Advertiser Wedding Fair 08
Fair unveils range of bridal delights
A fashion show with outfits
for the perfect wedding
was the highlight of the
Advertiser’s tenth Wedding
Fair at Kelham Hall, on
Sunday.
The hour-long show featured twice during the event and gave a taste of gowns in rich satins, silk, tulle, lace and organza, available for today’s brides.
There were styles to fit many shapes and sizes, from figurehugging, strapless designs to dresses with full skirts and flowing trains.
The gowns were selected from the collections at Giovanna Couture, of Queen’s Head Court, Newark, Wellbet Bridal, of Collingham Road, Swinderby, and Caroline Chamberlain Bridal Couture, of Burton Waters Marina, Lincoln.
They ranged from the elegant and simple to eyecatching dramatic styles. Bridesmaids were not forgotten either, with a selection of dresses and oufits for children.
Greenwoods, of Lincoln, provided clothes for the bridegrooms and bestmen with tailcoats and suits.
They too gave a glimpse of outfits for the younger male members of the bridal party. Dressini, of Market Bosworth, formerly Familytique, which has a collection of 2,000 designer outfits and specialises in outfits for the mother of the bride, showcased dresses and jackets in rich colours from Linea Raffaelli and Paul Vasseur.
Many were teamed with stylish hats and fascinators.
John Lewis, of Nottingham, displayed lingerie for brides and underwear for bridegroom. Flowers by Suzanne, which has recently opened in The Arcade, Newark, showed flowers available to the bride, from traditional blooms to more unusual arrangements.
The show finished with a set by The Skin Clinic, of Nottingham, showing how make-up and hairdressing makes a real difference.
The models included the runner- up of this year’s Miss Newark competition Jodie Storey (18) of Balderton, the runner-up in the Advertiser Bride Of The Year competition Mrs Emma Dowse (née Vaughan) who wore her wedding dress, and Advertiser staff Pam Bemrose and Penny Smith who volunteered to portray the mother of the bride.
Exhibitors filled The Dome, Carriage Court and the civic suite of Kelham Hall, with information about all the services needed for a wedding.
They ranged from photographers and florists, cakemakers and caterers, to beauty therapists and jewellers. There was also information about car hire and ideas for receptions.
The event attracted more than 400 people.
The Advertiser’s promotions executive, Cassandra Holmes, said it had been an extremely successful event with a long queue of visitors waiting for the doors to open at 11am.
“It was a fantastic day with lots of people attending,” she said. “The event allows people to see what is available in this area and can really help them to plan their important event.”
She said the fair was one of the best established in the East Midlands and continued to get better each year, with exhibitors providing everything that was needed for a perfect wedding.
The hour-long show featured twice during the event and gave a taste of gowns in rich satins, silk, tulle, lace and organza, available for today’s brides.
There were styles to fit many shapes and sizes, from figurehugging, strapless designs to dresses with full skirts and flowing trains.
The gowns were selected from the collections at Giovanna Couture, of Queen’s Head Court, Newark, Wellbet Bridal, of Collingham Road, Swinderby, and Caroline Chamberlain Bridal Couture, of Burton Waters Marina, Lincoln.
They ranged from the elegant and simple to eyecatching dramatic styles. Bridesmaids were not forgotten either, with a selection of dresses and oufits for children.
Greenwoods, of Lincoln, provided clothes for the bridegrooms and bestmen with tailcoats and suits.
They too gave a glimpse of outfits for the younger male members of the bridal party. Dressini, of Market Bosworth, formerly Familytique, which has a collection of 2,000 designer outfits and specialises in outfits for the mother of the bride, showcased dresses and jackets in rich colours from Linea Raffaelli and Paul Vasseur.
Many were teamed with stylish hats and fascinators.
John Lewis, of Nottingham, displayed lingerie for brides and underwear for bridegroom. Flowers by Suzanne, which has recently opened in The Arcade, Newark, showed flowers available to the bride, from traditional blooms to more unusual arrangements.
The show finished with a set by The Skin Clinic, of Nottingham, showing how make-up and hairdressing makes a real difference.
The models included the runner- up of this year’s Miss Newark competition Jodie Storey (18) of Balderton, the runner-up in the Advertiser Bride Of The Year competition Mrs Emma Dowse (née Vaughan) who wore her wedding dress, and Advertiser staff Pam Bemrose and Penny Smith who volunteered to portray the mother of the bride.
Exhibitors filled The Dome, Carriage Court and the civic suite of Kelham Hall, with information about all the services needed for a wedding.
They ranged from photographers and florists, cakemakers and caterers, to beauty therapists and jewellers. There was also information about car hire and ideas for receptions.
The event attracted more than 400 people.
The Advertiser’s promotions executive, Cassandra Holmes, said it had been an extremely successful event with a long queue of visitors waiting for the doors to open at 11am.
“It was a fantastic day with lots of people attending,” she said. “The event allows people to see what is available in this area and can really help them to plan their important event.”
She said the fair was one of the best established in the East Midlands and continued to get better each year, with exhibitors providing everything that was needed for a perfect wedding.
