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.

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

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

Oregon Wedding Showcase produces four great bridal shows each year – 2 in Salem & 2 in Eugene. Don’t miss your opportunity to attend the upcoming January shows!

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 Eugene show is this weekend, January 14th and 15th at the Lane Events Center 796 W. 13th Avenue Eugene 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.

The Salem Show is January 28th and 29th at the Oregon State Fairgrounds, 2330 17th St. NE in Salem Oregon. Hours are Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 11am to 4:30pm. (Different exhibitors – same features as Eugene with over 100 vendors, fashion shows etc.)!

Oregon Wedding Showcase

Advance tickets can be purchased at www.oregonweddingshowcase.com for $7. Admission at the door is $9 and $1 off coupons are available through most show vendors.

Check out their Facebook page:  http://www.facebook.com/oregonweddingshowcase for for contests to win tickets to the shows!

Finally, Oregon Wedding Showcase offers a fully interactive website with planning tools, ability to ask multiple vendors questions on services, availability or any other types of questions in just one email.

Maureen Haley, wedding officiant in Portland, Oregon, recently married Anthony and Marissa, the 500^th happily married couple since she was ordained as a non-denominational minister in 2006.   She loves everything weddings and knows how unique and special each couple is.   Love is the common ground, however there are no two weddings alike and it’s a great time for the loving couple to express their individuality.  Every ceremony is written by Maureen and is customized to suit the couple.

Rev. Maureen Haley & 500th couple Marissa and Anthony

Maureen Haley is active in the Portland wedding community and loves to network and support other wedding professionals in pursuing their dreams and expressing their creativity.  She truly enjoys being part of the team of professionals that fuses together on your wedding day to make your ceremony vision come to life.

She serves as the Co-Chairman of the Membership committee of the Wedding Network USA in the Portland chapter and is a founding member of WNUSA.  She belongs to the Portland Wedding Lounge a group of Portland’s top wedding professionals in all categories.  She networks with the best wedding officiants in Portland and SW Washington www.123oregonWeddingOfficiants.com and has many wonderful reviews from happily married couples on Wedding Wire. www.weddingwire.com/maureenhaley

She will be delighted to meet with you and discuss your wedding ceremony ideas.

Rev. Maureen Haley, Wedding Officiant in Portland, loves marrying happy couples!  Trust your wedding ceremony to an expert.

Rev. Maureen Haley, Wedding Officiant

RevMaureenPdx@gmail.com
503-888-9876
www.portlandministers.com

Also, please bring an unwrapped toy to be donated to a holiday toy drive. The Lounge Players look forward to celebrating a fun and festive evening with all of you brides and grooms to be, as well as those in the wedding industry! Please RSVP Here.

Wedding Lounge Holiday Open House

We’re beyond amazed at the level of talent in the local Wedding & Event industry! This past Sunday was the most successful Wedding Affair Bravo! has seen. Brides, Grooms & Guests were captivated by the gorgeous rooms decorated to impress, tasted delicious food, drinks & desserts and much more.

Winners: One fun element of the Wedding Affair is voting by Guests for those who inspired them at the show. Typically there are 3 categories & 3 winners… however there were a few ties and many honorable mentions! Congratulations to all.

Best Room Theme & Décor:
Colonel Lindbergh Ballroom – Theme: Town & Country and Fireside Room – Theme: Urban Chic – a Winter Wedding

Best Caterer: Premiere Catering and Delilah’s Catering

People’s Choice/Lasting Impression: Le Cookie Monkey

People’s Choice Honorable Mentions: August Veils, Barclay Event Rentals, Charlotte’s Weddings & More, Delilah’s Catering, Embassy Suites Hotel, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, Grand Papery, John Ross Music, Magnifique Boutique, Muse Wedding & Event Planning, Paparazzi Tonight, Premiere Catering, Seventy Seven Salon, Soiree – Special Event Planning, Star Productions, Stott Shots Photography, and Studio I Do.

The Bravo! Wedding Affair is easier to describe in photos as its truly awe-inspiring. For a complete list of all the amazing wedding & event professionals involved in the Wedding Affair, Click Here. To see more pictures from the show, click here.

Colonel Lindbergh Ballroom – Theme: Town & Country

Colonel Lindbergh Reception – Theme: Rustic Vineyard with a Touch of Tuscany

Fireside Room – Theme: Urban Chic – a Winter Wedding

Gevurtz Room – Theme: Decadence

Lobby & Destination Weddings – Central Oregon, Coast, Mt. Hood & Gorge, & Willamette Valley

Mezzanine – Theme: Tour of Elegance

Queen Marie Ballroom – Theme: Je t’Adore

Queen Marie Reception – Theme: So Now Vintage

* Thank you Andie Petkus Photography for capturing all the wonderful details!

We are so excited for the Bravo! Wedding Affair this Sunday! Every detail has been carefully thought out & meticulously taken care of – all to help simplify the task of planning your own wedding. Immerse yourself in a wealth of knowledge, get inspired with the latest bridal couture & savor delicious treats while fresh ideas will help you imagine your day.

Themes:
Decadence
Je t’Adore
Rustic Vineyard with a Touch of Tuscany
So Now Vintage
Town & Country
Tour of Elegance
Urban Chic – A Winter Wedding

Destination Weddings:
Central Oregon
Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge
Oregon Coast
Willamette Valley

Entertainment: Collage Trio & John Ross Music

Giveaways: Enter to win fantastic giveaways from, Columbia Cliff Villas, Martin’s Gorge Tours, Mt. Hood SkiBOWL, Star Productions DJ, The Party Scoop & more!

You don’t want to miss this show! Sunday, Nov. 6th, 2011 – 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Embassy Suites Hotel Downtown Portland. Click Here to Purchase Tickets.

Bridal Show Tip: Avoid filling out multiple entry forms by hand – bring address labels with all your contact info. Be sure to include your email address & wedding date. This will save you time & your hand!

Urban Green Sustainable Wedding - February 2011 Wedding Affair. Images by AJ's - Art of Joy & Embassy Suites

Russian Tea Room - February 2011 Wedding Affair - Images by AJ's - Art of Joy