“Awesome Wedding Wonderland” Slated March 2010

A loving glance and a romantic HHWW moment in Boracay is captured for posterity by top destination wedding photographer & WEPM10 Major Sponsor NICE PRINT PHOTO.

MANILA - After 15 successful editions of being the Philippines ’ biggest, most comprehensive, and most prestigious wedding fair, WEDDING EXPO PHILIPPINES (WEP) will open its doors once again to brides and grooms-to-be searching for the newest trends and latest styles in saying “I Do.” Much awaited by soon-to-weds from all over the Philippines and from abroad, this event is what the entire Philippine wedding industry gears up for.

Slated on March 13 – 14, 2010 at the PICC Forum, CCP Complex, free admission will be given to those who will pre-register online through www.themesnmotifs.com or with free tickets claimed from Themes & Motifs – Makati Shangri-la.

With more than 300 top suppliers exclusively dedicated to weddings spread over 5,000 sqm of exhibit space, soon-to-weds will have the ultimate experience in preparing for their big day. Dubbed as an “Awesome Wedding Wonderland,” Wedding Expo Philippines- 16th edition promises to showcase the widest array of fine wedding ideas in an ambiance unparalleled in the local scene. Five major sub events, each a grand fair by itself, will surely provide an overload of ideas to soon-to-weds dreaming of a unique wedding – Wedding Banquets Manila features the country’s top wedding caterers in a friendly competition of banquet artistry with cake artists and dessert buffets; Floral Fete, with the country’s most in-demand event stylists and florists, is highlighted by spectacular floral designs; KasaLitrato is a visual overdrive of state-of-the-art technology & portfolios of the Philippines finest & internationally-recognized photographers & videographers; Wedding Fashion Extravaganza provides the grandest atelier of wedding fineries and gowns of all shapes and inspirations; and I Do HMU, a hair & makeup festival, gives free trials & on site demos. Each exhibitor will display their best and latest masterpieces in elegant never-before-seen set ups. New wedding companies as well as exciting products will debut in this milestone edition. Product samples, giveaways, discounts, and the best deals in town will be offered to visitors at the event.

Savor Juan Carlo The Caterer's famous wedding menu at their grand food tasting in WEPM10 by emailing your names, wedding date, & wedding venue to grandfoodtasting@themesnmotifs.com.

Mega caterer and wedding banquet expert, Juan Carlo the Caterer, gets its debut as first-time major sponsor of WEP. Expect the biggest blowout for soon-to-weds in a grand food tasting showcase never before organized in a Philippine wedding fair. A special feast for the senses will be served by Juan Carlo management & staff featuring their famous homegrown wedding menu prepared in true blue Batangueno meticulousness. Known for their tasteful décor and elegant food styling, Juan Carlo’s banquet specialties are as good as they look. Nice Print Photo, another WEP major sponsor, will raffle off two Bellarocca honeymoon trips for soon-to-weds booking its services at the event.

Fast becoming the top choice in destination wedding photography with an ever-growing clientele in the U.S. , U.K. Singapore, & Canada , Nice Print Photo is the first to have captured a wedding for posterity in the posh island resort & spa of Bellarocca.

Top crowd drawer and clients’ favorite jeweler Goldenhills Jewelry will once again offer the biggest discounts on their wedding and engagement rings collection as an exclusive offer to WEP visitors. A wide variety of rings designs plus their award winning jewelry pieces will be put on display.

The traditional and popular hourly raffle draws in WEP where all visitors can get the chance to win a door prize will provide additional excitement during the 2-day wedding wonderland. Furthermore, a free Themes & Motifs loot bag with fun items and tokens will be handed out to soon-to-weds.

Your honeymoon in Mauritius awaits you

An all-expense paid trip for two to Mauritius , an enchanting island paradise perfect for a honeymoon gateway, will be up for grabs in WEP’s Trip for Two Promo for those who will be book their suppliers at the event. Every P1,000.00 purchase is entitled to a raffle coupon with the grand draw to be conducted at the end of the event. Air Mauritius , Official Honeymoon Sponsor of Wedding Expo Philippines , provides the round trip tickets and accommodations for this fabulous trip.

Wedding Expo Philippines has set the standards in the conduct of wedding fairs in the country. Its producer & organizer, Themes & Motifs, takes pride in its enviable track record of success built on strong foundations of professionalism, innovations, and strategic marketing expertise. It is steadfast in its commitment to provide soon-to-weds with nothing but the best sources of ideas for their wedding day and wedding suppliers with the most prestigious wedding fairs where they may offer their products and services. Past editions of WEP have been indispensable to thousands of dreamy young lovers planning to tie the knot. Glowing testimonials from satisfied soon-to-weds who have visited past editions of WEP can be found on the internet.

Supporting Wedding Expo Philippines – 16th edition are its Media Partners – Wedding Essentials Magazine, Metro Weddings, Wedding Belle Magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings, Focalcast Network, Inquirer.net, Bizlinq.net, Manila Bulletin Lifestyle, Philstar.com, HerWord.com, 88DB.com and HotOccasions.com. Its event partners are Friendster, T&M Gifts, Allied Bank, Paper Elegance World-class Invitations, Leentech Network Solutions, Artic Aircon Rental, and Weddings & Lifestyle.com. This event is under the auspices of the Guild of Philippine Wedding Professionals.