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New Wedding Ideas From TNWS

New Wedding Ideas From TNWS


Jackie Melotti
Jackie Melotti Updated:
8th of March 2023

Looking for some new ideas that'll take your wedding to the next level? Good news! We've got a great list of cutting-edge ideas fresh from the National Wedding Show, that will make your wedding day even more unique and memorable. From sweet trolleys and soaps, to avocado cocktails and carved props - take a browse through these inspiring ideas.

bride and bouquet

Sweet Tables 

We were first introduced to these wonderful sweet tables at The National Wedding Show when we saw tables bursting with all kinds of sweet treats by Lolly Trolley. What a fabulous idea to keep all your guests entertained (especially the little ones!). Your guests will have so much fun creating their own personalised pick 'n' mix to take away with them. We loved the chic style of the table which was made fun with bright sweets, an elegant table cloth and traditional candy stripe sweet bags.

sweet tables lolly trolley

Wedding Bars with a Twist

Don't settle for an ordinary bar at your wedding. Personalise your cocktails so that they reflect you and your fiancé. The trend at the moment is health-inspired cocktails - think beetroot, kale and pureed avocado. This bar that we saw at The National Wedding Show even had Prosecco on tap!

national wedding show bar

Personalised Favours

Personalise your wedding favours so that your guests will have a meaningful gift to take home with them. We love these adorable ideas by Forget Me Not Favours; such cute designs! 

forget me not favours

Handmade Soaps

We know what you're thinking. Soap is such a boring wedding favour! However, these unique creations are quirky and fun-filled, providing your guests with a memorable and useful gift. Think Bourbon biscuits and elegant dried fruit - perfect to fit in with a particular wedding theme.

callyboo wedding idea

The "Dream Bubble"

Why not go a little bit over-the-top on your big day? Check out this giant bubble that we saw at The National Wedding Show in London. This would make an unforgettable backdrop for your wedding photos!

national wedding show giant bauble

Wedding Collages

Forget traditional wedding photos, wedding collages are the new way to display your photos in a memorable way. We spotted these wonderful wedding collages by Treasure on the Wall and think they are the perfect way to show off your favourite photos. These work particularly well for destination weddings because you can personalise your photos to create the shape of the country you got married in. Whether you want to create a collage in the shape of a heart, a star, or Italy, you can really get inventive with this wedding idea.

treasure on the wall collages

Name Signs

These wooden name signs by Callyboo would be the perfect addition to any wedding breakfast. They instantly add a bit of fun your table decor, and would work amazingly with a rustic wedding theme.

callyboo wooden signs

Over-The-Top Florals.

Don't settle for simple bouquets, go over-the-top with your wedding flowers! These designs by Dee McMeeking, who won the Guides for Brides 'Best Newcomer' Award at TNWS, are exactly the kind of extravagant flower arrangement that we love!

dee mcmeeking

Carved Wedding Props

These unique props are hand-carved out of foam by Curio by Lauren. We think these would make beautiful centrepieces for a bride who wants something a little different on her wedding day. Whether you're looking for carved cupcakes, ice creams, or fairytale-inspired storybooks, Curio by Lauren has something for everyone!

curio by lauren

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Jackie Melotti

About the author


Jackie Melotti

Jackie has been running events, wedding fairs and awards nights for Guides for Brides for over 11 years. She's an expert at ensuring events run smoothly, helping hotels to showcase their venue, advising suppliers on getting the most from the opportunity to exhibit and network, as well as finding brides the suppliers they need.

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