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What to expect at The National Wedding Show, Manchester EventCity

What to expect at The National Wedding Show, Manchester EventCity


Jackie Melotti
Jackie Melotti Updated:
8th of March 2023

Can't get enough of this season's wedding shows and fairs? Neither can we! We've been to all the place gathering ideas, inspiration and meeting fabulous people in the industry! We've ticked London and Birmingham off our list and, next up, it's the National Wedding Show at Manchester EventCity! Did you manage to score tickets? Regardless, we're here to fill to you in on what to expect from this weekend's big event! 

There are so, so many highlights - everything at The National Wedding Show shines! Everyone will be out in full force, old friends and new! We'll also be handing out copies of our fabulous in-house magazine, Best of the Blog, which is bursting with tips, tricks and plenty of inspiration taken from our blog posts! Plus, you'll able to enter the fantastic competition which we're running: A four-night stay at beautiful Avaton Luxury Resorts in Greece!

Naturally, you'll have the chance to see the show stopping Rock n Roll Bride collection, flying the flag for a whole host of fabulous wedding businesses and suppliers! Then, kick back with a glass of prosecco and see a line-up of gorgeous dresses twirl down the runway for the show's signature catwalk! 

Take a vintage detour with the gorgeous bridal brand Silver Sixpence in Her Shoe for a true experience of loveliness: Look a vision wearing final touches from an array contemporary headwear, veils, garters, lucky wedding horseshoes and everlasting boutonnieres for the bridal party! Their wares are on offer in the Vintage Village, so, if you're a magpie for pretty things - you'll definitely be wanting to have a browse! Bespoke orders are also being taking and, the cherry on top? They're running a competition to win your hairpiece and a hairstylist will be on hand to show you simple plaits and twists for wearing the pieces! 

For plenty of charm, character and heartfelt design take look at the Little Card Shop! This small, handmade business is a wonderful little set-up in the craft trade, lovingly grown by Danielle and her Grandad, Craig. Their workshop is nestled in the valleys of Rossendale, where bespoke wooden signs and wedding stationery are truly made with love. We adore the rustic touch, perfect for any wedding to be a memorable occasion. Great care is taken with each sign, which is made by hand and personalised according to the needs of the lovely bride-to-be! 
 

This year, on the Manchester scene, Glamour Booth with be offering a whole bunch of goodies to get the entertainment going at your wedding! Play dress-up with venue props, get into a Photo Booth with friends or try out the Selfie Mirror! They've launched a fantastically retro arcade machine which'll go down great with the guys! Straight from the 80s, get ready for some 2-player coffee table style action: Choose from 60 pick n' mix gaming classics, including the iconic Pacman, Ms Pacman, Donkey Kong and Space Invaders! This'll be a sure-fire conversation starter, so stop by stand H12 for 8-bit adventures!

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Jackie Melotti

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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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