Wonderful Wedding Show

Wonderful Wedding Show 2010

Winnipeg Convention Centre

January 16 & 17 11am-6pm










Whether this is your first visit to the wedding show or your first as the bride, here are some tips to help you get the most from the day...

Have fun! This is a great day out for you and your bridal party so have some fun with it. Go for brunch, don your 'Bride to Be' and "Mother of the Bride' tees, and celebrate!


Be prepared for what to expect. The wedding show is very large, can be very overwhelming, and can get very crowded. A show guide is included in the Winnipeg Free Press January 13th and it's a fantastic tool to help you preplan where you want to go and who you'd like to see. Hint: If you're not interested in seeing the fashion show, around 1pm and 4pm are great times to visit the booths and talk to wedding planners, photographers, and venues. It's less crowded and it's easier to talk with the exhibitors.


Be prepared to buy. Whether it's a wedding dress or a wedding day coordinator you're interested in, you may want to go into the show intent on signing a contract right then and there. Many of the dress shops have fabulous sales during the show and other wedding professionals calendars fill up very quickly during the weekend.


Bring tools to help you.

• Address stickers. The #1 advice I'd give is bring address stickers with a minimum of your name, email address and phone number for the exhibitor draws and to get on mailing lists.
• Comfortable shoes. You'll be doing a lot of walking and standing on a very hard floor so make sure you're comfortable. Stiletto boots look great but aren't practical on a day like today.
• Convenient bag. There are brochures, postcards, business cards, samples, catalogues, and merchandise for sale. Bring along a bag you're comfortable carrying - whether it's a messenger bag, backpack or large purse.
• Yoga pants and tank top. If you're in the market for a wedding gown on sale and will likely be trying some on at the show, wearing yoga pants or leggings and a tight top will make it easier to change in and out of the dresses and without risking your privacy either.

Not just a girls day anymore! More and more, I see couples attending together. These days, the groom is just as involved as the bride and wants to see the products and services available too. This is also an opportunity for the two of you to see one-on-one if you "click" personally with the photographers, planners and venues you may be involved with for your wedding.


Remember that your time at the wedding show is about enjoying it - seeing what's out there, sharing in the excitement of all the engaged couples, and planning your own wedding. Have fun! While you're there, drop by our booth at 833/835 - I'd love to meet you!


~Louise