building a better wedding show
All wedding spending is up over 70% over the last few years and is still climbing. [theknot]
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San Diego Wedding Party
San Diego, California is the #1 wedding market in USA, hosting 30,000 weddings a year with an average event budget of $29,000. [weddingreport.com]
San Diego, California is the 10th most popular wedding destination in the world. [www.reuters.com]
The Wedding Party is a national trendsetter and a favorite for brides, grooms, planners and vendors for creating upscale special events in the very busy & lucrative San Diego area wedding market!
Image by True Photography
The Wedding Party creates unique ‘happenings’ at each show, like this VIP lounge soiree, styled by renowned décor artist Kathy Wright & Co. and Lisa Lippe of Details Defined, and featured champagne, cupcakes, cigars & kool party rental’s & West Coast Drape’s finest offerings!
The Wedding Party brings together the ‘cream of the crop’ to wow attendees and the media with the San Diego area’s finest wedding experts, and suppliers.
Image by shewanders.com
From its inception, The Wedding Party has offered a respectful environment and open door policy to couples of any gender, faith and background. We honor all love and the celebration of it!
Attendees enjoy displays and samplings of the finest options for their wedding allowing them to make real time decisions on everything from registry to honeymoons.
The Wedding Party offers designer fashion shows unlike any other bridal event in the country, like this pool-topping ‘floating’ acrylic runway at our 25th show! VIP runway Sponsors: Runway by Kleege Industries Tent by Intent Productions Chairs by kool party rentals
The Wedding Party is proud to have showcased the finest bridal designers: Winnie Couture, Vera Wang Ines di Santo, Monique Lhuillier VaLena Valentina, BHLDN, Elli Saab, Claire Pettibone and many more on our runway!
The Wedding Party is an exciting, vibrant and stylish wedding planning show that positions wedding suppliers with the best of the Southern California wedding industry. The Wedding Party attendees show an average annual household income of $109,000; that’s 3 TIMES the national average. With Brides & Grooms inundated by TV, web, print and magazines; the power of face to face live marketing and sales has become essential to booking business. The Wedding Party is held in beautiful and elegant surroundings at San Diego’s finest venues, packaging Exhibitors in a stylish, upscale and respectful environment. The Wedding Party is the only full size San Diego wedding planning show that focuses on relationship sales, not price marketing, to promote business with affluent couples in the manner they need to close sales. The Wedding Party aligns your business with a well-respected and trusted resource in the booming Southern California wedding market. The Wedding Party is the only exclusive show at which many discerning professionals, exhibit. The Wedding Party exposes businesses to essential, up-to-the-minute market research, enabling them to see the competition in person. For over a decade and a half and more than 35 great shows, The Wedding Party has brought discerning brides, grooms and vendors a show that works! The Wedding Party is the only wedding planning show in San Diego consistently attended by the industry’s finest event planners looking for new ideas, companies to work with. Image by True Photography
Reach wedding couples as they’re primed to buy. $109,000 Average Wedding Party attendee’s annual household income.
Statistics & Branding
$45,807 Average attendee’s wedding budget at The Wedding Party Bridal Show. 32 Average number of professional planners, venue managers & media sources at a Wedding Party show. 50% Percentage of Wedding Party Bridal Show attendees who still need to book their venue. 624
Average number of unique visitors [individuals] per day to show website in 2 weeks preceding show.
Wedding Industry Statistics*
$16,983
Average estimated San Diego, California wedding budget at start of planning.
$33,840
Average San Diego actual wedding cost.
15 months Average San Diego engagement time. 151 Average number of guests at a San Diego wedding. San Diego is consistently ranked one of the top wedding cities in the world with an extremely high number of weddings to population ratio. * “TheWeddingReport.com”
Launching a brand or need good market research?
Our attendees are the best audience for upscale markets! They are upwardly mobile, affluent young adults who are getting married, traveling, spending, setting up a home and most likely a new family! We’ve successfully promoted everything from drinks to movie premieres:
Beloved by the media ! Television
Numerous ongoing live interviews with local media NBC 7/39, KFMB [CBS], KFMB [ABC], KSWB and KUSI, and on site-live ABC, KUSI and The WB at show
Local and National Associated Press
Media Attention
Blogs, Blogs & more Blogs Magazines
Targeted advertising brings your ideal client right to you! *Ad schedule varies per show and time of year as ad opportunities change constantly. The Wedding Party is constantly updating ad resources and reserves the right to use the most effective and timely options.
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TOP Wedding Blogs Reaching the Key Website Banners Affluent Couple Social Media Bridal Media Partners Top Bridal Magazines NUPTIALS e publication Direct Mail & Retail Outlets Online search engines and ads Targeted Ticket Sales Ticket Distribution Radio TV
What makes The Wedding Party so special‌
Creative options for creative Exhibitors!
Your EXHIBITING Options
Relaxing Bars & Lounges
Thank you to Previous Sponsors: Hypnotiq Vodka BarWorks SHAKE Bartenders Pour Masters Mirage Liquor Catering InJoy Entertainment California Wedding Day Snake Oil Cocktails The Bridal Bar
Display Areas & Contests
Gorgeous Design Areas
Thank you to Previous Sponsors: Kathy Wright & CO. kool party rentals AFR Plush Lounge Lounge Appeal Bridal Insider The Bridal Bar West Coast Drape
The latest Furnishings, linens, drape or exhibit floor elements
Hugely popular Promotions & Games
Thank you to Previous Sponsors: Fox Searchlight Productions Bloomingdales Liz Beck Event
Education areas & Classrooms
Cutting Edge Production Elements: specialty runways, tenting, etc.
