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2008 look set to be the biggest year for weddings - with everyone from Royals, WAGS, popstrels and movie stars planning on tying the knot this year!

But the biggest and best wedding event of the year has to be The National Wedding Show, taking place at The NEC, Birmingham, from 14-16 March the shows offer couples all the inspiration, advice and practical help they could need to help plan their very own big day.

We're told size doesn't matter, and we don't like to boast, but The National Wedding Show is officially the UK's largest 'wedding shop' with over 250 wedding experts and five inspirational features all under one roof.

From over the moon to the honeymoon, from head to toes, from the menu to the venue, brides and grooms-to-be can find thousands of ideas to inspire the most important day of their life. Favours, occasionwear, menswear, accessories, cakes, photography, flowers, gift lists, honeymoon destinations, stationary, beauty, entertainment, venues and much more all in one place and all in one day.

Brides-to-be can discover their ideal dress with the amazing gowns and accessories from the UK's hottest retailers and designers, including Jenny Packham, Amanda Wakeley, Ian Stuart, Chandrika Thomas, Alfred Sung and Sarah Arnett. Whatever their taste, style or budget - from traditional to contemporary - blushing brides won't find a larger selection of dresses under one roof anywhere else in the UK. With more choice than anywhere else it’s the ideal place to take mum along to and get the seal of approval.

Of course it's not all about dresses, there is an exquisite range of accessories, including tiaras, head pieces, veils, fascinators, underwear, jewellery and footwear too!

The Catwalk Shows provide an unrivalled source of inspiration and glamour showcasing the latest bridal trends as well as all the key looks for the rest of the wedding party. Grooms will find everything from traditional top and tails to more contemporary dinner suits, ethnic wear, kaftans and even kilts. Mothers of the bride or groom could steal the limelight with the fantastic range of outfits available. Bridesmaids won't be disappointed with fantastic styles including the hot story of 2008 - the prom dress! Not forgetting angelic miniature designs for younger bridesmaids and ushers - there will be ideas for all wedding guests.

The Inspiration Sessions are fun, interactive and informative discussion seminars in which leading figures from the wedding industry share their insider knowledge on topics such as budgeting and planning, wedding flowers and cakes.

The How to Look Good show is hosted by TV's style guru Caryn Franklin (The Clothes Show, Style Challenge, GMTV and This Morning) providing brides-to-be with top tips on how to create their big day look. Plus one lucky bride-to-be per session is picked out of the audience to receive the five-star make-over treatment live onstage and a goody bag to take home.

The Celebrations Bar is the perfect place to for visitors to chat about all the ideas they've seen at the show and start the celebrations early by toasting their future happiness with a a fancy cocktail. Visitors can also enjoy a glass of bubbly as they meet some of the wedding industry’s most celebrated designers at The Brides White Zone.

Wedding entourages across the country will travel to The National Wedding Show, where all the pieces fit together - the fun and easy route to planning the perfect wedding day begins!

Tickets are on sale now priced from £10 - £16, and can be booked by calling The Ticket Factory on 0871 945 6000 or online at www.theticketfactory.com.