Harrogate International Centre

 

Ocean Media Group, owners of the British Bridal Exhibition, and Harrogate International Centre, have agreed a contract confirming that this twiceyearly trade show will return to Harrogate in 2008.

 

Stuart Quin, Director at Harrogate International Centre is delighted to secure the Bridal Fair for next year. It has taken place in Harrogate for many years now, Stuart commented, "It will be wonderful to welcome the Bridal Exhibition back once again. It is a high profile and glamorous event bringing back old acquaintances as well newcomers to Harrogate each year".

 

The British Bridal Exhibition is Europe's foremost bridal trade show. Held in March and September each year, it occupies six exhibition halls, three hotels, a fashion theatre and the HIC's Queens Suite. The September 2007 exhibition showcased over 300 collections for Spring and Summer 2008. Formal events include a Bridal Buyer Awards Dinner attended by 550 guests. Preview fashion shows take place throughout exhibition hours, rounded off with an immediate postshow version, with wine, for the exhibitors.

 

Two fashion shows are performed six times a day across three exhibition days, involving 25 models, 25 dressers, two seamstresses, a production team of six, stylists, two choreographers and a production director. Ocean Media's Event Director, Wendy Adams, said, "Making sure dresses arrive on time, fit the models, and are shown off to maximum effect, can sometimes be a real challenge".

 

Wendy goes on to say "Everything in Harrogate is fantastically easy to get to pubs, unusual hotel facilities, clubs, great restaurants, museums, antique centres, parks and gardens."

 

She continued, "Many of our exhibitors organise their own parties in the local restaurants, hotels and clubs. All of these amenities are hugely important. Harrogate is loved by exhibitors and visitors for its intimacy and night time party atmosphere. Our visitors see coming to Harrogate as a real social treat, as well as a great place to do business".

 

Harrogate International Centre provides experienced staff to deal with the  many requirements of the Bridal Fair exhibitors and visitors. The HIC I.T team work tirelessly to provide broadband internet connections and the event's Technical teams work well into the night setting up the various feature areas and making sure the exhibition is clean and tidy for the opening of the show.