Chicago Sun-Times 9/12/97
Bridal Expo
The biggest bridal fashion show, exposition

People all over Chicago are talking about the biggest bridal event of the year. The “Wedding and Home Show” presented by Elegant Bride Magazine, is helping thousands of couples plan their weddings, prenuptial events, honeymoons and future lives together. This one-of-a-kind event is a convenient and exciting way in which attendees can see over 100 local exhibitors who provide a vast array of wedding, honeymoon, and first home products and services. (see their ad on page 3)

From photography to caterers, hotels and resorts, florists, bakeries, gift apparel, and information about buying your first home, you’ll find it all in one location. In addition, there will be a dazzling runway fashion shows professionally choreographed with top models highlighting the latest styles of bridal apparel and men’s formalwear available from the area’s leading retailers. The event is cosponsored by the Chicago Sun-Times and ATA.

Attendees have a chance to win tow airline tickets anywhere ATA flies, including Cancun, Hawaii and San Juan. Plus, all attending brides-to-be will receive a complimentary copy of Elegant Bride and Chicago Wedding Magazine. There are many other fabulous prizes and give-a-ways including the opportunity to grab as much cash as you can in Modern Tuxedo’s “money machine, “ a $200 gift certificate to the vendor of your choice courtesy of Chicago Sun-Times, and balloons filled with cash courtesy of Bursting to Sow You. And most of all, attendees who take advantage of the show specials can save a lot on their upcoming nuptials.

Today’s career driven couples often find it challending to manage the time consuming task of planning their wedding

“At the upcoming Hyatt event, brides-to-be will meet wedding industry professionals ready to answer all their questions,” said Bill Brennan, events director of Bridal Expo/ “
We’ve heard many brides after their weddings and they attribute a lot of success to what they found at the Expo. Seeing vendors in one place under one roof in a fun environment can save a lot of time, money and headaches.”

Tickets to the Sunday, Oct. 5 event at the Hyatt Regency O’hare are only $5 in advance or $8 at the door, if available. (Doors open at noon.) Mention this article or their ad before Sept. 19 and your first two tickets are free. Be sure to call and reserve your tickets now, before the show is sold out.

Call (312 or 847) 4-BRIDAL 24-hours a day.

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