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WeddingWire Announces Brand Partnerships for Fall New York International Bridal Week

Chevy Chase, MD - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company and proud partner of the fall New York International Bridal Week, has finalized its brand and service provider partnerships for the highly-anticipated luxury bridal fashion shows taking place at Pier 94 in New York City on October 12-14, 2013. Throughout the weekend, attendees may stop by the WeddingWire Lounge to connect with WeddingWire and its partners.

This year, WeddingWire’s high-profile partners include HONEST TEA, Inc., Creative Concepts NYC, The Cocktail Guru, Van Gogh Vodka, the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists, Distinctive Displays and City Sweets & Confections. StylesOnB and Nicole Sievers Makeup Artistry will also team up with WeddingWire to produce and capture video of several up-and-coming designers’ runway shows in the Fashion Theater; all videos will be available to view on WeddingWire following the event. These manufacturers and retailers, among others, will all unite at the event to create a marketplace for those who desire high-end and upscale bridal lines and services.

"We truly appreciate each partner who will be joining us at this season’s Bridal Week in New York,” said Sonny Ganguly, Chief Marketing Officer, WeddingWire. “It’s a privilege to partner with great brands and professionals again this year. We always look forward to bringing together some of the industry's best and brightest brands in the WeddingWire Lounge."

WeddingWire encourages wedding professionals to stop by the WeddingWire Lounge to network, meet members of the WeddingWire team, and power their businesses at one of the company’s mobile device charging stations. The Lounge, located across from the café at Pier 94, is built to provide ultimate comfort for its guests, with furniture from Taylor Creative, decor and logo display from Distinctive Displays, and HONEST TEA to make sure everyone is honestly refreshed.

WeddingWire also offers several special activities for attendees throughout the event. On Sunday evening, WeddingWire is hosting a cocktail party at 5 p.m. prior to the Designer Spotlight Fashion Collective Show at the Fashion Theater. The reception will include specialty cocktails provided by the Cocktail Guru and Van Gogh Vodka. On Monday from 11 a.m. to noon, show guests may stop by the Lounge to chat one-on-one with Sally Conant, Executive Director of the Association of Wedding Gown Specialists, as she answers questions about the cleaning, preservation and restoration of gowns.

Guests at the New York International Bridal Week will have the opportunity to see the latest trends and designer collections from the biggest names in the wedding industry. As the exclusive media partner for the show, WeddingWire is providing ongoing coverage of the event via the WeddingWire Blog, and WeddingWire’s Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.

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 marketplace serving the $70 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 200,000 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 is the only all-in-one marketing platform for businesses online and on-the-go. WeddingWire offers one simple solution to build a professional network, improve search visibility, manage social media and reach mobile consumers. Businesses that advertise with WeddingWire appear on WeddingWire.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 92, 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.

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