Bouché Productions will launch its first same-sex wedding expo this weekend in Philadelphia.
The expo will take place at noon Oct. 12 at Tavern 17 in the Radisson Blu Warwick Hotel, 220 S. 17th St.
The show — geared specifically for couples from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware — will feature about 50 wedding-related vendors. It will cater to weddings of all sizes and include a fashion show for both men and women.
Carol Bouché Dunkin, owner and executive producer of Bouché Bridal, wanted to create a supportive environment for same-sex couples.
“This is the first focused event just for the LGBT community. We’ve had a lot of LGBT couples come out to our other shows and they’ve felt good — no issues at all,” she said. “But we decided to create something especially for the gay market because we wanted to make sure they were extremely comfortable, and that the vendors were pre-screened to make sure they were fully supportive and knowledgeable on gay-specific wedding issues.”
Presented in partnership with Wired 96.5 FM Philly, attendees can enjoy food, free cocktails and signature drinks, wedding cake tastings, swag bags, legal advice and a panel of experts sharing tips, advice and pointers.
A Caribbean vacation, luggage set, Williams Sonoma gift package and more will be given away at the event.
The first 150 couples to purchase tickets will receive $500 in Bouché Wedding Bucks to use like cash with the vendors.
To register for the expo or for more information, visit www.bridalevent.com.