Recently Engaged?!...

Are you thinking about getting engaged, or has it already happened? We would love to invite you to the largest Bridal Expo in the southeast The Bridal Showcase! Here is what we have going on at the show so don't miss out on getting all of your wedding vendors in one day all in once place!

-The Knot Giveaway- 9 brides have a chance to win One amazing gift for their wedding=DJ services, Linens/Decor, Photo booth, Photographer, Videographer, Venue, Flowers, Wedding planner,and Jewelry ** Register at the show, must be present to win.

- We have computers set up so you can register fast at the show

- Free food and drinks, hear great music, see the latest trends in florals, pictures, linens and decor

- See transportation vehicles in and out

- Watch funny contests (Battle of the Brides and Groom's Dance Contest) maybe you or your groom will be entered so make sure you register before or at the show!

- See the latest trends in bridal gowns and menswear at the finale fashion show

- Groom's Lounge- with big screens to watch football and beer at the concessions

- Register to win a $500 Belk Gift Card in their pavilion

- Weddings Radio FM will be streaming live from the show, with Nationally known Planner Lawson Roberts will be on location to answer all of your wedding questions. Listen now to hear great music and good advice from the wedding professionals!

- Get your hair and makeup ideas and trials at the show

-Check out www.Weddingrowcharlotte.com for more information and ticket giveaways! As well at Kiss 95.1 to win more tickets and hear our commercials! Find us on Facebook- Bridal Showcase for more ticket giveaways before the show!!

So don't miss you- bring the whole family, or just your bridesmaids for a fun girls day, or your willing groom!!

**January 8th from 12-5pm at the Charlotte Convention Center!

Tickets are $10 online and $12 at the door. You can pre-register online to save time

See our website for more information- www.thebridalshowcasenc.com

The Knot Magazine Wedding Giveaway!!

Are you engaged? The Bridal Showcase is the best place to go and shop around for wedding ideas. Meet local wedding vendors face to face, try their cake and food, and see their displayed work! We are also offering a new giveaway on behalf of the Knot Magazine! They are offering a chance for 9 winners to win one of these amazing options for a part of the wedding giveaway. You can choose from a Florist, Party Rentals, Jewelry, Wedding Planner, Venue, DJ, Photographer, Videographer, and Photo booth for your wedding!! See the details on this link for what they are giving away and the amounts given. http://media.theknot.com/NCgiveaway.pdf

We ask that you register for only 1 on January 8th, 2012 at the Bridal Showcase starting at 11am at The Charlotte Convention Center Hall A.

Bride+Groom+Officiant= Marriage

Some people tend to forget that you may need an officiant to really get married. Without someone with a license to marry, it may not be official. I think people tend to forget that having a pastor, minister or officiant present they are the most important person there besides the bride and groom.

The trend lately seems to be outside ceremonies or ceremonies not in a traditional church. Many people who move here out of town or that aren't members of churches here in the south and are unable to get married in a church. So many are turning to other options. We are here to help! We know that it is important to your special day that you like the person marrying you.

Some now are even offering premarital counseling along with your ceremony. One of our vendors- B4IDO is a premarital class at Church at Charlotte that provides a place to turn to for couples in Charlotte. Check out more information on their website or at our January 8th show- http://www.churchatcharlotte.org/site/index.php/page/1547/

Check out these websites for a number of well known and reviewed reverends, pastors and officiants to be sure to find the right fit for your wedding ceremony. What are you going to do if they don't show up?! Ask your Uncle Bob to step in with his online certificate, NO DON'T DO it!!! Choose from these sites for trusted officiants to make it official!

www.TheKnot.com
http://www.mycharlottewedding.com/officiants
www.NorthCarolinaWeddings.com

Vendors your Invited

The Association of Bridal Consultants-Charlotte and Carolina Weddings and Events
have teamed up to bring you Bridal Show Booth Design 101

10x10 Booth Area...Check!

Pipe and Drape...Check!

8 ft Table...Check!

Now what?


Your questions are about to be answered! Margaret Hooks & Heidi Crowder of Carolina Weddings and Events are the fabulous Event Producers of The Bridal Showcase and The Carolina Baby Showcase! On November 30th they will show you fantastic tips on how you can have an awesome Bridal Show Booth! Get ready for the good, the bad and the ugly!

Interested in participating in The Bridal Showcase on January 8th? Take advantage of the awesome discount available for seminar participants only that evening.

Join us at 6:30pm at The Westin Charlotte November 30th!

As always, you will experience great food, quality networking and valuable education!

Sign up at this link and purchase tickets at http://novbridalbooth101.eventbrite.com/ See you there!

Discounts on Bridal Showcase Advertising!

Vendors check out some of our discounted prices on Advertising your company until Nov.20th. Don't miss out to sell your company to our brides and grooms for the January 8, 2012 Bridal Showcase!

