The National Wedding Show offers an exciting day out for anyone planning their special day. It is held every Spring and Autumn across the UK, showcasing the latest trends in weddings, from bridal gowns and wedding cakes to mother of the bride outfits and stationery, and just about everything in between!

You can also get expert advice from wedding industry experts at the WedTalk Stage, enjoy discounted wedding purchases, meet with the top wedding suppliers, and much more! It is the perfect place for brides, grooms, their families and friends to find wedding inspiration and get help planning their wedding.

As the official photographer for the show (Victoria Amrose Photography) I have the great priviledge of photographing the bridal catwalk show. This part of the event is always a highlight for couples, featuring a 20-minute showcase of the latest trends in bridal fashion! Read on for more details & photos of the Spring 2025 Bridal Catwalk Show at the NEC Birmingham.

The Bridal Catwalk at the National Wedding Show

There’s truly nothing like the live catwalk experience at the National Wedding Show – and I’m sure many visitors can attest to this. This show is where couples, alongside their bridal party can sit down and enjoy an epic bridal experience of dream dresses, sharp tailored suits, and stunning mother of the bride outfits.

This 20-minute long show happens 4 times during each day of the event, where brides can watch models wearing just about every different dress silhouette you can think of from a Ballgown, A-line, Mermaid, Drop Waist, Fit and Flare, Short, and more It’s the ideal place to get all the inspiration you need to plan your wedding day look!

Here are some highlights from the Spring 2025 catwalk show at the NEC in Birmingham, showcasing all of the styles straight from the runway!

Want to see more? View the full gallery here

Visiting the National Wedding Show: Ticket Types and VIP Perks

When visiting the National Wedding Show, you can choose between a standard ticket or a VIP ticket. Both give you access to the show, but the VIP ticket also gets you:

• Entry to the VIP lounge with an alcoholic drink
• A VIP tote bag filled with goodies
• Reserved Catwalk seating
• Fast-track access into the event

To secure your spot for the next show, head over to the official National Wedding Show website where you can book an online ticket saving on the door price.

When and Where is the National Wedding Show on in 2025?

The Autumn National Wedding Show will be back in October at the following locations on these dates:

• Birmingham NEC 4-5th October 2025
• London Excel 18-19th October 2025
• Manchester Central 25-26th October 2025

Expert Tips for visiting the National Wedding Show

Want to learn more about visiting the National Wedding Show? Head over to my blog for expert tips and ideas on making the most of your visit—from planning your day and what to bring, to meeting top wedding suppliers and grabbing those exclusive deals. Check out: How to get the most out of the National Wedding Show for more details!

About Me

Hello, I’m Victoria Amrose, and I’m a destination wedding photographer capturing weddings and events of all sizes across the UK & Europe. Click if you would like to know more about my WEDDING SERVICES or CONTACT ME for more information.