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Exhibitor information for the

Noon-3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2, 2008 at The Schwartz Center

About the show: Features | Exhibitor guidelines (PDF) | Advertisement for the show
Who will be there: Directory of exhibitors | Booth layout and selection chart
Exhibitor signup: Online reservation form | Printable exhibitor agreement (PDF) | Booth reservation form
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   Wilmington�s number one wedding planning resource presents the wedding show you�ve been waiting for, with the upscale elegance you expect from �Cape Fear Wedding.�
    The show will be a perfect opportunity for the Cape Fear region�s leading vendors to meet with hundreds of brides, including the growing �destination wedding� category.
    Approximately 80 eight-by-ten-foot booths will be available for $400 each. Table, linen and sign included; free electrical service available on request. The show will feature such unique touches as a special Bride's & Groom's lounge and many other extras for both exhibitors and guests.
    Your RSVP and a 50 percent deposit will reserve your space and ensure best choice of booth location. Booth availability is first come, first served, with priority to �Cape Fear Wedding� advertisers.
    Your RSVP and booth rental payment will ensure you will have a space. Booth availability is first come, first served, with priority to �Cape Fear Wedding� advertisers.

    Cape Fear Wedding: Kate Meyer (910) 392-5228 or email to publisher@capefearwedding.com

   Why Bridal Shows Work and why this one is special:
    Bridal shows remain the only place where the public can see, touch, taste, hear, compare and ask questions about products that are displayed side by side under one roof.

Bridal shows provide a lot of new prospects in a short time. Imagine how many potential new customers you could meet in one day.
Exhibiting allows your prospects and customers to immediately comparison shop. If you really have something of value, they'll know it right away. This helps you cut down the sales cycle and outshine the competition.
Bridal shows allow more opportunities to demonstrate your products. They give your potential customer the hands-on opportunities so important in the sales process.
Bridal shows are great relationship-builders with customers. Whether the attendee is already your customer or one you would like to have as a customer, you have the opportunity to communicate with them in a non-pressured environment.
Booking just one wedding will more than likely pay for the booth space and then some.
Our show will be extensively promoted to brides, through the printed pages and the web site of Cape Fear Wedding, television, radio, online and print advertising, plus personal invitations mailed to the hundreds of couples who register with us to request wedding planning information.
Half of the brides who register with us live outside our area but are planning �destination� weddings in the Cape Fear area. Most of them are unfamiliar with our local venues and wedding vendors. Our show is your only chance to market directly to these brides.
This show is presented by Cape Fear Wedding, known for its elegant presentation and user-friendly organization.
The show�s Autumn date gives you an opportunity to make early connections with the many brides who will already be making plans for their spring and summer weddings.