Ad’s for the Show Program
¼ page ad- $200
½ page ad-$325
Full Page ad- $800

Belk Bag Drop
-$500 anything you want to put in there(business cards, brochures, *paper)
-$350 if you want to put in (free samples, chocolate, favors, or other fun freebies *food)
(must be approved before the show)

Website Link
-$50 Your company will be listed on our website for 6 months and will link to your website

Full advertising Package
- $900 Includes a website link, ½ page ad and bag drop- That is $425 off!

BlueSky Studios Giveaway

One of our newest vendors of The Bridal Showcase is offering an amazing photography package. We could not let you miss out!!

BlueSky Studios, based in NC with awesome clients worldwide, is seeking a fun and fabulous couple getting married in 2012 that represents our unique style for a chance to win a complete wedding day coverage anywhere in the world! (Valued at over $4200)

Are you a BlueSky Bride? A Ridiculously Fabulous wedding Photography Give-A-Way
Are you fun and fabulous and can’t imagine a wedding photographer who isn’t the same?
Is your wedding going to represent your unique style and perhaps toss a bit of ‘tradition’ to the wind?
Do you imagine your wedding imagery to be timeless, authentic and full of 'captured moment' versus just 'pretty picture?' (But, of course, expect to look gorgeous too!)
Do you want your wedding album to truly tell 'your story' and not be exactly like any one else’s designed with a fashion/editorial flare?

If so--drop us a bit of info your big-day plans including: a bit about you and your fiancé' and what makes you a 'fabulous' couple, details on your venue, wedding date and a picture of the 2-of-you...

Entries must be received by midnight November 25 (EST) to be eligible to become a finalist. You may submit via audio/video or print (100 words or less) We encourage you to be creative!! Entries may be sent to cassadra@blueskycharlotte.com (Finalists will be selected by a panel of wedding industry awesomeness and posted to Facebook by December 1, 2011 ¬and opened to voting by the general public with the ‘Are you A BlueSky Bride’ Winner will be announced on January 1, 2012!!

For more info go to www.Blueskycharlotteblog.com

A Few Rules:
You may enter yourself or nominate a couple (with their permission)
Give-A-Way includes an engagement session with a DVD of images, 6 hours of wedding day coverage, DVD of edited wedding images and printing rights! (Valued at over $4200)
Travel is included within a 2-hour drive of Charlotte NC. If the winner is located outside of this area travel fees will apply.
You may not already be under contract with a photographer to enter the contest
Void where prohibited/We reserve the right to modify the contest should we see fit.

Contest subject to blackout (i.e. previous bookings, weekends, certain holidays, etc.).

Contest results and subsequent wedding images may be utilized on our blog/website etc.

Vendor October Discount

Vendors are you still thinking about being in The Bridal Showcase this January 8, 2012 at The Charlotte Convention Center that Belk Presents?! We would love to have you! Don't wait, all booths are first come first serve, and we have sold out since 2008! This special is only for 3 weeks and won't be back!

We have come up with a producer special that is very simple and easy for you, it includes...

• 10x10 Basic Booth
• 6 ft. table with white cloth and black skirt
• 2 black folding chairs
• Website Listing
• Website Link
• 1/4 page ad in the show program
• 5 AMP (600 Watts) of electricity
• Lead List of Bride and Grooms

Total Value $1100

You are saving $215 dollars, and a ton of time! Email us for the contract to fill out and make sure to have payment and contract in before October 21st! at info@thebridalshowcasenc.com or call us at 704-347-2900 for any questions!

*No booth sharing- 1 vendor per booth-

The Knot + The Bridal Showcase

We would like to welcome National Publication- The Knot and The Wedding Channel as our new media sponsor with The Bridal Showcase. Make sure to come check out their booth and get a free magazine!!

Make sure to register on theknot.com to get your free wedding website and all of the latest trends and styles for your wedding! There are tons of photos and advice that you can get from their website. Become a Knottie and ask other brides for help and of course the famous Ask Carley! She gives the best advice for all the tricky wedding tips! Also make sure to check out weddingchannel.com for more great tips for your dream wedding.

Vendors for Jan. 8, 2012 The Bridal Showcase

We just recently finished our 10th anniversary show year. We are on our way to working on a new show which will be January 8, 2012 at The Charlotte Convention Center in Hall A!


