The Wonderful Wedding Show

4 | j a n u a r y 1 7 & 1 8 , 2 0 1 5 • r b c c o n v e n t i o n c e n t r e w i n n i p e g you're invited When: Saturday, January 17 & Sunday, January 18, 2015 Where: rBC Convention Centre Winnipeg hours: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (V.I.B. early entrance at 10 a.m.) Fashion shoWs: 12 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. daily star oF say yes to the Dress, ranDy Fenoli Presentation: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (1st Floor) Meet & Greet: 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (3rd Floor) tickets: randy Fenoli Presentation ticket packages are $40 and include a regular ticket to the show. regular tickets are $15 plus agency fees at Ticketmaster (1-855-985-5000 or www.ticketmaster.ca). Tickets are also available at the door. Pre-Register online at wonderfulweddingshow.com to be Entered to Win a Trip to Las Vegas! Courtesy of Uniglobe Travel fabulous fashion tV style guru randy Fenoli — star of TlC's Say yes to the Dress — will share his personal story and provide expert advice on how to choose the perfect bridal gown during private presentations offered each day from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. He'll also mingle with the crowd during special meet-and-greet events by the main stage from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. daily. rheubottom is thrilled that Fenoli will be a part of the 25th-anniversary festivities. "We wanted to do something really special this year. It's very exciting because he's never been to Winnipeg before," rheubottom says. "I really love his philosophy that no matter what size, age or shape, every woman is beautiful and he will help them find the perfect wedding dress." On that note, be sure to take in two daily fash- ion shows presented by archangel Fireworks and Danny Kramer Dance Band. It's a chance to check out never-before-seen bridal lines as models strut across the main stage to debut 2015 designs. Fash- ion shows start at noon and 4:30 p.m. dream big One lucky couple will win a $25,000 dream wed- ding at Bel acres Golf and Country Club. To enter, drop by the Virgin radio booth on the third floor. "normally our dream wedding is $20,000, but of course with our 25th anniversary, we had to make it $25,000. This year, they get everything, including transportation for the whole wedding party. We even have diamond wedding bands and a deluxe salon and spa package," rheubottom says. "Whoever wins is going to be ecstatic. These vendors were carefully selected and they will do a great job. They are all the crème de la crème of the wedding industry." There's another exciting addition this year: Couples can also enter to win a $5,000 dream honeymoon in the Mayan riviera courtesy of QX104 and Ixtapa Travel. get insPired Vow to be wowed by the Wedding Inspiration Gal- lery on the second floor, where top decor compan- ies will compete in a Table Wars design contest. "It's basically inspiration for the brides to get ideas for their own wedding," rheubottom says. "Plus, it's an opportunity for our really talented decor companies to showcase their unique ideas. They're all so creative." his & hers lounges the Brides lounge, Presented by Dream Day Dé- cor, Floral Fixx, Platinum Productions, Bel-ayre rentals, & Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, is a special haven where busy brides can take a rejuvenating break, sip wine samples and enjoy the lovely decor and music as they plan their strategy for visiting exhibitor booths. Meanwhile, grooms can kick back in the EPH apparel Grooms lounge, complete with TV sets, comfy seating and good company. EPH is changing the way men buy suits, with a range of custom op- tions and fittings in your home, office or online to ensure a flawless fit. and the Grooms lounge will provide information and fun activities that are just for men. Very imPortant brides (V.i.b.) with more than 10,000 people expected to attend, rheubottom encourages brides to pre-register as a V.I.B. (Very Important Bride) at www.wonderfulwed- dingshow.com. V.I.B. early entrance from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. gives brides a head start on exploring exhibitor booths, and V.I.B.s are automatically entered for a chance to win a trip for two to las Vegas, courtesy of uniglobe Travel. When they arrive, they'll receive a pink Bride lanyard courtesy of 204HOMES.ca and special V.I.B. Bag courtesy of Sensational Sound & Elite lighting. "The early entrance is important because a lot of vendors, like venues and photographers, actually book up quite quickly," rheubottom says, "so you'll want to get in the doors early and get a jump on it." Since the day is also a special outing for the bride's best gal pals, V.I.B. T-shirts are available for $20 each, with options for a glam look or sporty style for both brides and bridesmaids. General admission tickets are $15 plus agency fees at Ticketmaster (1-855-985-5000 or www.ticketmaster.ca.) or at the door. Ticket packages for the Randy Fenoli presentation are $40, which includes his one- hour talk, an autographed photo and admission to the Wonderful Wedding Show. For more information, visit www.wonderfulweddingshow.com. COnTInuED FrOM PG 3 THE Photo courtesy of Grooms LounGe sPonsor ePh APPAreL one luCky CouPle will win a $25,000 dream wedding at bel aCres golf and Country Club.

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