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Join us for The National Asian Wedding Show on 21 November 2026 at Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow, London, showcasing the best in Asian wedding services.
Dates
21 Nov 2026
City / country
London, United Kingdom
Venue
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow
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Event overview
The National Asian Wedding Show is a premier event celebrating 22 years of excellence in the wedding industry. Taking place on 21 November 2026 at the Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow, London, this show brings together leading suppliers and services for Asian weddings.
Attendees can expect a vibrant showcase of bridal fashion, luxury décor, and expert advice, making it the perfect destination for couples planning their special day. The National Asian Wedding Show takes place in London, United.
TL;DR
Discover the latest trends in Asian weddings, meet top suppliers, and gain inspiration for your big day. Dates and Venue: The National Asian Wedding Show takes place on 21 November 2026 at Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow, London. Entry: Free tickets available online for attendees.
Exhibiting at The National Asian Wedding Show provides unparalleled exposure to a targeted audience of engaged couples and families. Scale and Focus: Celebrating 22 years, this premier wedding show showcases top Asian wedding suppliers and services. Buyer Authority: Attracting brides, grooms, and families planning weddings, with a focus on cultural richness.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
London, United Kingdom
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow in London typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow in London typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
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Who runs the show
The Platinum Group
Organiser
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending The National Asian Wedding Show on 2026-11-21 to 2026-11-21 in London lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
London Heathrow
The natural gateway: the venue sits inside the Heathrow area, so you avoid a cross-London transfer. Local buses (105, 111, 140, 285) and hotel shuttles serve the Bath Road hotels; allow extra time for terminal drop-off traffic
Approx. 1-3 km to the Bath Road hotel strip
to venue
Approx. 10-20 min by taxi or hotel shuttle
by car
London City
Small, fast-turnaround airport useful for European arrivals, but the transfer crosses London. Elizabeth line plus a Heathrow taxi is usually more predictable than a through taxi at peak times
Approx. 40 km
to venue
Approx. 60-90 min by road via the A4/M4
by car
London Gatwick
Second-largest London gateway. Rail to Farringdon or Paddington then Elizabeth line to Heathrow avoids the M25, which is slow on weekday mornings
Approx. 65 km
to venue
Approx. 55-85 min by road; longer at peak
by car
London Luton
Common for low-cost European flights. Rail via St Pancras then the Elizabeth line is a reasonable alternative to a through taxi
Approx. 55 km
to venue
Approx. 60-90 min by road
by car
London Stansted
Furthest of the London airports from Heathrow; only worth it if the fare saving is large. Allow a proper transfer buffer before an evening arrival at the venue hotel
Approx. 100 km
to venue
Approx. 90-120 min by road
by car
London Southend
Smallest London option with limited schedules; check total journey time door to door before booking, as the rail route into London then out to Heathrow is lengthy
Approx. 110 km
to venue
Approx. 90-120 min by road or rail
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow
The venue itself, so the show floor is a lift ride away. Approximate November night-rate band; breakfast and parking are typically chargeable. Best choice for exhibitors with early build-up calls and for families carrying outfits or samples.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow
4-star Heathrow option a short taxi or local bus ride from the Bath Road venue, with fitness centre and on-site dining. Slightly better value than the venue hotel on show weekends.
Midscale Heathrow chain hotels (Bath Road cluster)
Practical one-night base for visitors driving in or arriving late at LHR. Check whether the hotel runs an airport shuttle and how often it stops, since the local buses are cheaper but slower.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Bloomsbury
Central London alternative about 22 km from the Heathrow venue, well placed for Euston and King's Cross rail links if you are extending the trip. Budget 45-75 minutes each way on show days.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Leicester Square
Most central of the listed options, roughly 22 km from the venue. Suits couples turning the show into a weekend in London; transfers to Heathrow are by Elizabeth line or Piccadilly line plus a short taxi.
Guild Hotel Fitzrovia
Central 4-star about 21.5 km from the Heathrow venue, with fitness centre and restaurant. Good if your priority is evening dining and shopping rather than a short commute.
