Ralston Hall Mansion—The College of Notre Dame
1500 Ralston Avenue
Belmont, CA 94002
650/595-5444
Admission $15.00 in Advance / $20.00 at the Door ~ Limited Seating

Champagne, Wine, Hors d’oeuvres & Winter Menu Display by La Bocca Fina
Cake Tasting by Have Your Cake & Espresso by Travelin Joe
The Beautiful Music of Harpist Anna Maria Mendietta and Gabriel’s Trumpets
A Special Appearance by Dance Choreographer Cynthia Glinka
Enter a Drawing to win a Romantic Vacation

RSVP by November 10th
Additional Information: www.fanfareweddings.com or 650/595-5444

San Ramon Marriott Hotel
2600 Bishop Drive
San Ramon, CA 94583
408/223-LOVE
408/360-9333

Get a discounted ticket through The Bridal Extravaganza.

Admission Price at the Door $12 each
Save $2 per person when the bride preregisters
(one preregistered coupon good for entire wedding party.)

Validated Parking

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW AND GROOM IS FREE! Each attending person must purchase a ticket except the groom who must attend with his bride. Offer good only with ticket purchase.

A Five Star Afternoon!
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
For details, see website or for information about the show please contact Karla Tibbetts of Bridal Network at 415/602-5110

Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco and Bridal Network host “San Francisco Wedding Fair.”  This five star hotel will showcase their elegant facility and introduce Bay Area Brides to the upper tier of wedding services.  Guests will sip champagne and sample hors d’oeuvres and wedding cakes in luxury as they stroll through over 75 exhibits featuring every service a Bride can use to plan her own exquisite wedding.

See over 75 exhibits featuring florists, photographers, videographers, stationers, jewelers, calligraphers, bakers, wedding planners, caterers, gown designers, gift registries, dance instructors,  rehearsal dinner sites, musicians and much, much more.

Fashions will feature the latest for not only the Bride, but also for the Groom, Bridesmaids & Groomsmen and the all-important Mother of the Bride!

There will be drawings offering wonderful prizes!

Ticket price:  $25.00 with advanced purchase  OR  $35.00 at the door.
This event produced by Bridal Network, Wedding Planners for Bay Area Brides since 1985.

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
600 Stockton at California Street
800/400-2099
925/283-9400
www.modernbridal.com
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Admission $25

The San Francisco Ritz-Carlton high atop Nob Hill, provides the exquisite backdrop for San Francisco’s most elegant luxury wedding showcase. Enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and champagne as you experience over eighty magnificent exhibits, informal couture modeling, Giorgio Armani makeovers, spa treatments, exceptional tastings and much more. Modern Bridal will introduce you to the most celebrated and sought after wedding professionals on the West Coast. Treat yourselves to an unforgettable afternoon while you get a glimpse in to the world of top wedding designers, showcasing their vision, style and talent for your celebration. The Ritz-Carlton Modern Bridal Event; where magic happens.

You can get a FREE copy of the Here Comes The Guide book at Modern Bride faires. Read why we think Modern Bride produces some of the best faires…

Visit A Modern Bridal Affair web site for more information.

Doubletree Hotel
One Doubletree Drive, Rohnert Park, CA
707/579-5886
Admission Price: $15.00

Planning a wedding in the Wine Country? Then you won’t want to miss the #1 Bridal Show north of San Francisco! Visit over 85 booths representing the Wine Country’s most popular vendors; three romantic-themed fashion shows; special show discounts from the Vendors; receive complimentary mini makeovers at the Show’s Beauty Bar; 3 Wedding Planning Seminars; PLUS thousands of dollars in prizes to be given away, including TWO GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAYS—a $5000 Wedding Reception from the Doubletree Hotel and a $7500 Rehearsal Dinner on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Complimentary valet parking and discount coupons are available from the sponsors.
Visit www.a-dreamwedding.com for more info.

Fashion Show Times: 1:00, 2:00, 3:00pm

Take the Golf Course Drive/Wilfred Ave. exit off 101 in Rohnert Park.

