Wpbs media kit october 29, 2017 rev issuu

Reinventing the wedding expo in San Diego with love, respect and style since 2000

building a better

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is an exciting, vibrant and stylish wedding planning show that positions wedding suppliers with the best of the Southern California wedding industry. attendees show an average annual household income of $109,000; that’s 3 TIMES the national average.

With Brides & Grooms inundated by TV, web, print and magazines; the power of face to face live marketing and sales has become essential to booking business. is held in beautiful and elegant surroundings at San Diego’s finest venues, packaging Exhibitors in a stylish, upscale and respectful environment. is the only full size San Diego wedding planning show that focuses on relationship sales, not price marketing, to promote business with affluent couples in the manner they need to close sales. aligns your business with a well-respected and trusted resource in the booming Southern California wedding market. is the only exclusive show at which many discerning professionals, exhibit. exposes businesses to essential, up-to-the-minute market research, enabling them to see the competition in person.

For over a decade and a half and more than 35 great shows, has brought discerning brides, grooms and vendors a show that works! is the only wedding planning show in San Diego consistently attended by the industry’s finest event planners looking for new ideas, companies to work with.

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Reach wedding couples as they’re primed to buy. $109,000 Average Wedding Party attendee’s annual household income. $45,807 Average attendee’s wedding budget at The Wedding Party Bridal Show.

24 Average number of professional planners, venue managers & media sources at a Wedding Party show.

50% Percentage of Wedding Party Bridal Show attendees who still need to book their venue.

7500 Average number of unique visitors [individuals] to show website in 4 weeks preceding show.

Wedding Industry Statistics*

$16,983

Average estimated San Diego, California wedding budget at start of planning.

$33,840

Average San Diego actual wedding cost.

15 months Average San Diego engagement time.

151 Average number of guests at a San Diego wedding.

San Diego is consistently ranked one of the top wedding cities in the world with an extremely high number of weddings to population ratio. * “TheWeddingReport.com”

Launching a brand or need good market research?

Our attendees are the best audience for upscale markets! They are upwardly mobile, affluent young adults who are getting married, traveling, spending, setting up a home and most likely a new family!

We’ve successfully promoted everything from drinks to movie premieres:

Beloved by the media !

Television

Over 60 live interviews with top local media NBC 7/39, KFMB [CBS], KFMB [ABC], KSWB and KUSI, and on site-live ABC, KUSI and The WB at show

Local and National Associated Press

Blogs, Blogs & more Blogs Magazines

Targeted advertising brings your ideal client right to you! *Ad schedule varies per show and time of year as ad opportunities change constantly.

The Wedding Party is constantly updating ad resources and reserves the right to use the most effective and timely options.

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TOP Wedding Blogs Key Website Banners Social Media Bridal Media Partners Top Bridal Magazines NUPTIALS e publication Direct Mail & Retail Outlets Online search engines and ads Targeted Ticket Sales Ticket Distribution Radio TV

EXHIBITING AT the SHOW: BOOTHS - each booth includes all of following: • • • •

Physical presence at show [booth sizes vary] Attendee data for follow up – sent a few days after show [data includes names, addresses, phone, email, wedding date] Listing on Online Show Program with link to your website Pipe and drape not included or required

Exhibit Booth price range $495 -$2400 see following pages for maps and fee by booth All exhibit categories have limits.

All opportunities priced per show.

OTHER OPTIONS:

LOUNGE, DESIGN AREA, or ‘Happening’ Sponsor: Opportunities include design contests, games, fashion shows, water stations, VIP areas, cocktail bars or lounges.

Please inquire.

CONTACT US Via Site OR CALL 619-318-8843 for Show Contract

Event Supplier Sponsor: Opportunities include Bag Sponsor, Alcohol Bar, Honeymoon Giveaways, Rentals, Lounge furnishings, Table Linens, Drape, Production, Lighting, Sound, Staging, Tenting, etc.

Please inquire.

MEDIA & SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

please inquire

EXTRA DEALS & EXPOSURE: Web Advertising Deals on SanDiegoWedding.com / #lovetotallyplanlocally All show exhibitors get 10% discounts off web galleries, blog posts and ads on SanDiegoWedding.com / #lovetotallyplanlocally Multi Show Discounts: Advance booking saves you money!

• All regular exhibitors*** are eligible for our multi show and double booth deals and more.

• Multi Show Discounts: Advance booking saves you money! Please inquire as different size and # of shows booked offer different savings.

Upgrades: Companies who have done the show 5 times or more always get premium [corner and red outlined spots] at no extra charge [a $100 savings] Go double and save. Our double booth policy is a savings of 15% off the second booth [cannot be combined with other discounts .] ***discounts do not apply with paid exclusivity or special arrangements or extended payment plan – advance bookings require a minimum 50 / 50 payment plan***

Referral Program: Refer a new qualified business to the show and get $75 as our thank you! Referred company must be new to show and must contact us and book a booth and mention you. Sorry we cannot pay retroactively. Referral thank you money can be applied to a booth or paid by check.

Social Media promotions Price range $50 each social pack promotion [Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest] Bag Stuffing @ Show of your collateral materials Price $300 for exhibitors / $500 select [very limited] non exhibitors

MEDIA & MAJOR SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

please inquire

EXHIBIT SPACES • • • • • • • • • • •

MAINLAND YELLOW HALF BOOTH* MAINLAND GREY MEDIUM BOOTH MAINLAND GREEN 10 X 10 MAINLAND BLUE EXTRA LARGE FLOAT GREY MEDIUM BOOTH FLOAT 10 x 10 GREEN FLOAT YELLOW HALF BOOTH* FLOAT BLUE EXTRA LARGE ORANGE CATERING ONLY** PINK SPONSORS RED outline add $100

$595 $820 $880 $1200 $795 $850 $495 $1095 $2995 $995 $2400 $100

Pipe and drape and shade not supplied. *not all categories are eligible for half booths! ** Catering booth is $2995 w/min. $2000 of trade in kind food All exhibit categories have limits.

***The MAINLAND Ballroom, Terraces and Lot ***

EXHIBIT SPACES • • • • • • • • • • •

MAINLAND YELLOW HALF BOOTH* MAINLAND GREY MEDIUM BOOTH MAINLAND GREEN 10 X 10 MAINLAND BLUE EXTRA LARGE FLOAT GREY MEDIUM BOOTH FLOAT 10 x 10 GREEN FLOAT YELLOW HALF BOOTH* FLOAT BLUE EXTRA LARGE ORANGE CATERING ONLY** PINK SPONSORS RED outline add $100

$595 $820 $880 $1200 $795 $850 $495 $1095 $2995 $995 $2400 $100

Pipe and drape and shade not supplied. *not all categories are eligible for half booths! ** Catering booth is $2995 w/min. $2000 of trade in kind food All exhibit categories have limits.

***The City Skyline FLOAT ***

Overall Venue Mainland & Attached Float

The Wedding Party Bridal Show

website www.sandiegoweddingparty.com

exhibit maps & info www.sandiegoweddingparty.com/exhibit/

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Blair by phone

sales 619-318-8843