Here comes procession of bridal shows
Couples can get tips and ideas as they plan their big day
Sabrina Beck, owner of Cinderella's Closet in American Fork, displays a wedding gown she created. Gowns are a big item at bridal fairs.
Michael Brandy, Deseret Morning News
Lost in lace? Confused about caterers?
Not sure how much is too much to pay for top-quality wedding photos and video memories?
What's new in the way of bridal gowns, diamond rings, wedding cakes and are brides today wearing veils?
The wedding shows have answers with a hefty gathering of vendors ready to sell their nuptial wares from event entertainment to honeymoon cottages.
Five are scheduled between now and April with another round being planned after June.
At each event, the bride gets in free if she registers (thus freeing up her address for the businesses that want to send her their marketing materials).
At most, she and her groom can win prizes, receive free gift bags, free wedding planners and portfolios full of coupons and money-saving offers. (For booking with at least three vendors at the Bridal Extravaganza, the happy couple gets a two-day, one-night getaway.)
Some feature a groom's room so he can relax in front of a big-screen television and munch on fresh popcorn while his intended browses the collection of tables featuring everything from travel options to invitations and fine china. She can sit back and see the latest in wedding fashions at shows specifically designed for brides, bridesmaids, mothers of brides and grooms of brides.
At the Bride & Groom Gala, he can compete in the frozen T-shirt or cake-eating contest.
Marcee Kitchen, the owner of Dippidee's in American Fork, participates in each show she can.
It's a chance to show potential customers her unique and fun ideas for different kinds of wedding cakes. (There's a crazy, multilayered cake on her Web site that defines her fresh thinking when it comes to cake decorating.)
What: Wedding Expo
Where: Show Barn, Thanksgiving Point in Lehi
When: 4-8 p.m. Jan. 11; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Jan. 12
Cost: $5 at the door/no charge for registered brides-to-be
Phone: 768-2300
What: 10th Annual Bride & Groom Gala
Where: Noah's, 644 N. 2000 West, Lindon, exit 275
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Jan. 12
What: The Bridal Extravaganza
Where: Marriott Provo Hotel and Conference Center
When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Jan. 26
Cost: $5/no charge for registered brides-to-be
Phone: 590-3509
What: The Bridal Fair
Where: Provo High School, 1125 N. University Ave., Provo
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Feb. 2
Cost: free
What: Utah Wedding Show
Where: Grand Ballroom, Sorensen Student Center, UVSC campus, Orem
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 19
E-mail: haddoc@desnews.com
Sharon Haddock is a former full-time writer and editor for The Deseret News. She currently does freelance writing from her home in American Fork where she lives with her fellow journalist husband Marc Haddock. They have 12 more ..
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