WeddingWire Announces Designer Partnerships for New York International Bridal Week 2012

Leading wedding site teams up with fashion designers for private runway shows
 
BETHESDA, MD – October 9, 2012 - WeddingWire.com, the nation’s leading wedding technology company and a proud partner of New York International Bridal Week, has finalized additional partnerships for the highly-anticipated luxury bridal fashion show commencing this weekend. In addition to WeddingWire’s media partnership with the show, the wedding planning site has also teamed up with designers and prominent partners for this season’s Bridal Market.  

Pier 94, one of New York City’s premier trade show venues, will host the renowned New York International Bridal Week from October 13th through 15th. Guests will have the opportunity to see the latest trends and designer collections in the wedding industry. During Bridal Week, WeddingWire will feature seven talented designers in the Fashion Theatre with private runway shows. Members of the WeddingWire team, photographers and videographers are eager to work alongside these premier designers at Pier 94’s Fashion Theatre as they present their collections. Featured designers include Judith Leiber, Lee-Ann Belter, Winnie Couture, House of Zavozina, Ophelia Contessa, Enzozani, and Watters.

Additionally, WeddingWire invites wedding professionals to stop by the WeddingWire Lounge to network, meet members of the WeddingWire team, and power their business at one of their mobile device charging stations. Much of the lounge and its amenities are generously provided by WeddingWire’s Bridal Market partners; Taylor Creative, Georgetown Cupckaes, Honest Tea, ILook Beauty Book, Just Sweets, and Distinctive Displays. 

“We are excited to partner with such talented fashion designers as they showcase their collections at New York International Bridal Week,” said Sonny Ganguly, Chief Marketing Officer, WeddingWire. “It is an honor to bring together some of the industry’s top designers in the Fashion Theatre and welcome wedding professionals into the WeddingWire Lounge. We’re grateful for all of our partners who have generously joined us at this season’s Bridal Market in New York.”
 
“We believe the pairing of WeddingWire and New York International Bridal Week is a match made in heaven,” said Maria Prince, Vice President of Watters, one of our featured designers. “These two talented companies coming together will provide the best the bridal industry has to offer.”

Registration for New York International Bridal Week is available online. For more information on New York International Bridal Week, visit www.NewYorkBridal.com. For more information about WeddingWire, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.

About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire™, the nation’s leading technology company serving the $100 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 120,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge. For wedding professionals, WeddingWire provides an innovative SaaS platform to businesses that offers a comprehensive solution for their advertising, marketing, client management, and networking needs. Local businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.com, EventWire.com, ProjectWedding.com and other leading sites, including MarthaStewartWeddings.com (NYSE: MSO), Brides.com and Weddingbee.com.

About International Bridal Week
The New York International Bridal Week, only at Pier 94, presents an unparalleled buyer experience by bringing designers and manufactures together under one roof, joining couture and convenience. The show provides a unified shopping experience to buyers and showcases the very finest lines within the bridal industry. This one of a kind trade show creates a hybrid experience, connecting buyers and sellers in a professional environment. New York International Bridal Week is produced by MMPI, which also produces the highly successful National Bridal Market Chicago, the nation’s leading trade show for the bridal industry. 

Contact Information

Kate Hoffman

Senior Communications Manager

WeddingWire, Inc.

press@weddingwire.com