I’m excited to announce that Mary Dann will appear all day Saturday, signing autographs and speaking to the brides.

Mary has appeared on the Style Network’s “Whose Wedding Is It Anyway?” and “Married Away,” in addition to WE Network’s “Platinum Wedding” and a special segment of “Top Ten Wedding Destinations.” Mary is also a contributing writer for “Inside Weddings” and “Ceremony” magazines.

Mary and her team of wedding coordinators have created intimate weddings and extravagant upscale affairs for a long list of clients, including many of Hollywood’s elite.

Mary will be talking to the brides about how to create a spectacular luxury wedding your guests will rave about, on an affordable budget, and how to prepare emotional for your big day.
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012
Times: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Place: Fashion Show Stage – Hall D

Vintage Recycled Wedding Decor – Create your personal wedding decorations with a recycled vintage style.
Date: Sunday, October 7, 2012
Times: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Place: Fashion Show Stage – Hall D

Meet Shannon Quimby, television personality, HGTV Designer, Columnist, Author, and one of nation’s top DIY Upcycling Experts. Learn how to reuse, recycle, and add decorating style and flare for all your planned events, gatherings, and your big day, all within a budget you can afford. Shannon’s zany and fun packed decorating presentation is chalked full of original and cost effective design and decor ideas that will make you keep asking for more, more, more! With Shannon’s help, you will create the most unique, beautiful and sentimental wedding ever, using treasured keepsakes and salvaged decor.

Brides Breakfast with Rebecca Crumley – Photo Editor for TheKnot.com
Date: Sunday, October 7, 2012
Times: 8:00 to 9:45 a.m.
Tickets: $25.00 each (includes admission into bridal show) Tickets on sale August 1st

This year our Brides Breakfast will be hosted by Rebecca Crumley – Photo Editor for TheKnot.com. Rebecca will discuss the latest bridal trends, and what couple can do to get their wedding published in magazines, online, or featured on one of the nationally televised shows.

2011 Brides Breakfast with Randy Fenoli

Fashion Director at Kleinfeld New York & Star of TLC’s hit shows “Say Yes to the Dress”, “Say Yes to the Dress-Big Bliss” & “Randy Knows Best”. Randy will be joining us to talk about current trends, what to look for in a gown and so much more.

And don’t forget your camera because Randy will be available for pictures and ready to answer all of your “dress questions”.

Randy will be doing a Meet and Greet on Bridal Show floor from 10:30 to 1:00 and then speaking from Fashion Show stage from 1:30 to 2:00.