Inspirations Wedding Fair 2013 at the Phoenicia
Malta’s longest-established wedding fair, Inspirations wedding fair is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Phoenicia Hotel on 22, 23 and 24 March with over 40 exhibitors taking part.
Malta’s longest-established wedding fair, Inspirations wedding fair is celebrating its 10th anniversary at the Phoenicia Hotel on 22, 23 and 24 March with over 40 exhibitors taking part – from wedding services, car rental and honeymoon packages to pre-nuptial events, home furnishings, photographers and entertainment services – all under one roof, the Grand Ballroom of the elegant hotel at the entrance to Valletta.
The perfect wedding starts here at this annual event which has proved time and again one not to be missed. Hundreds of brides - and grooms - tobe, plus their families and friends, will seek inspiration for their special day at the Phoenicia venue, where the spacious ballroom will be packed with wedding products and services.
Instead of spending weeks requesting company brochures, visiting designers’ showrooms, trawling the internet and hitting the phone – you can spend one leisurely weekend in a relaxed and elegant environment at the Phoenicia Hotel and find everything you need to make the complex task of planning your most special day much simpler. Be inspired as you view the talents of wedding designers and professionals from the wedding world: dream wedding gowns, stylish grooms hire, stunning venues, exquisite stationery, eye-catching accessories, divine bridesmaid’s fashion, couture shoes, designer jewellery, elegant wear for the mother of the bride, inspirational photography, scrumptious cakes, smart gift lists, a variety of entertainment options, bridal cars, fabulous flowers and much more. Entrance is free of charge.
Built in 1939, the Hotel Phoenicia was Malta’s first five-star hotel, giving it a wealth of history and a unique charm standing proudly within the Valletta bastions. The recently refurbished interior harbours an imposing Art Deco influence sustaining 128 bedrooms and eight suites, affording some truly majestic panoramic views from most rooms and terraces. The stunning 7.5 acre garden allows guests to stroll through a tropical panoply of lush plants, flowers and trees on the way to the hotel’s magnificent pool hovering above the Valletta bastions, perfect for a summer wedding. Visitors and guests can wine and dine in a splendid choice of settings, whether it’s haute cuisine at the Phoenix restaurant, an indulgent afternoon tea in The Palm Court Lounge, a cooling cocktail at in the comfortable Club Bar, or a flambé dinner at the Pegasus Brasserie. The Phoenicia’s own Wedding Planner will be on hand all weekend to help brides to be with all their wedding arrangements.
“Inspirations runs between 5pm and 10pm on 22 and 23 March and from 11am to 9pm on 24 March, and with plenty of parking available nearby, you can spend as long as you like browsing the stands. By bringing together an array of services under one roof, couples and their families and friends can spend a relaxed and enjoyable weekend collecting ideas and contacts to help create the perfect wedding,” says Charles Azzopardi, general manager. “Some of our clients have celebrated their 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries here at the Phoenicia, we wish all the brides who come through our doors to live happily ever after.”