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Highlights From The Winter Bridal Extravaganza At The Grand America

Melissa — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:31:27 +0000

Wedding show month has now ended and we had a great time participating in three of Utah’s Best Shows. It was great meeting so many brides and grooms and hearing about their wedding plans.

We will be posting pictures from each of the shows over the next little bit. Here are some of the photo highlights of The Winter Bridal Extravaganza at The Grand America.

Almost 1000 brides and over 3000 people came through the doors at this show. The Grand America is second to none when it comes to class and elegance. This was a beautiful show, there were thousands and thousands of dollars in prizes given away and one lucky bride, Tessa Karrington, won an amazing dream honeymoon to The All Inclusive El Dorado Royale in The Mayan Riviera – Compliments of All Points Travel.

Here are some of the highlight photos.

ALL PHOTOS ARE COURTESY OF MAGNIFIQUE PHOTOGRAPHY

Make sure to check them out if you are still in need of a fantastic photographer.

Thanks again to all the wonderful brides, grooms & guests who attended the show and the 133 marvelous wedding professionals who were a part of it as well.

Also, thank you again to Magnifique Photography for these great photos.

We wish all you brides and grooms out there the best of luck as you plan your wedding and as you begin your new lives together.

The Perfect Dress – Weekend Bridal Gown Sample Sale

Melissa — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 18:53:12 +0000

CHECK OUT THIS GREAT WEEKEND SAMPLE SALE THAT OUR FRIENDS AT THE PERFECT DRESS ARE HAVING.

WEEKEND SAMPLE SALE

Come ready to buy! (Bring the decision maker!) No Holds, payment in full.
Space will be limited so only bring 1-2 guests with you. Please NO Children during this event.
Strapless, Modest, Plus Size Gowns Available! White, Ivory, Champagne Colors, Sizes 2-26.
Do Not miss out on this Sale!
Friday 11am-6pm
Saturday 10am-5pm

About The Perfect Dress

Founded in 1998, The Perfect Dress is dedicated to providing you with the newest and most beautiful styles for your Special Occasion, and you don’t have to spend thousands to get the look you want.

We know that you want to be helped by people who are exprienced in the Bridal and Prom industry.

We have everything to complete your look, jewelry, shoes, headpieces, everything you would need to make your look as individual as you are. We are here to help you every step of the way!

Please call to make an appointment to look at our incredible gowns.

Tips For Attending This Weekends Bridal Extravaganza At The Grand America

Melissa — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:56:22 +0000

How To Get The Most Out of Saturday’s Bridal Extravaganza At The Grand America

Photo By Swensen Photography

The winters biggest and best wedding show is this weekend at Utah’s Most Luxurious Location, The Grand America. With over 100 wedding professionals on hand, fashion shows and live music this is a show you do not want to miss. That being said here are some tips to help you get the most out of the show. Brides attending this show will be able to see an entire room decorated by The Grand America for someones wedding. Elase Medical Spa will be on hand to offer pampering to brides and guests like you wouldn’t believe. Food samples from some of Utah’s best cake decorators, ice cream vendors and caterers. You will be able to chat with the states best photographers and wedding gown designers and see so many other things you may never have thought of for your wedding.

1. Arrive early

Those that arrive first to the bridal shows automatically receive some of the coolest prizes. Many Utah Bridal Shows offer discounts and incentives for arriving early to the show. The Upcoming Bridal Extravaganza at The South Towne Expo is giving away a 2 night get away to the first 150 brides who arrive. Not a bad deal for just showing up early.

2. Pre-register before the show

Save time by registering before the show. Registration only takes a few minutes and will save you from having to fill out a registration form at the show. While the line to get in may seem long before the show starts, once the doors open, those who are already registered and checked in are simply able to walk in the show. Make sure those attending the show with you pre-register online as well. There are separate check in tables for those brides and guests who are pre-registered and those who still need to register and pay.

