Following the huge success of the 2010 Getting Hitched expo with a difference - this very special Central Coast Wedding Expo for wedding couples will again be held at Mingara on Sunday 19th June 2011 is designed to bring together the many categories that represent our wonderful Wedding Profession.

As a community profile event we have attracted very generous media support from SEA FM in recognition of our hosts and enthusiastic friends The Lioness Club of East Gosford.

Advertising will commence at the start of June and we will be featured on all SEA FM shows which include breakfast, morning, afternoon, evening and drive shows.

Other Advertising includes (but not limited to):

• White wedding magazine - May edition
• NBN TV
• Express Advocate news articles & advertising
• Mingara Life magazine
• Face Book

To support your participation we have arranged for

• FREE Entry for all visitors on the day
• Quality prizes to be given away (see High Lights section)
• Red Carpet Fashion Parade
• Bookings will be attempted to be limited to four to eight exhibitors per category, excluding committee members.

If you would like to know more then we welcome you to read on

Getting – Hitched

Wedding Expo with a Difference for Wedding C0uples

Mingara           Sunday 19th June 2011               10am – 3.30pm

Bookings for Central Coast's Premier wedding expo are now open

exhibitor stands @ $370

(discounted price is available for Weddings4u advertisers - only $320)

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Exhibitor Stall Cost - Credit Card payment required when booking

Single Stand : $370 - Weddings4u advertisers $320

(Weddings4u.com.au will be subsidising and offering a discounted price of
$320 for advertisers on the Central Coast directory - www.weddings4u.com.au)

Payment can only be made by credit card when booking is confirmed - details will be sent out with confirmation of your booking.

Last year we had 110 exhibitors so please respond quickly to help ensure your participation. Many businesses missed the opportunity to participate with many categories filling fast.

All exhibitors stands inside the showroom and foyer will be powered.
Outdoor transport stands are not powered

Note: No lunches will be provided, so please bring your own. Mingara will be providing food and drink carts under the stairs in the foyer. Lioness will be on hand for exhibitors who are unable to leave their stand to purchase food/drink on their behalf. Tea & Coffee is available for exhibitors all day.

Pre Event Meeting - Excellent Networking evening

Information night will be held downstairs at Mingara (date to be advised). Bar will be open for people to purchase drinks and light refreshments will be provided. Great way to find out what is happening on the day and be prepared! Announcement will be made on the night of your stand number and position.

Registrations

Registrations will only be accepted from specific categories (refer bottom of this page). To ensure maximum benefit for your participation bookings will be attempted to be limited in each category to approximately four - eight exhibitors. Acceptance of the number of bookings is at the committee's discretion

Exhibitors are not to distribute or display any literature at the Getting Hitched expo other than the business name / category registered. Any exhibitor found to be displaying inappropriate materials will be asked to leave the venue by security.

Any business / person not registered with full monies received will not be allowed to approach visitors / businesses at the Getting Hitched expo and will be asked to leave the venue by security.

If any exhibitor notices inappropriate behaviour please advise the executive committee or the Lioness ladies.

Display Area - sample floorplan (click here)

The venue is Mingara’s spacious Showroom with stage, Pre-Function area and Tasman Rooms.

Up to approximately 110 stalls can be set up depending on configuration and the number of double stands.

Upon registration you will be allocated an exhibitor area. Exhibitors within a similar category will be positioned throughout the venue.

Exhibitors will be notified of their stand allocation in June prior to the event.

Exhibitors will be provided with a standard rectangle size trestle table (170cm x 80cm), white table cloth and 2 chairs, power included.

To ensure the enjoyment of everyone Exhibitors are allocated an exhibitor space and must not wander around the venue handing out brochures, etc. It is important exhibitors remain within their allocated space.

Exhibitor Stall sizes are -

• Single Stall : 2m wide x 1.6m depth - $370
  (Weddings4u will be subsidising and offering a discounted price of $320 for advertisers)
  
  
• Double Stall: 4m wide x 1.6m depth - $740
  (Weddings4u will be subsidising and offering a discounted price of $640 for advertisers)
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• Double 'U shaped End of row' Stall : 3.2m wide x 2m depth - $740
  (Weddings4u will be subsidising and offering a discounted price of $640 for advertisers)
  
  
• Outdoor Transport Position: up to 2 cars - $370 (additional cars $350 each)
  (Weddings4u will be subsidising and offering a discounted price of $320 for advertisers on directory)
  • Note: Exhibitor stands inside the venue can also be purchased at the above prices.
    If space permits exhibitor stands inside the venue may be available due to inclement weather.
    

Sound displays within the main showroom must not disturb others. If your exhibit requires special consideration, we invite you to contact us immediately.

To ensure the comfort of everyone, exhibitors with solid large displays higher than 5 feet are to advise when booking and will be allocated an appropriate space which will not interfere with the view of guests and other exhibitors.

Bump In / Bump Out

Special Note to all Exhibitors on unloading on the day -

The unloading area at the loading docks can be very cramped. If you do not have bulk items to unload we would suggest that you port your items in directly from the parking area to reduce congestion.

If you do need to unload at the dock area, unload & leave items there whilst you park your vehicle we will have Lioness ladies to watch over your items whilst you do this. This will help once again to alleviate congestion.

I suggest that you allow yourself extra time for set up & please be patient.

