Rates and Contract

Attention 2006 Bridal Showcase Exhibitors:

Great news! Our show at the Mid-America Center last January was a tremendous success and many vendors have been calling regarding next years show. The 2006 Bridal Showcase will once again be held at the Mid-America Center on January 8, 2006. We are anticipating an even bigger and better event for this next show. Enclosed you will find an information packet as well as the exhibitor contract for the 2006 Bridal Showcase event. Nearly 75% of last years vendors have made verbal commitments and are waiting for the enclosed contracts so don't delay in getting yours back to me.

You may have noticed that our network has a new name. Bridal Details is now the Omaha Bridal Network . We hope our new name will convey a more definitive image of who we are and what we do.

A new web site will be available soon. Go to: www.omahabridalnetwork.com . Omaha Bridal Network will also operate from a new location in Bellevue , NE. I am now located across the street from Bellevue University in the Freeman Plaza , inside Floral Originals & Bridal. You may contact me using the following information:

Omaha Bridal Network
1021 Galvin Road South , Suite B
Bellevue , NE 68005
Office: 402.933.4900
Cell: 402.699.0354
FAX: 402.933.2776
omahabridal@cox.net

The Omaha Bridal Network is dedicated to helping you promote your business all year long, if you are not a member, why not check us out?

Glenda Epperson
President

The network of professional Bridal Retailers

Presents

2006 Bridal Showcase

Sunday – January 8, 2006
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Location

 
One Arena Way – Council Bluffs , IA

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For more information contact:
Glenda Epperson – Show Coordinator
402.933.4900 or 402.699.0354 cell
omahabridal@cox.net
visit www.omahabridalnetwork.com

If you are thinking about participating in one of the many bridal show events this coming winter season, we would like to invite you to be a part of ours. Here is why:

The Omaha Bridal Network (formerly known as Bridal Details Network) is made up of professional bridal retailers like you, with a valid interest in the wedding industry. Glenda Epperson, President of the Omaha Bridal Network, has over 20 years experience coordinating bridal shows in both Omaha and Grand Island . She is a retailer like you, who understands the industry and your needs.

We want to connect you with as many brides as possible. Our last bridal showcase event in January 2005 welcomed more than 4000 attendees from the Midwestern region and registered over 900 brides. Brides and Grooms were able to visit with over 120 vendors like you. Hoping to draw as many potential brides as possible, we introduced many fun and exciting events like our Nearly Newly Wed Game hosted by well-known television celebrities, and offered all guests an expanded “Epicurean Buffet” prior to the entertaining fashion show. Guests also had the opportunity to be limousine chauffeured from the parking lot to the exhibit building free of charge. We promote vendor participation.

We have a great location with ample free parking for you and our guests. Once again, our show will be held at the beautiful and spacious Mid-America Convention Center in Council Bluffs , Iowa . With over 24,000 square feet of exhibit hall and pre-function space, our guests will be comfortable and in good spirit as they move from booth to booth. The fashion show and epicurean buffet will be in the beautiful ballroom offering round table seating for 300 and theatre seating for over 600. Even with this much space, we were sold out of exhibit space, so please don't wait to accept our invitation. Space will be available on a first come first served basis.

We believe to be a success; we must get the word out and often . Omaha Bridal Network will continue to partner with the numerous advertising mediums available in the metro area. Here are a few:

Q98.5 FM, Lite Rock 101.9, KGBI 100.7 the Bridge, KMTV 3 News, Wedding Pages Magazine, Wedding Essentials Magazine, Omaha World Herald, Papillion Times, LaVista Sun, Gretna Breeze, Springfield Monitor, Ralston Recorder, Bellevue Leader, super Sarpy Shopper and the Air Pulse. Direct mail advertising will start in September, and there will be on-line postings on numerous web sites.

