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.

Welcome Wagon Goes Bridalicious in Cambridge

Obtain the bridal resources needed to get your wedding plans started. Welcome Wagon invites engaged couples to our annual Bridal Showcase on October 4, 2010, 6PM – 9PM, at the Armenian Community Centre, 15 International Village Drive in Cambridge, ON.

This one-day bridal event puts fiancées in touch with local wedding professionals in one central location. With many beautiful exhibitor displays, brides can access many bridal services to make their dream weddings a reality. Large, overwhelming wedding events can create unwanted stress, but a leisurely walk through our intimate, charming bridal showcase can place engaged couples at ease and put ideas and concepts into perspective.

Our show offers a day of 'bridalious' fun. The first 100 brides-to-be greeted at our registration table will receive a free biodegradable gift bag filled with wedding goodies. Exciting door prizes are given out throughout our event. One bride-to-be will have the opportunity to win a 5-hour ‘Night On The Town’ limousine service, courtesy of Brentwood Livery. Meet our MC, an on-air radio personality from Rogers Kitchener Radio Group. A fashion show showcasing the latest in Bridal Gowns, Dresses, Formalwear, Accessories and Music will be a feast for the eyes and ears, courtesy of Simply Irresistible, Tuxedo Royale, and Spin Doctor Productions. And brides-to-be also have a chance to win an exciting honeymoon to a sun destination, courtesy of Today's Bride Magazine.

Admission is free for bride and one guest but registration is highly suggested and walk-ins are welcome. Call 1-877-675-8463 or online at www.welcomewagon.ca for more information and to register. Available to all brides-to-be, while quantities last: FREE Parking, a FREE Today`s Bride Magazine, a FREE Bridal Planner, a FREE Bridal Guide, and plenty of FREE information from local Bridal Professionals.

Welcome Wagon...Making Wedding Dreams a Reality!

Wonderful Time of the Year: Bridal Show Season

Yes, it`s that time in the year where the birds are singing, the weather is beautiful and bridal shows are pending. There are lots of wedding events to choose from. Many require an admission, others are free. These showcases range from small, boutique events to huge spectacular soirees. Which one to attend is more according to one`s tastes, availability and budget.

In the coming weeks, I will be writing about upcoming bridal events particularly within Waterloo Region in Ontario, Canada.

Congratulations to the engaged: you are now embarking on the journey of a lifetime and just getting started. Enjoy this wonderful adventure.

Finishing 2009 On A High Note!

I just completed the last bridal show in Cambridge, ON for 2009. Wow! There was a lot of blood, sweat and tears put into it and now Welcome Wagon, my exhibitors and myself can reap the benefits.



For those of you who follow my blogs, I host several Welcome Wagon shows over the course of the year: the Kitchener Spring Bridal Showcase in March, the Cambridge Baby Shower in April, the Kitchener Fall Bridal Showcase in September and the Cambridge Bridal Showcase in October.



I am very thankful for the teams of volunteers who man my registration desk, help in facility preparations, assist me in completing tasks, pass out the free gift bags, model the beautiful bridal gowns and so much more. Without these true-hearted, friendly people who are on the front-lines with me, many times being the first face the public sees at our shows, I would be lost, dazed and confused. My gratitude knows no bounds.



To the exhibitors: without your participation, it would be impossible to do a bridal show! You willingness to work with me and Welcome Wagon Ltd., your promptness, the gentle persuasions and preparations you make, adds to the elegance atmosphere and superb promotions of our Welcome Wagon events in Cambridge and Kitchener. Thank you for letting me work with you and for you.



None of this is possible without leadership. My area manager has open communication skills, willing to step in when an extra hand is required and can muster up enduring contagious energy in a moment's notice. She tells it like it is but will back you up when occasion calls for it. She makes me want to be better, stronger and faster. Thank you for being my guide.



If you do it, they will come: I was given sage advice several years ago about finding my bridal audience. Promote it, make it fun, provide an elegant, intimate atmosphere and they will flock. Last night, you flocked and said Welcome Wagon rocked! You enjoyed our exhibitors's displays, loved the fashion show, laughed through the entertainment and thrilled at our doors prizes. Your responses to our wedding shows touched my heart and made it easier to face the exhibitors at the end of the night--your happiness made them very happy, indeed.



I look forward to preparing for 2010--wanting to make the shows bigger, better and more fun. Please go online at http://www.welcomewagon.ca/ for the latest events information. It is a great source whether you want to go a show or if you want to exhibit in one.

Bridal Show 101

It’s bridal show season! Some of these events can be hectic and overwhelming while others can be intimate and relaxing. I’ve created a list of 11 helpful tips to make your bridal visit a wedding show success.

1. Wear comfy shoes! Leave the heels at home and put on your comfy runners. You’ll be walking and standing with other brides-to-be for hours.

2. Create a plan of attack. Find the list of attending vendors in advance (this should be available on the bridal show’s website). Know who’ll be there and if you need their services.

3. Carry a big tote. Most shows will give you a bag to carry but in some cases it can be a while before you get one! All the vendors will have cards, pamphlets and samples so they’ll be eager to supply them to you.

4. Create an email specifically for your wedding. Instead of having your regular email filled with wedding information, create one especially for your wedding using the free emails available online. Ie. mandyswedding@hotmail.com or suegettinghitched@gmail.com

5. Bring address labels for draws. Instead of wasting time filling out forms, just slap a pre-made label on them. It should include your name, address, postal code, phone number, email and wedding date.

6. Bring a pen and paper. You’ll want to jot down notes and exchange information with some of the wedding vendors. It’s best to record the information immediately so you aren’t left scratching your head later on.

