Cascade Bridal Show is Big Hit

Brides to be, their future spouses, family and friends turned out in record numbers at the 6th Annual Winter Bridal Show held this past Sunday at the Cascade Fine Catering facility in Hamden, CT.  Guests were treated to samplings of Cascade’s signature gourmet food, carving stations, pastries, wedding cake, and many other treats.  Over 30 of the New Haven area’s top vendors were on hand to help brides plan for their weddings.  Live entertainment was provided by the Signature Band, Music in Motion DJ Steve Fernino and myself as MC.  For the fashion show, bridal gowns and models were provided by Bridal Trousseau on Main in Branford.  By the way, Bridal Trousseau is now opening a new, larger (3000 square foot) facility in the same area.  The models’ hair and makeup were done by North Haven Hair Academy.  Tuxes and men’s formals were provided by Zaccariello’s Formal Wear, with two locations in Wallingford and  Branford.  The Cascade had it’s main ballroom completely open, and adorned with floral and toulle designs by Sunilda All Occasions Flowers Flowers by Danielle and Haworth’s Flower Shop.  The downstairs ballroom, complete with bar area, was also open for guest viewing.  Architectural uplighting around the entire ballroom was provided by Music in Motion.  Almost all of the vendors provided some type of gift certificate or show special, allowing brides to save some money on their wedding.   The grand finale included a free honeymoon giveaway by the Perfect Wedding Guide and a free shower celebration at Cascade.

I’ve hosted many bridal shows but this had to be one of the more memorable ones.  The models were friendly and outgoing, the fashions up-to-date and stylish and the reaction from the crowd was enormous, with many of them clapping, toe-tapping and even dancing with the models.  As I traveled around to the different booths, I found all vendors to be pleasant, outgoing and helpful.  It was also great to see and meet so many of our future brides, who turned out to participate in the fun and festivities.