Merced County Fairgrounds Pavilion
900 Martin Luther King Jr Wy
Merced, CA
californiabridalevents.com

A sigh of relief can be heard from brides and birthday girls throughout Northern and Central California as California Bridal Events announces their 4th annual With This Ring Bridal Show!
Brides and their entourage will enjoy meeting elite wedding professionals to create the perfect day! 50+ of our local talent will be there to assist in planning a very special day in just one day!

Two fashion shows will feature bridal, tuxedo, wedding party and Quinceanera fashions in 2010! Join us as we provide a sneak peek at the areas best runway fashions in the area!

Pleasanton Hilton
800/400-2099
925/283-9400
www.modernbridal.com
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Admission $12

Fashion shows at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

The Pleasanton Hilton, located in the Tri-Valley’s most beautiful setting, provides the backdrop for the Tri-Valley’s most elegant bridal faire. With over 80 exhibitors, the Pleasanton Hilton bridal faire offers an intimate and inspirational locale in which to meet with the professionals that will help you make your day uniquely yours.

You can get a FREE copy of the Here Comes The Guide book at Modern Bride faires. Read why we think Modern Bride produces some of the best faires…

Visit A Modern Bridal Affair web site for more information.

Dolce Hayes Mansion
200 Edenvale Ave
San Jose, CA
www.internationalweddingfestival.com

Dolce Hayes Mansion will host the Spring, 2010 International Wedding Festival in San Jose!
This is the show of all shows! Under one roof, you will find rows and rows of the Bay Area’s most elite talent for your special day!

This show will feature three fashion shows to capture the gown of your dreams. Live entertainment and samples of our local culinary artisans will heighten your senses as you plan your special day in one day!

Anyone with a unique sense of style will find themselves captivated by the beauty of this show, whether Eastern or Western influences this is for you!

Claremont Resort
800/400-2099
925/283-9400
www.modernbridal.com
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Admission $12

Fashion shows at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

Offering breathtaking views and a fabulous setting high atop the Berkeley skyline, the Claremont Resort is filled with lavish décor, innovative floral designs, a couture bridal runway show, luxe specialty items, and a dazzling array of hors d’oeuvres and champagne. This one-of-a-kind bridal event is dedicated to bridal couples that want to experience the very best sought-after wedding experts, premier venues, distinctive cakes, fabulous tastings, culinary art, photography, and an array of wedding ideas you won’t see anywhere else.

You can get a FREE copy of the Here Comes The Guide book at Modern Bride faires. Read why we think Modern Bride produces some of the best faires…

Visit A Modern Bridal Affair web site for more information.

Santa Clara Marriott Hotel
2700 Mission College Blvd.
Santa Clara
408/223-LOVE
408/360-9333

Get a discounted ticket through The Bridal Extravaganza.

Admission Price at the Door $12 each
Save $2 per person when the bride preregisters
(one preregistered coupon good for entire wedding party.)

Validated Parking

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW AND GROOM IS FREE! Each attending person must purchase a ticket except the groom who must attend with his bride. Offer good only with ticket purchase.

Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley
2050 University Avenue
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
The Wedding University

The Wedding University – An Afternoon of Elegance, Education and Inspiration for Engaged Couples.

Planning the perfect wedding can be exciting and fun. But with so many details and decisions, it can be stressful, too. The Wedding University will help you evaluate options, make decisions and design a wedding celebration that truly expresses who you are.

The leadership team at The Wedding University is dedicated to making wedding planning more enjoyable for engaged couples, by educating and pampering them. Our teachers are among the most knowledgeable wedding professionals working today, brimming with fresh, creative ideas and ready to answer your questions about everything from wedding etiquette to choosing flowers, menus and music. Ideas are illustrated with examples that allow you to see how concepts can be brought to life or modified to meet your needs.

The cost for The Wedding University is $75 per student or $125 per couple. Included with this price are all the education sessions, access to the design showcase, and a sampling of the Four Seasons’s exceptional culinary creations throughout the afternoon. To keep the event intimate and interactive, the space is limited to 150 participants. Registration will be automatically closed when our capacity has been reached.

For more information, or a list of our professors, please visit our website.