7. Leave your entourage at home. It’s a better bet to bring one or two people whose opinions you value versus a chaotic, albeit, well-meaning posse of ladies.

8. Find out the times of the fashion shows. At most wedding expos the fashion show seating will be given on a first-come first-serve basis. You may want to claim a good seat beforehand.

9. Go during down times. Bridal shows that run from Friday to Sunday are generally not so busy on Friday and the most hectic on Saturday. Fewer future brides equals more time for vendors to talk with you. NOTE: There is very little down time in one-day events: show up early or on time, otherwise you may lose out on great event opportunities.

10. Know what to ask. Bridal shows are an ideal way to find the vendor that’s right for you. There is less pressure to commit and you will have time to think about other options if you wish.

11. Enjoy yourself. Planning a wedding can be stressful but it should be lots of fun! Enjoy your time at the bridal event; it should be exciting and inspiring.

Welcome Wagon Gets Ready To Tie The Knot

Say “I do” to Waterloo Region’s exciting wedding event!

Welcome Wagon, the Canada's largest and most respected greeting service, will host a Bridal Showcase on Sunday, March 8, 2009 from 1pm - 4pm at Kitchener City Hall located at 200 King Street West in downtown Kitchener, ON. Brides and grooms will have the opportunity to meet and discuss their big day with many wedding professionals while discovering the latest wedding products and services.An elegant fashion show will be presented by A Moment In Time Bridal Boutique and Tuxedo Royale. Brides and their guests will be able to get an up close look at the gowns and formal wear in this intimate setting. Featuring unique displays and showcasing some of Kitchener's leading wedding professionals, Welcome Wagon’s Bridal Showcase also offers thousands of dollars in door prizes will be given to some very fortunate attendees. During the Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase, one lucky bride-to-be will win the Grand Prize, a romantic one-night getaway, compliments of Best Western St Jacob Country Inn of Waterloo, ON. All attending brides-to-be will have a chance to win a romantic honeymoon getaway courtesy of Today’s Bride magazine. All brides-to-be will receive a free gift bag, filled with wedding products and services, plus a free current copy of Today’s Bride magazine and a free wedding planner (while quantities last).

"Brides have so many important arrangements and decisions to make before their wedding day…it can be overwhelming. This intimate bridal show gives them the brilliant opportunity to discuss their wedding dreams and interview the wedding experts personally," says Welcome Wagon Event Coordinator, Susan Casey. "Brides and grooms will have a chance to sample delicious cakes, view the photographer's work, meet the DJ, smell gorgeous fresh flowers, plan their honeymoon, pick a reception site, secure guest accommodations and a lot more—all in one day, at one location." Admission is free but by invitation only. Please call us to register at 1-877-675-8463 or visit us online at www.bridalshowcase.ca.

Exhibitor opportunities for Kitchener’s Welcome Wagon Bridal Showcase are still available—please contact Susan Casey at 519-658-0687 or info@welcomewagon.ca.

About Welcome Wagon Ltd.
Welcome Wagon is a community-based service which welcomes new neighbours and contacts new parents, brides-to-be and new businesspeople with information on local businesses and services. The Welcome Wagon organization has over 1200 Hostesses across Canada. Since 1930, it has served over 500 communities. For more information about Welcome Wagon Ltd, please visit their Web site: www.welcomewagon.ca.

A Memorable Bridal Show

Welcome Wagon hosted Cambridge’s Bridal Showcase on October 6, 2008 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. The venue, the Armenian Community Centre provided an elegant atmosphere with more than 20 exhibitors available to assist guests with every aspect of wedding planning. The audience was delighted to have our event emceed by none other than Adele Newton, of 91.5 The Beat.

Admission was free, and included exhibit displays by participating exhibitors, wedding cake sampling, free gift bags for the brides-to-be, a thrilling fashion show, many exciting door prizes and the Grand door prize of a 5-hr “Girls’ Night Out” Limousine Service courtesy of Brentwood Livery.

We wish to express our gratitude to the following exhibitors/services that helped our wedding show become a wonderful success:

91.5 The Beat
A Moment In Time Bridal Boutique
Armenian Community Centre/Paradise Banquet & Catering
The Bay
Brentwood Livery
Cakes by Christie
Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre
Cambridge Times
CH Candle Making
Complete Video
Dave FM
Designed by Mere
Feelings From The Heart Wedding Chapels
Global Wealth Trade Corp.
Golden Triangle Printing
Home Interiors
Investors Group Financial Services Inc.
J/P Associates
Mary Kay Cosmetics
one2one photography
The Perfect Wedding Guide
Re/Max Twin City Realty Inc.
Spin Doctor Productions
Table Charm
Tuxedo Royale

The Cambridge Event Coordinator, Susan Casey said, “This event was a great way for future brides to meet a variety of exhibitors and learn a great deal about the local wedding resources available, all at one location.”

If you wish to register as a bride-to-be at one of our future shows, please visit online, www.bridalshowcase.ca, call 1-877-675-8463. If you would like more information about becoming an exhibitor for the 2009 Bridal Showcase in Cambridge, kindly call Susan directly at 519-658-0687 or email suezavon@sympatico.ca.

About Welcome Wagon Canada
Welcome Wagon is a community-based service which welcomes new arrivals and contacts new parents, brides-to-be and new businesspeople with information on local businesses and services. The Welcome Wagon organization has over 1200 Representatives across Canada. Since 1930, it has served over 500 communities. For more information about Welcome Wagon Ltd, please visit their web site: www.welcomewagon.ca.