Our view on this years Wedding Show
This year my business partner and I decided to attend the 2012 UK Wedding
Show held at the Excel Centre. Is it just me or is the exhibition getting
smaller and smaller and the quality lesser and lesser? I understand that with
the current economic climate the wedding industry is decreasing, and this was unquestionably
reflected at the show.
On the day we was met by a sparse space with around 100 exhibitors. Ok, ok, I understand that's its not about the quantity, but hey. There were a mere 2 stalls showcasing bridal gowns and tiaras - or was it 3? If my memory serves me well; there was just one wedding cake designer, who must have been extremely grateful for the lack of competition.
My business partner had a delightful afternoon and experienced real belly laughs when she heard the wedding singers during the bridal catwalk, which I can only assume was another reflection of today's fiscal climate.
Despite this, there were a couple of gems such as the wonderful wedding boxes provided by Daisy May Collections and the beautiful floral display exhibited by Gillets Flowers.
by Gillet Flowers
However, all is not lost. Hooray! We were most delighted with what we saw at the Battersea Wedding Show, held just a week later The event more than sufficiently made up for everything that was missing and truly wowed brides and grooms-to-be. We were blown away by the contrast in quality of displays and services on offer. I'm sure you'll agree - check out the images below.
Loving the lime green and contrast in flower textures. - So elegant
There is a wide range of beautiful furniture available to hire enabling you you to transform any venue space.
Being a florist and a lover of flowers it could be said that we are somewhat bias.
But what is there not to love? Stunningly beautiful.
Style and elegance - simply done!
Being Luxury Wedding and Event Planners we endeavour to provide out clients with the best, so it's paramount that we locate and source the best suppliers that the Industry has to offer. We are constantly on the look out for tips, trends and inspiration so that we can stay one step ahead for our clients who desire all that luxury has to offer.
Check out our blog next week when we'll be talking about the fabulous suppliers we met at the beautiful 1 Lombard House.
