Flowers andbrdecorations and dresses – oh my! Find everything you need for your big day atbrthe What’s Up? Weddings Bridal Expo at the Loews Annapolis Hotel. On Sunday,brJanuary 18th, brides-to-be will enjoy cupcakes and hors d'oeuvres, sip champagne,brmeet and greet with dozens of wedding vendors, and much, much more. Read on forbrmore details and see why the What’s Up? Weddings Bridal Expo is quicklybrbecoming one of the area’s best bridal shows. It’s not to be missed!
The Basics
Date: Sunday,brJanuary 18th
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: LoewsbrAnnapolis Hotel, located at 126 West Street in Annapolis
The Details
What can attendees expect? An afternoon packed with everything you need to make your dream wedding abrreality. Chat with dozens of vendors – from salons and florists to DJsbrand jewelers – and check out the products and services they offer. Attendbrworkshops and demonstrations throughout the afternoon and check out the latestbrtrends in bridal wear during a fashion show. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvresbr(and champagne!) and register for some fabulous prizes, including:
- Custom LipbrGloss donated by UP DOS FOR I DOS
- $100 GiftbrCertificate donated by PAPER IN THE PARK
- GrillsidebrSpice and Rub Crate donated by THE SPICE AND TEA COMPANY
- Full Set ofbrLashes donated by LASH MOI
- Bridal Bouquetbrdonated by VIOLETS FLORIST
- Basket ofbrHandmade Chocolates donated by OH MY CHOCOLATE
- Sweet SipsbrTea Crate donated by THE SPICE AND TEA COMPANY
- TuxedobrRental donated by ANNAPOLIS FORMAL & TUXEDOS
- Bio IonicbrPowerlight Professional Hair Dryer, donated by DAVID ALEXANDER SALON AND SPA
- $100brResort/Cruise Credit towards a honeymoon or destination wedding donated bybrFROSCH TRAVEL
- Four Hoursbrof Transportation Service in a 25 passenger Mini Coach for wedding and orbrreception at the Loews Annapolis Hotel donated by TOWNE TRANSPORT
- $100 GiftbrCertificate towards a Grooms Cake donated by SUGAR BAKERS CAKES
- $250 GiftbrCertificate donated by DAVID ALEXANDER SALON & SPA
- $100 TravelbrGift Certificate donated by TRAVEL BUG
- MicrodermabrasionbrFacial Treatment donated by MD DERMATOLOGY OF MARYLAND
- Engagementbror Boudoir Photo Session donated by MIKE B PHOTOGRAPHY
- One-NightbrStay at the LOEWS ANNAPOLIS HOTEL, including a $50 gift card for the BAROAKbrCookhouse and Taproom
Even better,brthere are several grand prize giveaways, including:
- FANTASYbrBACHELORETTE PHOTO SHOOT PARTY donated by CRYSTALOONEYS CREATIVE ARTS andbrMEMORIES BY ROBYN. Includes party of up to 10 women with elaborate body/facebrpainting, henna art, and Angel Card readings by Crystalooneys, and abrprofessional photographer from Memories by Robyn to capture your radiant group.brThe group will receive 10 edited digital images. The bride can choose herbrfavorite and receive an 8x10 printed image: an incredible keepsake!
- INSTANT PARTY ENTERTAINMENT UPGRADE donatedbrby TOMMY GATZ ENTERTAINMENT. Includes three hours of DJ services for anbrEngagement Party or Rehearsal Dinner. Make your special night unforgettablebrwith the professional DJ services of Tommy Gatz Entertainment!
- COUPLESbrGETAWAY donated by LOEWS HOTELS. Includes Two-Night Package at the LoewsbrPhiladelphia with breakfast, evening hors d’oeuvres, and beer and wine. Thebrperfect way to de-stress from wedding planning!
- ELEGANTbrDIAMONDS donated by SMYTH JEWELERS. Includes an exceptional 36-inch Diamond bybrthe Yard Necklace in 14K white gold with a total 1.29 carats of sparklingbrdiamonds that can be worn long or doubled. A timeless piece you can wear onbryour wedding day and pass down for generations!
- WEDDINGbrBEAUTIFUL donated by INTRIGUE DESIGN & DÉCOR. Includes detailed pre-meetingbrphone consultation that will allow us to begin to understand your wedding vision,bra private consultation in our Annapolis design studio, and creation of abrdetailed design plan that takes into consideration your venue, lighting,brcolors, flow, and ideas while maximizing your overall decorating investment. Duringbryour formal event design presentation we will present you with full colorbrvisuals, descriptions, and mock table design which includes detailed designbrdirection ranging from invitations and paper to flowers, place settings andbrseating plans. On the day of your wedding we will send a stylist to work withbryour photographer to get the stunning, styled images that so many of us dreambrabout.
Food and drinks? There’ll be complimentary champagne on arrival for all guests ages 21 andbrover, courtesy of Loews Annapolis Hotel, along with a cash bar should you needbradditional beverages – we know how exhausting wedding planning can be! We don’tbrwant any “hangry” brides-to-be, either, so Loews will be passing around somebrdelectable appetizers.
What about parking? The hotelbrhas its own parking lot, so there’s no need to stress out over street parkingbrin downtown Annapolis (although that’s a valid option should you wish to dobrso). Self-parking at the hotel costs $2. There’s also valet parking availablebrfor $8.
The dress code? The suggested attire is casual clothing. There’s so much to do at thebrexpo – meeting with vendors, checking out workshops, watching the fashion show –bryou’re going to want to stick around all day, so comfort is definitely key.
Are tickets still available? Yes! Tickets can be purchased in advance online here for $10, or at the door for $15.
