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Browns restaurant to host wedding exhibition on 26 September

By Andrea Petrou on September 17th, 2009

If you need some advice about your wedding, and you’re not impartial to a tipple or two then you may want to head down to Browns Bar & Brassserie Courtrooms.

The restaurant in St Martin’s Lane, London is holding a wedding exhibition on 26 September, which is free to attend. Brides will also get a complimentary Bellini cocktail on arrival.

According to the company there will be 39 exhibitors including DJ’s, dress designers, florists and wedding favour companies.

You will also have a chance to pamper yourself with beauty products and book London suppliers at a discounted rate on the day.

For further information and to reserve your space at the fair, call Sarah Barratt, Browns Wedding Planner on 020 7395 6092.

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Wedding fayre for brides that want to say “I do” the green way

By Andrea Petrou on August 24th, 2009

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Green fayre If you want to be a green goddess on your wedding day (and no we’re talking face painted like the wicked witch) then this fayre may just be the ethic key.

The Great Big Green Wedding Fayre is said to be the first of its kind in the North West. Taking place in Liverpool on the 5 and 6 September this fayre will feature a catwalk show by Oxfam.

It will also be packed with green and ethical wedding suppliers such as Little Cake Heaven, which claims to offer cupcakes made from free range eggs, Fairtrade chocolate, cocoa and coffee. It also only uses only recyclable packaging and locally sourced ingredients.

Glamour Junkie, a company that makes handmade wraps, shrugs and hair accessories, made from felting, fusing ultralight silk with merino wool and other natural fibers, will also be showing off its stuff at the show.

And it doesn’t end there. Brides, and their grooms (if you can drag them along) can also sign up to be Great Green VIP Brides & Grooms. For £6 each you will be given a goody bag plus be put into a prize draw to win a day at the UK’s First Eco-Spa or some beauty hampers from LoveLula and Green Rooms.

VIP brides can also sample beauty therapies, enjoy taster foods and drinks for their wedding, listen to musicians and have the opportunity to sit in a dining room fully dressed for a vintage wedding where you and your guests will be seated for complimentary tea and cake. Well that’s made up our minds, we’re signing up now.

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Jenny Packham designer day on 15th August: a date for your diary!

By AbiSilvester on July 15th, 2009

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If you admired Denise Van Outen’s glam hippie look or fell in love with Jodi Albert’s fairytale gown, you might want to get planing for a weekend in Wales, as High Society Bridal in the Vale of Glamorgan are hosting an exclusive Jenny Packham Designer Day, which should prove a godsend for brides who are sure they want to be wearing Jenny on their big day.

All the popular styles including the Rosalind and Anixi styles beloved of celebs are being ordered in, so if you’ve been having difficulty finding the dresses you shouldn’t come away from this event disappointed. You’ll also find the stunning Acacia II headpiece worn by Albert. But be warned: spaces are limited, so be sure to give the shop a call on 01446 771775 to book an appointment.

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Date for your Diary: Eternal Platinum exhibition

By AbiSilvester on May 27th, 2009

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Diamonds may be forever, but couple them up with a platinum band and you’ve got a match made in heaven that will certainly outlast anything you and your partner might get up to on earth! Platinum is a great choice if you like the ‘whiteness’ of silver, but want something more hard-wearing and less prone to flaws, so if you’ve decided this is the metal for you, you might want to check out a new exhibition showcasing platinum bands from some of the world’s top jewellery designers, fashion designers and even architects.

Eternal Platinum will run throughout Coutts London Jewellery Week, 8th – 12th June. from at I.N.C Space, Covent Garden.

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Date for your Diary: Elizabeth Fillmore this weekend

By AbiSilvester on May 7th, 2009

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Elizabeth Fillmore has got to be one of my all-time favourite designers: her decorative take on contemporary bridal style really appeals to my girly side without indulging its hunger for meringue and her attention to detail is impressive.

If you’re also a fan of the Fillmore’s work, you’ll no doubt be as excited as I am to hear that she’s launching her new collection for Browns Bride this weekend, and is inviting Brides to come along to preview the range. Tickets to the event are £25, but you’ll get to enjoy a champagne appointment with the designer herself in attendance and a luxuty goodie bag when you leave. Details are here if you’d like to put this one in your diary for the weekend! [Via Bridal Express]

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Date for your diary: Suzanne Neville debuts her new collection at the Tower of London on 18 May

By AbiSilvester on April 28th, 2009

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Want to get a closer look at the absolute latest in bridal fashion? If so, you might want to try and nab yourself a place at the forthcoming catwalk show by Suzanne Neville, the name behind such envy-inspiring creations as the short Antoinette dress and the romantic ‘Mustique’ gown. She’s holding an extra special event at the Tower of London on Monday 18th May to preview her 09/10 collection, and wants to ensure there are plenty of real brides in attendance!

I’ll be there with my bridalwave hat on, and can’t wait to check out the new styles! The show starts at 5pm, and there are only a limited number of places, so if you want to come along, call 01483 533209 or or go online here (click ‘events’).

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Today is ‘wear your wedding dress at home’ day!

By AbiSilvester on March 31st, 2009

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Being an office of Twitter addicts, we love spontaneous internet phenomena around here, so we were amused to see that today seems to have become ‘wear your wedding dress at home day’. It all started when Amber, who by coincidence is writing her last post for our sister site Shoewawa today, decided to slip into her wedding dress to celebrate her second anniversary.

Amber’s initial tweet read: ‘Just put on my wedding dress and swished around for a few minutes. Still fits. Had to remove before Asda arrive, though…’ This idea was promptly seized upon by former brides wishing to re-live their happy days, and thus ‘#wearweddingdressathome’ was born. In Amber’s case, it’s easy to see why playing dressup with this wonderful Vera Wang frock would appeal – she looks absolutely stunning.

