The Bride Show
{{Short description|Annual wedding event held in the UAE}}
{{For|the historical Russian marriage custom|Bride-show}}
{{Infobox Convention
| name = The Bride Show
| status = Terminated
| image =
| genre = Exhibition, Fashion show, Awards show & Trade show
| venue = Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre & Dubai World Trade Centre
| location = Abu Dhabi & Dubai
| country = United Arab Emirates
| organizer = Informa Connect
| attendance = 35,000
| website = {{URL|www.thebrideshow.com}}
}}
The Bride Show is the leading{{Cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/life-style/beauty-fashion/here-comes-the-bride-show-1.98915|title=Here comes the Bride Show|author=Kelly Crane|date=2008-04-21|work=GulfNews|access-date=2018-05-28}} annual wedding event{{cite web |url=http://www.ameinfo.com/283334.html |title=The Bride Show 2012 reveals findings of annual Middle Eastern Bridal Survey 2011 | Bride Show Abu Dhabi | AMEinfo.com |accessdate=2011-12-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120110090811/http://www.ameinfo.com/283334.html |archivedate=2012-01-10 }} in the Middle East, comprising The Bride Show Abu Dhabi{{Cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2010/February/theuae_February351.xml§ion=theuae&col=|title=Bride Show a Big Hit with Emiratis|last=Ahmad|first=Anwar|website=www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date=2018-05-28}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.khaleejtimes.com/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2011/February/theuae_February116.xml§ion=theuae|title=For that best look on your special day|last=Olarte)|first=(Olivia|website=www.khaleejtimes.com|access-date=2018-05-28}}{{cite web |url=http://www.khaleejtimes.ae/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data/theuae/2011/January/theuae_January766.xml§ion=theuae |title= Making weddings more fashionable|website=www.khaleejtimes.ae|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425231746/http://www.khaleejtimes.ae/DisplayArticle08.asp?xfile=data%2Ftheuae%2F2011%2FJanuary%2Ftheuae_January766.xml§ion=theuae |archive-date=2012-04-25}} and The Bride Show Dubai. More than 300 exhibitors participate in the show annually. The main exhibitors are fashion designers, hairstylists, cosmetologists and wedding planners. Other exhibitors are bridal fashion boutique, bakeries, banking, beauty, florists, fashion accessories, media, photographic studio, events & weddings management firms, gowns as well as wedding dress designers and skin care products. It was organised by Informa Middle East.
The Bride Show Abu Dhabi
The Bride Show Abu Dhabi{{cite web |url=http://www.abudhabiweek.ae/lifestyle/13-shopping/4667-the-bride-show-abu-dhabi- |title=The Bride Show Abu Dhabi |accessdate=2011-12-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423142726/http://www.abudhabiweek.ae/lifestyle/13-shopping/4667-the-bride-show-abu-dhabi- |archivedate=2012-04-23 }} is a consumer event primarily for affluent Emirati women who are brides-to-be and their families, as well as Middle Eastern women; and fashionistas.{{cite web |url=http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/designers-bu-tinah-gown-steals-the-bridal-show |title=Designer's Bu Tinah gown steals the bridal show - The National |website=www.thenational.ae |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110218142835/http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/designers-bu-tinah-gown-steals-the-bridal-show |archive-date=2011-02-18}} In 2011, the Bride Show in Abu Dhabi attracted nearly 15,000 consumers.{{cite web |url=http://www.ameinfo.com/events-490756.html |title=The Bride Show Abu Dhabi, Halls 8 - 10, Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (A.D.N.E.C), United Arab Emirates | Shows and Fairs | AMEinfo.com |accessdate=2011-12-11 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910073145/http://www.ameinfo.com/events-490756.html |archivedate=2012-09-10 }}{{cite web|url=http://www.dubaiinternetmarketing.com/abu-dhabi-the-bride-show-abu-dhabi-abu-dhabi-national-exhibitions-centre-adnec-abu-dhabi-feb-08-11-2012-abu-dhabi-events-shows-fairs-2011-09-18.php|title=The Bride Show Abu Dhabi|date=18 September 2011|publisher=Dubai Internet Marketing}} It was highly established as the largest female gathering in the Arab region, who are either planning their wedding or interested in beauty, fashion as well as lifestyle trends. It was held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.{{cite web |url=http://www.adnec.ae/whatson/displayEvent.php?id=335 |title=ADNEC, Abu Dhabi / Bride Abu Dhabi 2011 |website=www.adnec.ae |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100922133518/http://adnec.ae/whatson/displayEvent.php?id=335 |archive-date=2010-09-22}}
The Bride Show Dubai
The Bride Show Dubai{{Cite news|url=http://www.albawaba.com/bride-show-dubai-adds-international-flair-revamped-exhibition|title=The Bride Show Dubai adds an international flair in revamped exhibition|date=2011-03-28|work=Al Bawaba|access-date=2018-05-28|language=en}} showcases from local bridal couture till international brands at its fashion show including events like marriage guidance, cooking shows and parlour treatments to go with the wedding theme.{{Cite news|url=http://gulfnews.com/about-gulf-news/al-nisr-portfolio/xpress/articles/joelle-comes-to-the-bride-show-dubai-1.475924|title=Joelle comes to The Bride show Dubai|last=XPRESS|date=2009-03-16|work=GulfNews|access-date=2018-05-28}} More than 20,000 visitors{{Cite web|url=http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/the-brideshow-dubai.html|title=The Bride Show-Dubai|website=www.biztradeshows.com|language=en|access-date=2018-05-28}} participated in the Bride Show Dubai. The show includes an exhibition of bridal accessories, jewellery, bridal gowns, groom's wear, hair care products, shoes, wedding stationery, bags and magazines. It is held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.{{cite web|url=https://www.dwtc.com/en/Events+Finder/4-2011/Bride+Show+2011|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120731105515/http://www.dwtc.com/en/Events+Finder/4-2011/Bride+Show+2011|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 31, 2012|title=The Bride Show |year=2011|publisher=Dubai World Trade Centre}} {{Cite web|url=http://www.dubai.com/events/bride-show-dubai/|title=Bride Show Dubai - Dubai Events|website=www.dubai.com|access-date=2018-05-28}}
References
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External links
- [http://www.thebrideshow.com/ The Bride Show official website]
- [http://www.informaexhibitions.com/ Informa Exhibition official website]
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