Weddings in the Air!

Well, sorry I have been away so long...my niece is engaged!!! We have been so busy and I started a new career (sorry, no longer with Welcome Wagon Canada).

Wanted to let you know, you have not been forgottn though! If you are not a member of www.theweddingring.ca, you really should! Great source of wedding info and local wedding businesses and upcoming shows.

In the meanwhile, for you brides-to-be in the Waterloo Region--check out the Bridal Show calendar*:

Ancaster Wedding Show

August 19th, 2012 1pm - 6pm Ancaster Fairgrounds 630 Trinity Road, Jerseyville www.ancasterweddingshow.com

Your Day, Your Way Bridal Show

August 26th, 2012 Tannery Event Centre 151 Charles Street West, Kitchener www.yourdayyourwaybridalshow.ca

Brantford Bridal Showcase

September 9th, 2012 @1:30PM Best Western Brant Park Inn 19 Holiday Drive, Brantford www.bridalshowcase.ca or www.welcomewagon.ca

Kitchener Bridal Showcase

September 16th, 2012 @ 1PM Kitchener City Hall 200 King Street West, Kitchener www.welcomewagon.ca

The Ring's Fall Bridal Expo 2012

September 23rd, 2012 Waterloo Inn 475 King Street North, Waterloo www.theweddingring.ca/bridalexpo

KW Boutique Bridal Show

September 23rd, 2012 Delta Hotel Kitchener-Waterloo 105 King Street East, Kitchener www.kwbridalshow.ca or www.kwboutique.fervent-events.com

3rd Annual St. Mary's Bridal Show

September 23rd, 2012 Pyramid Recreation Centre 317 James Street South, St. Marys www.townofstmarys.com

Conestoga Country Club Bridal Expo

October 14th, 2012 Conestoga Country Club 400 Golf Course Road, Conestogo www.weddingsnorth.ca

Wedding Dreams Fall Show

October 20 & 21, 2012 10am - 5pm Bingemans Conference Centre 425 Bingemans Centre Drive, Kitchener www.theweddingdreams.com

Cambridge Bridal Showcase

October 22, 2012 @6PM Armenian Community Centre 15 International Village Drive, Cambridge www.bridalshowcase.ca or www.welcomewagon.ca

* All events are subject to change. Please check their websites for updates.

Bridal Show Returns to Cambridge

The Cambridge Bridal Showcase, which is hosted by Welcome Wagon, is promoting its annual fall wedding show on Monday, October 3, 2011 at the Armenian Community Centre located at 15 International Village Drive. Doors open at 6:00PM, fashion show begins at 7:30PM and the event concludes at 9:00PM.

“We have La Crème Bridal Boutique and Tuxedo Royale presenting our fashion show,” said event coordinator Susan Casey. “We look forward to showcasing the hottest and latest wedding fashion trends to our bridal audience!”

The Grand Door Prize is "A Night On The Town in Pristine Luxury", courtesy of Brentwood Livery. This $500 upgradeable 5-hour package with professional, courteous, stress-free limousine service for up to 8 passengers also includes champagne.

“It’s been so incredible having notable local businesses work with us to create a terrific intimate show,” said Susan.

The show will feature many exhibitor displays, with everything from photography, bridal salon, insurance, jewellery, and planners to favours, investments, DJs, venues, accommodations, tuxedos and cake decorator. Engaged couples, along with their friends and families, will have a lot to see, touch and experience at Cambridge Bridal Showcase.

Show attendees will also enjoy complimentary delicious cake-tasting courtesy of Tiny Cakes.

“We will have a Hollywood entrance, with an official paparazzi, and the photos will printed and available at the event as well as online later on Facebook, courtesy of Focused Photography,” said Susan.

Susan also noted, “Spin Doctor Productions are such amazing exhibitors, we just had to bring them back again as the official DJ for our 2011 show.”

Brides can also listen to CHYM 96.7, 570 News or KIX 106 for our event announcements from September 19 to October 3, 2011.

Admission is free for bride-to-be and one guest plus the first 100 brides-to-be at our doors will receive a complimentary bridal gift bag. Brides can pre-register and get more information through our show’s website at www.bridalshowcase.ca or by calling 1-877-675-8463. Walk-ins are always welcome too!

Create Your Own Royal Wedding With Welcome Wagon

Welcome Wagon would like to invite you to attend our next Bridal Showcase, on October 3, 2011, at the Armenian Community Centre, 15 International Village Drive in Cambridge, ON. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the fashion show begins at 7:30 pm.

We offer informative displays, a fashion show, wedding planning guides, free gift bags for first 100 brides through our doors and the opportunity to win some amazing door prizes.

Admission is free for bride-to-be and one guest but registration is highly suggested. Walk-ins are welcome. To register, contact 1-877-675-8463 or online, www.welcomewagon.ca.

Join in on the Royal Wedding of the Decade!

With just four days to go until the royal nuptials, we're kicking our weeklong blog party into high gear with an all-new exclusive royal wedding Facebook Live Stream! While we may not all be able to travel to London to take part in the big day, we can definitely share in the excitement stateside!


We'll be commenting in real-time alongside our readers with the latest news, updates, and our thoughts throughout the week, and of course, during the wedding of the century this Friday.

But since there's no fun in celebrating alone, we want you to participate! So, share your thoughts, ideas, questions and more directly on the Weddzilla blog or download the live stream embed code and add it to your blog or website for your community to enjoy!


Step 1. Copy/paste this onto your site

Step 2. Share the link to your site on Facebook or Twitter and let's create the biggest viewing party online!

Kitchener's Welcome Wagon Spring Bridal Showcase 2011

Is there a wedding in your future? Know someone who is getting married?

Welcome Wagon would like to invite you to attend our next intimate Bridal Showcase, on April 10, 2011, at the Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort, 396 Morrison Road in Kitchener, ON. Doors open at 1:00 pm, the fashion show begins at 2:30 pm and the event concludes at 4:00 pm. We offer informative displays, a fashion show, wedding planning guides, free gift bags for first 150 brides-to-be through our doors and the opportunity to win some amazing door prizes. One lucky bride-to-be will win a luxurious one-night honeymoon package courtesy of Best Western St. Jacobs Country Inn.

Admission is FREE. Pre-registration is highly suggested and walk-ins are welcome. Please register by calling the Welcome Wagon Event Coordinator, Susan, at 1-877-675-8463 or visit online http://www.welcomewagon.ca.