3. Bring your friends

Bringing your friends to the bridal show will help them feel involved and also give you a chance to bounce ideas back and forth. Many brides bring their maids of honor and their brides maids to help them with decisions. Many others will bring their mothers or mothers-in-law as this helps them feel more a part of the planning process. Plus, in many cases they are the ones paying for it all.

4. Contact info labels

Wedding vendors will often have drawings for prizes at their booths. Instead of having to fill out multiple forms with your contact info, prepare some electronic labels before the bridal show. Information to include: your name, address, phone number, wedding date and email address. This is something that will really help you as you go through the show.

5. Bring a notebook and pen

Bring a notebook and pen so you can take notes. Write down contact info of vendors you talked to or thoughts you have while attending the bridal show. You will visit with a lot of vendors. Make sure you write down things that really jump out and impress you. Realize that if you don’t write it down you could likely forget something important.

6. Bring a digital camera

Bringing a simple digital camera will allow you to quickly remember some of the great things you saw at the show. Did you see a great dress during a bridal fashion show? Maybe there is a great cake from a wedding cake designer. This will allow you to go back and see some of the things that impressed you the most.

7. Know your budget

Setting your wedding budget and knowing who is responsible for each thing will help you make decisions and know what you are looking for while attending the show. Shows tend to feature vendors of all kinds that fit into many different wedding budgets. While one vendor could be more expensive than your budget allows, the next one you meet with could meet your needs just fine.

8. Bring your checkbook

Many wedding vendors will offer a special day-of-the-bridal-show-only discount. This will help you save even more money if you are able to find your vendor at bridal show. The Bridal Extravaganza also gives you an additional incentive for booking your vendors at the show –Extra entries into the Grand Prize Drawing! Most vendors will require a deposit to secure your wedding date. Please be aware that certain dates fill up very fast so if you find a vendor you want to work with, put the deposit down because chances are if you don’t someone else will book them. For every vendor you book with at the show you will receive 1 entry into the Grand Prize Drawing. This is a great way for you to not only solidify your wedding vendors but to also give you a better chance at the Dream Honeymoon.

Also, shows sometimes have boutique vendors who are selling anything from pants, shirts, jewelry, bags etc. This is a great way for you to pick up gifts for your brides maids or to pick up something extra for your wedding day or for any day.

9. Do your research

Know which wedding services you need before the show. Also try to find out which wedding vendors will be exhibiting. This will help you know what questions to ask and allow you to visit those vendors you are particularly interested in.

10. Take part in the prizes offered during the show

Many shows offer prizes that are given away throughout the day and a grand prize drawing at the end of the day. I know of one bride at a recent show who won three different prizes provided by the show vendors. Because of it she was able to save almost $1000 on her wedding. Money she said she used to pay for a honeymoon they didn’t think they would be able to take. Grand prize drawings at the end of the show are an exciting thing for the brides, imagine having your wedding in a location you never dreamed of or taking a honey moon trip to an all inclusive resort that you never thought you could afford. These prizes are incredible and one lucky bride will win. It very well could be you. The upcoming Bridal Extravaganza also offers a 3 day trip to an all inclusive resort for the brides mother or mother-in-law all they have to do is register for it. Pretty great way to say thank you to your mother or your fiance’s mother.

11. Make a day of it

Plan on attending the bridal show for several hours. This will allow you to visit all the vendors and find everything you need. With all the fashion shows, live music, guest speakers and all the free food being passed out you can spend several hours at a show and still feel like you missed something. Bring your fiancé, let him feel a part of it. Believe it or not most guys do care about their wedding day, they just pretend they don’t. Most importantly and above all – have fun!

The Winter Bridal Extravaganza at The Grand America is the Winter’s #1 wedding show. With 108 vendors, fashion shows, boutique vendors , musical entertainment and special guest speakers this is a show you do not want to miss.

