Sailing into Weddings Bridal Expo

Every attendee that registers or preregisters can gain free admission to The Mariners' Museum, and can receive the same amenities a museum ticket buyer would receive this day only.

The Mariners' Museum is a unique venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions, anniversaries, and many more special events. Their staff will work with you through every step of your event planning process. For making new beginnings easier, one lucky bride will win a "Married Name Change Gift Card"! MissNowMrs.com is the premier online name change service created to simplify the process for newlyweds in three easy steps. The MissNowMrs.com name change service can save over 13 hours of research with government name change forms so you can focus on the fun of being a newlywed! Custom theme gift favors will be given to the first 100 brides, courtesy of Vivid Expressions! Each guest of the bride or groom that preregisters before August 14, 2011 will receive free companion airfare certificate for domestic and international destinations.

PARTICIPATING EXHIBITORS and including those that will be giving away door prizes! Stop by their booth again before you leave to see if you have won. Remember to submit your entry to each exhibitor! CHECK BACK TO SEE IF YOU WON!

1. Creative Catering of Virginia: Free Champaign Toast including service and flute, valued at $350
2. Ross Costanza Photography: Free Engagement Session, valued at $350
3. Vivid Expressions: Custom theme gift favors to the first 100, total value $350
4. Astro Entertainment: Gift card, valued at $200
5. Treasured Images Photography: 16x20 Portrait, valued at $262
6. Blue Steel Lighting Design: Gift certificate, valued at $250
7. Stella & Dot by Katie Valdez: Isadora Pearl Bib, valued at $128
8. Wildflower Weddings: One Free DIY Bridal Consultation valued at $125
9. Dolce Vita Salon & Spa: Dolce Vita Signature Pedicure and Manicure, valued at $70
10. Biltmore Inspirations by Yanira Sower: World wine bottle box with tools and bottle of wine, valued at $70
11. Eve's Wedding Boxes: A Wedding Gift Box, valued at $65
12. The Pampered Chef by Kristina Norville: "Cooking for Two" Basket, valued at $60
13. Event Central LLC: Wedding Accessory Kit w/basket, pillow, garter, glasses, valued at $55
14. Music Make You Happy DJ Services: Outback Steakhouse Date Night Gift Card, valued at $50
15. The Mariners' Museum: Gift basket of Gourmet Village food/appetizer products from our gift shop including dips and seasonings, valued at $40

The winning bride will be announced in the South Courtyard area before the end of the expo, where you can see the many displays provided by our partner/sponsor WPSV, The Wedding Professionals of Southeastern Virginia! If the winning bride brings her groom, he will receive 5 days & 4 Nights at the Destination of his choice In Hawaii! You must be present to win all prizes! You have an opportunity to meet wedding professionals as exhibitors in the Huntington Room who will be giving away fabulous door prizes. While supplies last, free bridal magazines and goodie bags will be given away!

Your "passport" ends in the South Courtyard where the following door prizes will be given from WPSV, The Wedding Professionals of Southeastern Virginia:

1. Gift Basket, valued at $150, from Premier Bride Magazine - Hampton Roads
2. Rehearsal Dinner Services, valued at $300, from Big Dreams Entertainment
3. Black Base Purse with Designer Shell, valued at $85, from My Miche Bag Ladies
4. $50 Gift Certicficate to Pure English Couture Bridal and FREE overnight stay for Two at The Omni Newport News Hotel, all from Morlina Events
5. Luggage Set Valued at $100 and $150 towards your rental, total value $250, from Hyped Gaming
6. Free family portrait session or generational portrait for a direct relative of the newlywed-to-be, valued at $250, from Oak Moon Photography;
7. Free full service delivery, set-up and pick-up for chair cover rental, up to 200 chairs, valued at $200, from My Wedding Bag.
8. Bride-to-be gift basket and gift certificate, valued at $200, from The Goddess of Chocolate;
9. Free engagement session and 11x14 print, valued at $200, from Hampton Roads Photography;
10. One Hour Financial Planning consultation, valued at $150, from Financial Security Management, Inc.;
11. Free grooms cake, valued at $120, from Cake Delights;
12. Satin Hands set and gift card to be used at complimentary consultation, all valued at $59, from Mary Kay Cosmetics by Jussette.
13. Customizable Tealight Centerpiece, Blown Glass base w/ silver-colored steel, removable tealight tray w/ satin finish, valued at $59.95 + s&h, and half dozen unscented tealight candles, valued at $9.50, from Laura Blasiole, Partylite & Susan Turner, Marriage Commissioner.

In the South Courtyard of The Mariners' Museum Want to get your questions answered in one day? Our expert panel from The Wedding Professionals of Southeastern Virginia (WPSV) will save you time and energy so bring your list of questions!

No question is ever a bad question! The Wedding Professionals of Southeastern Virginia (WPSV) will be at hand to help plan your biggest day easier and fun!

For directions, please call (757) 596-2222