Today's Bride Pros

January I-X Itinerary

Online Exhibitor Manual:  

 > I-X Center Move-in-memo


Friday, January 24

9:00AM- 4:30PM      Vendor Move-in

All vehicles must be out of the building by 4:30pm.

9:00AM-2:30PM     Drive-in passes

If purchasing a Drive-in pass (which is highly recommended – order form page 21), you are permitted during this time to drive as close to your booth as possible to unload.  Drive-In passes are only good for up to one hour to drive in, unload your vehicle, remove your vehicle, and come back to  your booth to set up. All vehicles must be out of the aisles by 2:30pm.  

HAND CARRY or use of TWO-WHEELED dollies permitted.  Unrestricted DRIVE-IN PASSES* permitted.


2:30PM 4:30PM   Drive-in passes restricted

For Drive-In Passes during this time, only five cars are permitted to unload at one time (first come,  first serve) and you cannot drive close to your booth.  You will park along the back of the show floor by the docks. I-X Center will have a few flat bed dollies available to unload your merchandise from your car.  All vehicles must be out of the building by 4:30pm.    

HAND CARRY or use of TWO-WHEELED dollies permitted.  Restricted DRIVE-IN PASSES* permitted.


Saturday, January 25

8:00AM- 11:00AM      Vendor Move-in

NOTE: Parking lot starts charging cars at 10am! 

All vehicles must be out of the building by 10:30am.

HAND CARRY or use of TWO-WHEELED dollies permitted.  Restricted DRIVE-IN PASSES* permitted.


11:30AM

Silent Opening of the doors

Booths must be ready to go!    


12:00PM

Publicized opening of the doors


2:00PM,  4:00PM & 5:30PM

Fashion Show Times


7:00PM

End of the Show   


7:00PM-8:00PM

Happy Hour & Networking Event at the I-X Pavilion Bar

Complimentary two drink tickets per company will be in your ExhibitorPackets at Check-in.


Sunday, January 26

9:00AM

Doors open for vendors at 35A only (not East Lobby).


9:30AM

Silent Opening of the doors


10:00AM

Publicized opening of the doors


12:30PM,  2:00PM &  3:30PM

Fashion Show Times


5:00PM

End of the Show   


5:01PM  – NO SOONER! Vendor Move-out

Vendors may begin to dismantle their booth display.

ONLY AFTER OUR GUESTS HAVE LEFT! Exhibits cannot be torn down prior to 5:00 pm! The takedown, removal or repackaging of booth materials and/or displays during posted bridal show hours is strictly prohibited. Not only is this disrespectful to attendees and neighboring booths, but it poses a hazard while transporting said materials through event facility.

Early tear down will result in forfeiture of the lead list and a $100 fine.

What you need to know

Parking

Each exhibiting company receives one complimentary parking pass to use either Saturday or Sunday. You must pick up the parking pass at Exhibitor Check-in during move-in hours.

Friday Move-in: Free for all cars.

Saturday: Free from 8am-10am. After 10am, the cost is $10 per parking spot.

Sunday: $10 per parking spot all day.

Oversized Vehicles & trailers subject to higher rates.   

Move in/Move out details

Move in and move out takes place at the North Side of the building marked EXHIBITOR ENTRANCE near Door 35. Today’s Bride will have a CHECK-IN Booth there so you can pick up your Exhibitor Packets and one, standard parking pass that is included with your booth.

Per I-X Center Security Regulations, all Exhibitors must wear a nametag while in the building.  A temporary nametag will be given to you at Exhibitor check-in to wear during move-in.

I-X Customer Service will also be available to answer questions, order rental items, photocopies, electric orders, parking hang tags, etc.

Check-in

Remember to visit the Today’s Bride check-in booth at the entrance to get your credentials.

Drive-in Pass

If you purchased a drive-in pass to move out, cars cannot enter until all of the limousines have exited the show floor.  If there is inclement, wet, snowy weather on move-in days, you may not be able to get close to your booth for liability and safety reasons.  Click here for the Drive-In Pass Form

WiFi

I-X Center offers Internet Services Click here for Internet Services

Identifying Brides

For easier identification, engaged attendees will be wearing a “I SAID YES” sticker.

Overnight Accommodations

Deadline to reserve an overnight room at Sheraton Cleveland Airport is January 17, 2020. $110 plus tax for the following nights on January 24th or 25th. To reserve a room, call the hotel directly 216-267-1500, option 0 (zero) and mention the “Today’s Bride” group room block by Friday, January 17th, 2020.

Show Day Exhibitor Hotline

330-568-5638

During move-in, move-out and show hours, use this number to get a quick response from Today’s Bride staff.  Need electricity? Trash overflowing? Music too loud? Call or text to report an issue without leaving your booth!  Today’s Bride staff will continually patrol the aisles as well if you have any questions or concerns.