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Dream Weddings Come Alive

January 11, 2018 by Alissa Bowditch Leave a Comment

That dream wedding you have in your imagination is elegant, joyful, and beautiful. But wouldn’t it be nice to see it in person before the big day? You now have a chance to see it at the ENC Bridal & Special Events Expo. A wedding salon will be showcased for you to see it in person! Placed at the center of the ballroom in the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, you will find brides done up head to toe, custom tuxedos for your handsome groom, vibrant flowers, and picturesque cake.

Models will be dressed head to toe by Blush Boutique. Blush Boutique, is located in Historic Downtown New Bern at 222 Craven Street. As you enter, you are greeted with beautiful gowns, sparkling veils, and accessories. This small boutique is decorated with stunning chandeliers and large mirrors just like you would find in a larger venue. The selection of wedding gowns is unique and high end designer in a range of styles. The handmade and couture boutique gives each item a new story – a rich history that needs to be told over and over again.

Grooms also to have the opportunity to be done head to toe as well. The salon will showcase custom made tuxedos from Wit Clothier. Wit Clothier is a family-owned, family-run boutique located in a historic building in downtown New Bern, North Carolina, carrying their own brand of custom clothing for men and women, as well as a selection of curated items from small producers all over the world. If you want to look good – and you do – you have to wear clothes that fit. Wit will custom fit any groom and his men so they look devilishly handsome on the big day.

The Flower Gallery

What wedding day would be complete without the perfect bouquet? See and feel how beautiful your flowers could be at your wedding with the Flower Gallery’s arrangements. Mary Gierie-Merrell has been creating vibrant and sophisticated bouquets for over 34 years. Not only are the flowers tasteful but will perfectly match every other aspect of your wedding day. The Flower Gallery is located in Harris Teeter on Glenburnie Road in New Bern.

You will also get a chance to see what type of flawless hair and makeup you could have. Team BCW is a team of stylist with years of experience in makeup, hair, fashion and well equipped to provide you with all you need on your special day. Along with being published in various high fashion magazines the team has worked at New York Fashion Week and Charleston Wedding Week. They work with you to come up with the best style to make you look fresh, flawless, and beautiful no matter what the occasion. They will even travel right to you to make your day as relaxing and memorable as possible. #teamBCW

At the show you will see all of it come together and styled as if you were in a magazine. You will get to see Charming and Quaint’s styling in action with all of our amazing vendors. Charming and Quaint is your local vintage inspiration place for your dream vintage event. They cater to those of you who love things from days gone by: your Grandmother’s china, vintage linens, settees and sideboards, old suitcases etc. Don’t miss out on getting your romantic setting perfect for the big day.

Don’t miss your chance to see your dream wedding live at the wedding salon Sunday, January 21st, 2018.

Tickets online $8.00 or $10.00 at the door. Get your tickets here!

2018 Bridal & Special Event Expo

January 8, 2018 by Alissa Bowditch Leave a Comment

You’re engaged, congratulations!

Now it’s time for wedding planning. It may seem overwhelming all the things (big and small) that go into your dream day. From the venue, flowers, seating, ceremony, and the dress – there is no shortage of things on the To-Do List. With premier vendors, the ENC Bridal & Special Events Expo is sure to check everything off that list. From catering to DJ’s to attire, we’ve got you covered.

One of our Event Sponsors is sure to make your day stress-free and extra special is Party Perfection Events & Weddings. Geneva Kolb is an expert at not only wedding planning but knows how to stretch your budget without cutting the important corners. Geneva and her team is there to make your dream day sophisticated, flawless, and hands down the best day of your life.

Our next Event Sponsor will be sure to make your wedding dance floor impossible to clear. New Bern’s Reader’s Choice Gold Winner, CK Entertainment is the best DJ in town. Chuck has been providing quality entertainment for over 10 years. He is there to get everyone on the dance floor and make your reception extra memorable. With his professionalism and exceptional courtesy, he is sure to make everyone comfortable and undoubtedly enjoy themselves!

One of the biggest things you don’t want to forget is your venue! Our third Event Sponsor is DoubleTree by Hilton New Bern – Riverfront. Their friendly staff and beautiful views are sure to give your big day a lasting impression. Not only will your ceremony and reception be back dropped by the beautiful Neuse River but at the end of the celebration, all you have to do is walk down the hall to your room. No need for transportation. The morning after will greet with you a delicious breakfast from more than 65-options and made-to-order omelets. You and your guests are sure to find comfort in their stay.

Not only will our event have all the vendors to make your day seamless, you will have a chance to win great prizes or even a 4-day Cruise Honeymoon. Don’t miss your chance to put together your dream wedding and a dream honeymoon.

Tickets are $8.00 online, $10 at the door. Get your tickets here.

Event will be held at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, 203 S Front St, New Bern, NC on Sunday, January 21st, 2018 from noon to 4 pm.

Site Launch

August 8, 2017 by enclive Leave a Comment

Our new website is finally up. We’ve worked hard to get a beautiful new site ready and we’re proud to show it off. Thanks for reading our blog. We have lots of great blog posts in the works. Please check back or contact us now to find out how we can help you.