Radisson Blu Hotel, London South Kensington
Museum-district property roughly 18 km from the venue, one of the closer central London options. Piccadilly line access to Heathrow makes the transfer reasonably straightforward.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
rail (Elizabeth line)
Fastest rail option into the airport, with step-free access at the Heathrow stations. Confirm live fares, as Elizabeth line pricing varies by time of day.
metro (Piccadilly line)
Cheapest rail link between Heathrow and central London; slower than the Elizabeth line but useful if your hotel is on the Piccadilly line. Contactless caps apply.
rail (Heathrow Express)
Premium 15-minute service to Paddington; only worthwhile if your hotel is near Paddington or you are arriving late. Advance tickets are materially cheaper than buying on the day.
bus (local London bus)
Routes along the Bath Road including the 105, 111, 140 and 285 connect the hotel strip with the terminals. Cheap but slow in airport traffic; allow extra time on show mornings.
hotel shuttle (Hotel Hoppa)
Dedicated airport hotel shuttle serving the Bath Road cluster. Check the route map for your specific hotel, since not every property is on every loop.
taxi or rideshare (short hop)
Best for families with outfits, samples or luggage. Official taxi ranks are outside each terminal; app pickups must use designated car parks rather than the terminal kerb.
taxi or rideshare (from central London)
Convenient for groups splitting the fare but unpredictable on weekday mornings. For solo travellers the Elizabeth line plus a short taxi usually costs less and is more reliable.
parking
Most practical for visitors driving in with family or stock. Heathrow short-stay car parks are considerably more expensive, so avoid using them as a fallback for a full show day.
Weather
November at Heathrow is cool and often damp: daytime highs around 11 C, nights near 5 C, with rain on roughly half the days of the month and short daylight hours. Expect blustery conditions on the Bath Road and allow extra time between transport and the hotel entrance. Pack layers, a waterproof outer layer and comfortable shoes for standing on the show floor. This is a climatological guide rather than a forecast; check a live forecast within 48 hours of travel.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
UK prepaid SIM and eSIM plans from the major networks are widely available at Heathrow arrivals and work across the venue area; EU roaming rules no longer automatically apply to UK networks, so check your home plan before travelling. Hotel and venue Wi-Fi availability and any charge are set by the property, so confirm when booking if you need reliable bandwidth for stand demos or live streaming. Mobile data inside large exhibition halls can be patchy at peak times; download tickets, maps and exhibitor lists in advance.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Dress and etiquette at a South Asian wedding show
Smart casual works for daytime browsing, and many visitors dress up slightly because they are also scouting outfits. Traditional South Asian dress is entirely normal at this show, as is Western business casual. Ask before photographing other visitors' outfits or family groups, and expect energetic, family-heavy stands around bridalwear and jewellery.
Family decision-making
South Asian wedding purchases are often made by committee, with parents and siblings involved alongside the couple. Bring the people who sign off on budget if you want to place a deposit on the day, and expect longer consultations at catering, jewellery and outfit stands than at a typical Western wedding fair.
Arrival and show-floor planning
Arrive early on day one to collect badges and walk the hall before the busiest hours. Heathrow-area traffic and terminal drop-offs can slow the final mile, so build in a buffer. If you are booking trials with makeup or mehndi artists, request a slot before the afternoon peak rather than at the end of the day.
Tasting, trials and deposits
Catering tastings, fabric trials and jewellery viewings are usually arranged on the stand or by follow-up appointment rather than finalised in the aisle. Bring your wedding date, venue and guest count, and read any contract carefully before paying a deposit to a supplier you met at the show.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: LHR
Book into Heathrow (LHR) if you can, because the venue is on the Bath Road inside the airport area and the transfer is short. Compare Gatwick only when the fare saving clearly outweighs the 55-85 minute transfer, and treat Stansted or Luton as long-transfer options. For European arrivals, London City is quick to clear but sits on the other side of London. Book mid-morning arrivals if you want to reach the venue the same day, keep at least a three-hour buffer before the show opens, and check baggage rules carefully if you are carrying outfits, jewellery or sample stock. Fares and schedules are set by airlines; confirm before booking.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: London Heathrow (LHR): Approx. 10-20 min by taxi or hotel shuttle; London City (LCY): Approx. 60-90 min by road via the A4/M4; London Gatwick (LGW): Approx. 55-85 min by road; longer at peak; London Luton (LTN): Approx. 60-90 min by road. Allow road or rail time to Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow: Bath Road, Heathrow (venue hotel): Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow; Heathrow: Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow; Bath Road and Harlington: Midscale Heathrow chain hotels (Bath Road cluster).
