The National Wedding Show
Road Trip to the NEC
Last weekend, my girlfriend and I travelled to the NEC (National Exhibition Centre) in Birmingham to take a look around the National Wedding Show. With no expectations before arriving we were excited to discover some unique suppliers that we have never come across in the wedding world before (at least for us anyway). A couple of suppliers in particular inspired me to write this blog post as their ideas were just too awesome not to share with everyone! If you’re looking for something a little different then these should definitely be on your list of potential suppliers.
Beetle Juice - Cocktail Bar
Imagine this.. It’s the middle of July and your wedding is in full swing, music is playing and your guests are having a great time. All of a sudden, a VW van pulls up stacked full of your favourite cocktails with a bartender to make them - Seriously - how good would that be! When we arrived, Beetle Juice was one of the first stands that caught our eye - According to their website, the Beetle Juice tale started in 2012 in Farnham, Surrey, when brothers Julian and Jonny, and their friend Harry, had the idea of converting a 1970’s VW van into a cocktail bar to ‘take the party to the people’. If you’re a cocktail fanatic or considering something unique to impress your guests, look no further than Beetle Juice.
LifetimesMAG - Personalised Magazines
Every now and then, there’s always one supplier that peaks my interest for being creative and thinking outside the box. LifetimesMAG left both Izzie and I talking about them for the rest of the day! The idea of having something to go along side your typical photo album and wedding videos never really crossed my mind - But simply based on your answers to LifetimesMAG’s questions about the occasion, their creative writers will produce an article in a stunning design, by using a selection of your pictures, providing a beautifully creative way to extend the memories of your wedding with your close friends and family. Something you should definitely consider after your wedding!
IPG - Paintballing
Bachelors.. If this isn’t on your Stag Do to-do list then it needs to be! With a vast network of premium paintball centres located across the world, with game zones inspired by Hollywood movies, cult classic video games and iconic moments in history - Be sure to check out what the guys over at International Paintballing Group have to offer. A wedding isn’t even on the horizon in my life right now but I already know this will be a highlight - Although, I’d definitely be roping one of my mates into wearing the mankini to roll around the Game Zones in! Check out some more information from their website:
12 – 14 action-packed games
Movie-set quality paintball game zones
Full training and supervision throughout the day
Full head protection anti-mist goggle system
Full body protection suit
Custom designed special-forces combat suit with neck protection
Latest USA-spec rapid-fire semi-automatic paintball guns
Unlimited gas propellant
200 shot ammunition magazine
End of day debrief and TOP GUN awards
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