ONE of the biggest and best of the ever-increasing number of wedding
fayres in Scotland is due to be held shortly in the plush environs of
the Glasgow Moat House International.
The Roberta Buchan Wedding Fayre has to be one of the longest
established in the country, having been on the go for around 17 years.
For the past three it has been held in the Moat House to which it
returns on Sunday. Last year, the fayre had a phenomal turn-out of more
than 1500 brides-to-be, mothers of the brides, sisters et al.
Confident in their expectation of the fayre's equal attractions for
1994, the organisers are urging prospective visitors to buy their #2
tickets ahead of the day at the Roberta Buchan bridal salon, 176 Hope
Street, to avoid queues at the hotel.
Roberta Buchan herself certainly has no lack of enthusiam, despite
many years at the forefront of fayres and bridal wear and despite the
wear and tear on the nerves from staging such a mammoth event. She said:
''Last year really was great but this year is going to be spectacular.
There will be lots of exhibitors and we are expecting a good turn-out.
Every year just seems to get better and there is always a really good
atmosphere at the event.''
A glamorous and fun occasion, the Roberta Buchan Wedding Fayre is of
course more than just a chance for a ladies day out and the opportunity
to relax among friends. The fayre is a very practical aid to anyone
attempting to pull together all the paraphernalia of a modern day
wedding with all or even just some of the trimmings.
Said Roberta: ''People sometimes do not realise how much organisation
goes into a wedding and that they have to plan well ahead for their big
day. The wedding fayre brings together a host of experts, who can be
consulted, and ideas and options for weddings.''
A span of experts will be on hand at the fayre, which runs from 12 to
5pm, to discuss bridal issues from the all-important dress to flowers,
transport, videos, and cakes. Also in attendance at the event will be
Carolyn Barwell, editor of Brides magazine, who will be available to
dispense well-researched insights into the latest and most tried and
trusted wedding formats, dresses and traditions.
Her presence lends an official stamp to the premiere status of the
wedding fayre in Scotland and likewise, it has attracted some of the
biggest and best names in the business as participants.
Cake designs will be on show from the likes of Tunnock's Bakeries and
Lightbody's. Bonnyton Designs will be showcasing their range of dried
flowers while Blooms will have an olfactory and visually appealing
display of the fresh variety and McCormick Printers will be there to
demonstrate stationery options for big day invitations and menu cards.
The appeal of a moving celluloid reminder of the wedding can be
investigated at the Reflections Videos or the Style company stand and
Ian Barry photographers are also taking part in the event to advocate
equally evocative but stiller reflections of the big day.
Decorated favours from Italia Roselli will also line up at the fayre
alongside such names The Ringmaker -- for rings and other jewellery in
which the bride can shine -- and Little's Chauffeur Drive.
The Stockwell China Bazaar and Congratulations will be previewing
different ways of drawing up and administrating wedding lists and
suggesting a few possibilities of very acceptable gifts, while
suggestions on how to dance the night away are available from Nat
Sanderson (Music) and disco specialists Hi Tec Entertainment.
Longer lasting considerations can be mulled over with representatives
from Tupperware and the Prudential, while the two scheduled catwalk
shows will display a range from the Roberta Buchan bridal and daywear
selections, kilts for the grooms from MacDonald MacKay, of Hope Street,
and bridal hairstyles from Murdo MacLean of Exchange Square.
Another attraction of the fayre will be the announcement of the winner
of a competition run in conjunction with Radio Clyde for which Roberta
Buchan is offering a first prize of a #1000 bridal dress -- of the
winner's choice -- which will be presented during the fashion show.
On top of all this, the fayre also affords brides the opportunity to
check out the possibility of the Moat House for their big day and the
undoubted attraction of celebrating the occasion at the waterfront in
style.
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