From 6th to 20th July 2013 double award winning designer Sassi Holford will be offering huge reductions of up to 70% on selected sample gowns from her classic English bridal collections.

The London boutique sale will have a selection of stunning sample gowns from Sassi’s Couture Collection which is an opportunity not to be missed to acquire a Sassi Holford couture design at an unbelievable price!

Sassi’s Taunton boutique has a wide range of sample gowns at greatly reduced prices from the Sassi Holford Signature Collection, So Sassi and Enzoani.

On the morning of the first day of the sale, in both stores, it is ‘first come, first served’ but from 12 noon the sale will be by appointment only.

74 Fulham Road, London – 020 7584 1532 – London@sassiholford.com

6 The Bridge, Taunton, Somerset – 01823 256308 – Taunton@sassiholford.com

Conceived by wedding planners of the UKAWP and hosted at the prestigious RSA House, The Wedding Sanctuary is an innovative wedding show designed to offer top design inspiration, personal style advice and the best one on one planning support available. Your one-stop planning refuge.

ASK THE EXPERTS

Top names in the industry such as Julia Boggio Photography, The Dreamcatchers film-makers and Cutture Stationery will be paired with the fabulous wedding planners who make up the UKAWP to offer top tips and the opportunity to ask specific questions regarding every element of your wedding day. You and Your Wedding Magazine will be hosting a talk on top trends for 2013 alongside hair and make-up demonstrations and a planner’s panel. You will also be able to have a personal tour of the sumptuous RSA House and enjoy the splendid facilities on offer.

BE INSPIRED

You will be invited to sip champagne and nibble delicious canapés courtesy of renowned event caterers Harbour and Jones whilst browsing the inspiration zone for design ideas. 5 stunning dining tables will be styled by wedding planners of the UKAWP alongside Options Hire and Tempting Cakes and Mary-Jane Vaughan Flowers, displaying the very best of what is available to hire for your wedding reception, with pricing guidelines and practical information included.
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Jenny Packham will be holding not one but two sample sales this month.

LONDON
Eveningwear, Accessories, Lingerie
15th November 2012
8am – 8pm
3a Carlos Place London, W1K 3AN

MANCHESTER
Bridal, Eveningwear, Accessories, Lingerie
28th November 2012
8am – 6pm
The Midland Hotel Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS

Not to be missed designer weekend with Jenny Packham at Blackburn Bridal Couture.

Blackburn Bridal Couture
56 Tranquil Vale
London, SE3 0BD
0208 297 1188

Weekend and Evening appointments are secured with a £20 deposit.
This can be redeemed against a dress order but not refunded.
Please call or request a call-back to arrange payment as we cannot confirm a booking without it.

A platform for 10 emerging makers to launch themselves into the creative and fashion forward end of the wedding industry.

Taking place in
A Most Curious Wedding Fair LONDON
York Hall, East London
6^th October 2012

A Most Curious Wedding Fair NORWICH
St Andrews Hall, Norwich
21^st October 2012

For the bride and groom who want to stay ahead of the pack and source unique statement pieces for their big day, there’s a new event in the crowded wedding market – Bridal NEXT!

An innovative feature within the popular A Most Curious Wedding Fairs, Bridal NEXT! is a carefully selected portfolio of 10 new contemporary designers, ateliers, crafters, artists and creatives that offer wedding orientated pieces who would like to showcase their products and services to hundreds of the coolest brides and grooms out there.
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The Vintage Wedding Dress Company are delighted to announce they are holding their trunk sale on the 12th, 13th and 14th of October 2012 at their London showroom (viewing by appointment only).

This fantastic sale will give brides the chance to get their hands on some amazing original vintage dresses and a selection of samples from their exclusive Decades Collection.

To make things even better all of the dresses will be sold at discounted prices of up to 80%, including discounts on accessories and Harriet Wilde shoes. With company stylists and expert seamstresses on hand to advise you during your session, the trunk sale promises to be a fun-filled day where, fingers crossed, you will find your dream dress!

For full information and to book an appointment for the trunk sale please call 0207 907 7716.

Wedding couples, family and friends can enjoy a fabulous day out at Bluewater’s Autumn Wedding Fair which opens on Friday the 21st of September.

Bluewater’s Wedding Fair takes place between September 21 and 23 at the stunning new exhibition centre ‘Glow, Bluewater’.

