something borrowed,something blue

The 2018 Ocala Style Bridal Showcase, presented by The Lady Jeweler, will be held at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center on October 24 from 5-8:30pm.

› By Bonnie Kretchik

It goes without saying, along with something borrowed and something blue, you’ll need something new on your big day as well. And the 2018 Ocala Style Bridal Showcase, presented by The Lady Jeweler, is every bride’s one-stop shop with close to 100 vendors on-site.

Blushing brides wanting to look their best will have the opportunity to peruse numerous cosmetic and skin care vendors while watching models don the latest gown fashions thanks to The Event Warehouse. And we haven’t forgotten about the guys!

Tuxedo Express will be onsite aiding excited grooms in selecting their tuxes.

Not sure what to serve after the I Do’s? Sample until your heart—or stomach!—is content. Food, wine and dessert samples will be provided by several of the many vendors. Make sure to grab an appetizer or hors d’oeuvre from Mojos Grill and Catering, David’s BBQ & Catering, Honey Baked Ham, Todd & Shelly’s Farm Fresh Cafe & Pub and Golden

Ocala, just to name a few. While you’re in the mood to sample, don’t forget to visit the Island Grove Winery and Indigo Harvest spaces vendors for a glimpse at some of the fabulous wine options available to serve during your big day.

And then there’s the cake. Bakeries and beyond will provide samples, from traditional chocolate to lavish lemon meringue. Make sure to check out Color Sugar’s space for a sweet sample. No gluten? No problem! Sara Fay Farm’s gluten-free options are sweet enough sans the wheat.

No details have been left out of this year’s event.

Everything from florists, photographers and venue options to smaller homebased jewelry businesses and makeup artists will have the opportunity to make an impression on the brides- and grooms-to-be.

This year’s event is generously sponsored by The

Lady Jeweler, Indigo Harvest, Golden Hills Country Club and Rocket Entertainment. For the first 50 brides through the door, special VIP bags filled with samples and other goodies will be waiting, and throughout the evening, attendees will have the opportunity to win some great prizes, including home and kitchen products as well as small appliances, high-end purses and so much more. This can’t-miss event takes place from 5-8:30pm at the College of Central Florida’s Klein Center. Tickets can be purchased in advance online for $10 by visiting ocalastyle.com or at the door for $15. Visit the Ocala Style Facebook page at facebook.com/ocalastyle to stay up to date on all the happenings surrounding the upcoming event. For vendor or sponsorship information, call (352) 732-0073.