Leading south coast wedding show relaunches

To mark its twenty-fifth anniversary, Bournemouth International Centre’s 2019 wedding show and exhibition is to relaunch, in partnership with Archant, as Bride: The Wedding Show at Bournemouth International Centre.

The annual wedding show and exhibition is already one of the largest of its kind along the south coast. It attracts a broad range of exhibitors showcasing products and services from the region to more than 2,000 visitors over two days. There are also extra exhibitor features including live music, demonstrations and a stunningly choreographed fashion show.

The venue’s operator, BH Live, is delighted to be working with Archant, who already runs a portfolio of successful wedding shows and exhibitions across the UK.

Exhibitors will be able to benefit from Archant’s online platforms, marketing and media packages to increase their impact at the event and encourage more interaction with visitors prior to the show. They will also be able to profit from Archant’s expert insights which will drive visitor footfall and boost engagement.

Bridemagazine.co.uk will provide extra value to visitors who will be able to access free planning tools including a wedding checklist app, tips, find a supplier and lots of great advice across its online and social media platforms.

“This is superb news that will see the wedding show and exhibition taken to the next level, says Pat Coyne, BH Live’s Director of Venues and Events.

“With Archant’s specialist knowledge, national presence and industry expertise the show continues to grow. Exhibitors and visitors can expect an even bigger and better show to help them plan one of the most memorable days of their lives.”

Peter Timperley Executive Director of Magazines for Archant commented; “We are very pleased to be able to continue the expansion of our market leading portfolio of regional wedding shows through this collaboration with BH Live.  Our shows excite and captivate thousands of couples every year and we look forward to bringing our winning format to Bournemouth next spring”.

Bride: The Wedding Show at Bournemouth International Centre will take place Saturday 23-Sunday 24 February 2019.

Further details about exhibiting and visiting will be announced soon at bridetheweddingshow.co.uk. 

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Notes to Editors:

For more information about BH Live please contact:

Elizabeth Symmons, PR & Corporate Communications Executive
E: press.office@bhlive.org.uk
T: (01202) 055562

For more information about Archant please contact:

Debbie Macleod, Events Director, France and Weddings
Archant
Cumberland House, Oriel Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1BB
T:  01242 216087
M: 07918 716950
E: Debbie.Macleod@archant.co.uk
www.archant.co.uk
About BH Live

BH Live is the south coast’s leading operator of leisure and event venues; a social enterprise that designs and builds engaging experiences to inspire people and enrich lives.

With 3.4 million visits a year and over £39 million turnover we are changing lives and are at the heart of the UK’s growing social economy.

In 2016/17 we had 2.9 million leisure centre attendances, hosted more than 500 events and sold over half a million cultural, sporting and entertainment event tickets. We also welcomed 100,000 conference and exhibition delegates into our venues. This contributed an estimated £44 million to the local economy through business and cultural tourism.

For more visit bhlive.org.uk

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About Bournemouth International Centre 

Bournemouth International Centre is operated by BH Live in partnership with Bournemouth Borough Council. With flexible spaces and licensed capacity for 10,000 delegates, it is the south coast’s largest and most versatile event venue.

The venue attracts major players in the public and private sector, bringing millions of pounds into the local economy through employment and business tourism. For more visit bic.co.uk

Get social with us on Facebook and Twitter @BHLIVE_UK @bhlivetickets

About Archant

Archant is a privately-owned media company with market-leading media brands that inspire communities around geographical locations and specialist interests in the UK and internationally.  It inspires communities by being the best media brand at informing, educating and entertaining target consumers in each community it serves.

It is the fifth largest regional newspaper publisher and the largest publisher of regional and local lifestyle magazines and specialist magazine titles in the UK.  It also owns a broad portfolio of digital media assets, marketing services offerings, a variety of mobile apps and the award winning national newspaper ‘The New European’.

The company, which was founded in 1845, has its roots in Norwich, and services advertisers by building powerful and successful commercial solutions to effectively engage with its communities.

www.archant.co.uk