Thank you to Previous Sponsors: Kleege Event Production Intent Productions Raj Tents Raphael’s Party Rentals
The most stylish Fashion Shows: with video walls, lighting & backdrops
Thank you to Previous Sponsors: Pacific Event Production San Diego Stage & Lighting Classy Event Group Fuller Lighting BoogieNights, Inc. TLC Creative
Awesome Honeymoons, giveaways & grand prizes
Thank you to Previous Sponsors: Anse Chastenet Resort Koro Sun Resorts Fiji Vacations Gran Sueno Resort
EXHIBITING AT the SHOW: BOOTHS - each booth includes all of following: • • • • •
Exhibit Options and All you Get
Physical presence at show [booth sizes vary] Tabletop Sign Attendee data for follow up – sent a few days after show [data includes names, addresses, phone, email, wedding date] Listing on Online Show Program with link to your website Pipe and drape not included
Exhibit Booth price range $595 -$2400 see following pages for maps and fee by booth All exhibit categories have limits. All opportunities priced per show.
OTHER OPTIONS:
LOUNGE, DESIGN AREA, or ‘Happening’ Sponsor: Opportunities include design contests, games, fashion shows, water stations, VIP areas, cocktail bars or lounges. Please inquire.
CONTACT US Via Website OR CALL 619-318-8843 for Show Contract
Event Supplier Sponsor: Opportunities include Bag Sponsor, Alcohol Bar, Honeymoon Giveaways, Rentals, Lounge furnishings, Table Linens, Drape, Production, Lighting, Sound, Staging, Tenting, etc. Please inquire.
MEDIA & SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
please inquire
CLICK to show website
EXTRA DEALS & EXPOSURE: Web Advertising Deals on SanDiegoWedding.com / #lovetotallyplanlocally All show exhibitors get 10% discounts off web galleries, blog posts and ads on SanDiegoWedding.com / #lovetotallyplanlocally Multi Show Discounts: Advance booking saves you money! • 2 shows booked at once $50 off each show / 20% discounts off web ads • 3 show booked at once $75 off each show / 30% discounts off web ads • 4 booked at once $100 off each show / 50% discounts off web ads Upgrades: Companies who have done the show 5 times or more always get premium [corner and red outlined spots] at no extra charge [a $100 savings] Go double and save. Our double booth policy is a savings of 10% off the second booth [cannot be combined with other discounts .] ***discounts do not apply with paid exclusivity or special arrangements or extended payment plan – advance bookings require a minimum 50 / 50 payment plan*** Referral Program: Refer a new qualified business to the show and get $75 as our thank you! Referred company must be new to show and must contact us and book a booth and mention you. Sorry we cannot pay retroactively. Referral thank you money can be applied to a booth or paid by check.
Social Media promotions Price range $100 each social pack promotion [Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest] Bag Stuffing @ Show of your collateral materials Price $300 for exhibitors / $500 select [very limited] non exhibitors
MEDIA & MAJOR SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
please inquire
EXHIBIT SPACES *Lower Level Marble Showroom 1st floor* • • • • • • • • • • •
YELLOW HALF BOOTH* ORANGE CATERING ONLY** GREY MEDIUM BOOTH GREEN 10 X 10 TEAL special BLUE EXTRA LARGE PINK SPONSORS PURPLE FOYER RED outline add $100 Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant Row Beauty Lounge
$595 $2995 $995 $820 $880 $745 $1200 $2200 $695 $100 $595 $300
Exhibit Layouts
*not all categories are eligible for half booths! ** Catering booth is $2995 - minimum $2000 of trade in kind food All exhibit categories have limits.
EXHIBIT SPACES *Outdoor Terrace 3rd Floor* • • • • • • • • • • •
YELLOW HALF BOOTH* ORANGE CATERING ONLY** GREY MEDIUM BOOTH GREEN 10 X 10 TEAL special BLUE EXTRA LARGE PINK SPONSORS PURPLE TERRACE RED outline add $100 Rehearsal Dinner Restaurant Row Beauty Lounge
Exhibit Layouts $495 $2995 $995 $675 $745 $745 $995 $2200 $695 $100 $595 $300
*not all categories are eligible for half booths! ** Catering booth is $2995 - minimum $2000 of trade in kind food All exhibit categories have limits.
1st floor Showroom & front terrace photos
In 2014 fashion show was on 1st floor May 2018 fashion show is on 2nd floor
3rd Floor Rooftop Terrace photos
Overall Venue
The Wedding Party Bridal Show produced by Love Your Show, Inc.
website www.sandiegoweddingparty.com
Pamela Ann Noxon, Founder & Producer exhibit maps & info info@sandiegowedding.com www.sandiegoweddingparty.com/exhibit/ Blair Southerland, Sales Manager 619-318-8843 sales@sandiegowedding.com Spring 2000 Autumn 2001 Spring 2002 Summer 2002 Spring 2003 Autumn 2003 Winter 2004 September 2004 February 20, 2005 June 26, 2005 October 30, 2005 February 19, 2006 October 8, 2006 March 25, 2007 October 7, 2007 March 30, 2008 October 12, 2008 March 8, 2009 October 11, 2009 March 7, 2010 October 31, 2010 March 27, 2011 June 26, 2011 October 2, 2011 February 26, 2012 July 1, 2012 October 14, 2012 February 10, 2013 March 17, 2013 September 29, 2013 February 16, 2014 May 4, 2014 October 11, 2014 February 15, 2015 June 7, 2015 November 1, 2015 February 14, 2016 April 24, 2016 July 31, 2016 October 16, 2016 February 19, 2017 April 23, 2017 July 30, 2017 October 29, 2017 February 25, 2018 May 20, 2018 July 29, 2018 November 4, 2018
email sales@sandiegowedding.com
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Blair by phone sales 619-318-8843
45 shows reinventing the bridal fair with love, respect and style since 2000!