Check out the April/June 2011 issue of Carolina Bride Magazine. On page 122 in the Business Spotlight, read about The Bridal Showcase and our new show, The Carolina Baby Showcase!

New Website

Check out our new Website for Carolina Weddings and Events- from the producers of The Bridal Showcase and The Carolina Baby Showcase!!! www.CarolinaWeddingsandEvents.com

Let us know what you think!!!

Best Booth Award - January 23, 2011

Thank you to all of our vendors who made a wonderful efforts to decorate and make creative booths for our 10th anniversary show. We have based our choices on creativity, cleanliness, design, and visability of signage promoting your business. This is our first "Best Booth Award" for The Bridal Showcase.
Here are the winners.........They will receive a small star trophy and a discount on an August booth.

We also have some runner up's -It was really hard choosing!!


1st Place- Bluesky Studio -50% off their booth




























2nd Place- Planned Perfection- 30% off their booth

3rd Place- Renaissance Charlotte Suites- 10% off their booth

We had 2 runners-up and they will also receive a 10% off their booth for August.


Nga Vu Designs

Lucy Parker Photography

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF OUR WINNERS~

Thanks!

Thank you to all of the bride and grooms to be that came to the Bridal Showcase Sunday, January 23, 2011 at The Charlotte Convention Center. We had great attendance thanks to you!!! Also thank you to all our Sponsors and Vendors who made it all possible! We can't wait for our next show August 7, 2011.

Be sure to check out Facebook for pictures! Be sure to check your emails for a survey for you to fill out which will make you eligible to win more prizes! Or click on this link to fill it out~ we appreciate your feedback so we have tons of giveaways so check back here for the winners!

http://www.thebridalshowcasenc.info/forms/2011-1.html

Read our Article from CharlotteObserver.com

Be sure to check out this link for an article about the Bridal Showcase featuring Margaret Hooks the owner of Carolina Weddings and Events. She produces one of the best Bridal Showcase's in North and South Carolina. We are celebrating our 10th anniversary, and our 20th show. We have 2 shows a year one in August and one in January. Thank you Moment for asking all your wonderful questions, so others can get more information on what we do day to day.

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2011/01/20/1995068/the-bridal-showcase.html


**Make sure to check out our next show January 23, 2011 from noon-5pm at the Charlotte Convention Center. You can buy tickets at the door for $12. Register there so you can be sure to be eligible for contest, giveaways. There will be honeymoons and trips to giveaway as well as 1 carat diamond earrings from Diamonds Direct!! www.TheBridalShowcaseNC.com

How to get the most out of our Bridal Showcase

Brides, if you are coming to the Bridal Showcase this Sunday January 23rd, 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 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, January 18th.
*Bring labels with your name, address, email, phone number and wedding date. It will help save time since vendors will ask for your information.
*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.
*Bring a backup- friend, mother, maid of honor to have some fun girly time....that really cares about the flowers, rental decor, venues, ect...
*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.

Selling "Bride" shirts at the show!

Ladies, don't forget to check out our new "Bride" shirts we are selling at Registration. Perfect to wear on your wedding day, to show off your special day!!

Cash only- $20. You never know... there might be prizes for wearing them at the show January 23rd!~

CONGRATS on your engagement

Congrats to all newly engaged brides!! We hope that you will pre-register on our website so you can be eligible for honeymoon packages, contests and TONS of giveaways through out the day.
Go to
www.TheBridalShowcaseNC.com to get your discounted ticket! Bring your friends, family and even groom to give you tons of ideas for your wedding. Watch as we transform the Charlotte Convention Center with over 150 wedding related vendors! Tons of samples, freebies and fun for all. Even let your groom check out the grooms lounge for some football on the big screen!!!

Also check out our ads in the latest Carolina Bride Magazine, The Knot, The Perfect Wedding Guide, and Weddings Unveiled. Also get more information from our Title Sponsor - Belk at any of their department stores. As well as all the fashions you will see at the finale fashion show provided by David's Bridal and Men's Warehouse!!!