San Diego Wedding Party EXPO media kit November 1 2015 show

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.

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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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Radio TV TOP Wedding Blogs Key Website Banners Social Networking Sites Bridal Media Partners Top Bridal Magazines NUPTIALS e publication Direct Mail & Retail counter cards Online search engines and ads Targeted Ticket Sales Ticket Distribution

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 week after show [data includes names, addresses, phone, email, wedding date] Listing in Online Show Program Pipe and drape not included

Exhibit Booth price range $595 -$2200 see following pages for maps and fee by booth Exhibit maps available on website. CLICK HERE. All exhibit categories have limits.

All opportunities priced per show.

OTHER OPTIONS:

LOUNGE, DESIGN AREA, or Event ‘Happening’ Sponsor: Opportunities include design contests, games, fashion shows, water stations, VIP areas, cocktail bars or lounges.

Please inquire.

EMAIL sales@sandiego wedding.com 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 Areas

Foyer

Miramar / Palomar Suites [at right] with shared private minifoyer [far right]

Ballroom

EXHIBIT BOOTHS

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YELLOW HALF BOOTH* GREY MEDIUM BOOTH GREEN 10 X 10 BLUE EXTRA LARGE ORANGE CATERING ONLY** PINK SPONSORS Red outline add $100

$595 $820 $880 $1200 $995 $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.

MARINA BALLROOM

Elevators to Fashion Shows

SHOW Entrance

EMAIL sales@sandiego wedding.com OR CALL 619-318-8843 for Show Contract

EXHIBIT BOOTHS

• • • • • • •

YELLOW HALF BOOTH* GREY MEDIUM BOOTH GREEN 10 X 10 BLUE EXTRA LARGE ORANGE CATERING ONLY** PINK SPONSORS Red outline add $100

$595 $820 $880 $1200 $995 $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.

FOYER

EMAIL sales@sandiego wedding.com OR CALL 619-318-8843 for Show Contract

The Wedding Party Bridal Show

website www.sandiegoweddingparty.com

exhibit maps & info www.sandiegoweddingparty.com/exhibit/

email show@sandiegowedding.com

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