Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo

Some of Northwest Washington’s most talented and creative wedding professionals will be gathered for the Bridal Inspirations Wedding Expo in Bellingham.

The largest bridal fashion show in Western Washington, featuring more than 100 dresses, will start at 4:00 p.m. in the hotel’s ballroom. The show will include bridal gowns and dresses for bridesmaids and mothers, plus suits and tuxedos for men, all in a variety of sizes.

Also, a Justin Alexander Trunk Show will be presented from noon to 3:30 p.m. in the hotel’s Mt. Baker room. Brides will get $5 off their ticket price if they book an appointment for the trunk show (reimbursed at appointment), plus a free gift and 10 percent off a gown if purchased that day. Joshua Cody will be here from the New York designer to work with appointments. He will also be at the fashion show at 4:00 p.m.

More than 50 businesses that offer services for weddings and other special events are expected to participate in the Bridal Inspiration Wedding Expo, including photographers, venues, florists, caterers, hair stylists, spas, event coordinators, officiants, rental companies and more.

“Bridal Inspirations is a fun day for brides, families and friends to start planning a wedding,” said Pam Reed, show organizer and owner of Alicia’s Bridal and The Formal House Tuxedos in Bellingham. “They’ll sample appetizers and wedding cake, sip champagne, see a fashion show, and enjoy themselves without having to run around to a dozen different businesses.”

A portion of the proceeds from Bridal Inspirations will go to the ALS Association in memory of Les Kooistra.