SAVE THE DATE! Wedding Planning? Come check out the Connecticut Wedding Expo on Sunday, March 5 from 12-3 p.m. at the Graduate, 855 Bolton Road, Storrs, CT, on the UCONN campus.
You'll be able to meet with a select group of wedding professionals who are ready to help you plan your special day. It's free admission for you and your guests, plus free parking and a swag bag to the first 100 attendees.
Attendance is staggered so you'll have plenty of time to chat with each of our wedding pros in a laid back, casual setting. We think you want to like the people you are hiring for your wedding and what better way to do that than face to face! It's all about connecting engaged couples with wedding professionals.
EXHIBITOR LIST:
Allison James Weddings
Caricatures by DougalArt
Chocolate Rose Bakeshop
Custom Creations Boutique
DWP Events, LLC
Forged on the Farm
Gozzo Jewelers
Graduate Storrs
J. Parsons Photography
LeafGuard
MarcyV Floral, LLC
MC Photobooth
Pure Romance
Rebecca Wilhite Photography
Renewal By Andersen
Revolution Sports Club
Rise To It Productions
Rooted Dreams Floral and Design Company, LLC
Rustic Creations
Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski
VENUE
Graduate Storrs
GETTING HITCHED?
Decked out for wedded bliss, Graduate Storrs is the perfect setting for a full day (or weekend!) of celebrations. From our Ballard Ballroom hosting up to 200 people to our intimate and elegant Samuel Pickering Room, we've got the perfect space to host your wedding. Plus, our creative culinary team will work with you to devise a custom menu that perfectly reflects the soon-to-be-wed couple.
855 Bolton Rd
Storrs, CT 06268
Email: sales@graduatestorrs.com
Website: https://www.graduatehotels.com/storrs/meeting-events/weddings/
EXHIBITORS:
Caricatures
Caricatures by DougalArt
Area Served: Eastern CT
Phone: 860-456-9041
Email: bill@dougalArt.com
Website: DougalArt.com
Caricatures. Drawn quickly of guests at events. Also from photos for gifts
Décor Rental Company
Rustic Creations
Area Served: RI, CT, MA (additional fees to travel outside of radius)
Email: rusticcreationsri@gmail.com
Website: rusticcreationsri.wixsite.com/rentals
Facebook: www.facebook.com/rusticcreationsri
Instagram: www.instagram.com/rusticcreationsri
We offer popular wedding decorations for a fraction of retail price. The perk of using our company means you get to spend less money and keep the wedding clutter out of your home. We offer packages as well as al a cart options. Many come with free delivery/pick up to local venues!
Florist
MarcyV Floral, llc
Address: 383 Bethel Rd, Griswold, CT 06351
Phone: 860-705-1010
Email: Marce705@yahoo.com
Social Media: Marcy Vitagliano
Special event floral design
Rooted Dreams Floral and Design Company LLC
Address: Home-based floral studio located in Mansfield, CT
Phone: 860-268-9197
Email: rooteddreamsfloral@gmail.com
Instagram: rooted_dreams_floral
Facebook: Rooted Dreams Floral and Design Company
Woman-owned floral design studio, specializing in wedding and event florals. Owner Linnea, grows many of her own seasonal flowers and works with local farms to provide an organic, garden style feel to all her bouquets. Her love for flowers is easily shown throughout her designs.
Gutters
LeafGuard
Address: 227 Progress Drive, Manchester, CT 06042
Phone: 203-450-1254
Email: dmock@leafguard.com
Website: www.leafguard.com
Goodbye gutter clogging… Forever!!! LeafGuard is the seamless gutter system guaranteed to never clog! Guaranteed not to clog, or we will clean your gutters for free.
Jewelry
Gozzo Jewelers
Address: 120 Hebron Avenue, Suite 7, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Phone: 860-652-0806
Email: gozzojewelers@gmail.com
Website: www.gozzojewelers.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/gozzojewelers
Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski
Michelle Todd, Independent Consultant
Address: 224 Jefferson Ave., New London, CT 06320
Phone: 860-373-5447
Email: michellevannoy1@gmail.com
Website: https://sites.touchstonecrystal.com/michellehamler
Swarovski jewelry has been a company recognized for their stunning clarity and excellence since 1895. Each piece of Touchstone by Swarovski is uniquely designed with amazing quality at an affordable price. This jewelry will make you feel beautiful not only on your special day, but everyday!
