A wedding expo in Knoxville, Tennessee, is incorporating more than nuptials. It's fitting title is Bridal and Beyond, according to the Knoxville News.
This is the event's first year, and it's hosting 85 different vendors - everything from florists to boutiques. However, they are also highlighting birthday parties, prom, graduations along with {and} helping out with other aspects of the engagement including the bridal shower.
"It's really exciting for brides," Lisa Cacace-Vizer, an exhibitor at the event, told the news source. "It gives variation since there are different vendors at each show. It switches things up so they are not seeing the same things, which is really necessary for brides."
During the event, the winner of the Your Day!
Wedding giveaway, a package worth $19,000, will be announced, the media outlet reports.
The first couple of months in the year are the most popular time for wedding expos, as many couples get engaged after the holidays. Those who are
planning a wedding on a budget may want to take advantage of these events, as it shows a wide range of vendors.