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

A rare combination of natural theatrical flair and technical craft, couture trained designer Ian Stuart is celebrated as one of bridal’s most creative and innovative designers, winning numerous awards, in addition to Bridal Designer of the year a coveted 5 times.

His 2012 collection will see Ian yet again uncompromised in his dedication to give brides more unconventional, new and exciting wedding gowns.

Drawing inspiration from iconic legends of stage and screen, the collection features an array of classic, romantic and contemporary silhouettes in luxe fabrics with unique embroideries and decorations.

An indulgent fairytale colour palette of gold, silver, Hollywood pastels, café and cream conveys the true romanticism of the bridal gown.

The focus of the new collection is to make every bride feel like a strong empowered leading lady.

View the collection at www.ianstuart-bride.com

Aruna Seth presents the ultimate bridal shoes… Ivory satin wedges covered with 3,000 Swarovski crystals, delicately placed onto beautiful wedges by the hands of Italian craftsmen…

Priced at £2,300, the Aruna Seth bridal wedges are to be treasured.

You won’t need a disco ball wearing these shoes and we’d recommend a shorter dress to fully show off these beautiful sparkly wedges…

Available from www.arunaseth.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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