Brides and grooms, it’s show time!
That also goes for brides and brides.
And grooms and grooms.
Options abound for all couples planning to tie the knot.
The 2015 wedding season starts this weekend with the Seattle Wedding Show. Then comes Northwest Bridal Showcase, Jan. 17 and 18, at Tulalip. The Everett-Lynnwood Wedding Expo is Jan. 24 and 25. Weddings in Woodinville, a wine tour of decorated venues, is Jan. 25.
One Love Wedding Showcase is Feb. 22 in Seattle. It was launched by Lynnwood wedding planner Jenny Harding in 2012 to cater to same-sex couples.
“All the vendors are hand-selected by me,” she said. “This is a place where people can come and have a cocktail and connect with professionals.”
Harding said it includes “life-merging” vendors, such as legal, financial, banking, insurance, real estate and other services that couples need when merging their lives together.
It’s open to all couples, same-sex and otherwise. “Marriage is marriage,” Harding said. “All couples should be able to come and feel equally celebrated.”
For something off the bridal train path, the Lovesick Expo comes to Seattle on Feb. 8.
Watch a burlesque show. Listen to swing music. Swig cocktails. Learn about pole dancing.
“It’s not your typical wedding show,” co-founder Tom Wright said.
He wanted to connect unique wedding vendors with people who would never attend “your typical bridal show.” The alt-wedding show, which travels to major cities nationwide, also has the typical elements: Photographers. Florists. Planners. Jewelers.
Wright said 85 percent of people attending are couples.
“Straight couples, gay couples, nerdy couples, traditional couples. Couples looking for something different to make their day stand out,” he said.
Seattle Wedding Show
More than 400 vendors, including event facilities, bakeries, bridal boutiques, caterers, disc jockeys, florists, jewelers, photographers and wedding consultants. Fashion shows of gowns, tuxedos and dresses will be on display throughout the event. Shows begin at 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Jan. 10; 12:30 and 3:30 p.m. Jan. 11. More than 1,000 wedding dresses will be offered at discounts.
When: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Jan. 10; 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Jan. 11
Where: Washington State Convention &Trade Center, 800 Convention Place, 4th Floor, Seattle
Tickets: $17. Children younger than 12 are free.
For more: weddingshow.com
Northwest Bridal Showcase
More than 100 wedding specialists, gown sale, ideas how to plan the wedding and food samples. Grand prizes include venue rental valued at $2,500, and a $400 wedding cake gift certificate. Fashion shows are at noon both days.
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 17 and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 18
Where: The Tulalip Resort Casino, 10200 Quilceda Blvd., Tulalip
Tickets: $12 online; $15 at the door. Tickets purchased for Saturday are good for both days. Free for those younger than 16. The show is in the conference area, not in the casino.
For more: Call 425-418-3307 or go to nwbridalshowcase.com.
Everett-Lynnwood Wedding Expo
Latest tips and trends in fashion, find that perfect honeymoon spot and connect with hundreds of local wedding professionals.
When: 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 24; 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jan. 25
Where: Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett
Tickets: $15. Special three-for-the-price-of-two tickets available online.
For more: bridesclub.com
Weddings in Woodinville
Designed as a wine tour with decorated venues. Wedding planners transform each venue and select vendors including florists, caterers, invitations, linens, lighting, makeup, hair, officiants and musicians to create an example of an ideal wedding day. Industry professionals will be on hand to answer questions. The full tour takes about four hours.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Jan. 25
Where: Registration starts at 11:30 a.m. at Woodhouse Wine Estates, 15500 Redmond-Woodinville Road NE.
Tickets: $40
For more: weddingsinwoodinville.com
One Love Wedding Showcase
It is for same-sex couples and all couples, with wedding experts spanning more than 25 categories from planning a wedding to legal and financial matters. This year’s showcase will feature a style lounge, signature cocktails, raffle and tastings.
When: Noon to 5 p.m. Feb. 22
Where: Seattle Marriott Waterfront, 2100 Alaskan Way, Seattle
Tickets: Admission is free.
For more: Call 206-853-2142 or go to oneloveseattle.com.
Lovesick
Billed as fun, crafty, guy-friendly and same-sex friendly, this traveling wedding show has booze, burlesque and music as well as caterers, make-up artists and apparel.
When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 8
Where: Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Ave. South, Seattle
Tickets: $10 online; $15 at the door. Must be 21.
For more: lovesickexpo.com
Andrea Brown: 425-339-3443; abrown@heraldnet.com. Twitter: @reporterbrown.
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