Glamour and giveaways at bridal Expo in Noosa this weekend
July 19, 2011
If you’re planning a wedding on the Sunshine Coast, don’t miss the Coast’s last bridal expo of the year and visit the it’s my wedding Expo this Sunday, July 24 at the Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort.
Brides-to-be, grooms, girlfriends and family have the perfect opportunity to meet award winning wedding professionals who can help plan this special day. Every element of the day is covered, so take advantage of this occasion to speak with dress and jewellery designers, hair and make-up stylists, celebrants, reception venues, photographers and entertainers – all under one roof.
A major drawcard is the two fashion parades on display featuring the latest in bridal couture and formal gowns. Themed ‘vintage glamour’ these choreographed parades have gowns designed by local designers as well as a stunning range of Australian and overseas designers including Jonathan James Couture.
MC for the day is Jodie Hedley-Ward, known across the Coast and worldwide as ‘You Sexy Mother’ author of books and journals of the same title. Jodie is delighted to be involved with this year’s it’s my wedding Expo and is looking forward to sharing the excitement and vibrancy of the day with local brides.
“I’m looking forward to the Expo and I’m also very excited about the designer dress that Nicki Hearn from Away with the Fairies is creating for me to wear when I host the fashion parades. I’ve seen some of the amazing gowns for the catwalk so it’s promising to be a vintage-inspired bridal extravaganza! Everyone involved is full of energy and expecting this year to be bigger and brighter than ever!” said Jodie.
Dee Collins, expo organiser says “We love the fact that our bridal expos really contribute to making our bride’s wedding day an incredible experience. With so many wedding experts on hand to guide them with tips and advice, brides leave feeling excited, educated and prepared for turning their wedding dreams into reality”.
Program for the day includes:
Event: It’s my wedding Expo
Where: Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, Links Road, Noosa
When: Sunday July 24, 2011
Program: Doors open 10am – 4pm
11.30am First fashion parade featuring gowns by Gowns of Elegance, eVisual Bridal Boutique, Formal Wear Express, Away with the Faeries and Janet Francis Design
Followed by exciting prize draws that every bride would love to win, including a Gowns of Elegance bridal gown valued at $1,000 and a range of other prizes as outlined below
2.30pm Second fashion parade with further prize giveaways
Cost: Tickets $10. Includes show bag with Free Bridal magazines including Ideal Bride, Queensland Bride, Holiday and Travel, Sunshine Coast Bride and Your Local Wedding Guide. There’s also over $2,000 worth of exhibitor vouchers in the Expo Magazine for brides and non-brides to enjoy.
PRIZES
As well as the fantastic and comprehensive list of prizes below, visitors to the expo can also take advantage of the great Expo specials offered by the wedding professionals showcasing their products and services at the Expo.
Gowns of Elegance -Two $1,000 gift certificates for bridal gowns from the Jonathan James Couture collection
Offshore Productions -An incredible Gold Photographic Package valued at $2,500 which includes:
• Bride or Groom preparing for the day ahead
• Guests arrival at ceremony location
• Groom and Groomsmen prior to ceremony at the location
• Bride and Bridesmaids arrival
• Full ceremony coverage with multiple cameras in HD
• Bridal Party and Intimate Couple coverage after ceremony
• Full reception coverage with HD cameras
• 5 fully authored DVD copies with scene selection and custom artwork
• Clip available on internet for friends to view who live interstate or overseas
• (8 hour maximum for cameraman – $100 / hour thereafter)
• includes a ‘Devotion Journal’ which is footage shot prior to the wedding (including interviews) and included as part of the completed wedding video
Tim McIvor Photography -Major prize of an Engagement shoot with CD of all HR images (value of prize $1495) PLUS
Ten $300 gift cards to use for Wedding Day Photography with Tim McIvor Photography
Hummer Heaven – Arrive in Style with the Hummer 5 Hour Wedding Package valued at $2,500
• Choose from a pink or white Hummer Limousine seating 14 people
• Also included: uniformed chauffeur driver, white ribbons, red carpet, tyre cover, champagne & light refreshments
Noosa Springs Resort – $2,100 worth of prizes including:
• 2 x Couples Floatation Pool sessions (value $280)
• 2 x Couples HydroMassage & Steam Experience (value $240)
• 4 x 18-Hole Championship Golf games (value $480)
• 2-nights luxury accommodation in a 2-bedroom apartment including breakfast for 2 each morning (value $1,100)
iBare Giftware – Five (5) Jewellery Prize packs valued at $100 each
Glamorous Makeup Artistry – $85 Professional Bridal Makeup Voucher for one lucky bride which includes individual false lashes
Corsage Couture – Two (2) bridal white wrist corsages for ‘brides’ and 2 black wrist fascinators for ‘non brides’ valued at $70 each
My Fitness Club – A twelve (12) week body transformation package which includes:
• 12 weeks free membership, includes use of all facilities including group fitness classes
• 12 free 30 minute personal training sessions, 1 per week
• A free nutrition consult and healthy eating plan
Swiss Ultra Premium Skin Care – A pamper pack full of luxurious Arbonne products valued at $150
So if you’re a bride looking to enjoy a fun day out with your fiancé, friends or bridesmaids, come and discover what there is on offer at the it’s my wedding expo.
Sponsors include Gowns of Elegance, Noosa Springs Golf and Spa Resort, Noosa News, the Sunshine Coast Daily, Hot FM and Tim McIvor Photography.
For more information please visit www.itsmywedding.com.au or follow the expo and bridal discussions on Facebook at www.facebook.com/itsmywedding.com.au
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