Remember one lucky bride will win a dream honeymoon to the all inclusive El Dorado Royale in the Mayan Riviera Compliments of All Points Travel.

Click here to pre-register.

Visit The Bridal Extravaganza Show Gallery To See Photos of Past Wedding Shows.

Tis The Wedding Show Season

Melissa — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 01:48:43 +0000

While many of you are currently shopping and preparing for the Holidays the Bridal Extravaganza is busy putting together two incredible wedding shows for brides to be.

January marks the end of the holiday season and the beginning of the wedding show season. Brides who became engaged over the holidays, or earlier for that matter, will have ample opportunity to prepare for their dream wedding at the states biggest and best wedding shows.

The Bridal Extravaganza Show on January 15th at The Grand America is Utah’s most prestigious wedding show. Brides will have the opportunity to meet with over 100 of Utah’s top wedding professionals at the states most elegant and exquisite location. The Grand America itself is an amazing place to see, but put a bridal show in the Grand America and you have a wedding event you do not want to miss.

The Northern Utah Bridal Extravaganza Show on January 29th at The Davis Conference Center is the perfect show for brides planning their wedding in Davis, Weber, Box Elder and Cache Counties. 80 of Northern Utah’s best wedding experts will be available at this show to help brides plan their dream wedding. The Davis Conference Center is the perfect location because of its class and charm. This isn’t your typical expo center as the conference center itself is a place that can also host a first class wedding.

Fashion shows by Utah’s top wedding gown companies, music from the states best musicians, incredible food sampling from caterers around the state and so much more will be exhibited at these shows.

Typically vendors at Bridal Extravaganza shows offer specials to attending brides that they can’t find anywhere else in the state. Brides will also have the opportunity to see the latest styles and newest innovations within the wedding industry.

In 2010 over $300,000 in prizes were given away at Bridal Extravaganza shows and in 2011 there will be even more opportunities for brides to receive some incredible gifts from amazing wedding vendors.

One lucky bride at each show will win the honeymoon of her dreams at the amazing El Dorado Royale in the Mayan Riviera. This is an all inclusive, adults only resort like none other. Our friends at All Points Travel are the sponsors of this amazing give away. The possibility of winning such a phenomenal honeymoon is reason enough to attend the shows.

A One Bedroom Casita At The El Dorado Royale

Ocean View From Your Private Patio At The El Dorado Royale

Pre-registered brides get in free. Friends and Family are $7.00. Both shows will open at 11:00 and close at 5:30.

Pre-Register Here

The first 150 brides who arrive at the shows will receive a complimentary 2 night getaway and thousands of dollars in gifts and prizes will be given out at both shows.

The Bridal Extravaganza – So Much More Than Just a Wedding Show

Melissa — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:22:26 +0000

PICTURE YOURSELF HERE!

Picture yourself in a tropical paradise walking hand in hand down the beach with the person you just married. Picture yourself spending time relaxing in front of the crystal blue Atlantic Ocean while the sun rises. Picture yourself staying in a beautiful suite at an all inclusive resort where your every need is taken care of. Now, picture yourself doing this and not having to pay for it. Pretty sweet huh!

The Bridal Extravaganza along with All Points Travel are proud to sponsor a Dream Honeymoon give away to The all inclusive El Dorado Royale in the Mayan Riviera at both the upcoming Bridal Extravaganza shows in January.

Actual Aerial View Of The El Dorado Royale

Brides who attend Bridal Extravaganza Bridal Shows not only have a chance to win this absolutely amazing honeymoon but also have the opportunity to win thousands of dollars in prizes given away throughout the day at both shows.

In 2010 Brides attending Bridal Extravaganza shows won over $300,000 in prizes and in 2011 it will be even bigger and better.

The first two shows of the year will kick off on January 15th and 29th respectively.