As well as a fabulous catwalk show visitors can meet more than 150 exhibitors who will be showcasing all the must book essentials from bridal and menswear, to venues, honeymoon ideas and great photography options.   The show is the perfect place to find all those extra special details that will make your wedding exquisite – including cakes, flowers, jewellery and décor.

Whatever your budget, style and location – whatever your dream wedding – The Wedding Fair at ‘Glow’ in Bluewater will have all you need to plan the perfect day.

Opening times: Friday September 21- 1pm till 5.30pm, VIP Gala Evening 5.30pm – 8pm, Saturday September 22 – 10am to 6pm, Sunday September 23 – 10am to 5pm

Advance tickets cost £10 for adults (£13 on the door), £5 for children aged 5 to 15 (£6 on the door), children under five free. All advance adult ticket holders will receive a Show Guide upon arrival. Advance tickets for the VIP Gala Evening £13 (£16 on the door).
To book tickets log onto www.weddingfairatbluewater.com

Not-to-be-missed event The Luxury Bride Sample Sale will be taking place this weekend– a two day sale event of samples/sales with incredible discounts of up to 80% off to complete your wedding look with experienced designers on hand to offer styling advice. Held at Atelier Tammam, you will find everything you need: dresses from Tammam and Sabina Motasem, accessories Tammam, Sabina Motasem, Sophia Couture and Holloway-Smith Noir, underwear from Fred & Ginger, shoes from Freya Rose and Hetty Rose, on the spot alterations from Splendid Stitches and fragrances from The Perfume Garden – all with a delicious cupcake from GC Couture guilt free nibbles from Popchips and some bubbly.

The dresses… Hand crafted, ethereal couture and ready to wear bridal gowns from Tammam with up to 75% off samples and past season stock. Up to 70% off luxuriously understated dresses with a quirky modern twist from Sabina Motasem, plus an exclusive 15% off any dress from the new collection. There will also be some gorgeous vintage gowns from the Atelier’s limited vintage collection.

The accessories… gorgeous veils, jewellery, boleros from Tammam, beaded art deco belts from Olive + Langstone, silk flowers and necklaces from Sabina Motasem, from between 25% – 65% off designer hats and head-wear ethically made from Sophia Couture and tassles and garters from Holloway-Smith Noir
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From old lace gowns to swinging prom dresses, vintage inspired weddings are big news.

The London Vintage Wedding Fair brings together the very best of UK vintage dealers with bespoke designers, milliners and shoemakers working in antique textiles. Each beautiful dress is unique and of the highest quality, at affordable prices.

Check out the 40 stalls showing, amongst them the exclusive C20th Vintage, Hope and Harlequin, Jane Bourvis, Emmy Shoes and The Pocket Library, together with accessories, gifts, stationers, catering companies, photographers and more, all with a vintage flair.

The London Vintage Wedding Fair has become one of the must see events of the wedding fair calendar. The event has now moved to a beautiful art noveau venue, The Old Finsbury Town Hall in the heart of Clerkenwell.  A fantastic venue for a wedding.

Everyone can join in the fun with a glass of bubbly and a goodie bag.

Sunday the 04th of November 11am – 5 pm

Tickets in advance £10

Please visit www.londonvintageweddingfair.co.uk

For the first time anywhere in the world, The Wedding Fairy officially launches National wedding Day across the UK… a chance for couples to celebrate the most sensational day of their lives all over again in aid of Cancer Research UK. Whoever said a girl only gets to wear the dress of her dreams once was lying because on National Wedding Day everyone has the chance to embrace and rejoice in that magical moment of saying I do every 12 months for an incredible cause.  And it doesn’t matter whether you were hitched in a church 10 years ago, are getting married in a registry office tomorrow, planning a civil partnership for later in 2012 or just got hitched on the isles of the Caribbean! Everyone is invited to this wedding reception with a difference to celebrate those nuptials all over again…
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Cherish The Bride bridal boutique will be having an exclusive preview of the new Madeline Gardner collection, which will give you the chance to view and pre-order your wedding gown before the collection becomes available in other boutiques.

So don’t miss out – book your appointment for either Friday 20th, (afternoon only available on Friday) Saturday 21st or Sunday 22nd July.

Call 0151 625 0505, when booking your appointment you must mention that you would like a MGNY 2013 Preview Appointment. Due to expected high demand, appointments will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special offers will be available during the three days.

Cherish the Bride
152 Banks Road
West Kirby
Wirral
CH48 0QB

Internationally renowned designer Caroline Castigliano is holding a spectacular, not-to-be missed sample sale this week, 10th-14th of July.