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Your chance to attend an 80s wedding in 2009

By AbiSilvester on March 18th, 2009

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If you were too young in the ’80s to fully appreciate the wonders of shoulder pads and poodle perms (but somehow wish you’d been there!) a unique event this weekend could get your closer to that world than you’d ever imagined.

Eccentric theatre company Gideon Reeling are staging an 80′s wedding at a secret location in Central London – and you’re invited to attend the reception! The company, which has put on all kinds of period pieces from a 1950s tea party (pictured) in East London to a psychic performance by an oracle in the back of a van in Reading is known for a staggering level of attention to detail and has already been taking audiences through a time-travel trip with its Great British Road Trip series commissioned by Vauxhall. The wedding reception will take place on Sat 21 March at 7.30.

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The National Wedding Show at Olympia, London 20th-22nd February 2009

By Hannah Kane on February 18th, 2009

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Don’t forget! It’s the National Wedding Show at Olympia starting this Friday and finishing Sunday. It really is the best place to see absolutely everything you think you’ll need (and loads of stuff that hadn’t even occurred to you!) under one vast roof.

Three hundred or so top exhibitors from big name brands to quality independents cover planning and invitations, fashion, hair and beauty, the ceremony, flowers, the reception; photography, food and drink, gifts, honeymoons and more. There’s four catwalk shows a day, a Designer and Boutique Area dedicated to fashion for all members of the wedding party. The ‘How to Look Good team hosted by TV fashion expert Caryn Franklin, with help from to Look Good Naked,’ and ‘Ten Years Younger,’ TV fashion producer Jane Galpin; award winning hairdresser Errol Douglas, M.B.E. and make-up artist to the stars, Ariane Poole will perform three makeover shows a day on a real member of the audience! Their fantastic tricks and tips will make sure you shine on the big day.

Remember, if everything gets too much you can always hit the champers in the Celebrations bar!

Click here to book your tickets.

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Historic Renaissance wedding Cassoni to go on display

By admin on January 26th, 2009

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Fancy a look at some historical wedding objects? The Coutauld Gallery in London will have two wedding cassoni from Renaissance Italy on display from 12th February to 17th May. The cassoni – or chests – were elaborate pieces of furniture designed to celebrate marriages between powerful families. These particular chests were ordered by Florentine Lorenzo Morelli to celebrate his marriage with Vaggia Nerli in 1472 and are the best surviving pair in existence.

There is more info on the website here.

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‘Pink’ Valentines wedding package at The Bingham

By admin on January 22nd, 2009

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Boutique hotel Bingham has something special in store if you fancy a Valentines Day wedding. Looking over the Thames, this award-winning location is offering an all-inclusive ‘Pink’ wedding package on Saturday, 14th February for up to 70 guests.

They’ve got every detail covered from the invitations, place cards and table plan to the entertainment, flowers and wedding cupcakes with a London white cab laid on to transport the couple from any London address to the venue for a civil wedding with a harpist playing in the background. Canapes will be served for a cocktail reception followed by a three course meal and pink Champagne before the couple can escape to the honeymoon suite, all for £14,000.

If you can’t save up quite that quickly, why not drop by on Sunday, 22nd February between 11am-4pm to see the Bingham styled for a wedding. You’ll also meet suppliers including bridalwear designer Angelina Colaruso and Cakes for Fun and the events team whilst being served champagne and canapes. Places need to be booked in advance by calling 020 8940 0902.

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Interview: Kate Haines, the brains behind the Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show

By AbiSilvester on January 14th, 2009

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If you’re planning a green wedding, or simply hoping to make a few decisions in planning your event that will help to make it more earth-friendly, you’re probably already looking forward to the inaugural Eco Chic Wedding & Home Show in March. And being a hippy at heart, I was delighted to speak Kate Haines, who co-founded the event along with Katie Fewings and Michelle Berhardi-Toner.

I started by asking Kate why she thought a wedding show for environmentally conscious couples would be so popular right now – particularly at a time when keeping costs down is also a priority for most people.

Read on after the jump for her answers.

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Winter sale on at The Bridal Chest

By admin on January 8th, 2009

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Bridal Chest Jan sale.jpg The Bridal Chest have just let us know that their Winter sale is now on where you can save 10% off any made-to-order wedding dress ordered throughout January. Designers include Amanda Wakeley, Suzanne Neville, Ritva Westenius, Mon Cheri and San Patrick so I’m sure you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Make an appointment via their website or call 020 8859 8822.

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Lakeside Wedding Fair to have ‘credit crunch’ theme

By admin on January 7th, 2009

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Lakeside fair.jpg Sorry for two ‘credit crunch’ themed posts but what can you do, eh? Lakeside Shopping Centre are hosting their annual wedding fair on 21st and 22nd February 2009 with GMTV’s resident wedding guru Siobhan Craven-Robins offering cost-cutting advice to couples.

There will be catwalk shows with the latest bridal trends and gowns and tips on styling for prospective brides, grooms and in-laws-to-be. Siobhan will then host a 10 minute seminar at the end of each show. Show times are after the cut and entry is free.

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Sarah Houston hosts UK designer weekends during January

By admin on January 2nd, 2009

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Looking for a pretty frock during January? US designer Sarah Houston is heading over to the UK this month to show off her 2009 collection of bridalwear with a host of dates around the country including Wimbledon, Cheshire and Wolverhampton (see after the cut for dates). Some US dates have been announced for February – see website for details.