The January 15th show will be at the states most luxurious location the amazing Grand America Hotel. The Ballroom will feature over 100 of the states very best wedding vendors and experts who will be on hand to assist attending brides with all of their needs. The Grand America is known for luxury, first class accommodations and the Bridal Show doesn’t disappoint. We will also be announcing the winning couple of the Military Wedding Give Away Sponsored By Celtic Waters. Vendors at this show know the wedding industry inside and out and know how to help all brides who attend the show whether they are planning a small intimate wedding or a large bash this is the one wedding show you do not want to miss.

The second show will follow on January 29th for our Northern Utah Brides. By popular demand The Bridal Extravaganza will be producing Northern Utah’s biggest and best wedding show. For many years we have been told by vendors and brides alike that Northern Utah deserves to have a first class show and we have responded. Over 75 of Northern Utah’s best wedding experts will be on hand to help brides in Davis, Weber, Cache and all other Northern Utah Counties plan their perfect day.

Why Bridal Shows?

Vendors at bridal shows are on hand to meet with you personally to plan your day.
Typically vendors offer specials at bridal shows where you can receive some great discounts for your wedding needs.
You will see the latest trends and styles as well as some unique things you may have never thought of.
No running around, the states industry leaders are all in one place.

Why Bridal Extravaganza Shows?

Thousands of dollars in prizes are given away. Including one Dream Honeymoon to the all inclusive El Dorado Royale in the Mayan Riviera – Compliments of All Points Travel.
Receive a 3 day 2 night get away if you book services with at least 3 vendors at the show.
The first 150 brides to arrive at the show will receive a 3 day 2 night get away.
Vendors at the show are ready to assist you with your needs and help you get what you need within the budget you have created for yourself.
Fashion shows from the states very best wedding gown and tuxedo companies.
Entertainment from the states best bands.
Unique ideas that you may have never thought of for your wedding.
Beauty tips from Utah’s best makeup artists, food samples from the states best caterers and so much more.
Brides who attend Bridal Extravaganza shows leave the show being better educated, with more ideas and have had a lot more fun than any other show they have attended.
One lucky brides mother or mother in law will also win a complimentary 3 night stay at the El Dorado Royale. No they don’t have to go with you.

If you are getting married in 2011 or if there is the possibility that you might get married in the near future these are the shows you DO NOT want to miss

Pre-Registered Brides get in Free!

Pre Register Here

Corina from All Points Travel, Durven from Laughing Gravy and Rachel from The Bridal Extravavanza Selecting the Dream Honeymoon Winner at The Fall 2010 show.

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Pictures From The Fall Bridal Extravaganza~Utah Bridal Shows

Melissa — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 04:46:19 +0000

We had an amazing time at the Fall Bridal Extravaganza. Almost 3000 people attended the event and met with some of the best wedding vendors in the state. Special thanks to Design Elite for designing the incredible fashion show stage and to Laughing Gravy Entertainment for MC’ing the event. One of the reasons our shows are so incredible is because of the amazing grand prize we give out. Thank you so much to All Points Travel and to Karisma Resorts for their donations of the dream honeymoon to the amazing El Dorado Royale in The Mayan Riviera.

Bridal shows are a fabulous way for soon to be brides to get ideas, meet with professionals, see the latest in styles and trends and just have a good time.

Thank you to all those who participated in the event and those who attended.

Here are a few pictures from the show.

Corina From All Points Travel, with Durven of Laughing Gravy Entertainment and Rachel of The Bridal Extravaganza Giving Away The Incredible Grand Prize Trip To The El Dorado Royale In The Mayan Riviera.

We look forward to seeing you at our two Winter Bridal Extravaganza.

January 15th, 2011

Salt Lakes #1 Winter Wedding Show

And By Popular Demand For Northern Utah Brides

January 29th, 2011

We Hope To See You There

Falls Biggest Bridal Show in Utah is Almost Here

Melissa — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:30:59 +0000

See The Latest in Wedding Fashion By Utah’s Best Wedding Gown & Tuxedo Companies

Make sure to attend next weeks Fall Bridal Extravaganza at the South Towne Expo Center.

