WHY EXHIBIT?

The Essential Collection takes place in mid-July following hot on the heels of the European shows. It had long been thought by many in the bridal trade that the industry needed a UK trade exhibition at the heart of the buying season.
The Essential Collection is that event.

The location has been chosen for its central location and its superb facilities. Stoneleigh Park is less than 100 miles from London and the major cities of the North West and less than 20 miles from Birmingham.

The Essential Collection offers an attractive, cost-effective and competitive option, long awaited within the industry.

Testimonials from 2011 exhibitors

"Excellent! The show for me was a great success. My 'Uber' collection 2012 was extremely well received and the whole experience was relaxed and very well organised. I was offered assistance when required and the staff at the show could not have been more accommodating to my needs. The venue was great with excellent parking facilities and everything ran very smoothly - 10/10 for organisation and professionalism. I think for a debut event, KD Media Publishing did a grand job."
Jonathan James, Jonathan James Couture.

"We were thrilled with The Essential Collection and would recommend it accordingly. As a first show visitor numbers were amazing, the catwalk show elegant and the organisation fantastic."
James Waddington, Romantica

"Thank you very much for all your hard work. The show was fantastic and I'm really glad I chose The Essential Collection to launch my brand. I thought that the organisation of the event was great, every last detail was thought of and it showed! I'm delighted I decided to put four gowns into the catwalk as the choreography from Times Two Productions was outstanding, they were incredibly professional and I will be wanting my spot on the catwalk next year!"
Samantha Shakespeare, Shakespeare In Love Bridal

"I thought The Essential Collection was 'a breath of fresh air' and wonderfully organised! The buyers we saw were extremely happy – they loved the fashion show, and to be able to purchase in July for autumn delivery made perfect sense."
Michele O'Neil, Alfred Sung Bridals.

"The Essential Collection was an excellent first show, very well run and convenient, particularly for customers from the South of England. These retailers can come to the show, do their buying, and be home in one day, whereas it takes a day to get to Harrogate and a day to come back, not counting the cost of accommodation and staff cover. Plus UK retailers will now be like their European counterparts and get October deliveries of their samples."
Bernard Kenna, Special Day Bridal

 Click here to download a 2012 PDF media pack

Book a Stand

For more information or to book your stand please contact
Clare Perry (clarep@theessentialcollection2012.com)
or Claire Rogers (clairer@theessentialcollection2012.com)
on +44 (0)1376 535612, or complete this form.

Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities

For information on sponsorship opportunities including; carrier bags, show literature, posters, lanyards and more, please contact
Clare Perry (clarep@theessentialcollection2012.com)
or Claire Rogers (clairer@theessentialcollection2012.com)
on +44 (0)1376 535612.

REGISTER ONLINE FOR TEC2012

Registration for The Essential Collection
is now open and is completely FREE OF CHARGE for all qualifying trade buyers.
Click here to register

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