Well the last show is fast approaching us, and this Sunday will see the final show for 2008 and celebrates 5 years of the UK's official Gay Wedding Show, 6 years
of Pink Weddings and this coming December we congratulate all those who held the Civil Partnership on the 21st December and beyond, 3 years already and over
27,000 couples
Some highlights to look out for on the day and for 2009
- Julian Bennett from the hit series 'Queer eye for a straight guy' will open the show at 12 and be there throughout the day offering fashion tips for couples on their special day
- The show celebrates a great range of example ceremonies from Brighton & Hove Register Office, Debbie Gaston from the MCC Church, Angie an Interfaith Minister and Civil Ceremonies.
- Tribute Acts have proved to be the fastest growing acts booked for Civil Partnerships and this coming show we have a great range on offer including a first the amazing Dusty Springfield and Dolly Parton, to name but a few
- Meet our Fire and Ice statues who will dazzle and amaze. A fantastic addition to any Civil Partnership
- Paul Martin is going to be there all day, but watch out this magician to the Royals and even our own Danni Minogue will be performing a special treat during the day.
- Fonda Cox, our host Drag Queen will keep you up to date with the day's events, 2007/8 saw a rise in Drag Queens becoming MC's for many Civil Partnerships
- Sponsors : The team would like to thank all the sponsors and supporters of the 2008 show, including recently added Thornton's chocolates and Harvey Nichols
- TV : We are proud to have TV Polari coming on the day to film the show, so get those smiles going and glad rags on
- ZDF TV, Pride Magazine, ITV productions, BBC 3 to name but a few will be making appearances on the day for interviews and features - more to follow
- London Women's Clinic : For the first time in the history of the Gay Wedding Show we welcome the 'London Women's Clinic'
- The London Women's Clinic (LWC) is often described as the fertility clinic of choice for single women and same sex couples.
- Latest stats from our survey - 'When are you planning your Civil Partnership?'
- 9% for 2008
- 29% for 2009
- 55% for 2010
- 7% for 2011
- Have you voted yet? www.pinkweddings.biz/goodies/poll.php
- With the above figures, believe it or not, we are already planning for 2009 plus a fantastic twist for 'Brighton 2010'
- A great range of new shows have been created to travel across the UK, first show launches on the 1st March 2009 with our new and proud partner the amazing 'Andaz' Hotel (Hyatt) London
- (further details of this show is available on request)
In addition, we will be launching our book 'Civil Partnership - A guide to the perfect day' http://www.pinkweddings.biz/thebook at the London event on the 1st March.
- (press enquiries email gino@pinkweddings.biz or call 07971 277609)
More updates to follow, in the meantime we hope to see you at the show this coming Sunday and thank you for all your support in 2008 so far
The gang @ The Gay Wedding Show