by Johanna Osborne

This Sunday will be the 5th of May 2013, and that means the BIG DAY will have arrived! Wellington’s TSB Arena will be transformed. This giant venue will be bursting with hustle, bustle, excitement and glamour. The finest exhibitors from Wellington and other parts of New Zealand will gather and show you a slice of their business, and what magic they can work for you. Each stand at the Wellington Wedding Show is carefully assembled, providing a small but accurate reflection of the company. As a visitor to the Show, you will be spoilt for choice with so much to see, hear, touch, taste and feel. There are exhibitors for every type of bride and groom and every kind of wedding, whether it be big and grand, or small and intimate, there is a supplier that will be able to help you achieve your dream. With numerous unique touches and additions available, you will be glad you came and got “inspired”!

It’s like attending one big huge wedding and taking home fresh ideas and renewed enthusiasm. From photographers to transport companies, from venues to bakeries, from bridal wear to florists, we have it all covered. There are so many wonderful types of exhibitors, you will be glad you came to see it all. Very much like looking at an entire menu before making your selection in a restaurant, the Wellington Wedding Show hands you the finest choices on a platter and all you have to do is decide what suits you best.

When you come to the Wellington Wedding Show, you will receive a copy of our brand new MR&MRS magazine issue 4, hot off the press- and dare we say it, our best yet! Please stop by our MR&MRS stand where our writer Johanna will be stationed and pick up a spare copy of two, and if the fancy takes you, have your photo taken and maybe feature on an upcoming blog?! You can also collect back issues of issue 1-3 if you missed out or want more copies.

Simply by attending the Show you will become a VIP and given plenty of chances to win big: spot prizes galore including Juicy Couture Fragrance, our very own “Mrs” perfume, Antipodes and Butler’s spot prizes as well as a chance to win our shining jewel, our grand competition run in conjunction with For Every Minute. You can win a luxury bridal package valued over $2,500 simply by entering at the Wellington Wedding Show on the 5th of May in the TSB Arena.

The lucky winner will receive a glamorous floor length silk robe from For Every Minute as well as a gorgeous chemise, full bridal make up including a trial, consultation and 25% discount for the bridal party courtesy of the Penny Rose Mobile Styling Specialists, a manicure and pedicure at the Finishing Touch, a delicious selection of gourmet canapés from the Canapé Company, two bottles of beautiful bubbles from Regional Wines and Spirits, a case of sparkling water from Antipodes and one night’s accommodation at the Wellesley Boutique Hotel for the romantic wedding night, including a late check out and breakfast. And the cherry on top – your wedding will be featured in the Autumn 2014 issue of Mr and Mrs magazine!!

Not that you needed another reason to attend the Wellington Wedding Show, but if there was ever a cause to see where Lady Luck leads you, this is it!

We are also holding a glorious wedding dress exhibition of special gowns worn by ladies over the years – our own Paula and Johanna’s dresses will be there, as well as many other beautiful gowns. Vote for your favourite dress with a gold coin donation and all funds go to the Ronald McDonald House.

And before we sign off, we have to share that some exciting new developments are afoot for the Wellington Wedding Show! While you are at the Show take a moment to sign up for our new monthly newsletter jam-packed with helpful hints and special offers so that you can hear all about what we have planned for you in the future, as the fun is only just beginning.

One of the most exciting is our upcoming Wedding School which will mean boutique mini shows for VIPS – mid week, after work, limited numbers… very cool! There will be Wedding planning tips from Paula Bevege, style and trends by Johanna, and a chance to meet the exhibitors in a relaxed environment with bubbles, canapés, treats and goodie bags. WOW! We are on the road and coming to you, visiting Porirua, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt and Paraparaumu in June and July (dates and locations to be announced mid May). This is something you don’t want to miss – it will be FAB-U-LOUS!

But for now, come join our big Wellington Wedding Show party at the TSB Arena on Sunday, enjoy it, soak it up and see where it leads you – you never know you might win big or small, and whatever the case, we guarantee you will leave feeling enriched and inspired. We can’t wait to meet you! See you on Sunday! And if you can’t wait that long, see below a video shot by the talented Jono Tucker documenting what exactly awaits you when you come to the Wellington Wedding Show – you will be surprised!

Spring Wedding Show from Jono Tucker Films on Vimeo.