Brides can save up to 70% off her stunning bridal gowns.

Places are limited. To book your personal consultation and avoid disappointment, please call: 020 7636 8212.

Exclusive to the Berners Street boutique

62 Berners St
London
W1T 3NN

Terry Fox is hosting an amazing sale this summer that includes stunning couture wedding dresses, amazing Mother of the Bride outfits and sizzling occasion wear, on sale now with discounts of up to 70%!!

To make way for the new Terry Fox bridal collection ‘Much More Muchier’ which is about to appear in Terry Fox stockists, there are many garments that have to be cleared now! This really is a genuine opportunity to obtain the most luxurious designer dresses with huge discounts, with prices from £800.

Many of the gowns are truly one-offs, with much of the evening wear having been designed and created purely for celebrity use on the red carpet and TV shows.

The sale will run from now until 31 July (or while stocks last) – and it is guaranteed to be an absolute sell-out! Phone now for your appointment on 01284 752191

Find out more at http://www.terryfox.co.uk/sample-gowns/

White Mischief is holding it’s biggest, most exclusive sample sale and it is now well underway, with prices that were once nearing £2000 are now ranging from £500.

They have an incredible range of styles and designs to offer, from many top designers such as Augusta Jones, Jenny Packham, Lynn Ashworth, Jesus Peiro, Anouschka G, Pronovias, Marylise, Paloma Blanca, Kate Sherford, Hollywood Dreams, Alan Hannah, The Vintage Wedding Dress Company and Beverly Lister.

Missing out on these wonderful bargains would make any bride blush, so make sure you don’t miss this great opportunity to buy  your dream dress at a dream price!

White Mischief Bridal
High Street, Henfield
West Sussex, BN5 9HP

Call 01273 495566 or email info@whitemischiefbridal.co.uk to book an appointment.

Sassi Holford has been dressing stylish brides for over twenty-five years, and is renowned for her exquisite cut, flattering silhouettes and use of the finest fabrics.

Her stunning gowns will be available at a huge discount from just £600 (size 10 and 12) for a very limited time only!

London store

6th July from 10-7pm  &  7th July from 10-6pm

74 Fulham Road, London

Call 020 7584 1532 to book an appointment

Taunton store

Saturday 14^th  July to Saturday 28^th July

6 The Bridge, Taunton, Somerset TA1 1UG

Call 01823 256 308 to book an appointment

www.sassiholford.com

The prestigious couturier is hosting an amazing sale this summer that will see a selection of his couture occasion wear, wedding dresses and accessories on sale with 50 per cent discounts, and more!

The famous designer has dressed some of the most fashionable brides in the world – from Samantha Cameron, HRH Princess Rania of Jordan and Jemima Khan

The Sale will begin on 26 June and run until 31 July and is guaranteed to be an absolute treasure trove of fashion wonders! (We’ve heard there will be items on sale for as little as £50!)

10am-6pm

34 Beauchamp Place,

Knightsbridge,

London SW3 1JU

Find out more at www.bruceoldfield.com

No 10 Bridal in Surrey is holding its first ever sample sale this Saturday, 30 June, from 9.30.

There will be up to 75% off a wide range of gorgeous designer dresses, plus shoes, accessories and jewellery. The gorgeous store is making way for new stock and examples of the fabulous bargains include dresses by  including Savannah in ivory silk, size 12, reduced from £1749 to £699. Isabella, in ivory silk chiffon, size ten, reduced from £1399 to an incredible £419.

Visit the store at No 10 The Borough, Farnborough to make the most of these fabulous offers. Call 01252 728 400 or visit www.no10bridal.com for more details.

The Designer Vintage Bridal Show is back; bigger and better and literally bursting at the seams with extraordinary home-grown bridal talent.

Since the debut show back in February 2011, this is the third show designed to bring together exceptional brands within the bridal industry all within one glorious setting; the brainchild of shoe designer Rachel Simpson, and boutique owner Clare Guest.

As one of the county’s most striking, stately venues, Hagley Hall in Hagley, Worcestershire is host to this 2-day vintage-inspired extravaganza on Saturday 22^nd and Sunday 23^rd September. Amidst picturesque parkland lies a beautiful Georgian Palladian mansion, complete with sweeping grand staircases, magnificent Rococo decor, gloriously high ceilings, acres of greenery and rambling countryside and for any bride-to-be that falls instantly in love with Hagley Hall (It’s impossible not to!), the venue is available to hire exclusively for weddings.

