Reinventing the wedding expo in San Diego with love, respect and style since 2000
building a better
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is an exciting, vibrant and stylish wedding planning show that positions wedding suppliers with the best of the Southern California wedding industry. 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. is held in beautiful and elegant surroundings at San Diego’s finest venues, packaging Exhibitors in a stylish, upscale and respectful environment. 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. aligns your business with a well-respected and trusted resource in the booming Southern California wedding market. is the only exclusive show at which many discerning professionals, exhibit. 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, has brought discerning brides, grooms and vendors a show that works! 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. $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
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 Key Website Banners 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
EXHIBITING AT the SHOW: BOOTHS - each booth includes all of following: • • • • • •
Physical presence at show [booth sizes vary] 1 table [proportionate to space] 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 Site 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
EXTRA IMAGE BUILDING: Display Banner Ads on Show Website/Program Price $100 per month Website averages 8000 views the month before a show
Social Media promotions Price range $50 each social pack promotion [Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest] Ad in Pre Show e-newsletter to 4000+ brides Price $225 [limit 6] as seen at right >
Bag Stuffing @ Show of your collateral materials Price $300 for exhibitors $500 select non exhibitors
EXHIBIT SPACES • • • • • • •
YELLOW HALF BOOTH* ORANGE CATERING ONLY** GREY MEDIUM BOOTH GREEN 10 X 10 BLUE EXTRA LARGE PINK SPONSORS Red outline add $100
$595 $2995 $995 $820 $880 $1200 $2200
Pipe and drape and shade not supplied
*not all categories are eligible for half booths! ** Catering booth is $2995 - minimum $2000 of trade in kind food All exhibit categories have limits. All opportunities priced per show.
CONTACT US Via Site OR CALL 619-318-8843 for Show Contract
Grand Ballroom
EXHIBIT SPACES • • • • • • •
YELLOW HALF BOOTH* ORANGE CATERING ONLY** GREY MEDIUM BOOTH GREEN 10 X 10 BLUE EXTRA LARGE PINK SPONSORS Red outline add $100
$595 $2995 $995 $820 $880 $1200 $2200
Pipe and drape and shade not supplied
*not all categories are eligible for half booths! ** Catering booth is $2995 - minimum $2000 of trade in kind food All exhibit categories have limits. All opportunities priced per show.
Center Courtyard [outdoors halfway between ballrooms and glass pavilion]
Glass Pavilion
EXHIBIT SPACES
The Wedding Party Bridal Show
website www.sandiegoweddingparty.com
exhibit maps & info www.sandiegoweddingparty.com/exhibit/
email sales@sandiegowedding.com
phone {Show Calendar} 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
sales 619-318-8843
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