The Bridal Extravaganza is Utah’s largest producer of wedding shows and their fall show is one you do not want to miss. Over 100 of Utah’s top wedding experts will be on hand to help you make your wedding day magical.

One lucky bride will win the honeymoon of her dreams to the amazing El Dorado Royale in the Mayan Riviera – Compliments of All Points Travel.

Aerial Photo Of El Dorado Royale

Here are a few more reasons you do not want to miss this show.

The First 150 Brides To Arrive Will Receive A 2 Night Get Away
See The Latest Trends And Styles During The Extravaganza Fashion Shows
Visit With Over 100 Of Utah’s Top Wedding Experts Who Are There To Help You Plan Your Day
Entertainment From The Daniel Day Trio
A Bridal Boutique where you can pick up wedding gifts and favors
Food From Some Of Utahs Best Caterers
Thousands Of Dollars In Prizes Given Away Throughout The Day
Vendors On Hand Offering Excellent Day Of Show Discounts
One Lucky Bride Will Win The HoneyMoon Of Her Dreams
Book Your Services With Multiple Vendors At The Show And Receive A 2 Night Get Away
No More Running Around The Best Wedding Experts Are At This Show

Typically vendors at wedding shows offer incredible day of show deals for their brides allowing you to save hundreds if not thousands of dollars on your wedding. Because thousands of dollars in prizes will be given away during the day you could easily leave the show with multiple gifts.

At a recent Bridal Extravaganza show one couple won 3 different prizes. This helped them cut their wedding expenses by over $1000 and allowed them the opportunity to put that money towards a honeymoon they didn’t think they were going to be able to plan.

No other show does it like The Bridal Extravaganza.

Registered Brides Get In FREE

Avoid the lines Pre-Register Here

The Fall Bridal Extravaganza – September 11th 2010 – 11:00 – 5:00 at the South Towne Expo Center

It’s Show Time!!

Melissa — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 05:42:38 +0000

Make sure to attend the wedding event of the year.

Saturday July 17th, 11 am – 5 pm

At La Caille

9565 Wasatch Blvd. in Sandy

For Map and Directions Click Here

Over 80 of Utah’s best wedding vendors will all be in one of the states most elegant locations to help you plan your dream wedding.

Reasons To Attend The Bridal Extravaganza at LaCaille

First 150 brides to arrive will receive a 2 night getaway.
Thousands of dollars in gifts will be given out that day.
One lucky Bride will win the wedding of her dreams valued at $100,000.
Special musical performances and fashion shows featuring some of Utah’s top wedding gown and tuxedo companies.
Everything you need to plan your wedding in one of the states most famous and elegant locations.
One lucky bride will win the wedding of her dreams valued at $100,000

There is no other wedding show like the Bridal Extravaganza.

See you there.

Pre Register Here

View Photos of Past Summer Bridal Extravaganza Shows Here

For Tips on Attending A Bridal Show Click Here

For over 15 years The Bridal Extravaganza has been producing Utah’s best wedding shows.

Tips For Attending This Weeks Summer Bridal Extravaganza

Melissa — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 04:19:13 +0000

Are you ready for the summers biggest wedding event? The Bridal Extravaganza at La Caille is like no other show in the valley. First of all the setting is unmatched by any other location. Sitting on 22 acres this French Style Chateau is one of the most picturesque places in Utah. Secondly no other wedding show rolls out the red carpet like La Caille does. With servers roaming the show passing out hors de oeuvres, fashion shows from the states best bridal gown companies, musical acts and so much more this is the one summer wedding event you do not want to miss. Did we mention that one bride will win a $100,000 wedding of her dreams at this show?

Why attend a bridal show? Save time and money, meet with wedding industry experts, get ideas, and see the latest wedding trends. We have prepared several bridal show tips to help you get the most out of the show. Bridal Shows are a fun way for girls to plan their weddings. In one day you can meet with every type of vendor and see some new ideas you may never have thought of that will help make your wedding day unforgettable.

