14th Annual VOW Bridal Event
February 23, 2014 | 11 am - 4 pm
Virginia Beach Convention Center

Couture Runway Shows
Tastings
Marketplace
Prizes
Inspirations

Sunday February 24, 2013
8 am - 4pm
Virginia Beach Convention Center Ballroom

PROS-in-the-KNOW BREAKFAST WORKSHOP

Join Vow Bride Editor, Kim Wadsworth and Hampton Roads outstanding Bridal Experts sharing their experience and best kept wedding planning secrets!

8:15 AM Doors Open
8:30 AM The Yacht Club at Marina Shores
9:00 AM Chef by Design Catering
9:30 AM Emily Weddings
10:00 AM Marie Violet Photography
10:30 AM Janie Medley of The Bride's Cafe

Admission includes:
$35 for one or $50 for two
VIP Entry into the Bridal Show, VIP Seating for the 3pm Couture Runway Show, Bridal Breakfast, Special Vow Bag, Tips From the Top Booklet and a Special Drawing for workshop attendees only! Seating is limited!

REGISTER HERE FOR THE BRIDAL WORKSHOP and BRIDAL EVENT

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VOW BRIDAL EVENT SCHEDULE

PROS-IN-THE-KNOW BREAKFAST WORKSHOP
8:15 AM - 11 AM

RUNWAY SHOWS

12:00 PM Children’s Fashion Show "Petite Wedding Cortege"
1:00 PM American Heart Association’s "Little Red Dress Event
3:00 PM Cameo Appearance: "All the World's a Stage When You're a Bride" Couture Runway Show
4:00 PM Long Jewelers Giveaway & Wedding with Style Grand Prize Giveaway

FREE WORKSHOPS

12:00 PM Planning Your Wedding with Pinterest w/ Jennifer La Londe, Owner of the Bridal Dish
1:00 PM Bridal Beauty Makeover: How to Define You on Your Wedding Day with Kim Wadsworth with BridesMade
2:00 PM Planning a Wedding From Your Heart with celebrated Author & Wedding Folklorist, Cornelia Powell
(Schedule subject to change)

GENERAL ADMISSION and REGISTRATION

$10 at the door or Brides-To-Be can pre-register online HERE for a $2 discount.
Show your AAA Card for a $5 admission at the box office

Free Valet Parking for Brides by Express Valet – Free Vow Bride Bag to the first 1,000 Brides




One lucky couple will win this amazing all inclusive wedding package valued at over $16,000.

A complete wedding planning, coordination and design package from the award winning team with style
STYLE EVENTS

Wedding Bands for the Bride & Groom
LONG JEWELERS

$500.00 Gift Certificate
PURE ENGLISH COUTURE BRIDAL

Pearls for your Wedding Party (up to six)
TIDEWATER KEEPSAKE JEWELERS

A Custom Monogram Lighting
STAGE RIGHT LIGHTING WEDDINGS

Wedding Wine Service (with signed catering contract)
SHERATON VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT

Full Day of Wedding Make-up for your wedding party (up to 8)
includes some full size products for bride and bridesmaids
$500 value
MARY KAY COSMETICS

Custom Bridal Veil & Belt
MIKASA LA' CHARLES

Engagement Session & Three 8x10 Prints (w/ booking of your wedding)
DAVID CHAMPAGNE PHOTOGRAPHY

$500 Gift Certificate
WATERFORD EVENT RENTALS

Tower Cupcake stand with Cutting Cake for 100 guests
TWISTED SISTERS CUPCAKES

Four Tuxedos
THE MEN'S WEARHOUSE

*all prizes based on vendor conditions and will only be presented to a qualified bride at the event on February 24th, 2013. All Sponsors, media, participating vendors and their families are ineligible. The winning bride must be officially engaged with a set wedding date.

Pros-in-the-Know Breakfast Workshop
Sponsored by Distinctive Gourmet, AAA, Farm Fresh & Style Events
Photos by Malie Osborn | Marie Violet Photography

Congratulations to all the VOW Bride Event Booth Winners

Best in Show & People's Choice: Just Cupcakes

Best in Show; Non-Industry: Natural Elements Salon and Spa

Honorable Mention: Jenelle Sewelle Lifestyle Photography & Blush Hair and Make Up Salon

Honorable Mention: Ice Art

Table Top Distinction & People's Choice: The Team of Style Events, Ampa Events, The Virginia Beach Convention Center & Whitlock

People's Choice: Chef By Design

For the first time, Vow Magazine Editor, Kim Wadsworth gathered together some of the finest Wedding Professionals in Hampton Roads to speak to prospective brides about wedding wisdom and perfect planning. This event was sponsored by The Virginia Beach Convention Center, Distinctive Gourmet, Whitlock and Astro Entertainment.

VOW Bride "Pros in the Know" Event from Lovell Productions on Vimeo.

Our Pros in the Know this year were: Barbara Anderson of Style Events, Tom Johnson of the Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront Hotel, Bill Cabell of Distinctive Event Rentals, Jennifer LaLonde of The Bridal Dish, Keith Schaffer, Linda Williams Sanderson and Madeline Smith from Farm Fresh, David Schwartz from David Schwartz Photography and The Traveling Photo Booth, Maya Warburton of Maya Couture Bridal and Kim Wadsworth of Brides Made.

Our Very Important Brides were treated to a fabulous breakfast, a special VIB button and Vow Bride bag, the opportunity to discuss and ask questions about their pending ceremony with our experts and reserved seating for the Vow Bride Runway Show.

View our gallery of photos below from the workshop!

INFORMATION
When: Day of Bridal Event, February 19, 2012
Time: 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Where: Virginia Beach Convention Center
Meet-one-on-one with bridal experts and guest speakers, receive valuable tips AND be
in the drawing for some excellent prizes. 
**Note SEATING IS LIMITED

Thank you all for a wonderful and succesful event!
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List of 2012 Bridal Event Booth Winners
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Please check out testimonials from our brides and vendors

VOW Bridal Event Testimonials

Pros-in-the-Know Workshop Testimonial

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View the list of VENDORS and SPONSORS of the 2012 Bridal Event!