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London Wedding Show Photos

October 23rd, 2009 by Katrina

We’ve just added the show photos from The UK Wedding Show in London.

Here are some of the photos from the London Wedding Show:

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Picturesque places to say ‘I do’

October 23rd, 2009 by caroline

If a traditional church wedding is not for you and you want something a bit more original than the local registry office, why not take inspiration from the following locations and say ‘I do’ in a truly unique style.

1. The London Eye. Bride and Groom and up to 20 guests can have their own private capsule, complete with flowers and champagne and are pronounced man and wife whilst overlooking the city of London.

2. Ice Hotel, Quebec. The ice hotel is made completely out of ice and includes a magnificent chapel where the wedding ceremony is held. The hotel comes complete with bar, restaurant and club which are also constructed from ice. For a truly white wedding, the ice hotel provides a really spectacular venue.

3. Castle Rushen, Isle of Man. This medieval castle, dating back to the 13th century is the perfect venue for a really grand, atmospheric wedding.

4. Hamwari Game Reserve, South Africa. For a really romantic wedding day, why not have your wedding ceremony surrounded by the wilds of Africa and enjoy a wedding feast under the Africa night sky.

5. The Ferris Wheel, Vienna. The giant ferris wheel was built in 1897 and is one of Vienna’s greatest landmarks. The wedding ceremony takes place in one of the art-nouveau gondola’s and is completed when the highest point is reached.

6. Blenheim Palace, Woodstock. Set in 2,100 acres of parkland, Blenheim Place is a truly elegant wedding venue. Have your ceremony in the Orangery, overlooking the Italian Garden and magnificent lake which is later lit up with fireworks.

7. HMS Belfast, London. For a nautical themed wedding, say ‘I do’ aboard the Royal Navy’s only remaining great warship with up to 350 guests.

8. Glin Castle, County Limerick. Situated on the banks of the Shannon River and surrounded by 50 acres of grounds, Glin Castle offers a fairy-tale wedding venue for you and up to 50 guests.

9. Grand Hotel, Florence. This 18th century palace comes complete with grand ballroom and views over the River Arno and is situated in the heart of romantic Florence. For a luxurious wedding ceremony, the Grand Hotel provides the perfect venue.

10. Central Park, New York. Hold your wedding ceremony amidst the beautiful gardens of Central Park. With eleven gardens to choose from, your sure to find the perfect romantic spot in the heart of the bustling city.

For further inspiration and for a huge range of wedding exhibitors, visit the Manchester Wedding Show this weekend. Get your tickets online for special discount.

Tags: wedding ceremonies, wedding destinations
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Popular Honeymoon Destinations

October 15th, 2009 by caroline

Undecided about where to go for your Honeymoon? This year’s Manchester Wedding Show will have travel specialists on hand to give advice and suggest ideas for a truly magical honeymoon that you will remember forever. Whether you’re inclined towards a beach holiday or a romantic city break, you’re sure to find something that is uniquely suited to you.

The following honeymoon destinations are frequently reported to be the most popular and should give you some inspiration!

  1. Hawaii. For a tropical getaway with spectacular sandy beaches and scenery, Hawaii is often described as one of the best honeymoon locations.
  2. Mexico. The huge offering of culture, beach resorts, food, history and shopping in Mexico should please most honeymooners.
  3. Jamaica. The place to visit for tropical paradise and fabulous nightlife.
  4. St. Lucia. The ever popular destination has been described as a nature lover’s paradise with clear blue waters, breathtaking rain-forests, volcanoes and spectacular scenery.
  5. Italy. For a romantic city break, Italy truly is the City of Love. Culture, architecture, opera, food and wine all contribute to its allure.
  6. Las Vegas. The entertainment capital of the world presents a fun filled honeymoon destination.
  7. Malaysia. Vibrant, exotic and ethnically diverse, Malaysia is a place where you’ll find everything; whether you want to relax on the beach, explore or be pampered.
  8. Dubai. The shopping epicentre of the world and the place to go for first class luxury.
  9. New York. The fast-paced ‘city that never sleeps’ offers honeymooners an eclectic mix of cultures, nightlife, shopping and entertainment.
  10. Seychelles. For decadent resorts and a truly relaxing and tranquil honeymoon, the seclusion and privacy of the Seychelles is the ideal place for newly-weds to visit.

If none of these tickle your fancy and you still need some further advice, look out for one of the many travel experts at the UK Wedding Shows. Tickets for the Manchester show, to be held on the 24th and 25th October, are on sale now. Book online to receive a special advance discount.

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Eco-Ride Brides!

October 14th, 2009 by caroline

Why not try something new and opt for environmentally friendly wedding transport? Pedi-Cabs offer a unique wedding Pedi-Cab service that will truly make an impression on your guests (but not on the environment!). Complete with driver, balloons, flowers and ‘Just Married’ signs, the Pedi-Cab provides an eco-friendly alternative to passenger carriage.

Liverpool Pedi-Cabs will be showcasing at this year’s Manchester Wedding Show and also whizzing around town on the 17th, 24th and 25th October. So hail a ride and go green!

Check out the Liverpool Pedi-Cabs at the Manchester Wedding Show on the 24th and 25th October. Book your tickets here to receive online discount.

