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Newly engaged ? Check out these upcoming wedding shows and expos and let the planning begin .
Massachusetts Bridal and Wedding Expo
Date : Saturday , January 8 – Sunday , January 9 Venue : Shriners Auditorium in Wilmington , MA Learn more : bridalshowsma . com
Connecticut Wedding and Bridal Expo
Date : Saturday , January 8 – Sunday , January 9 Venue : Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford , CT Learn more : jenksproductions . com
Coast 93.3 Bridal Expo
Date : Sunday , January 16 Venue : Rhodes on the Pawtuxet in Cranston , RI Learn more : jenksproductions . com
Mansfield-Foxboro Grand Wedding Expo
Date : Sunday , January 30 Venue : Crowne Plaza in Warwick , RI Learn more : grand-wedding . com
Rhode Island Bridal and Wedding Expo
Date : Sunday , February 13 Venue : Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence , RI Learn more : bridalshowsri . com
RI Wedding Expo at the Wayfinder
Date : Sunday , March 6 Venue : The Wayfinder Hotel in Newport , RI Learn more : bridalshowsbykelly . com
Brides on a Budget Bridal Show
Date : Sunday , March 19 Venue : Hope Lodge in Moosup , CT Learn more : bridalshowsbykelly . com
Rustic Wedding Expo at Mishnock
Date : Sunday , March 27 Venue : Mishnock Barn in West Greenwich , RI Learn more : bridalshowsbykelly . com
Budget for Blooms “ Plan for 15 to 20 percent of your total wedding budget to go towards flowers . They really transform a room . Save on the venue and splurge on your flowers , food and music .” – Angela Rotondo , Owner of Bloom Back Flowers , LLC , bloombackflowers . com
Designated Driver “ Rely on professionals . Obviously , friends and family won ’ t let you down , but anything is possible and relying on a professional company ensures professional vehicles and chauffeurs , and if anything were to actually happen , professionals will know how to resolve the situation . Still on the fence ? Go and visit the company , check out the fleet and ask the difficult questions . The answers will certainly point you in the direction you would feel most comfortable . I say , let the guests be guests and rely on a professional to take care of the transportation .” – Meagan Peter , Director of Sales and Marketing at Rockstar Limo , rockstarlimo . net
Puppy Love “ Another trend I ’ m 100 % here for is involving your fur babies . What will make your wedding day a million times better ? Puppies ! Put a bow tie or flower crown on that pup and bring them along for some pictures . If they can ’ t make it on the day , you can always get their adorable faces on socks , signature cocktail signs or in the case of my own wedding … temporary tattoos .” – Jarret Blinkhorn , Owner and Filmmaker of JB Horn Film , jbhorn . com
Alone Time
Lip Service “ No matter how classic or boho the look is , I feel like a bold lip is taking over 2022 . Nudes and mauves will always be the go-to lip for most , but those fun pops of color are so beautiful on any and everyone .” – Sarah Depault , Owner of Sarah Depault Beauty , sarahdepaultbeauty . com
“ Brad and I also tell clients to take a moment to step away from your party together and enjoy a few minutes just being alone and newly married . A wedding day can get so crazy ; it ’ s always good to take a step out of it and really remember what the day is all about . Plus , it ’ s super fun to walk back into your party hand-in-hand with your new spouse !” – Sara Smith of Sara Drew Photography , saradrewphoto . com
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