We love a good wedding show. The thought of hanging out with your nearest and dearest, soaking up a little fashion inspiration, sourcing great wedding suppliers and indulging in the odd glass of bubbly, leaves us positively giddy with excitement. If you are based in or around Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds, you're going to want the full lowdown on the fabulous event we're shouting about today. Bride: The Wedding Show at Cheltenham Racecourse is the perfect show to help you plan your perfect day.

Taking place on the weekend of the 15th and 16th February between 10am and 4pm at the world-famous Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire, GL50 4SH, the event will see more than 70 exhibitors under one roof. From venues to bridal boutiques, florists to photographers, caterers and cake makers, everyone will be on-hand to provide you with inspiration and information on all aspects of your special day.

Joanne Goodwin, of Bride: The Wedding Show Cheltenham, says: "The show is a great day out for brides, their friends, families or husband-to-be, and gives visitors the chance to meet a wide range of the finest local wedding professionals to see what they have to offer. The catwalk show is sheer entertainment and has everyone smiling, from flower girls to grooms to grandmothers of the bride... and especially the bride herself."

There will be music and entertainment from The Swing Kings and Soul Shoes, ice cream from Cotswold Vintage Scoop and stunning catwalk shows designed to help you clothe the whole wedding party. The choreographed presentation of the latest in bridal and bridesmaids' gowns, men's wear and mother of the bride outfits, will include dresses from House of Vintage Gowns and Accessories, Cotswold Bride and Mystia Bridal Boutique of Gloucester, outfits from John Lewis {who will also be supplying treats for the goody bags}, and groomswear from Slaters. Organisers say the show combines entertainment with great music and fantastic ideas on what to wear.

You'll also have the opportunity to sit back and relax with a glass of champagne or visit the stylish café to enjoy panoramic views of the racecourse while flicking through your free copy of Cotswold Bride magazine. Competitions to enter on the day include the chance to win a hen or stag party for 12 people at the racecourse with overnight accommodation at Cheltenham Thistle Hotel. Simply visit Cheltenham Racecourse on their stand to enter.

Other exhibitors include Hotel Du Vin who are running a fabulous competition for a luxury stay with Heart FM, Martin & Co, Cheeseworks, John Lewis, Manor by the Lake, Slaters, Adam Drake Photography and many more.

Tickets are £5 in advance, £7.50 on the day, and available to buy online from http://cheltenham.weddinglink.co.uk. You'll also find more information over on the show's dedicated facebook page. Don't waste any time, start planning your visit today!

Much love,

Franky