Here are just a few of the suppliers I met and what I found about their new collections for 2o13.

• Circa Vintage Brides, have vintage inspired collection of bias cutting wedding gowns with ethereal Grecian tones in silk Crepe, georgette, satin, taffeta and French lace.

• Claire Thorogood, uses luxurious fabrics and exquisite embellishments, and Clare also had beautiful bespoke designs for the Mother of the Bride.

• Louise Selby told me that this season’s collection is notable for its glamorous simplicity achieved by her signature lace look with a textured approach.  The look has been created by layering delicate lace over gently billow owing silk georgette by draping chiffon and tulle to magically skim feminine curves.

• Naomi Neoh has got her inspiration by the glamour of vintage Hollywood, romantic and unique.  They are very striking and stylish creations and I hear they are incredibly comfortable.

I was so excited to try out the new photo booth by The Photo Emporium.  They are certainly show stopping centre pieces for any wedding party.  They provide studio quality photos in such a fun friendly booth! You can choose from Vintage, Classic to Airstream.  The Air stream is a photobooth in a 1950’s airstream caravan.

I had the chance to sit in the most ultimate wedding car, a brand new White Rolls Royce Ghost, by London Chauffeuring Ltd.  To hire this beauty is £980 for 3 hours.

• Ivy Ellen had the most beautiful handmade wedding stationery and invitations featuring authentic Swarovski  crystals and the finest ribbon on luxurious boards.  Their London Landmarks stationery is proving to be a big trend for 2013.

• GC Couture caught my eye and I just had to speak  with Sash the creator of these stunning cakes. GC Couture have a wonderful new range called Through the Eras collection for 2013.  The collection demonstrates beautiful cakes based on designs from the 1950s through to the modern day and contemporary wedding cakes.

• Chewton Glen, a 5 Star hotel set in Hampshire has 12 new luxury tree houses built high among the trees of a secluded valley, each Tree house is an unforgettable setting for unwinding, for relaxing, for simply being. The exterior architecture is in perfect harmony with the surrounding trees cape.

From their private balcony guests feel the ultimate seclusion; high above ground; far from everyday life. The interiors let nature in. Huge windows give a panoramic view through the canopy to the valley beyond.

• Top Tips from Michael Van Clarke included getting regular trims, and having regular treatments so you hair will be in tip top condition to style on your wedding day.  Michael Van Clarke is seeing the goddess/classic Hollywood proving to be very on trend for 2013.

• Freya Rose designs collections that take innovative, romantic and breathtaking approach to classic couture wedding shoes. Freya showed me her brand new Ice Queen shoe that had been hand made with amazing embellishments that been put together from a top couturiers from Chanel. Her shoes start at £400 – £2,000.

If you visited The Designer Wedding Show I hope the whole experience inspired you to plan everything you need for a truly stylish wedding, do let me know as we would love to hear what you thought of the show!

• To see some more wonderful wedding suppliers visit 5 Star Wedding Directory.

The latest Amanda Wakeley Sposa collection embodies the true essence of Amanda’s signature style; luxurious fabrication, contemporary silhouette and impeccable cut incorporating pieces in sumptuous double satin, fluid matt silk georgette and signature silk cady. Contemporary embellishment details include Swarovski crystal beading, graphic deco beading and detailed ribbon beading, adding drama and presence to modern yet timeless silhouettes. The collection has been shot at the fabulous private game reserve Zuka in the romantic wilds of South Africa to allow the imagination to travel for the ultimate destination wedding….

Amanda Wakeley launched her signature label in 1990 and has been designing for the last two decades. Through her designs, she has developed an international reputation and was awarded an OBE for her services to the fashion industry.

Amanda Wakeley will preview her 2013 collection at White Gallery London, Battersea Park 20-22 May 2012.

For more information on attending or exhibiting please visit www.whitegallery.com