6/20/97
The biggest Bridal Fashion Expo

Bridal Expo has helped thousands of couples plan their wedding, prenuptial event, honeymoon and future lives together. Visitors have found the Bridal Show/Expo to be the most efficient way to manage the time-consuming task of organizing the most important event of their lives.

Attendees meet personally with dozens and dozens of wedding vendors, all gathered in one convenient location. Exhibitors provide a vast range of wedding and honeymoon goods and services. An exciting runway fashion show highlights the latest couture wedding fashions available from area bridal boutiques and formalwear companies.

Upcoming events not to be missed include: Sunday, July 13-The Marriott Hotel O’Hare, Thursday evening, July 17-Georgio’s Banquets in Orland Park, Tuesday evening, July 22-a fantasy show at Medieval Times Castle in Schaumburg; and Tuesday evening, July 29-Drury Lane Oak Brook. Tickets are complimentary through the courtesy of ATA through July 1. Call (312/847/414) 4-BRIDAL (427-4325) for tickets and information.

“At the July shows, brides-to-be will meet wedding industry professionals ready to answer all their questions and see the latest in wedding fashions during a spectacular couture fashion show. Vendor’s categories also include reception sites, florists, photographers, gift registries, honeymoon destinations, party favors, transportation, décor, musical entertainment and lots more,” said Bill Brennan, events director of Bridal Expo. Chicago supports an array of bridal offerings, and Bridal Expo’s vendors reflect the qualities that make this show unique. “This is a must-attend show for brides,” said Brennan. Aside from the basic wedding vendors like florists or photographers, Bridal Expo’s vendors also offer unique and unusual products and services such as butterfly and dove releases, balloon drops and fireworks.

Bridal Expo is sponsored by the Chicago Sun-Times and ATA. Brides-to-be who attend the show have a chance to win two airline tickets anywhere ATA flies to use for their honeymoon. Popular destinations include Cancun, Hawaiim California and Florida. Other prizes and giveaways during July expos include balloons filled with cash that are drawn at the conclusion of each fashion show and a $200 gift certificate to the vendor of your choice, courtesy of the Chicago Sun-Times.

“The companies who exhibit at our events often offer show specials and other discounts if brides-to-be book within a certain time frame following the show,” said Brennan. Besides saving brides-to-be money, Bridal Expo helps thousands of area brides save time. Career couples, after one or two visits to the Bridal Expo, can plan their entire wedding through the contacts they make. Seeing vendors in one place under one roof in a fun environment can save a lot of time, money and headaches. The July shows are popular and expected to sell out. Call the Bridal Expo box office 24 hours a day at (312/847/414) 4-BRIDAL (427-4327). Brides and grooms-to-be can obtain free tickets courtesy of ATA. After July 1, the tickets are $5 in advance r $8 at the door if available.

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