Personal Training Studio
Revolution Sports Club
Area Served: Greater Hartford Area
Phone: 860-785-8565
Email: revolutionsportsclub19@gmail.com
Website: https://revolutionsportsclub.com/
As a newlywed myself, I love helping people feel their best for their big day! Wedding planning can be stressful with so many things to do, so taking some time to invest in you can feel so great. You show up, and I take care of the rest to get you in the best shape in years for your wedding!
Personalized Gifts
Forged on the Farm
Address: 246 Ravenelle Road, North Grosvenordale, CT 06255
Phone: 860-942-4506
Email: forgedonthefarm@outlook.com
Website: www.forgedonthefarm.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/forgedonthefarm
We create personalized gifts for all occasions, offering both laser engraved wood and slate products as well as full color picture printing.
Photobooth
MC Photobooth
Area Served: RI, MA, and CT
Phone: 401-339-8003
Email: mcphotoboothproductions@gmail.com
Instagram: @mc_photobooths
Description of Business: Affordable. Digital Only. $100 per hour – 2 hour minimum.
Photography
J. Parsons Photography
Area Served: Studio located in Canterbury CT but travels all over New England.
Phone: 850-792-0392
Email: info@Jparsonsphotography.com
Website: www.Jparsonsphotography.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/J.ParsonsPhotography
Instagram: www.instagram.com/JParsonsphoto
We specialize in weddings and portraits with a true to life editing style. We capture real, colorful and timeless photographs for you to cherish for many years to come. Let us grow with your family starting with your engagement and beyond!
REBECCA WILHITE PHOTOGRAPHY
Area served: New England
Phone: 860-690-1999
Email: Rebecca@rebeccawilhitephotography.com
Website: www.rebeccawilhitephotography.com
Facebook and Instagram
Full service photographers
Photography/Videography
Rise To It Productions
Area Served: Services offered nationally
Phone: 860-771-0791
Email: Risetoitproductions@gmail.com
Website: risetoitproductions.com
Facebook: Facebook.com/risetoitproductions
Rise To It is a full service video/photo company offering bundles and single service packages. We’ve been in business for half a decade, serving couples, businesses, and families alike. Our mantra is simple, “Your life is an occasion, Rise To It!”
Replacement Windows & Doors
Renewal by Andersen
Address: 700 Corporate Row, Cromwell, CT 06416
Phone: 860-402-9984
Email: event@renewalsne.com
Website: renewalbyandersen.com
We offer free in-home consultations for replacement windows and doors.
Romance and Beauty
Pure Romance
Lacey Romero, Independent Consultant
Area Served: Serving CT, NY, MA, RI, N.H. Area
Website: https://pureromance.com/?pws=LaceyHudak2523312
Having a girls night out and a relaxing time. Showing all the new and latest bath, beauty and adult fun time.
Stationery
Custom Creations Boutique
Area Served: All of New England
Phone: 860-893-3642
Email: lauren@laurengranato.com
Website: custcreationsboutique.com
Instagram: instagram.com/cust.creationsboutique
Custom Creations Boutique designs high quality one of a kind custom event stationery. We focus mostly on custom wedding stationery. Your love story is unique so your invitations should be too!
Wedding Cakes
CHOCOLATE ROSE BAKESHOP
Area Served: Eastern CT, Southern MA, RI
Phone: 860-376-0014
Email: chocolate-rose@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.facebook.com/chocolaterosebakeshop
Creator or custom wedding cakes, wedding cupcake towers and displays, and mini Venetian pastries.
Wedding Planner
DWP Events, LLC
Address: 410 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah, CT
Phone: 860-949-4073
Email: white.debra.a@gmail.com
Website: www.dwpevents.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwpevents
We are a full service planning and coordination company dedicated to giving diverse couples the wedding of their dreams. We will be with you through your entire journey, guided by our energy and creativity we can make anything happen!
Wedding Planner and Coordinator
ALLISON JAMES WEDDINGS
Address: 22 Grand Street, Enfield, CT 06082
Area Served: CT, MA, and RI
Phone: 860-367-5947
Email: Allisonjamesweddings@gmail.com
Website: https://allison-james-weddings.square.site/
Facebook: @allisonjamesweddings
We are a full service wedding planning and coordination business that can help make your day perfect within your budget. We also offer pet and child sitting services for when you want special people and pets in your wedding but need help with the logistics!