You're invited to the
Wedding event of the year!!
The 2011 Queensland Brides Design Awards ... and
The Queensland Brides Wedding and Honeymoon Expo
Come along to the expo on Friday night for a fabulous fashion extravaganza of brand new, cutting edge gowns from some of Australia's most talented designers – one show only commencing at 7.15pm
What's happening on Saturday & Sunday at Queensland's biggest, brightest and most informative wedding expo
These awards see our top bridal designers
Watch our exciting student category, CALICO BRIDE. vie for supremacy in three different categories: See the state's up and coming designers of tomorrow Classique, Bride Nouveau/Avant Garde and make a wedding gown out of a few metres of calico Couture awards. Who will win the coveted Supreme provided by Gardams Fabrics... what these young students Award and People's Choice Award? come up with is simply amazing!!
MAJOR PRIZES Saturday WIN a luxury honeymoon in fabulous Mauritius
valued at $8,000 courtesy of Above & Beyond Holidays including two return economy class airfares with Air Mauritius and six nights at the magnificent Grand Mauritian, including breakfast and dinner with return airport transfers. Prize drawn onstage after final fashion parade (*conditions apply as stated on entry forms).
FASHION Four dazzling catwalk shows at
11.30am and 2pm daily, featuring a glamorous selection of stylish traditional and contemporary wedding gowns, modern bridesmaids dresses, elegant grooms wear, cute flower and page boy outfits and stunning mother of the bride and groom fashion.
TALK TO THE DESIGNERS 12.45pm
Sunday onstage. This is your opportunity to glean some pearls of fashion wisdom from some of the state's best designers. What is the best design for your body shape? Which shade of white will best suit you? Bring your questions with you and enjoy this inspirational session.
Sunday WIN a wedding ceremony and reception PLUS a
hen or buck's party of putt putt courtesy of Victoria Park Function Venue valued at over $8,000* Prize drawn onstage after final fashion parade (*conditions apply as stated on entry forms).
HONEYMOON WALK Sponsored by Australia's best loved romantic travel magazine, Holidays for Couples, this is where you can plan the honeymoon of your dreams - or perhaps win it! Every bride to be will receive a FREE copy of the Spring edition of Holidays for Couples with entry. EXpert advice At the expo you will have the opportunity to talk one on one with over 160 wedding experts all under one roof. This is your chance to discuss every aspect of planning your big day, organise quotes or book services and products without the stress of chasing all over town. Our expo is just like walking through the pages of Queensland Brides magazine!
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FRIDAY NIGHT'S FABULOUS PRIZE!! WIN A WEDDING GOWN DESIGNED FOR YOU BY YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGNER! That's right – on Friday night one lucky girl attending the expo will win the gown of her dreams courtesy of Queensland Brides Design Awards. (To the value of $2,000 *conditions apply as stated on entry form).
Major Sponsors
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Tickets are $10 at the door or use your VIP pass
in this issue. One entry fee or VIP pass gives access all weekend so enjoy the Design Awards on Friday night, talk to our wedding professionals and go in the draw to win the designer gown. Then come back on Saturday and/or Sunday (free return passes given out) to enjoy the fashion parades, talk to the wedding experts and go in the draw to win a different prize each day!
7-9 OCTOBER 2011 Hall 4, Brisbane Convention Centre Merivale Street, South Brisbane Entry is $10 at the door or pre-purchase online for $8 at www.queenslandbrides.com.au Friday 5.30pm - 9pm. Saturday 10am - 4pm. Sunday 10am - 4pm
Parking on-site and at South Bank Parklands or catch the train to South Brisbane station. Walking distance from Brisbane city.
Buy your tickets to the QB Wedding Expo, online at www.queenslandbrides.com.au and you’ll go into the draw to WIN one of two $1000 vouchers from Gowns of Elegance!
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