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The National Wedding Show opens its doors at Birmingham NEC (4-6 March 2016).

With a special Afternoon Tea available at The Rock N Roll Café, inspiration for the Mother of the Bride on the Catwalk Show, a dedicated session on hair, beauty and styling at the Wedding Theatre and much more, The National Wedding Show is the perfect place to treat the Mother of the Bride and Groom and celebrate their special role in your big day.

Take a seat at the renowned Catwalk Show to see the latest trends for all the bridal party brought to life on the runway. The likes of Nigel Rayment and Debenhams will offer inspiration for the Mother of the Bride and Groom, showcasing collections from John Charles, Condici, Carla Ruiz, Phase Eight, Jacques Vert and many more.

Hen parties are one of the most fun parts of organising a wedding. It’s a chance to gather the girls together for a special event to mark the occasion. Many brides and their hens are choosing to bypass the traditional one night out and instead head off for an entire weekend away.

The New Forest is an outstanding area of natural beauty and the ideal spot for a hen weekend. Easily accessed by train or car, but a million miles away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s got something to suit all tastes.

Your big day is just around the corner and you’ve got the whiter than white dress but then, with sudden panic, you realise you’ve forgotten about ensuring your teeth match your wedding day ensemble.

It’s tempting to reach for a quick fix. To pay the big bucks for instant bleaching or purchase over the counter whitening strips but proceed with caution. You could be doing more damage than good. In a bid to ensure you can achieve a healthy, white we consulted with dentist and founder of WhiteWash Laboratories Matthew Lloyd to get the low down on the need to know tips when it comes to oral care in the run up to wedding:

There has been an indisputable rise in vintage bridal inspiration, with bridal magazines, websites, blogs and even social media websites such as Pinterest becoming full of stunning vintage gown designs, whimsical and rustic venues and classic flower arrangements.

In collaboration with Bride: The Wedding Show at Ascot Racecourse, 12th-13th March 2016, we asked three amazing exhibitors to give us their expert thoughts on upcoming vintage bridal trends that we can expect to see in 2016, as well as what we can look forward to seeing at the show.

When mooching around wedding fairs in the midst of planning my own wedding, it didn’t feel as jubilant and exciting as I’d hoped, really.

Some of the environments housing what are essentially ‘trade expos’ were pretty uninspiring, and it felt a bit corporate for my taste. I did visit one or two smaller events that were much more inviting and soulful, but there didn’t seem all that many ooop North that really tickled my fancy.

Accessible only by boat or helicopter, say 'I do' on the beautiful secluded island resort of Oil Nut Bay. Situated on the east end of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands and boasting white sand beaches and stunning views across the Caribbean sea, Oil Nut Bay is a spectacular location for that special day.

Whether it is an intimate affair for two or a 150 guest extravaganza, the dedicated team at Oil Nut Bay are on hand to help organise every element from the ceremony to the cake. Offering  a number of packages customised for each couple, a wedding at Oil Nut Bay is a truly unique and memorable occasion.

At the National Wedding Show in Manchester, Vows & Venues staff were lucky enough to meet the lovely ladies at Berketex Bride.

They have been supplying bridalwear for over 50 years, and have a beautiful collection.

They really do have something for everyone with prices starting at just a couple of hundred pounds.

http://www.berketexbride.com/

SPAfternoon Tea Range From Cognito Bath, Body & Home

If you are looking for an elegant and beautiful product to use in your pre-wedding preparations or for wedding favours, then the SPAfternoon Tea Range from Cognito Bath & Body could be for you.

The SPAfternoon Tea range is a sumptuous collection of beauty products inspired by the timeless Afternoon Tea tradition. These luxury beauty products come in a range of delectable flavours designed to delight the senses and soften the skin without ever having to gain a single pound.