Monday, 6 February 2012

A Weekend of Wedding Show Fun! ♥

This weekend has been a busy one and has been all about weddings at the BIC Wedding Show 2012.  It was my first time exhibiting at a wedding show and it was a really great way to meet brides, their girlfriends, sisters, mums, dads, and even some brave boyfriends who ventured in!  Being a 3-day event, and the largest wedding exhibition on the South Coast,  I didn't think this show was a bad one to start with!




There were so many lovely brides at the show and it was really interesting to learn all about their wedding plans  and especially to hear their thoughts on wedding rings. Traditionally wedding rings were always plain bands - a circle of metal with no beginning and no end which symbolises 'eternity'. Nowadays more and more brides are now choosing to have even more sparkle to compliment their engagement ring and diamond set wedding bands are becoming so popular. It was also great to see that so many guys are keen to wear a ring and get involved in the design :-) 



With over 130 exhibitors there were lots of things to see, but for me, the Nomad Food and Flowers stand really stood out, and was full to the brim with fantastical loveliness, vintage inspired gorgeousness, sea shells, candles and the most delicious and delectable brownies ever.  The stand was very busy, all of the time - a reflection of how popular Nomad are..and of course the brownies probably helped!



On the Catherine Budd Jewellery stand, lots of people put their name down to win the bottle of Rosé Bollinger...why wouldn't you!?  




It's the official champagne of the royal household and if it's good enough for royalty,  it's definitely good enough for us! Something a little bit special that perhaps you wouldn't normally buy yourself, it will make a decadent drink on a special occasion....or in fact on any occasion....as Lily Bollinger famously said.....



"I drink it when Im happy and when Im sad. Sometimes I drink it when Im alone. When I have company I consider it obligatory. I trifle with it if Im not hungry and I drink it when I am. Otherwise I never touch it - unless Im thirsty."



And, if you don't drink, it would be an ideal gift for friends and family members who have helped and supported you in the lead up to your big day. A lucky winner will be chosen at random this week.....watch this space!

So , after feeling like the BIC was my second home this weekend, having plenty of fun and making lots of new friends,  I have to say that I really enjoyed the show and am already looking forward to the Wedding Show at Lulworth Castle on February 26th. I would highly recommend Brides take time out to visit the event - if you're not based in Dorset, why not make a trip of it with your best friend and stop over night near the sea? :-)

Wishing you all a happy Monday and I hope this week will be good for you.

Much love

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