Today's Bride Pros

Exhibitor Manual

January 27 & 28, 2024 Wedding Show

i-x Center | Cleveland

 

IMPORTANT LINKS

> January I-X Center Today’s Bride Exhibitor Manual

> Official Show Website

> Facebook Event

> Rules & Regulations

> Exhibitor Day-of Staff Ticket
For Exhibitor Incoming Staff ONLY during show hours.

> Event Social Media Banners & Links

> Enter to win a FREE BOOTH, MAGAZINE AD or EBLAST


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

> Deadlines

> Order Form: Drive-In & Parking Passes with I-X Center

> Order Form: Additional booth rentals from Miller’s Party Rental – deadline January 19, 2024

> I-X Floor Plan (updated 12/12/2023)

> Booth Design Regulations

> Pink Bag “Stuff it” Program – due December 15, 2023

 > Credentials Form (Sign, Name Tags, Specials) – due January 12, 2024 

 > Reserve Space in the Reception Table Gallery – due January 17, 2024

 > Reserve Space in the Cake Gallery – due January 17, 2024

 > Add-On Form (Pink Bag, Online Upgrades)

FOOD SAMPLE GUIDELINES Selling food products is prohibited. All sampling requests are to be submitted in writing to Today’s Bride before the show. Sampling is limited to a 2-oz. portion for food and a 4-oz. portion for a beverage. The items being sampled must be part of your business services. Alcoholic samples are prohibited.

DELIVERIES Deliveries from common carriers (UPS, FedEx, 3rd parties, etc) will incur drayage charges for receipt of their delivery, storage, delivery to booth, and then return to docks to send out after the event. Call Miller’s Party Rental, 330-745-9104, to discuss arrangements & fees ahead of time.

IDENTIFYING BRIDES For easier identification engaged attendees will be wearing a pink “I Said Yes!” Today’s Bride sticker.

LUNCH OPTIONS Outside food and drink is not permitted to be brought into the Convention Center. Concession areas will be available throughout the show with ample seating.

WIFI I-X Center offers Internet Service for a fee through Smart City Networks. See Flyer Here with sample rates. They do not accept pre-orders. Order during move-in or the day-of the show from your device.

ELECTRICITY If an exhibitor wants electricity above the included 10amp service for single booths and larger, you must order from Edlen directly at ordering.edlen.com. Order by January 8, 2024, to receive discounted rates.

OHIO TRANSIENT TAX LICENSE Retailers selling at the show are responsible for complying with all vendor-licensing requirements. To obtain additional information and/or apply for an Ohio Transient Vendor’s License call 888-405-4089 or visit tax.ohio.gov.


Helpful LINKS

> Top 10 Tips for a Successful Wedding Show

> Show Prep Checklist & Packing List

> Order Display Items

> Rentals, AV & Printing Services 

> Lead Card Printable

> Booth Design Photo Gallery

> Amazon Storefront Favorite Bridal Show Products


EXHIBITOR EMAILS

Exhibitor Manual Introduction (Sent November 9, 2023)

Promote Your Presence: Marketing Contest (Sent November 13, 2023)

Booth Inspiration & Tips (Sent November 21, 2023)

10 Tips for a Successful Wedding Show (Sent November 27, 2023)

Marketing Materials & Displays (Sent December 4, 2023)

Consider These Show Add-Ons (Sent December 11, 2023)

Inspiration Galleries (Sent December 18, 2023)

Attract Couples with a Show Special (Sent January 1, 2024)

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MOVE-IN HOURS

Friday, January 26, 2024 
9:00 am 4:30 pm
Drive-in passes are permitted. Click here for details. Parking is free during move-in.

Saturday, January 27, 2024 
8:00 am 11:00 am
Drive-in passes are NOT permitted. Parking is $10 per car all day.

Sunday, January 28, 2024 
9:00 am
Drive-in passes are NOT permitted. Parking is $10 per car all day.


Show HOURS

Saturday, January 27, 2024 
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Silent opening at 11:30 am.

There will be an Exhibitor Networking Cocktail Hour starting at 6 pm on Saturday, January 27. We invite your team to stay, enjoy a drink, and network with the other vendors!

Sunday, January 28, 2024 
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Silent opening at 9:45 am.


FASHION SHOWS

Saturday, January 27, 2024 
1:30 pm, 3:00 pm & 4:30 pm

Sunday, January 28, 2024 
12:30 pm, 2:00 pm & 3:30 pm


MOVE-OUT HOURS

Sunday, January 28, 2024
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Drive-in passes are permitted starting at 6:00 pm if purchased. Click here for details.

No exhibits may start tearing down until after 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 the event facility. Early tear-down will result in forfeiture of the lead list and a $100 fine.

EVENT SOCIAL MEDIA BANNERS & links

Bring potential customers to see you by promoting your presence at the show (don’t forget to give them free tickets!).

Not only will it help bring more engaged attendees to the show, but you’ll also get points toward our “Spread the Word” contest.

First-place winner gets a FREE booth, the second-place winner gets a FREE ad in the upcoming magazine, and the third place gets a FREE e-blast to our entire database. Learn more about how to enter the program here!

Download one of the images below to share on your social media or add to your website! Open the link below for whichever size, right-click & save the image to your computer.

Square Image (600px by 600px): https://pros.todaysbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Square-January2024.jpg

Instagram Image (1080px by 1350px): https://pros.todaysbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Instagram-January2024.jpg

Facebook Image (1200px by 628px): https://pros.todaysbride.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Facebook-January2024.jpg

Example text for post:  Come see us at the @TodaysBride Wedding Show on January 27th & 28th at the I-X Center in Cleveland! Message us for free tickets to the event!

Example text for post: Stop by our booth at the @TodaysBride Wedding Show on January 27th & 28th at the I-X Center in Cleveland! We’ll be offering [insert discount or promo here] to all engaged attendees. Message us for free tickets!

Share this event on Facebook or link to the Show Page on TodaysBride.com.


CONTACT

Jim Frericks, Chief Marketing Officer Jim@TodaysBride.com | 330.670.9545 x16

Jennifer Judy, Vice President Jennifer@TodaysBride.com  | 330.670.9545 x14

Abby Frericks, Client Services Manager AbbyF@TodaysBride.com |  330.670.9545 x12

Kelsey O’Hearne Bohl, Account Manager Kelsey@TodaysBride.com |  330.670.9545 x22

Phil Bell, Account Manager phil@TodaysBride.com |  330.670.9545 x23

Ashley Zifer, Social Media & Marketing Specialist ashley@TodaysBride.com |  330.670.9545 x13


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