Couples visiting the show will meet and talk with inspirational designers, gain valuable advice from industry professionals, relax at leisure whilst enjoying a glass of champagne or afternoon tea and take part in fashion shows, workshops and much, much more.

The show runs from 22^nd to 23^rd September 2011 at Hagley Hall in Worcestershire, just minutes from the M5 and major road networks.

For further information visit www.designervintagebridal.co.uk

Summer is upon us and delicious strawberries are the theme for Couture bridal designer Phillipa Lepley’s next Sample Sale event, which is being held from Saturday 9th – Saturday 30th June. It promises to be a lovely fun luxurious experience not to be missed by Brides looking for an exquisite dress with amazing discounts.

Phillipa Lepley is considered one of London’s last Couture Bridal houses. Phillipa has been designing beautiful wedding gowns for over 20 years, and has an unstoppable passion for what she does,

She has extensively trained her creative consultants to understand her design philosophy and become an extension of her ‘eye’, when it comes to guiding discerning brides to find the dress that is the most flattering in terms of shape, proportion, colour and style.

With a combination of the best couture silks and laces in the world, signature clever hidden corsetry, and exquisite, hand worked embellishment techniques. Phillipa creates a look that is both elegant and timeless, made to the highest level, with couture finishing techniques throughout. Phillipa is an obsessive perfectionist, which is how she maintains her reputation for creating ‘beautifully perfect’ wedding dresses.

Phillipa loves Strawberries, the shape, aesthetics’ and beauty of them, so expect to find her beautiful Chelsea store full of strawberry treats, from the window display, decorations, strawberry plants to specially commissioned goody bags for each bride who chooses her gown.

Phillipas Sample sales are legendary and this one promises to be the best yet with prices starting from 70% off for her much coveted lace, silk duchesse satin and hand beaded gowns. Also included in the sale are shrugs, veils and accessories so please call her friendly bespoke team to find out more information.

Phillipa Lepley, 48 Fulham Road, London, Chelsea, SW3 6HH

Tel 0207 590 9771

www.phillipalepley.com

This exclusive and upmarket event will take place at one of Hampshire’s most prestigious venues – the Four Seasons Hotel for one-day-only on Sunday 22nd April 2012.

Whether you’re looking for a traditional wedding, or a Bride and Groom seeking a unique and contemporary affair, The Luxury Wedding Show has attracted the very best of the best, delivering a unique and glamorous experience, with an abundance of ideas to help you plan your perfect day!

Designed to be fun, inspiring and with that special touch of luxury and glamour, The Luxury Wedding Show will feature beautiful bridal fashion shows and ‘live’ entertainment throughout the day, and is your chance to meet leading experts from the world of couture bridal fashion, floral design and photography, along with specialist cake companies who will tantalise your taste buds, and the connoisseurs who specialise in sought after, desired accessories to ensure your wedding day is the ultimate dream day. Read on…

Internationally renowned wedding dress designer Caroline Castigliano is holding a spectacular, not-to-be missed sample sale this March. With up to 70% off stunning bridal gowns.

This is your exclusive opportunity to take home something truly exceptional from the UK’s premier bridal designer, who has dressed some of the world’s most stylish women for their weddings and red carpet events.

Places are limited. To book your personal consultation and avoid disappointment, please call: 020 7636 8212.

Location: Caroline Castigliano, 62 Berners St, London, W1T 3NN

London’s beautiful rooftop venue, The Roof Gardens in Kensington, will be presenting its exceptional wedding services at an exclusive wedding showcase event this weekend.

Prospective couples can experience this stunning venue on Saturday 3rd March 2012 from 12pm to 3pm. Guests will be greeted with champagne and canapés on arrival, before exploring the unique venue and magical gardens.

A selection of some of London’s top wedding experts and suppliers will be on hand to discuss everything for that all important special day, from wedding cakes and flower arrangements to honeymoon destinations and entertainment. The Roof Gardens’ friendly events team will also be ready and waiting to advise on the wedding offers and options available for the summer and winter seasons ahead.

Sample cocktails in the Spanish Gardens, indulge in delicious food and be entertained by live music. With every element of a dream wedding catered for, The Roof Gardens Wedding Showcase is a perfect opportunity to view the best the bridal world has to offer.

For more information or to register your interest in attending the Wedding Showcase please call the events team on 020 7937 7994 or email events@roofgardens.virgin.com

The National Wedding Show is proud to present a brand new look for spring 2012, embracing all things vintage!