1. Arrive early

Those that arrive first to the bridal shows automatically receive some of the coolest prizes. Many Utah bridal shows offer discounts and incentives for arriving early to the show. The Upcoming Bridal Extravaganza at La Caille is giving away a 2 night get away to the first 150 brides who arrive. Not a bad deal for just showing up early.

2. Pre-register before the show

Save time by registering before the show. Registration only takes a few minutes and will save you from having to fill out a registration form at the show.

3. Bring your friends

4. Contact info labels

5. Bring a notebook and pen

6. Bring a digital camera

7. Know your budget

8. Bring your checkbook

Many wedding vendors will offer a special day-of-the-bridal-show-only discount. This will help you save even more money if you are able to find your vendor at bridal show. The Bridal Extravaganza also gives you an additional incentive for booking your vendors at the show. You can receive a 3 day, 2 night getaway when you book 3 of your vendors at the show! Most vendors will require a deposit to secure your wedding date. Please be aware that certain dates fill up very fast so if you find a vendor you want to work with, put the deposit down because chances are if you don’t someone else will book them.

Also, shows sometimes have boutiques where vendors are selling anything from pants, shirts, jewelry, bags etc. This is a great way for you to pick up gifts for your brides maids or to pick up something extra for your wedding day or for any day.

9. Do your research

10. Take part in the prizes offered during the show

Many shows offer prizes that are given away throughout the day and a grand prize drawing at the end of the day. I know of one bride at a recent show who won three different prizes provided by the show vendors. Because of it she was able to save almost $1000 on her wedding. Money she said she used to pay for a honeymoon they didn’t think they would be able to take. Grand prize drawings at the end of the show are an exciting thing for the brides, imagine having your wedding in a location you never dreamed of or taking a honey moon trip to an all inclusive resort that you never thought you could afford. These prizes are incredible and one lucky bride will win. It very well could be you. The upcoming Bridal Extravaganza also offers a 3 day trip to an all inclusive resort for the brides mother or mother-in-law. What better thank you gift could you give your mother or mother-in-law then sending them on a vacation of their own.

11. Make a day of it

The Summer Bridal Extravaganza at LaCaille is this coming Saturday, July 17^th from 11:00 – 5:00 we look forward to seeing you there.

Click here to see a list of dream wedding give away sponsors.

Click here to pre-register.

Last Weeks Bridal Extravaganza

Melissa — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 19:51:27 +0000

What a great time we had at last weeks Bridal Extravaganza at the South Towne Expo Center. We would like to thank all those who participated in and attended the show last week.

Brides began to line up as early as 7:30 in the morning and the show didn’t open until 11:00.

From the moment the doors opened until the they closed the show was packed.

We would like to thank all 115 vendors who participated in the show.

A special thanks to the following vendors for their help in designing, producing or hosting the show.

Laughing Gravy Entertainment
All Points Travel
Flower Patch
Swensen Photography
TheBrideandGroom.com
Bed Bath & Beyond
Morgan Jewelers
Wedding Dreamer
Modern Expo

Congratulations to Holly Uphold who was the grand prize winner of the trip to the All Inclusive El Dorado Resort in the Mayan Riviera and also to Janna Vannoy who won the mother of the bride trip to the same resort.

Also a special congratulations to Brittany Asay and Steven Stoker who won the Love Story Contest trip to Disneyland.

We are excited to announce our Summer Bridal Extravaganza at Utah’s most elegant restaurant, La Caille, on July 17th. Thousands of dollars in prizes will be given out and one lucky bride will win a $100,000 dream wedding. Continue to check thebrideandgroom.com for more details.

Click here to view pictures from our Spring Extravaganza at The South Towne Expo Center.

Thank you again to everyone who participated in and attended the show.

The Utah Bridal Shows Team