Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta Welcomes LGBT Couples

Winnie McCroy READ TIME: 3 MIN.

On Sunday, August 16, couples of all stripes can head to the Atlanta Convention Center for the The Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta. The event is now welcoming LGBT couples.

"On June 26, 2015 the United States experienced a profound change that will have a lasting effect on our lives and our industry. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Marriage Equality for all. To put it shortly, Love Won! Love wins at The Bridal Extravaganza of Atlanta, where all couples planning a wedding are welcome. Everything from 'Yes' to 'I do!'," write organizers.

Couples will meet Atlanta's most talented and creative wedding professionals. From The Pop Up Bridal Shop to Intimate interactive planner discussions, engaged couples will learn the secrets to plan and personalize their special day.

Guests can meeting wedding planners, hosted by The Knot. Featured Events include intimate interactive planner discussions from the best of the best at each fashion show. Learn the secrets to plan and personalize your special day from Tony Conway Legendary Events, Kerri Stegherr/Toast Events, Janice Blackmon/Janice Blackmon Events, Michelle Gainey/ Lemiga Events, Candice Gurr/ Signature Weddings by Candice and Ashley Baber/ Ashley Baber Weddings.

A new addition is The Pop Up Bridal Shop, featuring Atlanta's couture bridal salons with a collection of gorgeous wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, accessories and jewelry at tremendous savings for one day only, opening two hours before the show.

Browse through spectacular themed wedding galleries designed by Atlanta's best wedding professionals as well as, gorgeous gowns and wedding cakes featured throughout the show. See the hottest trends of the season that will personalize your celebration and make your wedding unforgettable.

Couples can win everything from a romantic honeymoon to Dreams in Punta Cana and Couples Resorts in Jamaica to wedding gowns, tuxedo rentals and hundreds of door prizes from all of the exhibitors!

Here's what you'll experience:

� Over 100 of Atlanta's Best Wedding Professionals.
� The best ever wedding giveaways including a honeymoon to Dreams in Punta Cana or Couples Resorts in Jamaica
� Spectacular wedding galleries showcasing the latest trends and ideas for your wedding & reception.
� Couture fashion show
� The Pop Up Bridal Shop
� Taste scrumptious appetizers and wedding cake.
� Discover the perfect wedding reception location, honeymoon, flowers, wedding planners, photographers and more.
� Find creative ideas and designs for your reception.
� Visit with our honeymoon & destination wedding specialists.

All couples and their guests will enter The Bridal Extravaganza thru the AmericasMart Building 2 Parking Garage. Take the parking garage elevator to the 2nd floor and follow the signs to the West Wing. �No entrance to the show will be available on Williams Street. Directional signs will be posted.

The Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart is located in the heart of downtown and attached to the Westin Peachtree Plaza. Within walking distance to MARTA, the Georgia Aquarium, CNN, Philips Arena, the Georgia World Congress Center and Centennial Olympic Park, there is no venue with better accessibility than the Atlanta Convention Center at AmericasMart. Park at the Building 2 Parking Garage, 230 Spring Street NW, Atlanta, GA 30303.

Tickets are $15 in advance at beabride.net, use promo code Lovewins for $5 off; or $20 at the door, cash only. Strollers are not permitted on show floor.


by Winnie McCroy , EDGE Editor

Winnie McCroy is the Women on the EDGE Editor, HIV/Health Editor, and Assistant Entertainment Editor for EDGE Media Network, handling all women's news, HIV health stories and theater reviews throughout the U.S. She has contributed to other publications, including The Village Voice, Gay City News, Chelsea Now and The Advocate, and lives in Brooklyn, New York.

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