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Manchester Wedding Show 2009

October 13th, 2009 by Katrina

The UK Wedding Show returns to Manchester on the 24th and 25th October and promises to be an outstanding event. Sponsored by the majestic Vincent Hotel, this year’s event is packed with everything you could possibly wish for to make your Big Day really special. With hundreds of exhibitors, you’ll be spoilt for choice!

Look out for the Liverpool Pedi-Cab company as they whizz round town on their eco-friendly vehicles, or even jump in and travel to the Show in environmentally friendly style!

Fabulous Fashions

The show will have the usual big names in attendance such as Fairytale Brides, Blush, Berketex, The Bridal Warehouse and Eternity as well as shoes by Elegant Steps. Menswear will be provided by Youngs, Slaters and Moss Bros among others and Florentyna Dawn will be showcasing some fabulous Mother of the Bride fashions. Debenhams and John Lewis will also be on hand to talk about their wedding list service.

For further inspiration, come along to one of the fashion shows which will be held at 12 noon, 2pm and 4pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

Travel and Tiaras

You may be surprised to see a big bus parked amongst the exhibitors in the form of Classic Bus North West who offer alternative guest travel for your wedding day. For more traditional transport needs, wedding car hire advice will be provided by David Anthony Chauffeurs, Platinum Wedding Cars, Diamond Wedding Cars and AWS Ltd.

A sparkling selection of tiaras will be on show by Adina Bridal and Ivory & Co. as well as a host of jewellers who will really make the Big Day dazzle.

And for that Extra Touch of Magic….

Photographers, videographers, beauty and travel advice will all be available at the show. As well as the usual wedding day essentials we have a huge variety of extra special exhibitors this year; highlights include chocolate fountains, dental experts and even an artist!

And of course, the famous ring-bearing Owl will be swooping into the Manchester show.

Live entertainment will be provided by Unit One Entertainment who will be playing prior to each fashion show.

So with so much going on under one roof, don’t miss out! Get your ticket online for advance booking discount!

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The Harrogate Wedding Show Featured On The Radio

October 8th, 2009 by Katrina

Bev talking about the Harrogate Wedding Show on the Radio Get Adobe Flash player

Here’s the transcript from Bev’s appearance.

David:
I’m down, live at the UK Wedding Show, it’s on at the Harrogate International Centre. It started yesterday, today’s the last day. It kicked off just over an hour ago at 10 O’clock, it runs until 5 today, and I’m joined now by the event organiser, Bev Howard.

It is the first time the show has come to Harrogate.
Good morning Bev

Bev:
Morning

David:
It’s your first time in Harrogate, how’s the show going for you so far?

Bev:
We’re really, really pleased with the response so far. We had a fantastic day yesterday, and all the public who have come through the doors have really enjoyed the show.

Everyone seems to have gone away happy, there’s lots for them to see and do here. It’s a fun filled day, and people should come down and see what we’ve got to offer today.

David:
So if you’re thinking of getting married, you’re in the car, driving around North Yorkshire, and you’ve just popped the question, it might be a year away or whatever, tell me what you could find here, because I’ve had a quick look around, and there seems to be everything, from the cars right through to what to wear, the venue, what to eat. There seems to be everything, isn’t there.

Bev:
Yes, there is, there’s a vast selection. We’ve got lots of bridal wear for the bride, outfits for the mother of the bride and the groom, we have jewellers, stationers, photographers, we’ve even got an owl here, a ring bearer to carry the rings down the aisle, which is quite new. There’s plenty to see, there’s cars as you’ve mentioned, they’re all here in the venue, you can have a look at them, tiaras for the bride, even down to ice bags for gifts. Plenty of cake companies, and we’ve got a fantastic fashion show that’s taking place three times a day. That goes out at 12, 2 and 4pm.

David:
Right, so we’ve got literally 45 minutes until the next one, and there’s one again at 4 o’clock.

Bev:
And there’s one at 2 o’clock as well.

David:
And 2 o’clock as well. So really, instead of tramping round the shops, when you’re getting married. The ring shop, the dress shop, and the car, just come down here, and it’s all here isn’t it?

Bev:
It’s all here under one roof, for you to walk around at your leisure, have a chat to the specialists in all these areas, see whether there’s anything suitable for yourself, take the advice, go away with the show guide with all the details in for all the people who are here today, and see what it’s all about.

See a wonderful show, we’ve got live entertainment on stage prior to each of the fashion shows as well, if that’s something else that you’re considering. Plenty of venues here, if you haven’t already booked a venue. So there is literally everything that you could possibly want when you are considering the day, and if there’s only a few things left that you have to do, I’m sure you’ll find inspiration here at the show.

David:
That’s great, thanks very much, that’s Bev Howard, she’s the event organiser at The UK Wedding Shows. It’s on all day today, it’s on until 5 this afternoon, it’s at the Harrogate International Centre, it’s in Hall A on Ripon Road next to the Royal Hall.

Here are some of the photos from the Harrogate Wedding Show:

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Harrogate Wedding Show 2009

October 1st, 2009 by bevhoward

WOW! What a fantastic first show in Harrogate. Thanks to all those who were involved in making it a huge success. Brides and their guests were entertained with a fabulous catwalk show and were given a complimentary show guide and amazing goody bag to take away! The day was filled with fun and laughter…

Thanks to all exhibitors who made such an effort with the décor of their stands, creating an interesting environment for all those getting married.

Thank you to all those who visited the show over the weekend, watch this space for dates of our next show at Harrogate International Centre.

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