A range of new brands, products and services are joining in on an upcoming event of bridal fashion, shopping and wedding planning in Abu Dhabi.

The Bride Show Abu Dhabi will run from February 10 to 13 at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Wedding organisers such as Carnation, Dubai World Trade Centre and Al Khaleej Hospitality will be joined this year by wedding planners Azurine and Empire Events.

A collection of Italian jewellery designers are travelling from Europe to showcase the latest in gems and gold for the first time at The Bride Show Abu Dhabi.

Roberto Casarin, Fabio Fanfani, Bruno Aristi, Maggio Teresa & Damianacos Damiano, Imvidia and Clio Pro Jewellery will be bringing diamonds to the show, ideal for engagement rings and wedding bands, said a statement.

Asian company Prouna will be showcasing their new concept luxury chinaware, designed by an international team of renowned artists and ceramic engineers.

“Planning a wedding should be an exciting moment rather than a stressful one,” said Lucy Clarke, exhibition director for The Bride Show.

“The Bride Show Abu Dhabi offers brides-to-be ideas, tips and the latest trends in the wedding industry to help them prepare for the biggest day of their lives,” she added.

Also new to The Bride Show Abu Dhabi this year are L’Oreal and Kerastase, coming together to offer women free use of the blow dry bar, giving them ideas for bridal hairstyles and chignons.

Furthermore, brides-to-be can find out about their exclusive wedding hair packages, which begin a month before the big day, offering a unique and tailor-made plan for colouring, treatments, cuts and products.

Lebanese television presenter Claire Damaa is travelling to the UAE to launch her new line of luxury lingerie, Claire D.

French haute couture chocolatier, Forrey & Galland will also bring its boutique store from Dubai Mall to Abu Dhabi for the first time.

A host of one-of-a-kind prizes will be up for grabs for visitors during the four-day fashion event, including a one carat diamond worth Dh14,000 ($3812), a honeymoon to Seoul for three nights, courtesy of Visit Korea, four bridal gift cards worth Dh1,500 from Silkor Laser Medical Centre, a year’s membership to the Abu Dhabi Ladies Club worth Dh4,500 and vouchers from Paris Gallery. – TradeArabia News Service