Bump in time is from 6:30am for a 10 am arrival of visitors.

Exhibitors must have arrived and be set up by 9:00am as loading dock doors will be locked.

Due to a OH&S inspection exhbitors must have arrived and be set up by 9:00am.

• No exhibitor can set-up after opening time (10am) and their space will be allocated for other displays.

Completion of the expo is 3:30pm with bump out to be completed by 5pm.

• Exhibitors cannot commence to dismantle their stalls until 3:30pm to ensure visitors still wandering are not disadvantaged.

A Security Guard will be provided for the entry / exit door area.

An AV Technician will be in attendance for your support.

Lioness Ladies will look after stalls and equipment if you need to be away for any set time.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: IMPORTANT NOTICE

Mingara will have a OH&S representative inspecting all exhibitor stands commencing at 9am. This includes items such as computer and electrical leads which MUST be tagged (meaning inspected by an authorised inspector and cords/leads tagged and dated). Other potential safety issues will also be inspected. The Getting Hitched committee strongly suggest that exhibitors consider all safety issues which may relate to their stand and have any potential hazards recitified before attending on the day.

High Lights

Red Carpet catwalk in Tasman 2 - (2) 30 minute events, one morning, one afternoon.

An opportunity will be available for early registrations to volunteer their services to be part of an exciting event that introduces the many services that make up the wedding profession.

Prizes - kindly donated by Quay West Magenta Shores, Newcastle Permanent.

All brides will receive a special free edition of the WHITE wedding magazine.

Promotion

$15,000 worth of advertising has been donated from SEA FM and the commercials will air in early June.

Community Switch announcements will promote the event from 01 June 2011.

NBN TV commercials in the month of June

The Express Advocate will run feature stories in both Wyong and Gosford newspapers.

Mingara will promote the event through its foyer advertising throughout the month of June and in their Mingara Life magazine.

Featured Advertisements will be placed throughout www.weddings4u.com.au.

Online announcements will be made on websites which promote wedding expos.

If you are an exhibitor and would like to promote your attendance an advertising tile or flyer for printing can be emailed which can be displayed on your website, outgoing emails, shop or printed materials. Please contact expo@getting-hitched.com.au with your request.

Promotional Support

Exhibitors can receive a free directory listing on www.getting-hitched.com.au/directory.html page by submitting their business details and logo. This is a complimentary offer and every effort will be given to display business details. We hold no responsiblity for incorrect listed details however if your details are incorrect, with your notice we will rectify as soon as possible.

'Getting Hitched' expo bags will be provided to brides & grooms for your supply of pamphlets and brochures.

• Special Offers for Getting Hitched exhibitors - Are you in need of business cards, flyers or banners?
  
  
  • Kwik Kopy - flyers, business cards, brochures in 48 hour turnaround (pdf - click here)
    
    
  • Banners available in approximately 7 day turnaround (pdf - click here)
    • Premium Banner with Artwork designed - $199 plus delivery (2000mm x 850mm)
    • Deluxe Banner with Artwork designed - $249 plus delivery (2150mm x 850mm)
    • Note: All images, logos, text, colours must be supplied
    • Note: Discount available if artwork supplied

Unable to Exhibit at the 2011 Expo?

Advertisers with www.weddings4u.com.au who are unable to attend the 2011 Getting Hitched expo for personal reasons or their category is full but would like to have their business promoted to brides and grooms visiting please contact us - expo@getting-hitched.com.au.
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• Promotional material added to the Getting Hitched expo bags - $1000 donation
  • (this price is based on the cost of exhibiting plus estimated exhibition costs such as promotional merchandise as well as hours attending on the day.

The prices have been calculated by the committee to support and protect efforts, energy and dollars invested by paid exhibitors. And to ensure paid exhibitors are not disadvantaged.

Terms & Conditions

Click here.

Updates (important)

Please keep visiting www.getting-hitched.com.au for updated information. This website will be the source for news, information and changes for the Central Coast's Getting Hitched expo with a difference! This is a fluid document and a work in progress, like all great works of art!

We reserve the right to change details at the Committee's discretion.

Registration will open in February 2011 for advertisers with www.weddings4u.com.au

Registration will be open in March 2011 for the General Wedding Industry.

If you are interested in participating but your category is full please email your details and we can place your name on a waiting list in case a vacancy becomes available.

Accommodation - Guest & Honeymoon

Beauty and Fitness

Bomboniere

Bridal Accessories

Bridal Wear

Bridesmaid & Evening wear

Cakes

Caterers and Food Catering

Celebrants

Couture / Dressmaker

Dance Lessons

Decorations & Events Hire

Flowers / Florists

Gifts & Gift Registry

Groom & Menswear

Hair & Makeup Artists

Hair Stylists

Makeup Artists

Health and Wellness

Hens & Bucks nights

Honeymoon Travel

Invitations & Stationery

Jewellery

Music - DJ's

Music - Entertainers

Photographers

Something Unique

Transportation

Venues - Reception & Ceremony

Videographers

Wedding Planner / Advisor

Note: available categories can change at any time, there is no guarantee these positions are still available.

If you are interested in participating but your category is full please email your details and we can place your name on a waiting list in case a vacancy becomes available.

Registration will open in February 2011 for advertisers with www.weddings4u.com.au

Registrations will open to the General Wedding Industry in March 2010.

click here to Register your interest to participate

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