Join Brides' retail editor Thea Darricotte at this year's fabulous National Wedding Show. Ensure your wedding planning is heading in the right direction thanks to exciting ideas from the show's exhibitors - from Confetti & Lace bridal gowns, to Bare Escentuals natural make-up and Shoot It Yourself videography.

Join Brides' retail editor Thea Darricotte behind-the-scenes at The Designer Wedding Show 2011. See the new bridal collection from fashion designer Matthew Williamson, and let the team from Michael van Clarke salon introduce you to the latest bridal hair look. Plus, shoe designer Emmy talks through her new Seventies-inspired range, and luxury stationers Smythson reveal what affect the royal wedding has had on their stationery sales.

Find out what's inside the new September/October 2011 issue of Brides - out now!

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