti and decorated the venue for the evening with white heart shaped candles. For an extra special touch, the couple took decorations with them purchased from wedding favorite Confetti. So if you feel in the mood for glamour and a celeb inspired day, book your ticket now to The National Wedding Shows in autumn – they take place 2 – 4 October, London Earls Court and 9 – 11 October, Birmingham NEC. Looking like a princess is top on the priority list for most – get a sneak preview of what celebrity brides might be wearing at the fabulous Catwalk Shows sponsored by Wedding which showcase all the latest bridal trends for the forthcoming season; experts offer their advice live at The Inspiration Sessions and stand a chance in getting a make over fit for any A-list celeb at The How to Look Good Shows hosted by style guru Caryn Franklin. Finally add some extra glitz to your day of planning and toast to future happiness with a chilled glass of bubbly – you’ll find the Celebrations Bar stocked with champagne worthy of any celebrity! Friday late opening* Visitors in London can enjoy the ultimate wedding shopping experience at the late night opening on Friday night* when the show is open from 12 noon until 7pm on Friday 2nd October. Great for busy girls about town struggling to juggle the 9-5 with their wedding plans; brides-to-be and co. can come after work and still enjoy all the features the show has to offer. * London Only -EndsNotes to Editors All press members are invited to register at the press office upon arrival. 2 – 4 October Earls Court 9 – 11 October Birmingham NEC For more information visit the National Wedding Show website www.nationalweddingshow.co.uk -Ends For information, images or interviews, contact Good Results on T: 0207 299 0580 Kate Innes Katei@goodresults.co.uk/ Joanna Herbert joannah@goodresults.co.uk