Other benefits:

•  Advance tickets will be available at Floral Originals & Bridal in Bellevue and all Omaha and Council Bluffs Hy-Vee stores.
•  Brides will be able to experience hair makeovers, beauty makeovers and more.
•  You may choose to set up Saturday, January 7 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.
•  Several grand prize giveaways valued in the thousands.
•  A grand wedding giveaway package. (Last year our winner won a $12,500 grand prize package.)
•  Each bride will receive a professionally printed exhibitor's guide listing all participating vendors as well as additional wedding retailers who have chosen to purchase ads.
•  Even if you choose not to lease an exhibit booth, you have the option to purchase advertising in the Exhibitor's Guide.

These are only a few of the many reasons we believe you would chose to accept out invitation to be a part of our 2006 Bridal Showcase event. Feel free to ask past vendors for references. Contact us by mail or phone using the information below.

2006 Bridal Showcase Co-Sponsor

As a Bridal Showcase Co-Sponsor, you will be listed as a co-sponsor in all radio, TV and print advertising.

The event will be advertised as:

the 2006 Bridal Showcase Event

Brought to you in part by:

the Omaha Bridal Network

the Mid-America Center

__________________________________ (your name could be here!)

As a Co-sponsor, you will also receive:

•  A 20'x20' exhibit booth, in a prime, end cap location of your choosing.
•  Four (4) 8' tables with linen cloths and table skirting, six (6) chairs, two waste baskets and a drawing box to be used during the day for your individual prize drawing.
•  A 10' high curtained back wall and 3' high curtained side walls.
•  A full page advertisement in the Exhibitor's Guide (a $250 value).
•  A professionally printed 2'x5' sign for your exhibit booth.
•  Individual advertising for your business in the fashion show area.
•  A detailed database of all registered brides and grooms in attendance at the showcase
•  (You will have this database in your hands within one (1) week of the show date!!) .
•  FREE Parking for all of your employees as well as all attendees.
•  Coffee and rolls for all exhibitors on the day of the showcase.
•  A complimentary light lunch will be provided for you and your employees.
•  You may set up your exhibit booth on Saturday, January 7, from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m..
•  You will receive electricity within your booth at no additional charge. ($75 value)
•  A certificate of insurance will be provided for you at no additional charge.

I think that once you compare our Bridal Showcase specifics with other bridal show events, you will agree that we offer more for your money!

Cost to Co-Sponsor the Bridal Details 2005 “Bridal Showcase”: $5,500

(You are expected to donate a $500 perceived value prize donation at this level.

You will be credited $500 off your participation fees, making your total investment only $5,000. )

As there are a limited amount of co-sponsor spots available, you will be asked to place an initial deposit of $2500.00 at the time of signing your contract. Payment in full must be made prior to October 1, 2005.

Diamond Package Level

As a Diamond Package sponsor, you will receive:

(You will have this database in your hands within one (1) week of the show date!!).

I think that once you compare our Bridal Showcase specifics with other bridal show events, you will agree that we offer more for your money!

Cost for Diamond Level for the Bridal Details 2005 “Bridal Showcase”: $3,500
(You will be expected to donate a $50 individual booth prize and you
are asked to donate a $500 perceived value prize donation at this level. You will be
credited $500 off of your participation fees making your total investment only $3,000!)

As there are a limited amount of Diamond Packages available, you will be asked to place an initial deposit of $1500 at the time of signing your contract. Payment in full must be made prior to December 1, 2005. After December 1, payment in full is due with your signed contract.

Gold Package Level

As a Gold Package Sponsor, you will receive:

•  A 10'x10' exhibit booth at the Bridal Showcase event.
•  One (1) 8' table with linen cloth and table skirting, two (2) chairs, a wastebasket and a drawing box to be used during the day for your individual prize drawing.
•  A 10' high curtained back wall and 3' high curtained side walls.
•  A 1/2 page ad ( 4 x 10 ½ or 7 ½ x 4 ½) in the Exhibitor's Guide. (You may choose to upgrade to a full page ad for an additional charge of $150.00)
•  A professionally printed 8” x 44” sign for your exhibit booth.
•  A detailed database of all registered brides and grooms in attendance at the showcase.
(You will have this database in your hands within one (1) week of the show date!!)
•  FREE parking for all of your employees as well all attendees.
•  Coffee and rolls for all exhibitors on the day of the showcase.
•  A complimentary light lunch will be provided for you and your employees.
•  You may set up your exhibit booth on Saturday, January 7—from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
•  A certificate of insurance will be provided for you at no additional charge.

