Think spring in February at the West Michigan Wedding Association Bridal Show

Spring and summer weddings are not far away and everything you need to plan yours will be on display at the West Michigan Wedding Association February Bridal Show, co-sponsored by WZZM TV13 and 105.3 HotFM.
The show takes place on Feb. 19 and 20 at DeVos Place in downtown Grand Rapids. It will be open to brides and guests from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $6 at the door.
“This Bridal Show is the perfect place to plan your wedding,” says Megan Zonavetch, operations manager. “We will have every vendor imaginable for the bride to see —  from catering to limo services and everything in between.”

Designed to be the association’s most elegant bridal show yet, the event will take place in one of the beautiful ballrooms of DeVos Place, where a beautiful view of the Grand River will serve as a backdrop for the fashion shows.

Visitors to the show can take a seat and relax at one of the three fashion shows taking place at 7 pm on Friday and Saturday at noon and 2 p.m.. The shows will feature the latest styles in wedding dresses, as well as bridesmaid and flower girl dresses from Fantastic Finds Bridal Shop. Male models and formalwear will be provided by Afendoulis Cleaners & Tuxedos. Events by I Candy will be providing stage decorations with Decor Elegance providing additional show decor.  Sound Productions will be doing light and sound for the fashion shows.

A very special feature of the 2pm show on Saturday will be a chocolate bridal gown by MiraBella Confections. This beautiful and intricate work of art is a knee-length modern design made from a blend of the finest white chocolate and accented by layer upon layer of leathery chocolate cults and molded bodice pieces. The model bride will carry a bouquet of handmade long-stemmed chocolate roses and wear shoes adorned with chocolate brooches. Topping off this unique outfit will be a beautiful fondant crown trimmed in hand-piped chocolate scrollwork and brimming with Swarosvki crystals.

As a thank you to audience members for attending the show,  MiraBella Confections will be providing complimentary chocolate-covered cheesecake pops, rolled in roasted walnuts and pecans or their special crushed Health-bar version. There has never been a dress to compare to the one MiraBella Confections is preparing for this event — you won’t want to miss it.
Make planning your wedding fun and exciting by attending the West Michigan Wedding Association February Bridal Show, Feb. 19-20.
Here are some helpful hints for attending the Bridal Show:
 • Pre-register at wmbridalshow.com. You can bypass long lines at registration and find online coupons for the show. Vendors use pre-registrations as a lead list for offering specials after the show — another way to save money on your wedding.
 • Set up an e-mail address specifically for the wedding. Using this e-mail address at the show prevents spam following the wedding.
 • Pick up a bag on the way in to collect information and coupons. Take time to speak with vendors and ask questions. Write responses and impressions on the vendor’s brochure.
 • Make a day of it. Wear comfortable shoes, watch the fashion show and have lunch.
  • Bring parents, bridesmaids and the groom, all of whom will appreciate the opportunity to add their input. Bring along your checkbook or credit card as many vendors offer day-of-the-show specials.
 • Have fun!