2012 Wedding Shows, Open Houses

South Sound Wedding & Event

Love Struck, A Select Wedding Show
Create the wedding of your dreams!

Sponsor	Presented by South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine. Event décor design by PJ Hummel & Co.
Date/Time	Opening Night, Friday, Feb. 17, 6-9:30 pm and Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 am to 4 pm
Location	McGavick Event Center, 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. SW
Cost	Opening Night, Friday, Feb. 17 Buy your tickets online by Feb. 15. $30 each Saturday tickets at the door $10 each. Free parking.
Contact	360-480-5095
Website	http://www.lovestruckwedding.com

A premier wedding show for those who are looking for exceptional inspiration for their special day, Love Struck offers a more intimate way to browse decor displays and ideas. Our wedding professionals provide information and personal consultations about how their services can create the wedding you've envisioned.

Friday opening night: Wear your party clothes! See creative styling ideas from our fashion show, visit premier wedding professionals and sample appetizers by Snuffin’s Catering. Men can relax in the groom's lounge.

Saturday: Peruse displays and drop in on seminars while exploring the higher-end resources to shape your wedding plans. See a dance workshop presented by Arthur Murray® - Tacoma, and a hair styling and makeup session by Jilladair Cosmetics.

Brides-to-be receive the 2012 issue of South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine.

South Sound Wedding Workshop
Plan your day, your way

Sponsor	Indian Summer Golf & Country Club. Presented by South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine
Date/Time	Thursday, March 22, 6 - 8 pm
Location	Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, 5900 Troon Ln. SE, Olympia
Cost	Free admission and free parking. RSVP by March 20.
Contact	rsvp@weddingandeventmagazine.com
Website	www.weddingandeventmagazine.com

Learn time and cost-saving tips from local wedding professionals in this intimate gathering. Enjoy delicious food in the beautiful ballroom.
Register at the door for prize drawings.
Register for the workshop by March 20. Workshop date was changed from March 21 to March 22.

South Sound Wedding Workshop
Plan your day, your way

Sponsor	Indian Summer Golf & Country Club. Presented by South Sound Wedding & Event Magazine.
Date/Time	Wednesday, October 10, 6 - 8 pm
Location	Indian Summer Golf & Country Club, 5900 Troon Ln. SE, Olympia
Cost	Free with free parking
Website	www.weddingandeventmagazine.com

Learn time and cost-saving tips from local wedding professionals in this intimate gathering. Enjoy delicious food in the beautiful ballroom. Register for prize drawings.

RSVP by Oct. 8.

Wedding Walk of Tacoma

Date/Time	Sunday, Feb. 26, noon – 5 pm
Location	Downtown Tacoma
Website	www.weddingwalkyourcity.com

Start at the location of your choice and meet local wedding vendors and sample food at downtown venues.

Occasions Catering Tasting – Pierce County

Date/Time	Tuesday, Feb. 21, 6 pm
Location	Pioneer Park Pavilion, Puyallup
Website	http://www.occasions-catering.com

In a casual and fun atmosphere, sample menu items, meet vendor partners, win prizes, and receive time and money saving tips. Free for two guests, additional guests $15 each. Register online.

Occasions Catering Tasting - Olympia

Date/Time	Tuesday, March 27, 6 pm
Location	The Heritage Room at Capitol Lake, 604 Water St. S.W., Olympia
Website	http://www.occasions-catering.com

In a casual and fun atmosphere, sample menu items, meet vendor partners, win prizes, and receive time and money saving tips. Free for two guests, additional guests $15 each.

Wedding Open House

Date/Time	Sat., March 31, 10 am – 2 pm
Location	Highline Community College Student Union, 2400 S. 240th St., Des Moines
Cost	Free
Contact	Donna @ 206-870-3777
Website	http://www.highline.edu

Tour the college buildings that host weddings and receptions. Visit with wedding professionals from Pierce and King counties. Free parking.

Metro Parks Spring Bridal Open House

Date/Time	Sunday, April 14, 11 am – 4 pm
Location	- STAR CENTER, 3873 S 66th St., Tacoma; 253-591-5299 - Fort Nisqually, 5400 N. Pearl St.; 253-591-5339 - Titlow Park, South Park, 8425 6th Ave; 253-305-1010
Cost	Free admission.
Contact	Information: 253-305-1010
Website	www.metroparkstacoma.org/events

Meet with local wedding professionals at four unique wedding locations.

Occasions Catering Tasting – Pierce County

Date/Time	Tuesday, April 24, 6 pm
Location	Lakewold Gardens, Lakewood
Website	http://www.occasions-catering.com

In a casual and fun atmosphere, sample menu items, meet vendor partners, win prizes, and receive time and money saving tips. Free for two guests, additional guests $15 each. Register online.

Occasions Catering Tasting - Olympia

Date/Time	Tuesday, May 22, 6 pm
Location	The Heritage Room at Capitol Lake, 604 Water St. S.W., Olympia
Website	http://www.occasions-catering.com

In a casual and fun atmosphere, sample menu items, meet vendor partners, win prizes, and receive time and money saving tips. Free for two guests, additional guests $15 each. Register online.

Occasions Catering Tasting - Olympia

Date/Time	Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6 pm
Location	The Heritage Room at Capitol Lake, 604 Water St. S.W., Olympia
Website	http://www.occasions-catering.com

In a casual and fun atmosphere, sample menu items, meet vendor partners, win prizes, and receive time and money saving tips. Free for two guests, additional guests $15 each. Register online.

Autumn Wedding Show

Sponsor	Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce / Tourism Board
Date/Time	Saturday, Oct. 20, 10 am – 5 pm & Sunday, Oct. 21, 11 am – 3 pm (changed from Oct. 6 & 7)
Location	Emerald Downs, 2300 Emerald Downs Rd., Auburn
Cost	Free. Free parking.
Contact	Debbie Luce
Website	www.autumnweddingshow.com

Two fashion shows and seminars.

Occasions Catering Tasting – Pierce County

Date/Time	Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6 pm
Location	Location: to be announced
Website	http://www.occasions-catering.com

In a casual and fun atmosphere, sample menu items, meet vendor partners, win prizes, and receive time and money saving tips. Free for two guests, additional guests $15 each. Register online.

Occasions Catering Tasting - Olympia

Date/Time	Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6 pm
Location	The Heritage Room at Capitol Lake, 604 Water St. S.W., Olympia
Website	http://www.occasions-catering.com

In a casual and fun atmosphere, sample menu items, meet vendor partners, win prizes, and receive time and money saving tips. Free for two guests, additional guests $15 each. Register online.