The Weddings of the World multicultural bridal show takes place on May 6, 2012 at the Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel, 8235 Northeast Airport Way, Portland, OR  97220.  Doors to the public open at 10:30 am to 6 pm.  The show is divided into three sections offering 22,000 square feet of wedding inspiration for every bride.  The Weddings of the World show focuses on the Russian, Ukrainian and Slavic communities; as well as the East Indian community and Asian communities, including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese.

Show highlights include fashion shows, complimentary food and beverage and vendors showcasing all the goods, services and products a new bride might need to make their wedding perfect will be on-site including wedding planners, photographers, catering, photography and videography, gowns, bridesmaids dresses, hair and make-up, tuxedos, deejays and live entertainment, rental equipment and much more.

VIP tickets are also available for $20 VIP guests receive:

• Exclusive first look at the showcases from 9am to 10am, Sunday, May 6th.
• Brides receive goodie bags full of prizes and samples (1 per group).
• Complimentary Champagne.
• Complimentary Award-Winning Cuisine samples from Sheraton Executive Chef Barry Handley.
• Enter to win an exclusive prize just for our VIPs including a honeymoon trip to Hawaii.
• Commemorative VIP show lanyard.

NW Wedding Scoop – This bridal event is about YOU!! Come hang out in a hip & relaxed environment where local wedding experts share their secrets, you get to ask questions without the sales pitches, brides get pampered and grooms have their own Man Cave! Incredible Swag Bags for the first 100 Brides to PreRegister.

NW Wedding Scoop offers you a solution to having a stress-free wedding. This is not an event for vendors to sell you their services, with the traditional sales pitch.  This is where you come to get all your questions answered, solutions to the challenges you have, and find out how to have the wedding of your dreams YOUR way. . .
Panels of Bridal Experts will be sharing their best industry advice, timeline tips and budget tricks with you.  There will be plenty of opportunities to hear about all the facets of the wedding planning process as well as the opportunity to talk one-on-one with the vendors and ask any questions you have without the pressure.

Guys, they even have a Man Cave for you!!  March Madness will be playing on the big screen, complimentary whiskey tasting, Texas hold’em, black-jack and a cash bar! You don’t want to miss out on the fun!

NW Wedding Scoop
March 10 & 11 at The Governor Hotel
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Plan your wedding with a notable collection of the area’s best bridal resources at the ultimate high-end bridal event of the year - LUXE BRIDAL EVENT – designed for today’s most contemporary and style-obsessed couples!

Hosted by Luxe Event Productions at the Historic Tiffany Center and decorated by Barclay Event Rentals the night will start with the Luxe Ultra Lounge experience for VIP ticket holders 5-6pm, and general admission to open at 6pm.

The LUXE BRIDAL EVENT is a luxury and boutique bridal showcase with a style-savvy and contemporary lounge-like atmosphere. The design of this lounge-like bridal event is fun for all, there is a cash bar, live DJ with dimmed lighting and a chill and modern luxury feel. The setting is relaxed, swanky, boutique and ultra lush with details and style.

You don’t want to miss this fabulous event!

DATE | March 8th, 2012
LOCATION | Historic Tiffany Center
VIP ENTRY | $35 includes the ultra luxe VIP SWAG BAG -LOADED- with discounts and freebies from exhibitors, local wedding pros and area businesses!
GENERAL ADMISSION | $12
REGISTER to Attend

Join Charlotte’s Weddings & More for their Open House this Wednesday, March 7th, from 5pm to 8pm. You’re in for a fabulous evening! RSVP here.

Charlotte’s will be showcasing a variety of preferred vendors, from catering and cosmetics, to music and photography. And the best part? There will be a drawing every 15 minutes for giveaways from select vendors (Must be present to win). Plus, you could win $1000 towards any wedding gown in the store (new purchases only).

In addition, the first 50 brides to attend the Open House evening will receive a gift bag compliments of Charlotte’s. Be sure to stop by on March 7th – you won’t want to miss all the fun and excitement of Charlotte’s Open House bridal extravaganza!

Preferred Vendors at Charlotte’s Open House:
All Wright Music - Paparazzi Tonight - Cupcake Jones - Soiree Event Planning - Soiree Boutique - David Barss Photography - Hybrid Moon - Best Car in Town - The Wedding Lounge - Crave Catering - Le Cookie Monkey - Event Cosmetics - Bravo! Wedding - West Coast Event Productions - The Wedding Cottage - August Veils - Hotel Vintage Plaza - And many More!

Join Charlotte’s Weddings & More for their Open House on Wednesday, March 7th, from 5pm to 8pm. You’re in for a fabulous evening!

Charlotte’s will be showcasing a variety of preferred vendors, from catering and cosmetics, to music and photography. And the best part? There will be a drawing every 15 minutes for giveaways from select vendors (Must be present to win). Plus, you could win $1000 towards any wedding gown in the store (new purchases only).

In addition, the first 50 brides to attend the Open House evening will receive a gift bag compliments of Charlotte’s. Be sure to stop by on March 7th – you won’t want to miss all the fun and excitement of Charlotte’s Open House bridal extravaganza!

Preferred Vendors at Charlotte’s Open House:
All Wright Music - Paparazzi Tonight - Cupcake Jones - Soiree Event Planning - Soiree Boutique - David Barss Photography - Hybrid Moon - Best Car in Town - The Wedding Lounge - Crave Catering - Le Cookie Monkey - Event Cosmetics - Bravo! Wedding - West Coast Event Productions - The Wedding Cottage - August Veils - Hotel Vintage Plaza - And many More!

