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NOW THAT YOU'RE ENGAGED: Belle's Top Picks for the New Year
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NOW THAT YOU'RE ENGAGED: Belle's Top Picks for the New Year
As we approach the deadline for the latest issue of Belle Bridal Magazine we’re taking a look at some of our top bridal picks for the new year. Join us for our top 10 musts for all 2020 brides!
1. Freya Rose Shoes
Multi-award winning shoe designer Freya Rose represents the best of British. Take a look at their glamourous collection and snag your own pair of heels for the big day at our huge arena show on 25th-26thJanuary!
2. Cruelty-free Make-up
2020 is the year of clean beauty and Avon is championing vegan make-up with their Distillery range. Think clean beauty and pure ingredients. Brides visiting us at our arena show will be treated to products from this range in every goodie bag. All of the make-up used in backstage at our shows will also be cruelty-free – because beauty doesn't need to mean pain!
3. Debbie Carlisle Headpiece
AS FEATURED IN BELLE BRIDAL MAGAZINE. These unique, ethereal wedding accessories are for the brides who covet carefully-crafted and considered handmade headpieces. We are just in love with the celestial design of this starry, Swarovski headband.
4. Motee Maids Gown
Available from Y.A.P Bridal, Motee Maid’s designs are luxurious, hand embellished gowns with elegant silhouettes, ideal for the discerning bride.
5. That Festival Feeling
At our Wedding Weekender at the end of this month brides and grooms can explore fresh, festival styling; with a tipi showcase by Tipi Unique (because rustic weddings are still going to be huge for 2020)! and styling by The Whole Sch-bang and Great British Bash.
6. Bridal Manucure by Nails Inc.
Who says your bridal manicure needs to cost the earth? Our sponsors Nails Inc. have a range of polishes in beautiful bridal colours – and with gel effect polishes available, you can say goodbye to chips – with a free polish in all of our V.I.P. goodie bags.

7. Wedding Shows
Wedding showcases are THE PLACE to get #wedspiration and Belle Bridal are the masters of wedding fairs. Featuring the very best of the best that the region has to offer, click to learn more about this seasons hottest shows.
8. Copy of Belle Bridal Magazine
Available online, in shops and on our App, Belle Bridal is probably the most important thing a bride will read this season. Filled to the brim with fashion, beauty, venue and styling inspiration, it’s time to sit down, browse and get planning!
9. The Dream Venue
When it comes to the big day it really is all about location, location, location, so get out there and get visiting. Two celebration spaces we’re head over heels for in 2020 are Charlton Hall and Doxford Barns. As sponsors of our Utilita Arena Show, the unique style couples have come to know and love from Charlton Hall will be present throughout our event. Think hot neons and eclectic decor.
10. Suppliers of the Month
The north is overflowing with talented creatives and when you’re newly engaged sometimes it can be hard to know just where to start… so here are some of Belle’s top picks for this month:
- The Little Cakery – From tiered cakes to cake-pop treats, these delicious confections are as stunning as they are tasty!
- The Whole Sch-bang – No matter the theme, not only are The Whole Sch-bang fantastic wedding stlists, they’re also the lead stylists of our arena show.
- Sean Elliot – Wedding photography with a difference. This Belle favourite has joined the team on some awe-inspiring shoots, like our SS19 shoot in Morocco.
Photography
Ericka Tanith Photography
Sean Elliot Photography
Fire and Ice Photography
From the Smiths Photography
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