Some new vendors that have signed up-

AAA Entertainment
Aloft Charlotte Uptown Hotel
Authentic Exposure
Bedazzled Bridal and Formal Wear
Belk
Best Impressions Caterers
Big Chill
Bistro Catering and Events
BlueSky Studio
Carmen and Carmen Prestige @ Belk
Carolina Bride Magazine
Cassie Leigh Photography
Charlotte DJ and Events
Cheesecake Etc.
Clinique
Connie Duglin Linen Rental
Creative Solutions Special Events
Critsey Rowe Photography/Couture Boudoir
Crown Alley Films
David's Bridal
Dixie Homecrafters
Ellis Jewelers- Downtown Concord
Evergreen Studio
Extravaganza Depot
Extravaganza Events
Flowers by Lingky
Glenn Roberson Photography
Great Aunt Stella Center
Group USA
Holiday Inn Center City
Image Expressions
Indigo Photography
Laura's Bakery
M.Clay Photography
Maggiano's
Mann Travels
Mary Kay Cosmetics
Meadowbrook Inn- Blowing Rock
Mecklenburg Bridal
Men's Wearhouse
Metropolitan Ballroom
Nona's Sweets Bakery and Café
Party Reflections
Pine Island Country Club
Pink Petunia Designs, LLC
Polka Dot Bake Shop
Premier Bride Magazine
Southern Star Photography
Sunflour Baking Company
Stella and Dot LKN Style
Split Second Sound
The Bridal Registry
The Coastal Breeze Party Band
The Honeymoon Planner
The Icing and the Cake
The Knot
The Magnolia Room
The Peninsula Yacht Club
The Perfect Wedding Guide
The Place for Flowers
The Westin Charlotte
Things Remembered
Trolleys of The Carolinas, LLC
Weddings Unveiled Magazine
Z Brother's Dj's

If you would like to be a part of this list- please contact us for booth space at info@thebridalshowcasenc.com we still have plenty of booths and discounts available if you sign up before 10.15.11. Or see a vendor contract at www.TheBridalShowcaseNC.com

Pictures from The Bridal Showcase

Here are just some of the pictures from our Bridal Showcase that was August 7th! We want to thank all of our sponsors and vendors for making this show possible. We hope that all of the bride and grooms that attended had a great time and found everything they need for their weddings! Be sure to tell all your friends and family who are engaged about our next show January 8, 2012!

Sunday 7th Bridal Showcase

Come join us for the largest bridal expo in the southeast- this Sunday August 7th from 12-5pm! With 145 vendors you are sure to find something for your upcoming wedding. So if you are engaged or thinking about it- bring your friends, family and of course your groom!!
*Lots of prizes, giveaways, and contests- So make sure to register before Saturday before 5pm. You can register at the door as well.
*You can purchase tickets at the door for $12 for adults. 6 and under are free.
*Bride tank tops are for sale for $15, and Bride to be and groom to be t-shirts are for sale for $10!
*Groom's lounge, for your guys to take a break and watch some sports
*Ton's of food and cake to sample
*Free magazines from Carolina Bride, The Knot, Weddings Unveiled, Premier Bride and The Perfect Wedding Guide
*Finale fashion show at 4:30- featuring Vera Wang's new line "White" from David's Bridal and Men's Wearhouse
*Grooms dance contest- as they shake it for a honeymoon trip and other great prizes!
*Bride to be contest- dig through a cake to find your diamond prize- grand prize, honeymoon!
*Get your hair and makeup done for your wedding look
*Looks at new dresses, flower ideas, invitations options
*Register for wedding gifts
*Find your photographer and videographer, and take pictures in the photobooths!
*See ideas for your reception from Rental Companies
*Pick your favorite venue

Bride T-shirts for sale

Buy your "Bride t-shirts" at the Bridal Showcase this Sunday, August 7th at The Charlotte Convention Center. They are $15. If we catch you wearing one you might win a prize! Great to wear to the show and on your wedding day as you get ready!!

Few tips for attending our Bridal Showcase

Brides, if you are coming to the Bridal Showcase coming up August 7th, here are some helpful tips to make sure that you are not overwhelmed and exhausted! We want you to have a great time, so take a second to look at these ideas....

*Wear comfortable shoes, and clothes. This is no time to wear the stilettos, its mostly concrete, wear the cute flats! Make sure to take advantage of taking a break at concessions if you are tired.

*Don't forget to pre-register online so you won't have to wait in line and save time. Go to www.TheBridalShowcaseNC.com to buy tickets now. All brides must register to be eligible for $2 off coupon (which you can print for each guest that attends with you). Make sure you register before midnight on Tuesday, August 2nd.

*Bring labels with your name, address, email, phone number and wedding date. It will help save time since vendors will ask for your information. Or you can purchase some on our website for $5

*Don't force your groom to go with you, but if he wants to go let him go to the Groom's Lounge to relax and watch the game for a little bit. LOTS of activities and free food for him as well.

*Bring a backup- friend, mother, maid of honor to have some fun girly time....that really cares about the flowers, rental decor, venues, ect...they may be able to get a lot out of the show as well even though they are not the bride.

*You will be given a Belk Bridal Bag for all your goodies, and info. So you won't have to carry it all~!

*Do not feel pressured to commit to one vendor. You are there to get information and look around. But make sure to follow up with your favorite vendors quickly. They will book up fast if you don't act quickly.

*Lastly- HAVE FUN and remember you are a bride and are marrying the man of your dreams !!