Sweet Masterpieces from La Joconde

In 2006 pastry chef and architect Jutta Bach decided to combine her love for French cuisine and her skills in design, and founded La Joconde – resulting in what many Oregon wedding planners consider the most delicious and most beautiful wedding cakes in Portland.

Her signature design element is Joconde sponge, a decorative sponge cake named for the Mona Lisa – which is called “La Joconde” by the French. La Joconde offers a sophisticated culinary experience and the most creative cake designs, which have been featured in several wedding magazines and on bridal shows in Portland.

Jutta’s first rate service begins with a complimentary personal consultation and tasting where wedding cake ideas get developed and translated into a colored hand-drawn sketch, and a wide array of flavor options can be sampled and selected.

Join BeckenRidge Vineyard February 19th for an Open House Event. This event is a rare opportunity for the public to explore BeckenRidge Vineyard and have free wine tasting!

Joining BeckenRidge at their Open House:
NW Mobile DJ
Music Express
With This Ring Wedding
Distinctive Designs
Stalnaker Photo Studio
An Event to Remember
Red Pearl Designs
Myriad Cake Designs
Special Occasions Party Rentals
All Star Tents & Party Rentals
Capricorn Catering
Image Floral
Haute Cakes & Confections
The Bridal Gallery
Oregon Wedding Showcase

BeckenRidge Vineyard has availability in 2012 and are starting to book 2013.

BeckenRidge Vineyard was specifically designed for wedding, receptions, and special occasions. The panoramic view of the Willamette Valley and the Cascades provides the perfect backdrop fro your special day all year-round.  With 12 acres of vineyard wrapping itself around you and your guests, you can’t escape the romance. Whether you are on the patios, inside, in the vineyard or on the lawn your photos will create beautiful memories.

Since there is no public access to the property, you are assured your event will be private. Enjoy a leisurely pace, as you have the entire day to enjoy BeckenRidge.  The personal attention of the BeckenRidge staff will help you create a memorable event for you and your special guests. 

BeckenRidge Vineyard

It’s a busy wedding weekend in the Pacific Northwest with the Oregon Wedding Showcase in Salem, Marry ME! in Vancouver & Oaks Pioneer Church Open House in SE Portland. Lots of options for couples to continue planning their special day!

Oaks Pioneer Church Bridal Open House: Come see the newly refurbished Oaks Pioneer Church this Saturday at their Open House. Explore the freshly painted historic building with gorgeous stained windows and beautiful interior all located in a park-like setting overlooking the Willamette River. All this beauty provides wonderful photo opportunities on your special day.
Oaks Pioneer Church Open House – Saturday, Jan 28^th from 12 to 2. Oaks Pioneer Church - 8210 SE 13th Ave, Portland Oregon

Oregon Wedding Showcase: From the traditional to the unique, The Oregon Wedding Showcase has something for every bride. Talk with experts, see the latest wedding trends, and discover new ideas as well as take advantage of money-saving show specials. Over 25 years of experience putting on the best bridal shows in the Willamette Valley! The Salem show is this Saturday & Sunday, at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE in Salem Oregon. Hours are Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4:30pm. Over 100 vendors from cakes to formal wear to gowns to catering and venues. Two professional fashion shows each day featuring the latest gowns and formal wear.

Marry ME!. SUNDAY, January 29th at the Hilton Vancouver Washington’s Convention Center, beginning at 10:00am, the event opens with live music and an interactive marketplace where couples can “play with linens”, meet area wedding pros, see dozens of full size wedding cakes and learn the 1,2,3’s of how to plan for their big day! Exhibitors will showcase the newest products, services, ideas and trends available to the market. There will be plenty of sampling and new ideas to see, from the well-recognized traditions to the hottest trends in the industry.

The Northwest’s ONLY Wedding Cake and Tabletop Design Showcase

Vancouver, Washington (January 29th, 2012) – The Greater Vancouver Bridal Show, (the annual winter wedding event) announces its new name of Marry ME!. SUNDAY, January 29th at the Hilton Vancouver Washington’s Convention Center, beginning at 10:00am, the event opens with live music and an interactive marketplace where couples can “play with linens”, meet area wedding pros, see dozens of full size wedding cakes and learn the 1,2,3’s of how to plan for their big day!

Its a big wedding planning weekend in Portland with two fantastic bridal events –  Brides Against Breast Cancer Charity Gown Sale and the Bravo! Wedding Affair.

Brides Against Breast Cancer: FIND THE GOWN OF YOUR DREAMS AND BRING SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND HOPE TO SOMEONE AFFECTED BY CANCER”

January 21st and 22nd at the DoubleTree Hotel Portland - 1000 NE Multnomah St, Portland.

“Brides Against Breast CancerTM” gown sales continue to be important fund-raising events for Brides Against Breast Cancer. Our more than 32 yearly shows provide brides-to-be with an opportunity to find their dream gown (at an incredible savings) while contributing to services that provide support, education and hope to people affected by breast cancer.

The 2012 Bravo! Wedding Affair, this Sunday, January 22nd at the Embassy Suites Portland Downtown, will offer big giveaways for its brides this year.

“The January Wedding Affair is a dynamic boutique event for the newly engaged bride. It showcases upcoming trends for weddings in an intimate setting. This is not their mother’s bridal show. Modern women are busy and this event allows for them to experience the products and interview for services they’ll need rather than having to sift through paperwork to discern which companies they want to interview,” said Mary Lou Burton CEO of Bravo.

This year, attendees will not only be able to save time by planning their entire wedding in one afternoon, but local vendors are investing more into big giveaways for the busy bride such as spa packages, bachellorette parties and honeymoon getaways.

Click here to purchase tickets! Please note that online ticket sales end Saturday at Noon. Tickets are always available at the show.

Bravo! January 2012 Wedding Affair Program