I think that once you compare our Bridal Showcase specifics with other bridal show events, you will agree that we offer more for your money!

Cost for Gold Level Participation for the Bridal Details 2005 “Bridal Showcase”: $1000

(If you donate a $200 perceived value prize for our Grand Wedding Giveaway, you may deduct $200 off your booth price. You are also expected to donate a $50 individual booth prize.)

*If you desire electricity within your exhibit space, there will be an additional charge of $75.
(This is what the Mid-America charges us for electrical fees per booth.)

**If you would like more space, you may upgrade to a 20'x10' booth space for only an additional $500. (If you upgrade to the 20'x10', you will receive FREE electricity within your exhibit space. This makes your total investment only $1500 for a 20'x10' exhibit space.)

See additional charges page for any other rental items you might need for the show.

Silver Package Level

As a Silver Package sponsor, you will receive:

(You will have this database in your hands within one (1) week of the show date!)

I think that once you compare our Bridal Showcase specifics with other bridal show events, you will agree that we offer more for your money!

Cost for Silver Level Participation for the Bridal Details 2005 “Bridal Showcase”: $500

(You will be expected to donate a $50 individual booth prize.)

*If you desire electricity within your exhibit space, there will be an additional charge of $75.
(This is what the Mid-America charges us for electrical fees per booth.)

  See additional charges page for any other rental items you might need for the show.

2006 Bride's Goody Bag Sponsor Level of Participation

Are brides walking by your booth not getting your promotional materials because you are busy making your presentation to others? Alternatively, maybe you are unable to have a booth this year and still want to reach brides? Why not become a Goody Bag Sponsor?

A Goody Bag will be handed to the first 750 brides attending the 2006 Bridal Showcase event, each containing brochures, packets, flyers and more, from vendors like you. Give us your materials and we would be gland to include them in our Goody Bags.

This opportunity is available to any vendor wishing to promote their service to prospective brides. You do not even have to be at the show. How simple is that?

The deadline to participate in this promotion is December 1, 2005. We must have your materials by December 1 st , no exceptions.

Cost for ‘Bride's Goody Bag' Level Participation for the

Bridal Details 2005 “Bridal Showcase”: $350

Re: Serving Food and or Beverage Samples at the Mid-America Bridal Showcase

The city of Council Bluffs requires that you apply for a temporary ‘one-day' food license in order for you to serve food and or beverage samples at the bridal show, (this includes cakes, cookies, beverages and any other food products. This does not apply to any pre-packaged food product such as pre-wrapped candies.)

The city of Council Bluffs charges a one time fee of $25 for this temporary license. Please enclose this fee with your Bridal Show contract.

Please let me know if you plan on serving food or beverage samples and I will send you the one page application, the rules and guidelines as well as a food handlers sheet. Please fill out this application and get it back to me by December 1. You will need to bring your food handlers list along with to the bridal show event. There will be an inspector on hand to make sure we all comply with their guidelines.

If you are not planning on service food samples, please let me know this also, as you do not have to have the license if you are not serving.

Failure to comply with the temporary food license will result in your not being allowed to serve your samples.

Call me if you have any questions. Thanking you in advance,

Glenda Epperson, Show Coordinator
402.933.4900 or cell 402.699.0354

(If you donate a $200 perceived value prize for our Grand Wedding Giveaway,
you may deduct $200 off you booth price. You are also expected to donate a $50 individual booth prize.)