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With Valentine’s Day on Monday and wedding season just around the corner, Luverne’s Bridal Fair was well-timed Saturday at Big Top Tents and Events.
According to Luverne Chamber Director Jane Wildung Lanphere, the fair attracted 35 brides and nearly 100 guests.
“This first-ever show was a big success,” she said.
“It was great to see all the people there. For their first show the number of brides was amazing.”
The event was organized by Stacey Smidt of Big Top Tents and Events and Barbara Weber-Friese of Barbara Kay’s Boutique Bridal.
“Hats off to these two wonderful women for all the work and time they put into this big event,” Lanphere said. “I am sure it is something that they will build on next year. They already scheduled the date for Feb 4.”
The event, which charged no admission, included vendor demonstrations and a bridal fashion show on a raised runway for models.
The show featured fashions by Luverne shops Barbara Kay’s Boutique Bridal and First Comes Love Bridal Boutique, with hair designs and makeup by Salon 75 and Spa.
Other vendors at Saturday’s Bridal Fair included caterers, bakers, photographers, florists, printers, music DJs and more.
Lanphere said the popularity of Saturday’s bridal fair bodes well for bridal business in Luverne.
“Luverne is destined to become a stop for wedding planning,” she said.