...About the Ethiopian Bridal Expo

This is the best weekend to meet face to face with DC, Maryland, and Virginia's top wedding vendors catering especially to Ethiopians. See in person all they have to offer including samples of their designs, photos and video of reception locations, displays and new ideas to make your wedding special, various styles of photography, all will be under one roof during the show day.

Why Should You Attend?

Brides, grooms and their families can save time, gas, energy, confusion and money by attending the Ethio Bridal Expo . Shopping for all your wedding needs at this show eliminates the dreaded phone tag, excess effort in trying to get an appointment with a wedding vendor, and complicated phone answering machines: "Push 1, Push 2, Push 3" options can drive a busy bride bananas when she is anxious to complete her wedding plans. Even e-mail messages are time consuming and delay the immediate response a bride wants and needs. Brides that attend Ethio Bridal Expo skip all those wasted steps because they will be meeting the key personnel of each participating company on the show floor.

How Can You Save Money?

Each participating vendor will be offering their best prices during the show. Bridal couples will benefit from the wealth of competition at the event. This in turn creates the best values for the services and products that are offered. Couples are encouraged to comparison shop and come prepare with "budget zones" for each category of products or services they would like to incorporate in their wedding plans. The majority of the companies will offer special "show prices" or discounts for immediate bookings -- usually this is a big difference from the prices they normally offer at their locations if you just walked in off the street. Some also offer the perk of a special "gift" with a purchase.

DON'T MISS THE BIG SHOW!

It's a Wedding Wonderland created especially for Ethiopian brides!

How Can You Prepare to Attend?

Make a checklist of the most important elements needed to complete your wedding plans.

How Many Companies Will Be On Hand?

42 vendor companies were showcased last year, we're planning for about the same amount this year as well. There will be a variety of selections in the most requested categories such as reception facilities, photographers, caterers and videographers. Best of all are the range of choices available.

Come Prepared to Make Decisions!

Whether the wedding date is just two weeks away or two years away, everything at the show will be "bookable" and "buyable". Couples with very popular wedding dates such as those in June or December will need to make quick decisions and commitments in order to secure their chosen wedding reception site, caterer or photographer.

What to Wear?

Definitely wear comfortable clothes and easy walking shoes.

Who Should Attend?

The show is open to the general public. Brides, grooms, their parents, siblings and other family members are welcome along with close friends and bridal party members.

Final Show Tip!

Come with an open mind. This is your wedding and there will be so many new ideas that every couple can add to their plans to truly make it a unique event. Some of the most talented and creative designers, florists, cake artists, wedding planners, gown designers, decorators and accessory designers participate in the show. Expect to see lots of new, exciting and beautiful elements to make your wedding day as special as the two of you.