In keeping with the growing trend within the industry, the show will be launching a dedicated Vintage Area hosting a handpicked selection of vintage and vintage-inspired suppliers, from dresses and cakes to stationery and styling, plus vintage expert and designer Zoe Lem will be presenting her indispensible advice on how to select the perfect era and the ideal vintage dress, to suit all body shapes and tastes.

Event Director, Alejandra Campos comments: ‘The Vintage area at the show is a reflection of the huge trend for vintage-style weddings that has been so popular in recent years. The National Wedding Show is consistently responsive to the needs of the visitors and exhibitors: brides are always turning their thoughts to the past when it comes to styling their weddings, and we felt that in keeping with the demands of our clientele a dedicated Vintage space at the show would be the best way to present this.
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One of Britain’s most prestigious couturiers, Bruce Oldfield has been designing gowns for beautiful brides for almost 40 years. Jemima Khan, Samantha Cameron and Olivia Ferragamo, are just some of the iconic women who’ve married wearing his creations.

For just one weekend, his bridal boutique will be holding an exclusive sale of vintage dresses, giving brides-to-be the chance to snap up an original Bruce Oldfield dress from between £400 to £1,500, a fraction of the price!

The sale will be begin at 10.00am – 19.00pm Friday 2nd March and 10.00am – 18:00pm Saturday 3rd March.

Don’t miss out on the rare opportunity to meet internationally renowned bridal designer Caroline Castigliano at two exclusive Designer Days.

In the same year that Caroline celebrates 21 years at the forefront of bridal couture, she will be travelling to Leeds and Edinburgh to meet brides and offer them her personal advice.

Mark these dates in your diary now:

Edinburgh, Saturday 28^th January 2012 (0131 558 3355)

Leeds, Sunday 5^th February 2012 (0113 234 0990)

Consultations are strictly by appointment only.

This is a unique chance to meet Caroline in person and discuss your wedding gown and styling for your big day with the designer herself.

Please note that we anticipate high demand for appointments on Designer Days, so do book early with the appropriate boutique to avoid disappointment.

http://www.carolinecastigliano.co.uk/cc-designer-days-jan-201/

London’s first Alternative Wedding Fair will take place on 22nd January 2012 at Islington Metal Works. This comes after the success of England’s first Alternative Wedding Fair in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire on 23rd October 2011. The Alternative Wedding Fair is for brides and grooms who do not identify with existing wedding fairs because they do not offer options that reflect the couple’s personal style and sense of fun. Its mission is to make weddings memorable events that both couples and guests enjoy, rather than regard as compulsory.

The Alternative Wedding Fair is the creation of Heidi Thompson, a former wedding planner.  Heidi specialised in planning unique weddings that reflect the couple’s personalities.   “I wanted to plan an event for couples who don’t want a ‘cookie-cutter’ wedding” said event organiser Heidi Thompson. The Alternative Wedding Fair provides a breath of fresh air for frustrated couples that cannot find unique suppliers to help them create their perfect wedding.
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The Bijou Bride is proud to present a Wedding Wonderland on Sunday 6th November 2011. 11.30am – 4.30pm

Housed in the prestigious St Albans Old Town Hall, a neo-classical Grade II listed building designed by George Smith in 1830, it is set to be Hertfordshire’s most unique wedding fair.

Conceived by wedding event and fashion stylist Alexandra at The Bijou Bride to offer brides and grooms a one of a kind wedding fair experience. For one day only Alexandra will be converting this iconic landmark building in the centre of bustling St Albans into a true Wedding Wonderland, expect touches of Narnia and Wonderland magic.

The fair will showcase only the most extraordinary and stylish wedding suppliers as well as the Old Town Hall itself, an exceptional Hertfordshire wedding venue.

Creating an aspirational world of delicate sentiment, youthful sophistication and exquisite craftsmanship, Vera Wang has brought bridal wear into the forefront of style with her artisanal creations. Learning her art at multiple academies, Wang (the youngest ever fashion editor in the history of American Vogue) moved to direct Ralph Lauren before opening her first Madison Avenue store and in 2005 won ‘Womenswear Designer of the Year’. Poetic drapery, eloquent details and a pronounced silhouette mark Vera Wang’s wedding dresses with that undeniable allure. Vera Wang is undoubtedly the worlds most renowned Bridal designer.

There is £30 charge for all trunk show appointments – redeemable against the purchase of a gown

To book an appointment email verawang@brownsfashion.com or call 0207 514 0090