Ride-hail: Ridesharing is widespread in London, with app pickups at Heathrow restricted to designated car parks rather than terminal kerbs, so follow the signage from arrivals. From the airport area to the Bath Road venue the trip is short and fares are modest, but surge pricing can bite during peak arrival banks and on Saturday evenings. For central London hotels to the venue, compare the app estimate against the fixed-price black cab and against the Elizabeth line before booking, and pre-book for show mornings if you are travelling with family or samples.
Public transit: The venue sits inside the Heathrow area, which makes rail the most predictable option. The Elizabeth line runs from Heathrow terminals into central London with step-free access, the Piccadilly line is the cheaper but slower Underground alternative, and the Heathrow Express is the fastest premium link to Paddington. On the ground, local Bath Road buses (105, 111, 140, 285) connect the terminals and hotels with the venue strip at a flat single fare, and the Hotel Hoppa shuttle serves many Bath Road properties for a per-journey charge. Contactless payment works across buses, Tube and Elizabeth line, and daily caps apply. Confirm live routes, fares and any strike action before travel.
Parking: The Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow has on-site parking with chargeable rates, so pre-book or confirm the current daily rate if you are driving. Spaces are limited on show days and the car park is shared with hotel guests, so arrive early. Heathrow's official short-stay and long-stay car parks are a fallback but are priced for airport stays rather than day visits; for a single show day, on-site or nearby hotel parking is usually cheaper. Blue Badge spaces should be requested directly with the hotel.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November 2026
Temperature: Approx. 5-11 C by day, dropping to 3-6 C at night, with frost possible late in the month
Seasonality: November is one of the wetter months in London, with rain on roughly half the days and frequent short showers rather than all-day downpours. Daylight is limited, with sunset before 17:00 late in the month.
Packing: Pack an insulating mid-layer, a waterproof jacket with a hood, and shoes you can stand in for hours on a show floor. Bring a compact umbrella for the walk between transport and the hotel entrance, and a folio or folder to keep fabric swatches, quote sheets and business cards dry. If you are trying on outfits, wear or bring base layers that make changing quick, and keep jewellery or samples in a carry-on rather than checked luggage.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at The National Asian Wedding Show usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
14 days out: confirm the November 2026 show days and opening hours on nationalasianweddingshow.co.uk/schedule and decide which day suits your family group best.
13 days out: secure visitor tickets and check whether entry is per person, per couple or per family, then share the confirmation with everyone attending.
12 days out: book the hotel. The Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow is the venue itself; central London Radisson Blu properties are an option if you want to combine the trip with city time.
11 days out: plan the journey. From Heathrow terminals it is a short taxi or local bus ride along the Bath Road; if coming from central London, price Elizabeth line and Heathrow Express tickets in advance.
10 days out: write a one-page wedding brief with date, venue, guest count, budget range per category and ceremony types (mehndi, sangeet, nikah or Anand Karaj, walima).
9 days out: build a must-meet list by category so you are not overwhelmed by stands, and mark the two or three suppliers you will not leave without seeing.
8 days out: gather inspiration - fabric swatches, jewellery photos, decor mood boards and outfit screenshots - plus any family measurements for outfit discussions.
7 days out: prepare a budget sheet and a simple comparison table for quotes, deposits and lead times so you can record offers on the day.
6 days out: check exhibitor lists and social posts for the current line-up and any appointment or trial bookings worth requesting in advance.
5 days out: confirm parking at the hotel or plan rail and bus tickets; allow extra time for Heathrow-area traffic and airport drop-off zones.
4 days out: pack a folder or tablet with the brief, budget sheet, swatches and a charged phone for photos of stands and price lists.
3 days out: check the weather forecast for the Heathrow area and choose layers plus a waterproof outer layer for the walk between transport and the hotel entrance.
2 days out: confirm any trial appointments (makeup, mehndi, outfit fittings) and note the exhibitor stand numbers you want to visit first.
1 day out: print or download tickets, charge cards for deposits, and set a realistic time budget of three to four hours on the show floor.
Registration and hall orientation at Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
The National Asian Wedding Show registration concourse
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
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QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.