Embassy Suites, San Luis Obispo
333 Madonna Road
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
12noon–4pm V.I.B.11:30
More info at www.ccwp.com

The Central Coast Wedding Professionals proudly present their 15th annual Wedding & Special Events Faire

Westin St. Francis, NATASHA
335 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
www.internationalweddingfestival.com

A sigh of relief can be heard from brides and party hostesses throughout the Bay Area as California Bridal Events announces the arrival of the International Wedding Festival in San Francisco!

Special guest appearances will be announced shortly.

Kohl Mansion
2750 Adeline Drive
Burlingame, CA
650/873-8488
www.fanfareweddings.com

Plan your Dream Wedding in one Elegant Evening. Fanfare, a group of wedding professionals, invites you to an elegant evening at the Kohl Mansion.

In the Great Hall enjoy…

• Champagne, Wine, Hors d’oeuvres & Winter Menu Display by La Bocca Fina
• Cake Tasting by Have Your Cake & Espresso by Travelin Joe
• The Beautiful Music of Harpist Anna Maria Mendietta and Gabriel’s Trumpets
• A Special Appearance by Dance Choreographer Cynthia Glinka
• Enter a Drawing to win a Romantic Vacation

Admission is $15 per person ($20 at the door)
-limited seating –
RSVP by February 15th

More information: 650/595-5444

San Francisco Concourse
800/400-2099
925/283-9400
www.modernbridal.com
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Admission $12

Fashion Shows at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

California’s largest bridal faire returns to the San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center, with over 250 exhibits, fabulous runway fashion shows, and the very best wedding professionals.

You can get a FREE copy of the Here Comes The Guide book at Modern Bride faires. Read why we think Modern Bride produces some of the best faires…

Visit A Modern Bridal Affair web site for more information.

Walnut Creek Marriott Hotel
2355 North Main Street
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
408/223-LOVE
408/360-9333

Get a discounted ticket through The Bridal Extravaganza.

Admission Price at the Door $12 each
Save $2 per person when the bride preregisters
(one preregistered coupon good for entire wedding party.)

Validated Parking

PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW AND GROOM IS FREE! Each attending person must purchase a ticket except the groom who must attend with his bride. Offer good only with ticket purchase.

Modesto Centre Plaza
1000 L Street
Modesto, CA
www.internationalweddingfestival.com

This is the show of all shows! Under one roof, you will find rows and rows of the Valley’s most elite talent for your special day!
This show will feature three fashion shows to capture the gown of your dreams. Live entertainment and samples of our local culinary artisans will heighten your senses as you plan your special day in one day!

Anyone with a unique sense of style will find themselves captivated by the beauty of this show, whether Eastern or Western influences this is for you!

Be sure to see details about the 2010 Bridal Idol Wedding Contest hosted by Citadel’s KHOP and the International Wedding Festival! Winner will receive a wedding package valued at more than $25,000!

San Jose Convention Center
800/400-2099
925/283-9400
www.modernbridal.com
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Admission $12

Fashion shows at 12:30pm and 2:30pm.

San Jose Convention Center’s Parkside Hall is home to the Southbay’s most talked about bridal event. Each year, more than 150 of the Southbay’s most talented wedding professionals gather together to showcase their vision and cutting edge ideas for bridal couples to incorporate in to their own wedding celebration. From the smallest of details to the grandest of locations, this gala bridal faire offers couples great variety in a comfortable setting.

You can get a FREE copy of the Here Comes The Guide book at Modern Bride faires. Read why we think Modern Bride produces some of the best faires…

Visit A Modern Bridal Affair web site for more information.

Rolling Hills Casino Resort Event Center
2655 Barham Avenue
Corning, CA 96021
www.weddingsnorthvalley.com
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530/200-3413
$8 at the door

Many of the 40+ wedding and special event experts displayed at this show never appear at any other show in Northern California. We bring all the best entertainment, fashion and food together in one place for an elegant afternoon for wedding and special event planning. Brides & Grooms who pre-register online are FREE. Contact Jen or Carol at 530/200-3413 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more information.

Hiller Aviation Museum
601 Skyway Road
San Carlos, CA 94070
www.internationalweddingfestival.com
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209/966-3890