EBW HAS EXTRA
TREATS IN STORE!
Don’t miss the Instagram Candy Bar in Hall 2 for a sweet pause – and charge your phone at our power
stations while you indulge.
Visitors can also enjoy real business treats: lively Q&A sessions with industry experts on social
media strategy, Instagram best practices, and how the right approach can boost brand awareness.
A second session will explore how bridal boutique teams can confidently assist plus-size clients,
moving with ease and providing a comfortable, seamless, and welcoming experience for every guest.
Q&A SESSIONS WITH MAAIKE BAELDE
Being in the wedding industry for 15 years, Maaike Baelde has been working as a Key Account Manager
at ThePerfectWedding.nl for 10 years now. With a true passion for the industry, social media is an
important tool for Maaike, and she uses it on a daily basis.
Our media friends from theperfectwedding.nl and theperfectwedding.de will be running Q&A sessions in
English, offering not only newcomers but also anyone curious for fresh insights the chance to find
out more about Instagram.
Instagram Candy Bar | Saturday & Sunday & Monday | 13:00
Q&A SESSION WITH
TANJA MARFO
Brautmode ohne Größenlimit – Wie wir Frauen wirklich abholen | Bridal Fashion Without Size Limits –
How We Truly Connect with All Women
We are delighted to welcome Tanja Marfo, known as the influential voice behind @kurvenrausch, to
European Bridal Week for a special Q&A session that celebrates inclusivity, confidence and real
connection in bridal fashion. Tanja Marfo brings a powerful and personal perspective to the
conversation: having experienced life both with and without weight challenges, she speaks openly and
authentically about what it means to feel seen, understood and valued when shopping for a wedding
dress.
This session is open to everyone working in bridal who wants to deepen their understanding of how to
support and serve all brides – from plus‑size clients to brides with disabilities or unique body
experiences. Together, we will explore how bridal teams can create truly welcoming, empowering
experiences, build trust across diverse clients and confidently offer solutions that honour every
bride’s individuality and beauty.
Instagram Candy Bar | Sunday | 10:00
A BIT OF SPOILING FOR EVERYONE
European Bridal Week has so much extra to offer!
Sweetest of all will be the Instagram Candy Bar, a special feature with tempting treats waiting for
those ready to indulge. From colorful wine gums and licorice wheels to jars of pastel candies, it is
a playful spot made for both enjoying and snapping that perfect Instagram moment.
At this massive, action-packed event, everyone deserves a bit of spoiling, with sweet treats, bubbly
stations, and little surprises around every corner, European Bridal Week makes sure the joy of
bridal and fashion is as delightful as it should be.