Get ideas for your dress and find inspiration for the groom, mother of the bride and bridesmaids during Bride: The Wedding Show at Westpoint Arena’s spectacular catwalk show. Brides will be fall in love with the dresses on offer from Sassi Holford, The Ivory Secret, Te Amo Brides and Serenity, while grooms will delight in the suave sophistication of menswear favourites Young’s Hire, Moss Bros and Jonathan Hawkes. And that’s not all… John Lewis is on hand to deliver occasionwear and Jane’s of Torquay and Kate Walker are set to present options for the bridesmaids.
Shows daily at 11:30am, 1:15pm and 3pm on October 8 and 9.
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Sassi Holford, stand 511
International bridal designer Sassi Holford opened her first boutique in 1994. Located in Taunton, it is now ‘the’ place for brides across the South West. Sassi Holford in Taunton has become renowned for its first class service, beautiful boutique and its stunning selection of bridal gowns from designers across the globe. Labels currently include Sassi Holford, So Sassi, Pronovias, Benjamin Roberts and Eliza Jane Howell. Bridesmaids are very well looked after too, with beautiful bridesmaid gowns from Sassi Bridesmaids and Twobirds. Sassi Holford Taunton will be showcasing gowns from the sensational Sassi Holford Twenty17 Collection that was launched in London in the summer and New York in the autumn.
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Young’s Hire, stand 824
Founded over 70 years ago, Young’s understand more than anyone how important it is to look and feel your absolute best on the big day. Getting everyone in matching outfits is easy with their extensive hirewear collection, available in almost every size. With first-class formal outfits and matching accessories, you’ll find everything you need to look your best. View the wide range of designs and colour palettes online and create your look using their interactive Outfit Builder. With over 200 hirewear stores across the UK, you can also choose to visit your local Young’s to try it on.
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The Ivory Secret, stand 508
Tucked away at the end of Crediton’s bustling high street, The Ivory Secret offers a treasure trove of beautiful hand-picked designer gowns, twinkling accessories and gorgeous shoes. Brides will be spoilt for choice with wedding dress collections from Annasul Y, Catherine Deane, Belle & Bunty, Louise Bentley and in-house label Eleanor Rafferty. This unique and exclusive bridal haven also offers bespoke wedding gowns and made-to-measure bridesmaid dresses. And for the finishing touches, choose from beautiful shoes by Rachel Simpson and Rainbow Club, alongside Joyce Jackson veils and unique pieces from Kye Tew jewellery.
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John Lewis, stand 521
John Lewis’s Exeter branch offers an assortment of branded products, exclusive lines and own-brand merchandise across home, fashion, beauty and electrical. The John Lewis ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ policy is their unique promise to customers on quality, service and value; you can trust that they will always stock the best quality products, responsibly sourced. John Lewis partners are highly trained to offer helpful, impartial advice on all products and they provide excellent after-sales and a great choice of expert services, including personal styling and home design. In addition to shopping, John Lewis Insurance offers a range of comprehensive insurance including wedding and travel. From ceremony to celebration, John Lewis has outfits and accessories for every wedding role, ensuring that you and your guests stand out in wedding albums for years to come.
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Te Amo Brides, stand 851
Te Amo Brides is a beautiful bridal boutique based in Colebrook Village, Plymouth. Opened in May 2014, it has quickly become known for its varied, high quality collection of designer gowns and excellent customer service. Offering a one-to-one consultation in their private bridal suite and separate bridesmaid studio ensures your visit to Te Amo Brides is a memorable one. With a warm welcome to everyone who comes through their door, a professional service and high attention to detail, Te Amo Brides gives brides and grooms the confidence that everything will be perfect for their big day. Today, Te Amo Brides will be showcasing stunning gowns from Amanda Wyatt, True Bride, Chloe Bridal and Rosa Couture.
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Moss Bros, stand 849
Having supplied suits for special occasions for the past 165 years, with Moss Bros you’re in safe hands. With lounge suits becoming an ever more popular choice for grooms, Moss Bros has taken note. The new Moss 1851 Sky Blue Sharkskin is a lighter shade then your typical grey suit, with the weave of the fabric giving it a smooth finish. Also offering a flattering tailored fit, the Moss 1851 Navy Blue three-piece is a perfect option for a classically stylish suit; both styles are available for hire and retail, making the option of matching suits even easier.
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Jane’s of Torquay, stand 237
Jane’s is an exceptional and established bridal and occasionwear retailer situated on the Strand in Torquay. Jane’s stocks an extensive range of over 40 styles of wedding dresses to suit all sizes and price ranges, including wedding dresses by Romantica, Tiffanys, Goya and Gino Cerruti. No appointment is necessary and you can be assured of fabulous and friendly service in relaxed surroundings. Jane’s also has a range of bridesmaids’ dresses and mother of the bride outfits by Mascara along with prom and evening gowns. Lexus and Lunar shoes provide the finest finishing touch at a realistic price. There’s also a selection of hats, accessories and fascinators always available. On the catwalk today, Jane’s will be showcasing the latest bridesmaid dresses and wedding guest collection.
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Serenity, stand 901
The latest collections from Justin Alexander, Sincerity and Casablanca are on offer exclusively from Serenity, a beautiful bridal boutique in the heart of Newton Abbot. Sitting alongside the highly popular Mori Lee and Tanya Grig collections, you will be spoilt for choice with the offerings from some of the leading bridal designers in the wedding industry.
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Jonathan Hawkes, stand 837
Ensuring the men look the business on your wedding day is a vital cog in the wheel of organisation. With so much to think about, let Jonathan Hawkes take away the stress of ensuring that you, the groom and the groom’s party look great. Jonathan Hawkes in Exeter offers a free one hour consultation with an experienced member of staff in a relaxed atmosphere, giving you the opportunity to match colours for ties and waistcoats. They carry a vast range of suits from the traditional tails to slim fit lounge suits, all in a choice of colours. See the boys on the catwalk for a sample of what Jonathan Hawkes has to offer.
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Kate Walker, stand 332
Based in nearby Honiton and with 15 years of bridal expertise, the award-winning designer, Kate Walker, reveals her 2016 collections from designers Augusta Jones and Lou Lou Bridal, as well as her exclusive bespoke signature collection which is handmade at Kate’s beautiful boutique. Stunning designer accessory collections by Miranda Templeton, Joyce Jackson, Rainbow Club and Starlet Jewellery are also available and shown on the catwalk too. Offering a truly unique and personal experience with one-to-one appointments, Kate works with each bride personally for a bespoke service which allows many design changes and ensures that each bride’s dress is completely individual.
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The Finale
We welcome back all our models on stage for a fun-filled finale.
Bride: The Wedding Show at Westpoint Arena in Exeter brings together more than 170 of the region’s finest wedding suppliers under one roof to help you plan your perfect day. As well as the sensational catwalk shows, there will be live entertainment, a champagne bar, competitions to enter, a stylish cafe, free copies of South West Bride magazine and goody bags for the first 100 brides through the doors each day.
Tickets are £5 each for £15 for four in advance here. Tickets are £7.50 each on the day.